I purposely didn’t eat anything Saturday morning just to make sure I would be ready to eat my fill of she-crab soup. I love she-crab soup; I’ve been catching and eating blue crabs as far back as I can remember. I even had a “secret” spot under a trestle I would go to and net a bunch of them. This day will be easy though, all the prep work was done and all I had to do was stand in line and hold my hand out; someone would then put a little cup of soup in it! Rinse, dry, repeat.

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Saturday May 4th is The Mariner’s Craft Beer Festival! Small craft beers amongst the small craft? Pure brilliance!

Bourdain fans, and those who just know his name and reputation, would not have been disappointed with the show opening. He came out swinging—tossing the F-bomb liberally and putting his culinary rivals in the crosshairs. Anthony Bourdain’s infamous feud with Paula Dean was the first to be addressed with a montage of photos projected on a huge screen. The full house was treated to several compromising shots of Dean doing anything from licking celebrity chef Robert Irvine’s abs (wtf?) to kissing Chef Mario Batali.

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The text message read: “What is all this Vegan horseshit you are filling my wife’s head with?”

The East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic will have 19 of the area’s best restaurants showcasing their version of a soup historically significant to the region. The entrance fee allows guests to sample she-crab soup from participating restaurants and even judge their favorites. It is a cost effective way to get to know each restaurant all in one spot.

When I think of spring, I think of longer days, warm sunshine, blooming flowers and a plethora of fresh produce.

Nominally a roast beef sandwich, this feast on fresh-baked bread featured London Broil done so nice and rare I’m pretty sure I heard it say “moo.”

But wait! Before you break out the checkbook, let me tell you a little bit about my experience as a well-rounded, locally-focused, trend-seeking venture capitalist.

Down the stretch the food trucks come. As the final (for now) vote from the city council approaches, the City of Norfolk is hosting one last public input session.

If you only do a single thing this weekend, I urge you to head to the Norfolk Scope and let the goodness in.

In a way, I now have a clearer conscience, knowing that I am not contributing to the terrible abuse and murder of living, breathing, beautiful, gentle, emotional animals.

Come hungry and be ready to pay a bit more for this trip.

Knowing where to dine vegan in our area can make the transition to veganism smoother, or perhaps light a fire under those of you that have been vegan for years.