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End of a Season, New Beginnings The premiere issue of Boulevard reflects on the challenges of 2020 and how our region will thrive.

OCT-DEC

2020

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contents CULLIPHER FARM

oct-dec 2020 FEATURES: Farm Stand to Table

Autumn’s harvest at local farmer’s markets cultivates plenty of memories this season

Looking Back on Music that We’ve Missed

Photographic retrospective from shows and events in the area, taken by David Beloff

Holiday Gift Guide

Suggested items crafted by talented artisans in the region

Talking Turkey in 2020

Curated food and beverages for your holiday meal—from locally sourced to fully prepared

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DEPARTMENTS:

From the Publisher

Welcome to Boulevard!

Your Two Cents

We want to hear from you

What’s Biting

In-season fish to reel in

Profile

10 SHE MAKES

Men’s style icon Craig Beecroft

Culture & the Arts

RICK BLANTON

The latest “New Waves” exhibit at MOCA

Calendar of Events

What’s happening in October through December

38 Viewpoint

Economic redevelopment in the post-COVID era

Day Trip

Destination: Cambridge, MD

Boulevard’s Last Call

Where was this taken?

MAY’S PARLOR

ON THE COVER Many of us have probably felt isolated this year during our COVID quarantines, like this lone leaf floating on the lake. Fall is a time for reflection—an opportunity to take stock and look forward to the coming seasons of renewal. We can certainly be thankful for all that we have in the Tidewater region. [ PHOTO by Cole Keister ]

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from the publisher Welcome Hello everyone and welcome to the premier issue of Boulevard magazine— The essential guide for locals & visitors. We have chosen, as our mission, to actively promote all things of substance and style in the Tidewater region: the performing arts, the diverse music scene from alternative to zydeco, our rich epicurean offerings, the expansive sun, surf and ocean heritage of our unique coastal community. This issue’s theme is “a glance back and a look forward.” One of our favorite words to describe this year is “resilient,” and for those of you who study history there is much to learn from the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918—when our collection of seven coastal cities was commonly known as Tidewater. Over the years, that name has stuck, even after a variety of branding efforts to better describe our region have taken place. Some of these regional monikers have their own history: Hampton Roads, Coastal Virginia, The 757, to name a few. The Boulevard Team does not intend to ignore those efforts at regional branding; however, we appreciate the classic and time-tested reference along with innovation. As you’ll read in this issue’s features, those who can nod back to the past with respect—while adjusting for future change—have shown us how they persist, survive and thrive here in what we call Tidewater. Boulevard will promote economic development and tourism while acknowledging this moment in history that the commonwealth, as a whole, faces. A new era is dawning that will further invigorate and bolster our region’s brand as an emerging center of excellence for business, technology, civilian opportunity and military prowess. Recent events like the selection by Amazon of Crystal City for the location of the much-envied HQ2 will mean at least 40,000 new high-paying jobs in the technology sector for Northern Virginia. When those Amazon employees and their families want to relax, they

Our region’s brand is an emerging center of excellence for business, technology, civilian opportunity and military prowess.

BERRY BRUNK President | Publisher berry@blvdmedia.io

SUSIE BRUNK General Manager susie@blvdmedia.io

JULIE FANNING Chief Creative Officer | Managing Editor julie@blvdmedia.io

RICK BLANTON Chief Photographer rick@blvdmedia.io

SOPHIA O’NEAL Events & Social Media Director sophia@blvdmedia.io

JILL DOCZI Senior Writer | Copy Editor jill@blvdmedia.io

CONTRIBUTORS DYLON SHEFFER Multimedia Design

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will visit Tidewater. The confluence of events like “Something in the Water” and the Amazon mother ship landing here will add additional spotlights on why this region has such importance. We’re up-and-coming and the efforts of just a few will put Tidewater on the map. Boulevard intends to become a catalyst for the events of this “Zeitgeist Moment” and we have a genuine interest in helping this area to grow and prosper. Back before the COVID-19 Pandemic hit the United States hard, The Boulevard Team had joined the Virginia Beach Hotel Association and the Virginia Beach Restaurant Association. We had started an outreach strategy to connect with the civic leaders, chamber executives, city of Virginia Beach teams, the Small Business Administration, Virginia Small Business Development Center and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce’s 757 Alliance. Why? We wanted to educate these groups about our media platform launch and how we will become a central contributor to expanding the economy for the travel and tourism sector and those small businesses that rely on business and vacation travelers to Tidewater.

what’s in it for you We will have photographic coverage of many local events featured in the pages of the magazine and on our digital platforms. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing what you would like to see in this magazine. It’s our community, so please help us in making Tidewater the No. 1 destination in the mid-Atlantic region. As the essential guide for locals & visitors, we will hunt for relevant information on unique shopping, restaurants, exhibits, local art and music festivals, the current performing arts schedules and other events. Check out our “Day Trips” department for fun and exciting road trips you can visit in a day. In each issue we plan to share the story of a local person who has made some sort of impact on the region in our “Profile” department. We also will have a piece called “Viewpoint,” which will come from a variety of people expressing an opinion or experience relating to the area. We love hearing feedback from our readers and welcome suggestions for stories, event coverage or general news (see “Your Two Cents” on p. 8). Susie and I want to personally thank you for using Boulevard as the resource that we intended it to be, whether in print, digital or social formats, we bring the best of Tidewater to our collective audience of curious connoisseurs. We’d be grateful to have you tell our sponsors that you saw them in Boulevard. After all, the vibrant community we live in needs to know that you appreciate all that they do. Our service industry has taken a hard hit, and by pulling together we can all help in the recovery. The economic prosperity of the Tidewater region depends on all of us working together.

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your two cents Reader commentary via email, social media and even snailmail Dear Readers, First off, a very warm hello! We wanted to take this space in our first issue to tell you that this is your magazine—and we want to hear from you. We, the team at Boulevard, are comprised of lifelong-locals, returning fans and Virginia-based Tidewater visitors. We are opinionated and passionate about this place where we live, work, play and vacation. We have no doubts that our readership feels the same. Please tell us what you would like to see covered in this publication, both in print and our digital media. Give us feedback on what we’ve covered, what you think we should have covered and how this magazine makes you feel. Each quarter, we will publish a selection of letters, messages, DM’s, tweets and Facebook comments in this section, and we welcome you to take part in the conversation.

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This is how we meet! The Boulevard Team is: (Top L–R): Jill Doczi, Julie Fanning (Middle L–R): Sophia O’Neal, Susie Brunk (Bottom L–R): Berry Brunk, Rick Blanton

We have thick skins, and we want— and need—your honest opinions, recommendations and thoughts. This is our Tidewater area, and

this is your Boulevard magazine. With a warm Virginia wave, —The Boulevard Team

Send us your thoughts digitally (and don’t forget to follow, like and subscribe while you’re there!) or mail to: Blvd. Media, LLC, 4001-117 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 181, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

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OCTOBER Offshore Bigeye tuna, mahi, white marlin, yellowfin tuna Chesapeake Bay Bluefish, cobia, flounder, red drum, ribbon fish, sheepshead, spadefish, Spanish mackerel Lynnhaven Inlet Bluefish, croaker, flounder, puppy drum, ribbon fish, speckled trout, spot

NOVEMBER Offshore Swordfish, bigeye tuna, bluefin tuna, mahi, black sea bass, tilefish Chesapeake Bay Bluefish, striped bass, flounder Lynnhaven Inlet: Speckled trout, striped bass

DECEMBER Offshore Swordfish, bigeye tuna, bluefin tuna, mahi, black sea bass, tilefish Chesapeake Bay Bluefish, striped bass, flounder Lynnhaven Inlet Speckled trout, striped bass We would like to publish your photos, information, prize catches and catches of note in our What’s Biting segment. Send us your favorite amateur photos with a description and the photographer’s name.

profile Craig Beecroft

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[ by jill doczi ]

