http://hamptonroads.com/taxonomy/term/73 Category: Dining Reviews en-us Copyright 2008 PilotOnline.com / HamptonRoads.com. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:22:14 -0500 By Tammy Jaxtheimer Restaurant critic HK on the Bay had been on my "to visit" list for nearly two years. It opened in December 2006 with Kevin Blair and Brian Radford of Hell's Kitchen fame at the helm. The partners have since split, leaving Radford with the newer Chick's Beach area eatery. http://hamptonroads.com/2008/12/taste-heaven-hk Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:30:32 -0500 By Tammy Jaxtheimer Restaurant critic Blue Pete's Restaurant is a landmark in Virginia Beach. I would make the trek to Pungo on windy, dark roads with a high school sweetheart in the late '70s, headed for the romantic yet rustic oasis. http://hamptonroads.com/2008/12/blue-petes-has-upscale-menu-and-country-charm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 -0500 By Rita Frankenberry The Virginian-Pilot When Peter Coe was scouting around for places to open a wine and cheese shop 35 years ago, he considered Connecticut and New York before settling on Hampton Roads. At the time, Coe said, state laws in the two states prohibited wine and cheese from being sold in the same store. Their loss was this region's gain. http://hamptonroads.com/2008/11/taste-unlimited-turns-35-month Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:36 -0500 A new lexicon may be emerging in the downturn. For one restaurateur, “renovations” really meant “closing.” At the beginning of the month, an answering machine at the downtown Norfolk restaurant Bobbywood told callers that it was closed for “extensive remodeling and renovations.” The restaurant would announce its reopening date in the near future, it said. http://hamptonroads.com/2008/11/bobbywood-downtown-portsmouth-eateries-close Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:53 -0500 By Judy Cowling Restaurant critic Breakfast is my favorite meal. Breakfast with company and in a restaurant is a treat. But the breakfast buffet at Catch 31 at The Hilton in Virginia Beach qualifies as a minivacation destination that doesn't require airfare or packing. http://hamptonroads.com/2008/11/catch-day-catch31 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:01:00 -0500 By Jerry Cronin Restaurant critic I first heard about Muroni's in Chesapeake while watching my daughter's soccer match. Another set of parents was talking about this great place in Great Bridge. When we recently visited for a review, I was pleasantly surprised to find what could easily become a personal favorite. http://hamptonroads.com/2008/11/great-place-great-bridge-italian-spanish-delights Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Marisa Marsey Port Folio Weekly http://hamptonroads.com/2008/11/port-folio-weekly-new-place-wine Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 By Tammy Jaxtheimer Restaurant critic A mouthwatering dish of rockfish with rosemary mousseline, Surry ham, Chesapeake Bay crab grits, spiced Parmesan fried oysters, baby green beans and red eye gravy concocted by Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club chef Mark Andrews was named the Dish of Hampton Roads at the recent March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction in Virginia Beach. http://hamptonroads.com/2008/10/five-o1-offers-new-lowcalorie-fall-menu-chili-cookoff-and-more-restaurant-news Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 By Tammy Jaxtheimer Restaurant critic Lubo Wine Tasting Room on Pleasure House Road in Virginia Beach aims to please its patrons with a wide selection of wines and a variety of fare to complement. It also offers New Arrival Wine Tastings on Tuesdays, Beef & Brew special on Thursdays and an after work party on Fridays. http://hamptonroads.com/2008/10/way-beyond-wine-lubo-wine-tasting-room Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:01:00 -0400 By Tammy Jaxtheimer Restaurant critic In May, Mannino's Italian Bistro opened on Princess Anne Road in the Salem area of Virginia Beach. http://hamptonroads.com/2008/10/touch-tuscany-virginia-beach Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:50 -0400