The Virginia Zoo has welcomed three new residents to the Asia-Trail of the Tiger exhibit. According to a press release, a female Malayan tiger named Cahaya arrived at the zoo in late May and explored her exhibit for the first time in early August. Early last week, the zoo introduced two new female red pandas,…
How to Make TikTok’s Latest Food Trend: Butter Boards
Butter boards are spreading across TikTok to Instagram. The viral videos show users spreading softened butter onto a board and topping it with goodies like olive oil, roasted tomatoes, and honey. The new take on a charcuterie board was created by chef Josh McFadden and made popular after food blogger Justine Doiron, who shared a…
Williamsburg Chef to Appear on ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Season Premiere
Hell’s Kitchen kicks off season 21 this week with a Williamsburg chef set to appear. Oldies vs Newbies, who will conquer #HellsKitchen? 🧓 👶 All-new season premieres September 29 on @FOXTV. pic.twitter.com/sRP9lQenE2 — Hell's Kitchen (@HellsKitchenFOX) August 3, 2022 Ileana Gabrielle D’Silva, a sous chef at Casa Pearl in Williamsburg, will compete on the reality…
Actress Keke Palmer Surprises Chesapeake Man with $50,000 Prize For Winning ‘America’s Got Tacos’ Song Contest
Actress and singer Keke Palmer surprised Chesapeake native Reggie Lewis Halsey Jr. with some BIG news. Halsey Jr. was the grand prize winner of McCormick Spice’s “America’s Got Tacos” song contest! The contest called for contestants to create an original jingle showcasing their love of all things tacos for a chance to win $50,000, a…
Are You Using These Emojis Wrong? These Are the Most Commonly Misunderstood Emojis
Have you ever been confused by the use of an emoji? You’re not alone. This week, Adobe released a study on emojis and shared the three most MISUNDERSTOOD emojis are the cowboy hat face, cherries, and the upside-down face. According to “Emojipedia,” the cowboy represents “exuberance, whimsy, confidence, or adventure.” It’s also used in the…
Virginia Beach Ranked #1 Most Desirable City in the US to Move To in 2022
Virginia Beach is the most desirable city to move to! HomeBay.com conducted a comprehensive survey on the cities and states we’d most like to move to, based on metrics like affordability, employment opportunities, safety, quality of life, education, nature, and weather. Ranking #1 on the list is Hampton Roads’ own Virginia Beach, Virginia! Seattle followed…
McDonald’s Brings Back Menu Item After More Than 30 Years
McDonald’s is adding a “breakfast or afternoon treat” to its McCafe Bakery items, a cheese danish. The fast food chain first offered the Cheese Danish more than 30 years ago and it will join other popular menu items including the Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin, and Cinnamon Roll. McDonald’s says the flaky pastry is “filled with…
Busch Gardens Announces ‘DarKoaster,’ First Indoor Straddle Roller Coaster “Only For the Bravest Souls”
A spooky new experience is coming to Busch Gardens Williamsburg next year. The theme park announced the world’s first all-indoor straddle roller coaster, “DarKoaster,” will open in 2023. The new ride will be located where “Curse of DarKastle” used to be and is set to pay homage to the coaster which closed in 2017. According…
Dairy Queen’s Pup Cup Sales to Support Local Shelters in Hampton Roads This September
Dairy Queen is serving up a sweet treat for your pups and local animal shelters this month. Throughout September, select Mid-Atlantic locations will donate 100% of the sale of Pup Cups to local animal shelters. Dairy Queen Mid-Atlantic shared, “So far we’ve raised over $15,000 for shelters in the area through this amazing initiative. We…
Seniors Ages 62+ Get Free Admission to the Virginia Zoo Wednesdays in September
To celebrate seniors and the contributions they make to our communities, the Virginia Zoo is offering free admission to guests over the age of 62 every Wednesday in September. This discount can only be used for walk-ups. Seniors will need to bring a valid ID as proof of age at the time of entry. Other…