Adapting to the future while celebrating the past

Morris “Moss” Beecroft received admission to law school at the University of Virginia in 1955, although it came with a caveat due to past academic performance—the school deferred him for a year. This seemingly negative news changed his life’s course. At the same time, a good friend talked him into opening a campus store at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee. which they named Beecroft & Delancey, Ltd. This began the legacy of the future Beecroft & Bull, Ltd. Eventually Moss bought all the shares in Beecroft & Delancey, Ltd., renaming it Beecroft, Ltd. He met Francis, a student at FSU, when a friend who also became a lifelong employee, introduced them. They married and moved back to his hometown of Newport News, VA where they partnered with his friend Maurice “Bunky” Bull and renamed the business one last time on September 5, 1958 to Beecroft & Bull, Ltd. The three entrepreneurs worked alongside each other to grow the business. “Back in those days there were no formal positions,” said son, Craig Beecroft, current owner of Beecroft & Bull, Ltd. “The guys were the owners, frontmen, salesmen and buyers. My mom did the books and helped a lot with the buying. Mom was instrumental in the business’ early success from day one. I would call them all entrepreneurs in the purest sense.” When Bull left the business, the Beecrofts kept the name and repeated their success, opening the Williamsburg store in 1969 and the Virginia Beach location on Pacific Avenue in 1979. The key to their growth came from Moss’ belief in customer service, which he passed on to his employees. “From early on, the customer service was more important than the clothing itself,” said Craig. “People will remember how you made them feel more than what they bought.” Unlike his brother, Bryan, who always seemed to know his life’s direction and had already joined the family business, Craig remained undecided about his future. “I really didn’t know what I wanted to do,” said Craig. “I was an average-at-best student interested in a lot of things.” He backpacked across Europe for months after graduating from the University of Virginia, returning to live with his parents in Newport News. For a while he followed his father around as he ran the Newport News, Williamsburg and Virginia Beach store locations. With no real job description or responsibility, he floated through days without a spark. “I wasn’t finished sowing my oats, so to speak,” said Craig. He informed his parents he wanted to move to Aspen, CO for a year and they informed him he would have to support himself. He rose to the challenge, working three jobs, allowing him to experience an amazing winter. Toward the end of the season, Moss said he needed Craig back home because key employees had left the business In April, 1984, Craig returned to Newport News and his parents put him to work as a salesman at the Virginia Beach store. By September, the manager left, and that position became his. “I was thrust into the manager position with four months of experience,”

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PROFILE PHOTOS COURTESY OF BEECROFT & BULL ARCHIVES

FAR LEFT: The Beecrofts (at left) and the Bulls on opening day in 1958 TOP: Moss & Frances Beecroft at an early buying meeting LEFT: Beecroft & Bull adds class even to the Naked Cowboy, as this vintage ad portrays OTTO DESIGN AND MARKETING

said Craig. “Family pride took over and I took to it quickly and loved it. I made a lot of mistakes early, but it was very clear that is what I was going to do.” The new manager also rose to No. 1 in sales by fall of 1984. Throughout the years, the Beecroft & Bull lineup has included five locations: Newport News, Williamsburg, Richmond, Norfolk and Charlottesville. Newport News, Williamsburg and Richmond remain in operation today, each with its own unique personality. “All of our stores have a different feel, and that’s by design,” said Craig. “The stores fit the vibe of the town. We never had a chain store mentality.” The Virginia Beach store represents a more relaxed lifestyle story with vintage posters, motorcycles and guitars on display. Originally on Pacific Avenue at Pacific Place, the facility moved to its Hilltop

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location, where a larger population surrounds it, two years ago. The landlord courted them for years, but Dan Ryan’s Fine Clothiers occupied a space there and Craig always considered Hilltop Dan Ryan’s area. In a kind of gentleman’s rule, he considered it bad form to infringe on another man’s territory. In a twist of fate, the Dan Ryan’s space became available just as Craig had poised to sign the renewal on Pacific Place. Not initially wanting to move, Beecroft researched it for a few months, even polling some of their faithful customers. Very few saw a downside. Their opinions and due diligence foretold the future. The move has proven successful with no loss of loyal customers and the patronage of many new ones. In a challenging retail atmosphere because of current restrictions, changing clothing habits and the

struggle for brick-and-mortar stores to deal with the overhead that online stores avoid, Beecroft & Bull continues to adapt. Heading toward their 62nd year, Beecroft credits that ability to the long-standing belief, inherited from his parents, in customer service, quality and a wellcurated selection. The business currently employs 16 people and they understand the mantra. “It helps to have great people on the floor, as well as behind the scenes, keeping it all together,” said Craig. “We want people to keep coming back, and that requires dedication on all fronts.” “It’s not about the one sale. It’s about forming a relationship,” said Craig. “Our customers are like family. We have served generations of families, and that’s humbling.” In a nod to history and family,

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“Tradition can often be misinterpreted as old-fashioned or narrow-minded, and Beecroft & Bull is anything but. We have a strong appreciation and respect for the classics, but we also know that making our shops exciting and relevant is a key to appealing to generation after generation.” ~ Beecroft & Bull

RICK BLANTON

Today’s retail spots convey modern style with a nod to tradition—with Craig leading the ever-evolving direction of the business.

Craig’s son, Schuyler, who said he would never work with his father in retail, has collaborated with the family business in a different manner. An art director for Mollusk Surf Shop and freelance artist, he designed and executed a mural in the ViBe Creative District of Virginia Beach. They used that design, as well as many others, on products for purchase in the shop. Schuyler has more designs, exclusive to Beecroft & Bull, in the works. The business has adapted in other ways as well. Craig acknowledges the different flavor of the Virginia Beach business in relation

to the other stores. “As the result of the recent drama in the world, the majority of our suit and sport coat business is now for special occasions,” said Craig. “The percentage of casual business to dress has always been higher in Virginia Beach, and frankly, more exciting to me personally. We’re already moving heavier in that direction. We’re adding new vendors and new products for immediate arrival. We’re not looking back.” Beecroft & Bull also has a new website under construction with the addition of e-commerce. “We wanted to offer this alternative to those who don’t feel comfortable going out as often right now,” said Craig. “There’s nothing like

our in-store experience, and we don’t want e-commerce to be a substitute. We also hope to expand our name outside of Virginia this way.” As it always has, the Beecroft & Bull organization will add its unique touch to this facet of the business. “We want our online experience to capture a sense of our personality,” said Craig. “We’re going to make a big deal out of it in our marketing. It’s going to be an interesting fall—a challenging fall. But we’re ready for it.” Jill Doczi has written and edited in public relations, marketing and journalism for a lifetime, forever trying to earn the respect of her journalism instructors. She resides in Virginia Beach—her home since the end of high school—while a piece of her heart remains in the Virginia mountains of her adolescence. She oversees a postage stamp of property by the Chesapeake Bay including pond fish and yard turtles, while defending her urban farm from squirrels.

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culture & the arts MOCA: A New Focus on the Past While the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art’s (MOCA) current exhibits have been nearly two years in the making, their relevance to the present moment could not be overstated. “Shifting Gaze: A Reconstruction of The Black & Hispanic Body in Contemporary Art” presents a selection of works from Robert B. Feldman’s extensive collection of contemporary art. This year, Virginia MOCA celebrates the 25th anniversary of the juried “New Waves” exhibition of work by Virginia artists, with juror Susan Thompson, associate curator at the Guggenheim Museum. MOCA also displays the first solo show of Virginia native Hampton Boyer, “hampton boyer: there’s no place like here.” Four pieces from the current exhibits have kept me thinking.

[ by sophia o’neal ]

The latest “New Waves” exhibit highlights 29 of the top regional artists

“Shifting Gaze”: “Columbus Day,” Titus Kaphar [1] Created in response to his son’s classroom lesson on the October holiday, “Columbus Day” re-examines the oft-told hero story of the famed 1492 landing and asks the viewer to shift their gaze and question how they see hierarchy in art, history and life.

“Shifting Gaze”: “Zion Crossing,” Radcliff Bailey [2] Originally part of an exhibit on the slaves that settled in the Great Dismal Swamp, the combination of railroad spikes and painted canvas is equal parts intriguing and bracing, referencing the underground railroad, ancestry, memory and the specter of violence in black history. With multiple interpretations, “Zion Crossing” invites the viewer to create the piece’s narrative while solemnly speaking to touchpoints in American history from the black and brown experience.

“New Waves 2020”: “First Born (Homage to Jack Whitten),” Roberto Jamora [3] Reflecting on the skin color of his unborn, mixed-race child with his new bride, a white, Filipino artist, Jamora accidentally blended the top layer of colors producing an uneven gradient atop a previously painted canvas. Strategically removing it reveals a hidden world of colorful paint below. With the anticipation of the colored lines nearly touching and the titular reference to Whitten, the groundbreaking black contemporary artist, “First Born (Homage to Jack Whitten)” thoughtfully explores what it means to be a mixed child in a colorcoded world. “hampton boyer: there’s no place like here”: “Catastrophe,” Hampton Boyer [4] As part of his first solo museum show, “Catastrophe” represents a turning point in Boyer’s work, departing from the colorful accessibility of his previous works to an exploration of his race and identity, something he had previously not delved into as inspiration for his work. With the freedom of collage–the moving and playing around of shapes and color with the ability to take away and add at will–Boyers pushes past a creative roadblock and into a deeper understanding of himself as a black man native to, and living in, southern Virginia.

