Recipes

At Sprezza, get the burger, the focaccia and the house-made pasta – and sit at the bar. Two perspectives, one restaurant Sprezza started its beloved, pop-up residency in March 2021 and took over a brick-and-mortar space at 111 Virginia St. (the former Morton's Steakhouse) in December of last year. We’ve asked two well-known, local food lovers for their takes on the restaurant. But first, a little about them. James Ford, the RVA-based foodie behind Just_Something_I_Ate, fell in love with food around age 6 when his grandma pulled him into the kitchen to help her bake the prized rolls for sale...

Ruby red strawberries are summer’s favorite fruit and this collection of luscious recipes will help you enjoy them all season long. You’ll find favorites such as ice cream, brownies, crumble bars, cookies, popsicles, pies, cupcakes and more. Oh, don’t forget the most classic of all, strawberry shortcake! This juicy fruit pairs perfectly with flavors such as chocolate, lemon, bananas, milk, and other fruits, of course. There’s no shortage of ways to enjoy this dazzling fruit than by enjoying one of these scrumptious desserts that everyone will love. Strawberry Lasagna by Food Folks And Fun Four layers of creamy, fruity, and...

Feeling like dining is finally fun again? We are, too. Underground pop-ups, food-centric wine bars, and farm-to-table favorites are gathering all kinds of momentum this summer. For this list, our team focused on spots that have opened since 2022. We defined “restaurant” loosely — as in, “any place where you can get great food”– canvassing food trucks, popups, and takeout spots as well as more traditional establishments. And just for fun, we’ve asked each of our winners to share where they like to dine out with their own loved ones. The result: A snapshot of favorites you’ll return to again...

Photo by Craig Adderley on Pexels Marriage means not only sharing lives but also merging lifestyles. A wedding registry is an opportunity to create a wish list of the items you really need or want. They can be practical, stylish, comfortable, fun – basically, anything that you desire. A wedding registry also takes the guesswork out of shopping for wedding gifts, which makes it easier for friends and family members, so you can avoid receiving five toasters or 10 champagne glass sets. We compiled a list of wedding registry ideas that are sure to please every newlywed couple. All of these products have been...

Whether you’re looking for a hidden back patio or a raging rooftop, here are some of the best outdoor dining spots for the season. From the streets of New York and the shoreline of Cape Cod, to beer gardens in Seattle and patios in Napa Valley – we’ve got you covered. The season for outdoor dining is officially here. Nothing beats enjoying a fresh spring salad or lobster roll among majestic palm trees standing tall above crystal blue waters. Or sipping on a refreshing margarita while being tantalized by thousands of city lights. If you’re ready to get started, we’ve...