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Reader Testimonial: Why Norfolk Needs AltDaily

By Dave Johnson

AltDaily is a lighthouse in Norfolk’s sea of journalism, and a major seaport without a lighthouse is very dangerous proposition.

CSAcation: Dana vs. Parsnip

By Dana Staves

I didn’t cut and burn my fingers on countless kitchen hazards to scoop out giant sandwiches and give a camera a come-hither stare that seems to say, “Hey there, Tiger, this big sandwich? It’s all yours.”

My Business: Charlie’s Cafe – Keeping Dollars Local and Preserving Ghent’s Character

By Ted Warren

“There are so many reasons to buy local. Imagine Ghent with big-box stores on every corner, replacing the businesses that know their customers by name with businesses that are only concerned with the bottom line and stripping this historic area of its character.” – Charlie’s Cafe owner Ted Warren

Video: The Craft of Being an O’Connor

By Allison Terres

“It’s something you can put your heart and soul into. And when you taste that, it totally comes out, and that’s one of the best parts about it.” – Jimmy Walsh, head brewer

Reasons To Leave Your House This Weekend

By Jennifer Mackey

Get out before everyone else is out shoving their Christmas spirit down your throat.

The Zombies are Gone so Get Out of the House! Nekocon 14, Dancing, Bar Pong, Cake, Art, and Bikes!

By Jennifer Mackey

If you’re into Japanese Punk Rock, cake, puppies, women, anime, the 1960s, art, guns, easy money, festivals, bikes, photography, pottery, women, movies, drinks, great food, dancing, or even fairy tales, then there’s a good chance the perfect activity awaits you this weekend.

Reasons To Leave Your House This Weekend

By Jennifer Mackey

They say it’s going to rain this weekend, but I refuse to be locked inside. No t-storm or puddle is going to keep me from having fun. And it shouldn’t stop you either.

Eat, Write, Good: A Call for AltDaily Food Columnists

By Dana Staves

We are changing our format at AltDaily Food, publishing more discerning (and intense) criticism, and featuring a team of food bloggers, each focused on a different genre of dining.

Food Review: Get Fresh Cafe @ 5 Points Community Farm Market

By Jennifer Bennison

I could taste the fresh tomatoes, and the garlic balanced it out perfectly. All of the ingredients were from either the Five Points Farm Market or the gardens out back.

Wine Tasting: Newport News Wine Festival

By Dana Staves

I say witty things when I drink this wine. I think deep thoughts.

On Screen/In Person Film Series: “What’s ‘Organic’ About Organic?”

By Dana Staves

“What’s ‘Organic’ About Organic” takes an in-depth look at the organic food movement and the players involved. Catch it at the Chrysler Museum on Wednesday.

Special Recipe: Sweet Potatoes Caribbean

By Betsy DiJulio

Betsy DiJulio shares a special recipe from her new cookbook The Blooming Platter Cookbook: A Harvest of Seasonal Vegan Recipes to jumpstart the season’s flavorful collection of meals.

Video Blog: Farm to Fork

By Dana Staves

Videographer Mike Frazier attended Farm to Fork, ready to record the dishes being made, talk with local farmers, and to capture visitors’ reactions to the food they sampled.

Video: In the Kitchen with Todd Rosenlieb

By Dana Staves

The incomparable, irrefutable, undeniable Todd Rosenlieb teaches AltDaily Food editor Dana Staves how to make his famous artichoke dip and baked brie.

Carolina Cupcakery Goes to (Cupcake) War

By Alyssa Odango

“Due to some crazy events that occurred during taping, the show we’re featured in has been saved for the season’s grand finale,” Cupcakery owner Dawn Eskins told us.

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