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With Hampton Roads’ long and storied history regarding race relations, understanding the past provides the perspective to lead to real progress. James Baldwin wrote it best in “The Fire Next Time”: “To accept one’s past—one’s history—is not the same thing as drowning in it; it is learning how to use it. An invented past can never be used; it cracks and crumbles under the pressures of life like clay in a season of drought.” “Shifting Gaze,” “New Waves 2020” and “hampton boyer: there’s no place like here” will remain on display until January 3, 2021. Sentara Healthcare graciously underwrote free admission to the current exhibitions for all visitors. You must reserve tickets online at virginiamoca.org. Guided tours are available in English and Spanish on your mobile device. Sophia O’Neal, Boulevard events and social media director, and a Virginia Beach native, has an international business degree from ODU and years of marketing and business experience with digitally-minded purpose-driven startups. She enjoys re-reading “Lord of the Rings,” lively games of Boggle and spending time with family and friends, preferably outside near the water. She has yet to meet a French dessert she didn’t have a fondness for.

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Farm Stand to Table

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RICK BLANTON PHOTOS AT LEFT: PROPERTY OF CULLIPHER FARM

lthough the slightly chilly air makes many people think the growing season has ended, area farmers have really just begun harvesting their fall vegetables and have many offerings for locals and visitors. Fall in the farming community means both a harvest bounty and agritourism. Customers can purchase fresh products along with an experience worthy of a photo shoot. Cullipher Farm in the Pungo area of Virginia Beach has focused on both products and experiences since the first small corn maze 10 years ago. This sixth-generation family farm, currently operated by the fourth, fifth and sixth generations, grows produce on 70 acres throughout the southern end of Virginia Beach. They sell their offerings at their farm stand on Princess Anne Road, but in recent years they have also focused on agritourism—farming that links agricultural production and/or processing with tourism to attract visitors to the farm location for entertainment, education and experience. The Cullipher Patch in Pungo features pick-your-own peaches, strawberries, blueberries, apples and pumpkins when in season and may add grapes to the lineup in the future. The fall experience at Cullipher Farm includes corn, sunflower and cotton mazes as well as a pumpkin patch. The corn maze, the biggest fall draw, evolves with great secrecy. The farm releases the design each year in midSeptember with the buildup and excitement of an album drop. Past designs include a person fishing from a boat, a surfer catching waves and a Delta Waterfowl image that promoted the nonprofit’s mission. “Sometimes we just pick something local to promote and sometimes we work in partnerships with other local businesses,” said Jane Cullipher. This year’s 11-acre maze will have wider paths and multiple entrances and exits to keep everyone at a safe distance. The design represents their partnership with Farmers Bank, where they love to “think outside the box,” and welcomes the business to Pungo. The farm will make a few changes to both their pumpkin patch and mazes to accommodate current distancing restrictions, but they will try to make the experiences as familiar as possible, just with some added safety features. “It’s a little hard to determine density in a corn maze because you can have a hundred cars in the parking lot, but only 10 people in the maze,” said Cullipher. Pumpkin picking began the last weekend of September and continues through the end of October. They hope for six active weekends for pumpkins this year. Currently the plan includes a pick-your-own experience in the patch or the option to choose pre-picked pumpkins at the stand for purchase. Some changes this year, to adapt to no-contact sales, may include selling the pumpkins by size rather than weight. This will reduce the shared contact of items. Some seasoned farmers have mentioned that they used this method to sell pumpkins years ago. In addition to agritourism events, farm stands in this area of the state continue to offer fall produce and decorations throughout October including greens, squashes and gourds, broccoli, potatoes, the last of the summer corn,

Autumn’s harvest at local farm stands cultivates plenty of memories this season

[ by jill doczi ]

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hay bales, pumpkins and bundled corn stalks. November offerings include Thanksgiving staples like collards and sweet potatoes. Several farms will offer December items like pre-cut trees, winter decorations and holiday experiences. If Cullipher Farm has their Thanksgiving market after closing the regular farm stand at the end of October, they will also have preordered baked goods in addition to holiday produce. Customers can check their social media in mid-tolate October to see their offerings and plans. “We strongly encourage that visitors check Facebook or the website www.cullipherfarm.com to check that the mazes are open,” said Cullipher. “Saturdays and Sundays we usually have a guest food truck. We are still weighing the COVID regulations to determine our fall operations. While we’re trying to be COVID-minded, we’re also planning to be open,” said Cullipher. All the other farms contacted repeated her sentiment. Keep an eye on websites and social media, stay aware that things may change and check before coming out, but with some adjustments area farm stands plan to remain open this fall and welcome the business.

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Farm Fresh: Places to Visit Cullipher Farm Pick-your-own pumpkin patch, fall vegetable stand, corn maze, cotton maze, sunflower maze 757-721-7456 Facebook: Cullipher Farm www.cullipherfarm.com --FARM STAND 1444 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach Open Tuesdays through Sundays All days: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Possible Thanksgiving market announced in mid-October --PUMPKIN PATCH 772 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach September 25 through October 31 Fridays through Sundays Fridays: noon–6 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sundays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. All three days, the last people let in the fields at 4 p.m. --SUNFLOWER AND COTTON MAZES 772 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach September 25 through October 31 Fridays through Sundays Fridays: noon–6 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Sundays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. All three days, the last people let in the fields at 4 p.m.

Flanagan Farm 1707 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach Fresh turkey for order, fall vegetable stand, wagon rides, pick-your-own pumpkins, corn maze, straw bale maze Check Facebook for the latest hours and days of operation. 757-426-5585 Facebook: Flanagan Farm www.flanagan-farm.com

Mount Pleasant Farms 2201 Mount Pleasant Rd., Chesapeake --FARM ACTIVITIES— Pick-your-own-pumpkin patch (1/4-mile walk to the patch-plan accordingly), mums, pre-picked pumpkins Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. --FALL FESTIVAL— Corn maze, hay bales, corn stalks, pick-your-own pumpkins (1/4-mile walk to the patch-plan accordingly), orchard walks, play area, children’s barrel train, pony rides, straw maze, family photo area, petting zoo. Weekends only in October: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

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Hickory Ridge Farm 2928 South Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake Pick-your-own pumpkin patch, pickyour-own sunflower field, hayrides, barrel train, pony rides, play area, toddler maze, build-a-fort with hay bales, baby goat petting area, farm animals, sand piles, corn hole, fall photo area Check Facebook for the latest hours and days of operation. 757-560-6763 Facebook: Hickory Ridge Farm Jrpx28.wixsite.com/hickoryridgefarm

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225 Sign Pine Rd., Chesapeake Hay rides, barnyard animals, children’s games, playground, pre-picked pumpkins, hayrides, corn stalk bundles, play area, fall plants, pumpkin painting, sunflower field, The Haunting—an adult-only haunted tour, pre-cut trees, Santa comes to the Farm, Santa’s Workshop with ornament decorating and cookies, farmers market with pumpkin jelly, apple butter, pre-picked produce, pick-your-own produce, jams, jellies, honey, hot chocolate, apple cider Check Facebook for the latest hours and days of operation. 757-421-2141 Facebook: Greenbrier Farms www.historicgreenbrierfarms.com

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LOOKING BACK ON

THAT WE’VE

[ PHOTOS by David A. Beloff ]

Over the years, a diverse lineup of performers has treated lucky Tidewater audiences. Even into the early months of 2020, concert-goers filled seats or SRO at the local, hot spot venues. We miss our collective music experiences. Here’s a glance back at some of the performers who have graced our stages. 1

[2] Nelly

[4] Kelli O’Hara

Performed at Scope Arena on June 9, 2015 [Norfolk]

The Broadway star and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra open “The Main Event: A Celebration for the Arts” on March 25, 2017 [Norfolk]

[1] Gladys Knight

[3] Styx

Show at Chrysler Hall on August 17, 2019 [Norfolk]

“J.Y.” Young & Tommy Shaw of Styx perfored at Chrysler hall on June 24, 2019 [Norfolk]

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[5] Amjad Ali Khan

[7] Buddy Guy

Show at Sandler Center For The Performing Arts on October 18, 2019 [Virginia Beach]

Performance at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts on August 22, 2017 [Virginia Beach]

[6] Bernadette Peters Concert at Sandler Center For The Performing Arts on February 20, 2020 [Virginia Beach]

[8] The Cult Concert at the Norva on Septermber 18, 2016 [Norfolk]

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[9] Lauryn Hill

[11] Erykah Badu

Performed at Portsmouth Pavilion on May 8, 2016 [Portsmouth]

Show at Ntelos Wireless Pavilion on August 9, 2015 [Portmouth]

[10] Marilyn Manson

[12] Joe Satriani

Hell Not Hallelujah Tour at the Norva on May 5, 2015 [Norfolk]

Performed at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts on March 25, 2016 [Virginia Beach]

Hereâ€™s hoping performances will make a comeback in the near future.

