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Home2022September

Month: September 2022

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Specialty Tastings: A taste of Virginia and beyond

September 21, 2022 Oyster Pointer 0

“I try to entertain people while educating them at the same time, so I make sure everybody has fun and they learn about wines,” said Nate Garn, owner and the man behind Specialty Tastings. “And hopefully, [Read More…]

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Mediterranean Kebab & Pizza House: Authentic Turkish and Italian cuisine

September 21, 2022 Cathy Welch 0

“These people knew authentic Turkish cuisine, especially the Gyro Adana kebab,” Handan Utguran says of Hampton Roads locals previously stationed in Turkey. Handan’s husband and co-owner of Mediterranean Kebab & Pizza House, Mustafa, grew up [Read More…]

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Barbara Monteith Senior Development Manager, Alzheimer’s Association, Southeastern Virginia Chapter

September 21, 2022 Oyster Pointer 0

When I think of autumn in Virginia, the three things I think of first are cool temperatures, pumpkin spice coffee and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s!  I am happiest when I’m able to spend quality [Read More…]

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Ken Matthews Garden Center: Growing landscapes and relationships

September 21, 2022 Nancy P. Sykes 0

Celebrating 50 years in the horti-culture business, Ken Matthews Garden Center (KMGC) has been at its York County location since 1984. Owner Ken Matthews started his business in his backyard in the Wythe area of [Read More…]

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Darden’s Country Store: A little slice of heaven for country hams

September 21, 2022 Nancy P. Sykes 0

“Not many folks do what we do any more — run the family farm, the little store and smoke our own hams,” says Tommy Darden, owner, with his wife Dee Dee, of Darden’s Country Store. Located outside [Read More…]

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