Dish of Hampton Roads
What goes into creating the Dish of Hampton Roads? For Executive Chef Scott Bernheisel of the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside, the winning combination was reliance on local flavors and creating a dish that at the same time seemed both familiar and new
by Marcia Mangum-Cronin
Food Stars: The 50 Best Restaurants in Hampton Roads
From the Beach to the ’Burg, our three magazine editors collaborated and came up with what we consider to be the best restaurants in Hampton Road, based on our dining experience. You may agree, you may not, but we think this selection shows a cross section of really good places to grab a bite around town
by Marcia Mangum-Cronin, Patrick Evans-Hylton and Karen Haywood Queen
Eighty-Sixed
Looking to expand and consolidate administrative, instructional and dormitory facilities, the 20 year celebration of Johnson & Wales is tempered with bittersweet news: the campus is moving to Charlotte, N.C., in 2004
by Patrick Evans-Hylton
Maddry
After a stint of army noise, a silent funeral looks better and better
Town & Country
Until the Virginia Relay Center opened in 1991, deaf people had to rely on others to help them make telephone calls unless the person they were calling also had a TDD, which has a screen to display type. PLUS: Fresh Ink, Sound Opinions, By the Numbers, People
Datebook
The musical version of The Secret Garden, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel that is usually called a “beloved classic,” crops up at the Virginia Musical Theatre, while the Virginia Stage Company is offering 2 Pianos, 4 Hands, a well reviewed, poignant two-person comedy with much music. PLUS: Jules Feiffer—cartoonist, author and playwright—will speak at Temple Israel
Life
At Home
I won’t eat bugs and you can’t make me
Culture Check
Class vs. crass: Leave cell phones and tooth picks at home
Dry Goods
Great ways to add warmth and cheer to a cold, winter evening spent hibernating at home
Health
Lift weights, lose stress. Plus: For famous celebs and local folks, Pilates is the exercise regime; A painless test and new computer software can help keep track of calories and exercise. Yoga engages the mind while building the strong muscles that can help ward off fractures
Travel
Great ways to add warmth and cheer to a cold, winter evening spent hibernating at home
Dish
The Market Report
Savory, smoky chipotle heats up winter
Corks, Kegs & Cocktails
Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic auction is nearly heaven for connoisseurs
Local Flavor
Indian Fields Tavern keeps you in a Colonial frame of mind while you’re touring the plantations
Coming Right Up
Velvet 25 and Cities Grilles offer contemporary atmosphere and cuisine
Last Words
Just as ESPN begat ESPN2, Food TV might beget X-Treme Food TV