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WE MISS YOU LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH

SEVENVENUES.COM

ATTUCKS THEATRE • CHRYSLER HALL • HARBOR PARK • HARRISON OPERA HOUSE • OPEN AIR EVENTS • SCOPE ARENA • WELLS THEATRE

Eurasia Cafe & Wine Bar Creative regional fare using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Extensive wine, whiskey and microbrew list. Quaint atmosphere near the ocean.

960 LASKIN ROAD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23451 TEL: 757-422-0184

eurasiavb.com

CAM SHULL VISUALS

OCTOBER—DECEMBER

events Now through January 2021 Shifting Gaze: A Reconstruction of The Black & Hispanic Body in Contemporary Art Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art MOCA presents a selection of works from Robert B. Feldman’s extensive collection of contemporary art. The 27 internationally regarded artists featured create timely considerations into race and identity. Inspired by global art history, American history and popular culture the works present a broad range of concepts including vulnerability, beauty and belonging. They challenge perceptions about the way society and each of us may or may not look at the other. TIME: Thursdays: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Fridays: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (First hour reserved for patrons 60+) Saturdays: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (First hour reserved for patrons 60+) Sundays: 1–4 p.m. COST: Free, thanks to a donation from a generous community sponsor.

www.virginiamoca.org

October–December Now through November 29 Dan Dailey: Character Sketch Haunted Hunt Club Hunt Club Farm Join our motley cast of characters as we celebrate, “30 Years of Extreme Halloween” with a scream park of Halloween thrills, terrifying haunts, live entertainment, midway concessions, vendors and more. The Haunted Attraction Association named Haunted Hunt Club Farm’s Halloween Festival as One of the Top-Rated Haunts in America. It has received the 2019 Trip Advisor “Hall of Fame” Certificate of Excellence and the My Base Guide listed it as a 2019 Military Trusted Business. Come out to experience our newly themed haunted attractions, meet creepy characters and prepare for an all new season of EXTREME HALLOWEEN. TIME: Weeknights 6:30–11 p.m. Fri./Sat. 6:30–11:30 p.m. Ticket office closes nightly at 9:45 p.m. Check schedule online for changes COST: General Admission $30, Fast Pass $45, Group rates available

www.hauntedhuntclubfarm.com

Chrysler Museum of Art, Glass Project Space A thoughtful aggregate of precision and a figurative use of industrial forms has made Dan Dailey a distinct expression in the glass art ecosystem. This must-see exhibit consists of 33 works inspired by keen observation and human character. TIME: Tues.–Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun., noon–5 p.m. COST: Free

Chrysler Museum of Art—Perry Glassmaking Studio Get an up-close look at what it takes to create glassworks during free noon demonstrations at the glass studio Tuesday through Sunday. Watch the glass take form as someone from the studio team explains the dynamics of the glassmaking process. TIME: noon–1 p.m. (Every Tues.–Sun.) COST: Free

www.chrysler.org

Now through January 3, 2021 Voyage to the Deep Nauticus Voyage to the Deep will make its first-ever appearance in the U.S. with a Nauticus takeover. Take the helm and dive deep into a fantastical underwater world through this one-of-a-kind, small-group adventure. Pilot an underwater robot and play in Captain Nemo’s submarine as we discover the sea life living in the deep ocean. Explore this exciting exhibit in a fun, safe, dynamic and wide-open space, Advanced ticket purchase required. TIME: Slots from 10:15 a.m. through 4:15 p.m. COST: Tickets start at $10; Free for Nauticus Members

www.nauticus.org

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ECHARD WHEELER

Now through October 31

Glassmaking Demo

events Zeiders American Dream Theater With music described as “old-timey,” the east-Tennessee native adds her own unique contemporary blend of roots music that displays equal parts Americana, bluegrass, gospel, blues and jazz. Critics have compared her to a young Janis Joplin, Iris Dement and Dolly Parton. TIME: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. COST: Premium $35, Standard $25, Military/Senior $21, Student Rush (one hour before the show) $15

NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDEN ARCHIVES

EmiSunshine

OCTOBER—DECEMBER

October 24

www.thez.org

October 24–25 ZooBoo The Virginia Zoo The biggest zoo event of the year, ZooBoo offers a variety of safe, family friendly, fall-fun activities, including animal pumpkin encounters, “Keeper Chats,” costume contests, crafts, ZooLive! Stage presentations, candy stations and more. Food and beverage available at various locations for an additional cost. TIME: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. COST: Single day tickets nonmembers Children and adults (age 2+) $18 Zoo Members - Children and adults (age 2+) $6 Under 2 - Free

www.virginiazoo.org

November 6–7 VB Comedy Fest Zeiders American Dream Theater— Virtual and Live VB Comedy Fest highlights early-career, stand-up and improv comics with a strong emphasis on both growing the regional comedy base and showcasing nationally emerging comics. The duration of this year’s festival will expand a bit making it as inclusive as possible, while ensuring appropriate distancing practices. Who wants to play to a full room anyway? Kidding aside, VB Comedy Fest provides a great antidote (or inoculation, maybe) to quarantine blues. Unique to this year, the Pandemic Panic prize, for the comic with the best (or worst, depending on your viewpoint) COVID riff. TIME: TBD COST: TBD

November 7

November 13–January 2

Jen Kober

Garden of Lights

Zeiders American Dream Theater

Norfolk Botanical Garden

Kober’s powerful performances weave together a southern-style tale of love lost at the buffet, road trip adventures at the Waffle House and midnight mishaps at Walmart. Kober commands the stage and dares you not to laugh as she takes you through an hour-long ride sure to leave you humming the tunes and buying the T-shirts. This comedy content has a rating of “appropriate for all audiences.” TIME: 8 p.m. COST: VIP: $35, Standard: $20, Military/Senior: $17, Student Rush (one hour before show): $15

Don’t miss Virginia’s favorite holiday tradition. The garden transforms into a winter wonderland where you’ll enjoy driving through two miles of a million sparkling lights bringing the four seasons to life. The tour will operate as a drive-through only this year due to distancing restrictions. Tickets go on sale October 1. Purchase tickets in advance only. TIMES: 5:30–10 p.m. nightly COST: Car Fri./Sat. $40, Car Sun.–Thurs. $35, NBG members $10 off nightly, City of Norfolk Employees $5 off Mon.– Thurs., Military $5 off Mon.–Thurs., Limos & Multi-passenger Vans (that meet restrictions) $60 nightly 757-441-5830

www.thez.org

November 10 Jim VandeHei, Co-founder and CEO of Axios The Norfolk Forum Jim VandeHei will bring his perspective and insights on media, culture, tech and world events, including an analysis of the 2020 presidential campaign and election. Prior to Axios, VandeHei co-founded and headed POLITICO, the media company that upended and revolutionized political and policy journalism in Washington, D.C., New York, NY and Europe. VandeHei spent more than a decade as a reporter for legacy publications such as Roll Call, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. TIME: 7:30 p.m. COST: TBA

www.sevenvenues.com

www.thez.org

norfolkbotanicalgarden.org

November 13–January 3 BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights Merry Mile Virginia Beach Boardwalk 215 Atlantic Ave. Drive your vehicle ON THE BOARDWALK through Nautical, Holiday and Adventure Lands with a soundtrack signal playing traditional holiday music on your vehicle’s radio. Festive fish, musical crabs and hardworking elves—all in brightly colored lights against the moonlit Atlantic Ocean— star in the BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights Merry Mile. A light-up Santa and a 40-foot-tall Christmas tree erected on the beach and in the beautiful parks along the Virginia Beach boardwalk, join them. The light display includes archways along the entire length of the display with fish swimming overhead and spectacular light tunnels to drive through. Military

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tributes to the region’s strong armed forces community feature prominently throughout the display. TIMES: Recurring daily. Illumination begins at 5:30 p.m. each night and continues until 11 p.m. on Fri./Sat. and 10 p.m. Sun.–Thurs. COST: TBA 757-385-7873

COLONIA WILLIAMSBURG

OCTOBER—DECEMBER

events

www.liveonatlantic.com

November 28 It’s a “Jazzy” Christmas Virginia Beach Sportsplex This annual show under the stars features a mixture of national/international jazz artists native to Hampton Roads and beyond on Thanksgiving weekend. This outdoor ticketed show has limited seating capacity to honor 6-foot social distancing. Group VIP luxury suites that include all-you-caneat dinner, VIP Parking, etc. also available. Please visit www.tseniormanagement.com for full show and ticket details. TIME: 5–9 p.m. (Concessions and cash bars open from 3 p.m. until the show concludes) COST: $50–$100

www.vabeach.com

December 5, 12, 19 Colonial Williamsburg Grand Illumination Festivities throughout Colonial Williamsburg Join Colonial Williamsburg as it illuminates the night sky above our beautiful colonial capital. In the 18th century, illuminations— the firing of guns and lighting of fireworks— celebrated major events such as the birthday of a reigning sovereign, military victories or the arrival of a new colonial governor. Begin by checking out the unique decorations throughout the Historic Area. Then, as darkness falls, enjoy fireworks above the Governor’s Palace. Instead of a single Sunday event, Colonial Williamsburg plans to hold Grand Illumination on three consecutive Saturdays: Each night, the city of Williamsburg will present a a fireworks demonstration over the Governor’s Palace. A limited number of guests with free Colonial Williamsburg reservations will enjoy a program including Yuletide music and pyrotechnics from 250 socially-distanced, marked-audience areas on the Palace Green, each with a group capacity of four to six people.

Event reservations open October 6 exclusively by calling Colonial Williamsburg toll-free at 1-800-447-8679 Mondays through Fridays 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. or Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Audience areas are assigned on a firstcome, first-served basis. Chairs will be provided and food and beverages will be available to purchase on-site. Reservations limited to one per household and reservation dates cannot be changed. Colonial Williamsburg has an event FAQ list available at colonialwilliamsburg. org/holidays. Also access Colonial Williamsburg’s popular Holiday Planner online only this year beginning October 6 due to special planning related to COVID-19, via the same web page. Colonial Williamsburg Resorts will offer holiday getaway packages, dining information and reservations available by phone or by visiting colonialwilliamsburghotels.com. Fireworks TIME: 5:30–7 p.m. COST: Free

www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/ holidays

December 29–January 3 Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Chrysler Hall Roald Dahl’s amazing tale has become Norfolk’s golden ticket. It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toetapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of “Hairspray.” Willy Wonka will open his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory—to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life will burst with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Experience the wonders of Wonka like never before—get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper. TIME: Varies by date COST: $40–$75

www.sevenvenues.com

Check out our website and social media for even more events happening—blvdmedia.io

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events we have missed

HEIKO DEWEES

This area always has something going on, but in Tidewater, we celebrate our festivals and events—until 2020. Here’s a quick look back at some highlights of occasions we hope to experience again in 2021.

Virginia Arts Festival, featuring the Virginia International Tattoo

Something in the Water NORFOLK FESTEVENTS

PICFOODS.COM

SOMETHING IN THE WATER

Pungo Strawberry Festival

Harborfest

Fourth of July fireworks at Mt. Trashmore

Neptune Festival JESSICA SHEA PHOTOGRAPHY

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During this season of giving, we decided to focus our gift ideas on artisanal items made in the region. These one-of-a-kind suggestions will surely fit the bill when it comes to finding something special. FOR HER

North End Bag Company—Canvas and leather bags www.northendbagcompany.com

Freckled Farm Soap Company—Mens gift sets www.thefreckledfarmsoapcompany. com

Blair Family Woodcraft Wooden Mountain—Air plant magnet [1] www.etsy.com/shop/ BlairFamilyWood

She Makes—Inspiring wood-burned art pieces from local driftwood [2]

Byrd Jewelry—Colorful, minimal jewelry | www.byrdjewelry.com

Sugar and Grace—Self care candle [3] | sugarandgrace.co

Ironclad Distillery—Small-batch and specialty bourbons; club memberships available as well www.ironcladdistillery.com

FOR HIM

Maker’s Craft Brewery—6-pack or growler fill of craft beer www.makers.beer

Monellisa—Custom-painted personalized journals, stickers... www.etsy.com/shop/MONELLISA Moonrise Jewelry—Fish leather bracelets moonrisejewelry.com

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www.shemakes.art

Back Bay Farmhouse Brewing Co.— Multi-pack or growler fill of craft beer and hard cider farmhousebrewingva.com

Pendulum Meats—Gift card; ethical, farm-rasied, heirloom cuts pendulummeats.com The Prince Ink Co.—Very Virginia Poster | princeink.com

1 Werther—Custom leather belt (formerly Waskerd Wallets) [4] www.waskerd.com Woogworks—Woodturned cigar pen WoogWorks.com Virginia Cheese Co.—Gift card; artisanal and farmstead cheeses [5] virginiacheeseco.com

FOR THE KIDS 2

Blair Family Woodcraft—DIY flower + bee air plant kit www.etsy.com/shop/BlairFamilyWood The Burgundy Basket—Crocheted dolls and animals www.etsy.com/shop/ TheBurgundyBasket Monellisa—Watercolor guide with supplies www.etsy.com/shop/MONELLISA Studio 336—Morse code secret message bracelet www.etsy.com/shop/threethirtysix Wild Little Loops—Bunny doll www.facebook.com/wildlittleloops

FOR EVERYONE ELSE Bonbonnier—Chocolate truffles [6] www.thebonbonnier.com Cafe Coffee Spread—Make your favorite lattes at home with ground coffee or beans from local roasteries: Cafe Stella—cafestellaroasters.com Coalescence—coalescencecoffee.com The Creative Wedge—Specialty gourmet foods www.thecreativewedge.com Hill Woodwork—Virginia hardwood charcuterie board www.hillwoodwork.com

The Make House—Geometric planter and cactus www.facebook.com/themakehousevb The Sleeping Bear—Artisanal bath bombs, soaks, body scrubs and wood wick candles [7] www.sleepingbearco.com

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Vessel Craft Coffee—Nitro cold brew cans; ethically sourced coffee www.vesselcraftcoffee.com

Wandering Whimsy Studio— Succulent terrarium soap www.facebook.com/ wanderingwhimsyfarmstead

UNIQUE SHOPS TO EXPLORE • A. Dodsons [Suffolk, Norfolk]

• Be Jeweled [Virginia Beach] • Delightful Digs [Virginia Beach] • For All Handkind [Norfolk] [8]

• Kitsch [Norfolk] [9]

• Henley Farms [Virginia Beach]

• Plum Summer [Reedville]

• Jollity & Co. [Norfolk]

• Selden Market [Norfolk]

Le Yaca French Restaurant & Bistro A Williamsburg favorite established in 1980 Now open at Hilltop Marketplace in Virginia Beach Two concepts in one: Fine Dining & Casual Bar Bistro

leyacawilliamsburg.com 32

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LEISURE LUNCH: 2 course $17 3 course $20 A La Carte 4 course plated Sunday Brunch $31

BISTRO & BAR MENU: (Served from 5pm to Close) Happy Hour from 5pm to 7pm

ROMANTIC DINNER: 3 course $37 3 course $47 Chef’s Tasting 5 course menu $80

Prix Fixe 3 course Bistro Menu $30 A La Carte price ranged from $7 to $19

No reservation needed, casual dress code

1430 High St, Williamsburg, VA 23188 • (757) 220-3616 741 First Colonial Rd, Ste 107, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 • (757) 500-4773

Stop by for family meals, homemade desserts, gourmet cocktail pouches and our famous Moroccan Monday. Carryout, pickup, and delivery options available. 313 West Bute St. Norfolk, VA 23510 www.omarscarriagehouse.com

@omarscarriagehouse

Talking Turkey in 2020 [ by amy jordan ] [ Food sources curated by the Boulevard team ]

Thanksgiving just might look a little different in the midst of a pandemic. It’s a good bet that many will plan smaller holiday celebrations at home in order to avoid travel, large family gatherings or eating out in large groups. As a result, 2020 might present the first time some home cooks have hosted or taken on the responsibility for the bulk of the feast, which can potentially be a bit intimidating. Where to start? Let local restaurants, caterers, farms and small local food producers lend a hand in making your Thanksgiving spread the freshest and most convenient ever. Make some of your favorite menu items from scratch, and round out the meal with some prepared items and baked goods from local sources, so you and your guests will see your feast and the entire holiday weekend as an enjoyable pleasure and not a burden.

ASYA VLASOVA

Local farmers markets and stands often provide one-stop shopping to help with the ingredients for this Thanksgiving. They feature seasonal produce, gourmet mushrooms, oysters, seafood, meat, eggs, cheeses, breads, dinner rolls, pies, bread pudding and more. Some markets even feature Virginia wines and ciders. You can plan to shop on site, but placing pre-orders with any vendors who accept them will ensure you get the items you want. You can even pre-order your heritage Thanksgiving turkey from a local farm. If you plan to bring a hostess gift to a gathering at someone else’s home, the farmers market has so many options for something truly unique, such as handmade soaps, local honey, Virginia peanuts, fresh roasted coffee or a delectable pie. If you want someone else to take care of just about everything but the cleanup, it’s a snap to place an order with one of the many local restaurants, cafes and bakeries offering the convenience of fully prepared meals to go or à la carte appetizers, side dishes, baked goods and desserts. Local catering companies will happily supply your feast, or a portion of it, without the prep and cooking. Whatever way you go, you’ll find no better time to let our local food producers shine than America’s favorite food holiday.

Fall Markets of We Dig Tidewater, LLC Michele Ascher & Amy Jordan We Dig Tidewater, LLC hamptonblvdfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Hampton Blvd Farmers Market 7400 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Closed for the season after September other than a special Annual Thanksgiving Market on Sunday, November 22, 2–5 p.m. Pre-ordering holiday meal items from vendors recommended

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www.norfolkvafarmersmarket.com Facebook: Hampton Boulevard Farmers Market

East Beach Farmers Market Shore Drive at 22nd Bay St., Norfolk, in front of the East Beach neighborhood Weekly Saturday markets continue through October 31, with a special Thanksgiving Market on Tuesday, November 24, 1–4 p.m. Pre-ordering holiday meal items from vendors recommended www.norfolkvafarmersmarket.com Facebook: East Beach Farmers Market

Get out of the kitchen and let the pros take care of your holiday meal

ENGIN AKYURT

Harvest Market at O’Connor Brewing Co. 211 W. 24th St., Norfolk In October, markets will be held on October 11 and October 25 from noon–3 p.m. www.norfolkvafarmersmarket.com Facebook: Harvest Market at O’Connor Brewing Co.

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Local Producers Make-It Options TURKEY AND PORK Big House Farm 635 John Etheridge Rd, Chesapeake Details: Fresh Thanksgiving turkeys Thanksgiving Orders: pre-order only, deposit required Thanksgiving Pickup: home delivery option www.bighousefarm.com Facebook: Big House Farm

Rehoboth Farm 225 Babbtown Rd, Suffolk Details: Forest-raised pork, including holiday hams, limited quantities of fresh Thanksgiving turkeys Thanksgiving Orders: Available by pre-order

Thanksgiving Pickup: At the East Beach Farmers Market Thanksgiving market on November 24 www.rehoboth-farm.myshopify.com Facebook: Rehoboth Farm

What The Farm 5429 Morris Neck Rd, Virginia Beach Details: Fresh heritage breed Thanksgiving turkeys Thanksgiving Orders: Pre-order, $40 deposit required Thanksgiving Pickup: On the farm in Pungo on Sunday, November 22, 1–5 p.m. www.whatthefarmlife.com Facebook: What the Farm

Flanagan Farm Corner of Princess Anne and North Muddy Creek Roads, Virginia Beach Details: Seasonal fruits and vegetables; farm-raised turkeys. Thanksgiving Order: Check Facebook page for details Thanksgiving Pickup: Check Facebook page for details 757-426-5585 www.flanagan-farm.com Facebook: Flanagan Farm

Full Quiver Farm 2801 Manning Rd, Suffolk Details: Woodland-raised pork Thanksgiving Order: Pre-order online Thanksgiving Pickup: Various locations, see website for details www.fullquiverfarm.com Facebook: Full Quiver Farm LLC, Suffolk Va.

STUFFING/DRESSING INGREDIENTS Capstone Mushrooms 1001 Obici Industrial, Suffolk Details: Fresh gourmet mushrooms for your stuffing/dressing and side dishes; when roasted, their seasonal hen of the wood mushrooms makes a great main dish for vegetarian guests Thanksgiving Orders: Contact the vendor, check Facebook and website for pre-order options or shop at the Thanksgiving farmers markets listed Thanksgiving Pickup: Hampton Boulevard Farmers Market November 22, East Beach Farmers Market November 24, Old Beach Farmers Market November 21 www.capstonemushrooms.com Facebook: Capstone mushroom

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KABOOMPICS

ROBIN SIMMONS

Gateaux Bakery & Cafe

Thanksgiving Pickup: On site 757-721-7456 www.cullipherfarm.com

Gateaux Bakery & Cafe 1628 Independence Blvd., Ste. 1500, Virginia Beach Details: Seasoned stuffing mix Thanksgiving Orders: Contact the vendor, check Facebook and website for pre-order options or shop at the Thanksgiving farmers markets listed Thanksgiving Pickup: Hampton Boulevard Farmers Market November 22, East Beach Farmers Market November 24, Shore Drive Farmers Market every Saturday, Old Beach Farmers Market November 24 www.gateaux-cakes.com Facebook: Gateaux Bakery & Cafe

Rappahannock River Oyster Co. 784 Locklies Creek Rd., Topping Details: Oysters, shucked oysters (perfect for stuffing/dressing) Thanksgiving Orders: Contact the vendor, check Facebook and website for pre-order options or shop at the Thanksgiving farmers markets listed Thanksgiving Pickup: Hampton Boulevard Farmers Market November 22 www.rroysters.com Facebook: Rappahannock River Oysters, LLC

Uncle Russ’ Dockside Seafood 5242 Olde Towne Rd, Ste. 4 Williamsburg Details: Fresh fish and shellfish, including oysters and shucked oysters Thanksgiving Orders: Contact the vendor, check Facebook and website for pre-order options or shop at the Thanksgiving farmers markets listed Thanksgiving Pickup: East Beach Farmers Market November 24 www.unclerussseafood.com Facebook: Uncle Russ’ Dockside Seafood Market

PIE AND CAKE Empowered Plant Cakes Details: 100 percent plant-based, glutenfree and refined-sugar-free cakes including pumpkin pie cheesecake and white chocolate lime Thanksgiving Orders: Contact the vendor, check Facebook and website for pre-order options or shop at the Thanksgiving farmers markets listed Thanksgiving Pickup: Hampton Boulevard Farmers Market November 22, East Beach Farmers Market November 24 www.empoweredplantcakes.com Facebook: Empowered Plant Cakes

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1628 Independence Blvd. Ste. 1500 Virginia Beach Details: Baked goods, including pies (pumpkin, pecan, derby, apple and more), mixed dessert platters available by special order Thanksgiving Orders: Contact the vendor, check Facebook and website for pre-order options or shop at the Thanksgiving farmers markets listed Thanksgiving Pickup: Store location, Hampton Boulevard Farmers Market November 22, East Beach Farmers Market November 24, Shore Drive, Farmers Market every Saturday, Old Beach Farmers Market November 21 www.gateaux-cakes.com Facebook: Gateaux Bakery & Cafe

WINE Hampton Roads Winery 6074 New Design Rd., Elberon Details: This family winery in Surry County grows Bordeaux and American varieties of grapes; they offer about 10 varieties of wine at any given time; enjoy samples at the market or on site and take home the perfect wine to accompany your feast or give as a gift. Thanksgiving Orders: Contact the vendor, check Facebook and website for pre-order options or shop at the Thanksgiving farmers markets listed Thanksgiving Pickup: On site or at Hampton Boulevard Farmers Market November 22 www.hamptonroadswinery.com Facebook: Hampton Roads Winery

VEGETABLES Cullipher Farm 1444 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach Details: Fall vegetables like sweet potatoes and collards Thanksgiving Orders: Order by phone or website for contact-free pickup or shop at the stand

Facebook: Cullipher Farm

Liliana Produce Warsaw Details: Fresh, local seasonal produce; crops at Thanksgiving will likely include sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower (available in multiple colors), cabbage, beets, greens, lettuce, spinach, peppers, potatoes, fall squash and apples Thanksgiving Orders: No pre-orders, shop at the markets listed Thanksgiving Pickup: Hampton Boulevard Farmers Market November 22, East Beach Farmers Market November 24 Facebook: Liliana Produce

Norma’s Produce at Penn Farm 2713 Leedstown Rd., Colonial Beach Details: Fresh, local seasonal produce; crops at Thanksgiving will likely include sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower (available in multiple colors), cabbage, beets, greens, lettuce, spinach, peppers, potatoes, fall squash and apples, Thanksgiving centerpieces Thanksgiving Orders: No pre-orders, shop at markets listed Thanksgiving Pickup: Hampton Boulevard Farmers Market November 22 Facebook: Penn Farm/Norma’s Produce

BREADS Pilgrim Bread 760 Queen Elizabeth Dr., Virginia Beach Details: Old world-style breads made with stone-milled grains, naturally leavened, fermented and baked in a wood-fired oven Thanksgiving Orders: Contact vendor Thanksgiving Pickup: Hampton Boulevard Farmers Market November 22 www.pilgrimbread.com Facebook: Pilgrim Bread

OLD VIRGINIA HAM SHOP

THE TWISTED FORK

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WINE Pairings Mermaid Winery recommendations

Mermaid Winery Ghent 330 West 22nd St. Ste. 106, Norfolk

Mermaid Winery Virginia Beach 4401 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach

PLEASE NOTE: With COVID still rapidly changing the food scene, many traditional Thanksgiving plans may change for restaurants and family affairs. Check back with these restaurants and caterers to confirm the latest updates on Thanksgiving feasts ready for takeout and delivery.

Gateaux Bakery & Cafe 1628 Independence Blvd. Ste. 1500, Virginia Beach Details: Fresh breads and dinner rolls Thanksgiving Orders: Contact the vendor, check Facebook and website for pre-order options or shop at the Thanksgiving farmers markets listed Thanksgiving Pickup: Store location, Hampton Boulevard Farmers Market November 22, East Beach Farmers Market November 24, Shore Drive, Farmers Market every Saturday, Old Beach Farmers Market November 21 www.gateaux-cakes.com Facebook: Gateaux Bakery & Cafe

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Restaurant Buy It Options TURKEY AND PORK Old Virginia Ham Shop Smithfield Whole Ham 217 East Little Creek Rd., Norfolk Details: Good, old-fashioned Virginia country hams. Smithfield Country Hams including brown sugar and honey baked varieties Thanksgiving Orders: Website and call store for curbside pickup. Walk-ins welcome with mask for the protection of elderly customers. Thanksgiving Pickup: On site www.oldvirginiaham.com

BREADS La Brioche 765 Granby St., Norfolk Details: Classic French bake goods Thanksgiving Orders: Contact vendor

Thanksgiving Pickup: On site Facebook: La Brioche Norfolk

PIE AND CAKE May’s Parlor 2708 Pacific Ave., Virginia Beach Details: Pumpkin Pies accompanied by a pumpkin seed brittle topping Thanksgiving Orders: Available for purchase in store, over the phone or on website starting November 1 Thanksgiving Pickup: On site www.maysparlor.com

17 Hands Coffee/Robin Simmons Bakery 1830 Kempsville Rd. Ste. 104, Virginia Beach Details: 8-inch diameter dark chocolate cake with dark chocolate frosting Thanksgiving Orders: To guarantee a cake, special orders place over the phone 757648-1777, with 48-hour notice Thanksgiving Pickup: On site www.17handscoffee.com

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Private Catering The Twisted Fork Details: Available for private parties, business luncheons and weddings. They can accommodate any dietary needs or restrictions and can create custom menus for any event. Thanksgiving menu summary: Their current Thanksgiving menu includes a stuffed turkey breast with figs, prosciutto and pine nuts, asiago and chive mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts with bacon, onion and balsamic glaze. www.thetwisted-fork.com

MAIN COURSE: Mermaid Winery Malbec This lovely red wine features soft, elegant tannins and aromas reminiscent of raspberry and black currant. The finish has a fruity taste with a hint of smoky oak and vanilla. It features a well-balanced and lingering finish. Mermaid Winery Merlot A velvety, luscious wine with violet and milk chocolate on the nose. This lively Merlot delivers a rush of blueberry and plum on the palate and grows only more delicious with time. SIDE DISHES: Mermaid Winery Chardonnay This fragrant wine assembled from select barrels of Chardonnay, grown in Virginia, presents as rich and creamy, showing plush texture with a nice balance of acidity. The finish has fruit-forward flavors including green apple with a touch of vanilla. Grapes are whole-cluster-pressed, aged six months in neutral Hungarian Oak—100 percent Chardonnay. Mermaid Winery Siren’s White A semi-dry wine made from Vidal Blanc, this wine has pear, hazelnut, citrus and mango on the nose with an off-dry finish. Pair this with a spicy light-fare dish. DESSERT: Mermaid Winery Seaduxion Sparkling Rose Our rose wine shows the best of the beach by taking you on an open-water adventure with every sip. From bouquet to finish, it provides an experience of rays of sunshine and sparkling velvet. This has a dry finish, and is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Thanksgiving Orders: Online at www.mermaidwinery.com, by phone at 757-233-4155 or in person at the Ghent or Shore Drive locations.

A resident of Virginia Beach, Amy Jordan, former director of marketing, public relations and events for TASTE and the former owner of an inn in Stowe, VT, currently owns and operates We Dig Tidewater, LLC with her sister Michele Ascher. Together they run three farmers markets in Norfolk.

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viewpoint Working Through COVID [ by jim carroll ]

As a child growing up outside Philadelphia, with many of my relatives living in and around Boston, I became well versed in the story of the Pilgrims, the Mayflower, Plymouth Rock and the first Thanksgiving. For me, this represented the start of America. When the Navy ordered me here in 1974, I quickly learned that my education and understanding was, shall we say, a tad lacking. The first English-speaking settlers landed in Jamestown, VA some 12 years earlier than the Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth, MA. I also learned that these individuals came here to make a fortune in this new land—early entrepreneurs who literally risked their lives to find success. It was touch-and-go for quite some time but, thanks to some very fortuitous breaks, they ultimately prevailed and brought a new product to the market, tobacco. We have entrepreneurship in our DNA, our country, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Hampton Roads region. We owe a good part of their success to the efforts of these first intrepid small-business owners. In America, unlike many other countries, we celebrate and treasure entrepreneurship. Today, we cannot overstate the importance of entrepreneurship and small-business ownership in this region. The majority of the businesses in this region, as well as in the country, fall under the classification of small businesses. In 1801, a new chamber of commerce was established to assist the region’s small-business owners to achieve success with their ventures. This organization has, over time, grown to become the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, which now serves the citizens and small-business owners in the five southside cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach. From the beginning, the chamber’s staff has worked tirelessly on behalf of its membership and the region. The chamber’s primary goal sets the conditions that will enable the region’s businesses to achieve success. One of the chamber’s key tools is the Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads (SBDC), a program sponsored and supported by the chamber. The SBDC operates under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Virginia SBDC Network State Office at George Mason University. Since 1990, the center and its staff have provided technical assistance, training and access to information to the small-business owners in the 18 cities and counties of Hampton Roads and the Eastern

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Shore of Virginia. The SBDC works closely with the region’s economic development directors and others to ensure that their businesses have all the support necessary for success. Small-business owners and entrepreneurs comprise the backbone of our region’s economy. Not only do they contribute to the region’s Gross Domestic Product, they also take considerable risks in delivering the goods and services we need to enjoy the region’s tremendous quality of life. I speak from the experience of moving in and out of the region during my Navy career. Each time my family and I returned, the growth and improvements that had taken place

amazed us. Our small businesses fostered this. Now the COVID-19 Pandemic has completely changed the way we conduct business in the marketplace. Physical distancing and masks now provide the order of the day. We’ve seen limits on occupancy levels, increased use and/or corresponding costs of PPE and other safety and cleaning measures. We have a customer base totally shaken to the core by the constant barrage of bad news and the laserlike focus on the mortality rate. We have had old business models completely upended. Small-business owners have faced challenges they have never experienced before.

The SBDC provides up-to-date and accurate information so our smallbusiness owners can make informed decisions and not just go with a “gut reaction.” We will remain a source of information and support throughout these trying times. While the risks facing today’s small-business owner may pale in comparison to those faced by our first settlers, it is only prudent and correct that they have all the tools and support needed for success. The chamber and the SBDC are, and will remain, here for them. Jim Carroll, executive director, SBDC of Hampton Roads, Inc. and vice president of Small Business, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce

Viewpoint: From the Publisher [ by berry brunk ]

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Many thanks to Jim Carroll for his thorough assessment of the strengths of our historical region. I’ve got a unique perspective on Tidewater. After graduating from Churchland High in 1976, I spent five years at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). I accepted a job as assistant editor for Astronomy magazine in Milwaukee, WI, and right after graduation, I moved to the Midwest. I spent three years there, followed by a year in Chicago, IL, and then the publishing company I worked for, called GuestInformant, relocated me to St. Louis. In each city I witnessed a surge in economic development and progress, such as the opening of the Grand Avenue in downtown Milwaukee by the James K. Rouse company, which transformed a distressed area of downtown into a showplace of shopping, dining and offices. In Chicago I enjoyed the resurgence of the Magnificent Mile, State Street—“that Great Street” as Sinatra referred to it in lyrics—and also the revitalization of the North End and Oak Street across from the beaches and the famous Drake Hotel. In 1984, the Rouse Company planned a massive economic and urban renewal project in the blighted part of St. Louis around the old Union Station. By the time I moved there, the renovation started and I became very involved in promoting the new Omni Hotel and the lengthy list of brand-name retailers and restaurants leasing space in the shopping center. At the same time, Simon and Company started their work a few blocks away on what would become the gleaming and state-of-the-art St. Louis Center. As luck would have it, I met Susie in St. Louis and a year or so later we moved back to Tidewater so I could head up The Virginia Travel Guide publication that ALDON Communications published under contract with the commonwealth. We married shortly thereafter in Centenary United Methodist Church on Cedar Lane in Portsmouth. In 1990, ALDON relocated me to New York City to handle sales for

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the New York Convention and Visitors Bureau’s “Big Apple Guide.” The early 1990s in New York City were not for the faint of heart and we watched our Upper West Side neighborhood attempt to reverse the spiral of decay brought about by economic disparity. After moving downtown to a loft on Union Square in 1992, it heartened us to see the improvements of the old neighborhood made famous by Andy Warhol, Max’s Kansas City and the legacy of Greenwich Village. The monthly payment on our rentstabilized 10-year lease for a full floor between Fifth Avenue and Broadway started at $2,000. When we left, the landlord could command the “then new” market rate of $15,000 a month for our old space! It’s safe to say that sometimes gentrification can displace long-time residents and it’s important to take that into consideration when economic development and civic improvements radically change the fabric of a neighborhood. Our management consulting and media development business had taken off and opportunities on the West Coast beckoned. In 1996, we found ourselves in Seattle, where little companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Real Networks and InfoSpace had just started entering the mainstream vernacular. Over the next 20 years, we watched these tech giants transform sleepy Seattle into the power hub of today. In all these cities, positive transformation was starting or underway that over time would improve the community and quality of life for its residents. It seems that I have a knack for being in a city on the cusp of these confluent changes—or “Zeitgeist Moments”—so with my experiences over the past 35 years it’s clear to me that Tidewater is on the verge of something big. Susie and I have lived here since 2016 and have observed all the tell-tale signs we saw in other cities and they bode well for us here. Emerging conditions point to

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an explosion in improved economic development and prosperity. You just need to understand the signs and seize the moment. The area was well on its way to enjoying one of the most prosperous years in several decades, but the near stand-still that COVID-19 created has only delayed the region’s success. So many factors point to our long-term prosperity that, even though we cannot currently see the effects of Amazon HQ2 in Northern Virginia or how Pharrell Williams and his team have shone the spotlight on Tidewater, the reality points toward a confluence of events and forces that will shape the region for the next 50 years to come. The Rebuild! Virginia, GO Virginia and We’re Open initiatives, to name a few, have started formulating planning strategies shepherded by

the Hampton Roads Chamber and the 757 Alliance, among others, to help our communities emerge stronger and more resilient than before. The Boulevard team looks forward to bringing our combined experience to bear to help nurture and preserve small business, create jobs, foster diversity and goodwill among our region’s leadership and provide advice based on experience. Thank you for reading this issue of the magazine, and we look forward to your feedback about how to continually improve the voice of Tidewater. Carpe Diem, friends. Ut Prosim. Berry Brunk, president of Boulevard, grew up on the Eastern Shore and in Tidewater. He’s worked with companies representing the engines of job creation and economic development in their respective cities.

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day trips Destination: Cambridge, MD The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT) serves as the threshold to a timeless adventure. U.S. Route 13 North takes you over a four-lane, 20-milelong vehicular toll crossing of the lower Chesapeake Bay to the main highway on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. You’ll travel over a series of low-level trestles interrupted by two, milelong tunnels, finally rising high above the bay on tall bridges. The low-level trestles provide almost uninterrupted views of the Chesapeake Bay in all directions, sometimes with the addition of seabirds, dolphins and boats of all sizes from kayaks to cruise ships and aircraft carriers. If you glance off to the right, you may see cargo ships so behemoth they look like floating cities waiting like soldiers to enter, one-by one, into the channel. Coming off the CBBT you see Fisherman Island, a barrier island of the Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge. For roughly the next 2.5 hours, U.S. 13 travels past Kiptopeke State Park and then numerous small, bayside towns like Cheriton, Eastville, Machipongo, Nassawadox, Exmore, Painter, Melfa and Olney until you reach the state line separating Virginia and Maryland. When you see the signs for Salisbury, you know you’re about to land at your destination in Cambridge, MD. Eateries, unique shops and breweries freckle the downtown Cambridge area. RAR Brewing has a must-stop, must-order-an-IPA and must-orderanother-IPA kind of vibe. It sports an easy, cool atmosphere without even trying. Housed in an old bowling alley and pool hall with local art hanging throughout the space, the location sports a 46-seat taproom with a handcrafted cedar bar top. They also offer outdoor seating and some killer eats. We chose Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar for a very late dinner. The staff treated us like old friends. The procession of dishes began with edamame seasoned with a barely-there, but oh-so-flavorful sticky, soy, sweet witchcraft. My husband had a flatbread pizza with spinach, sundried

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TOP & ABOVE LEFT: Emily’s Produce has a huge assortment of seasonal items, from locally grown produce to responsibly sourced meats, cheeses and plants. Prepared foods are also available. ABOVE RIGHT: Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine bar offers a variety of mouth-watering food, but they are definitely known for their pizzas.

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tomatoes and meatballs. He became silent for 10 minutes. He’s a talker. I had to check if he was ok—his pizza was that darned good. My daughter and I each got a panini—melty mozzarella and pesto heaven with a thick slice of homegrown, juicy tomato to keep things in line. They have won the vote of “best pizza on the Eastern Shore” for years and have two locations: Cambridge and St. Michaels. We also noted their impressive wine and beer list. Completely satisfied, fat-bellied and tired, we headed to our friends’ house on the Little Choptank Creek to dream salty-scented dreams and wait for first light to check the crab traps for keepers. In the morning as the mist lifted off the creek by our house, with coffee cup in hand, I sat on the dock and watched a commercial crab boat work its line. As the boat slowly moved down the trot line, every three feet a Maryland blue crab would rise like a spirit from the murky warm water. Refusing to give up its bait meal, it got scooped into a net and sorted. The watermen worked quietly and efficiently, never betraying their ancestors who worked the same waters years before. Later, my husband and I stole away to visit St. Michaels, a dog-friendly and very artsy town. It made me feel right at home. The sherbet colors of the clapboard on shops and cafes with open-air dining in string-lighted alleys seemed both inviting and reminiscent of a town from my childhood, Mt. Gretna, PA, where creativity and a love for savoring a slower day reign paramount. On a back road, we discovered Emily’s Produce, a farmers market with a meandering floor plan and many surprises that completely delighted the “eat local” foodie in me. The refrigerators held rainbow-hued veggie salads, local artisanal cheeses, huge chunks of crab meat in containers, pick-your-own flowers and a vast array of pies, baked on site. Emily’s also offers the popular Scottish Highland Creamery ice cream, produced in Oxford, MD—not far from Tilghman Island. Founded in 1650, Tilghman Island is a quintessential waterside village built by the hard work of watermen who needed access to the bounty of the

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bay and its surrounding tributaries. They have harvested rockfish, with its snowy white flesh, oysters and snappy blue crabs here daily and for centuries. Later, driving home south through the fields and quiet towns, and back across the CBBT, you have one last chance to open your car window and hear the cry of a gull and taste the salty air as you look to your right at an amazing sunset. The Eastern Shore, Cambridge and its surrounding towns and waterways provide a fantastic quick getaway brimming with culture, fun places to eat and maritime history lessons to take home. Born in Pennsylvania Dutch country with deep roots and a dire need for road tripping, Cathy Hertdfelder is a lover of simple beauty and deep breaths, spontaneous adventures and all the words that describe them.

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DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHERE THIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN? “Last Call” highlights a location or an artifact in the Tidewater region every issue. Send us your guess via social media or on the website as to where you think the photo was taken and identify what it is. Those who send correct guesses will have their names placed into a hat with the winner randomly chosen. Please provide your email address/contact information with your submission in case you’re the lucky one. We will award a prize each issue. For this contest we will provide a $150 gift certificate at one of The Boulevard Team’s favorite restaurants. Of course, we’ll name the winner in the next issue and on social media so you can take advantage of all the appropriate bragging rights with your friends and family. Good luck everyone!

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Our new store Hilltop store displays a modern and vibrant aesthetic, including a hospitality lounge stocked with refreshments. We’re in the business of celebrations, be it engagements, birthdays, anniversaries, or personal accomplishments. We’re not just selling jewelry, we’re marking moments. We are honored to be a part of these special celebrations, and aim to provide our customers a luxurious, yet welcoming shopping experience. The showroom allows us to expand upon our already impressive designer jewelry and fine timepiece line-up – to include an increased presence for the most sought after brands such as Rolex, David Yurman, Roberto Coin, Tudor, Breitling, Omega, Tag Heuer, and many more. Our new store delivers an impressive diamond department featuring the finest quality engagement rings and wedding bands. Lastly, a dedicated space featuring our exclusive private-label brand, The Sabel Collection, offers an array of gemstone and diamond fashion jewelry. We are excited to be a part of the most vibrant shopping area in Virginia Beach! Fink’s at Hilltop North offers the largest jewelry, timepiece and diamond selection in the area that is conveniently located with ample parking just steps from our door.

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