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Here is a list of the most delightful and mouth-watering
foods of Virginia that you must try while touring Virginia:
- Shrimp
& Grits
- Trout
- Apples
- Blue Crabs
- Peanuts
- Oysters
- Mac &
Cheese
- Brunswick stew
Virginia is home to fantastic foods and
cuisines. Different states of Virginia offer their unique dishes. You will
always be satisfied by the flavorful foods of Virginia.
The best foods in Virginia are discussed in
the given article. Let's dig into the details.
1. Shrimp & Grits
Shrimp & grits is an iconic food and is
a trendy southern dish. Sharp cheddar, lime juice, chopped onions and bell
peppers are cooked, and a topping of corn nuts gives a delightful taste.
A few of the restaurants named, Bay Local
Eatery, Jumpin Shrimp, Croaker’s Spot Richmond, Coastal Grill, Toast, and
Secret Garden Cafe, offer delicious seafood and unique dishes of Shrimp &
Grits.
2. Trout
Trout is a mouth-watering food found all
over the state, especially in west Virginia. Trout is cooked in a traditional
style with applewood smoke, almond crust, and honey gives a delicious taste.
You can taste this appetizing dish in
various famous restaurants in Virginia. A few of the best restaurants are named
where you can enjoy trout with your family and friends.
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Dockside Seafood and Fishing
Centre
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Coastal Flats
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Riptides Seafood Restaurant
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Bonefish Grill
3. Apples
Virginia is the sixth-largest
apple-producing state in the country. Virginia produces a great variety of
apples, including the Gala, Granny smith, Red delicious, golden delicious and
much more.
Most apples are produced in the Roanoke
Valley, Shenandoah Valley, Rappahannock county and Charlottesville. Virginia
Orchards offers visitors the to pluck apples from trees. You can make apple
cider doughnuts and butter at home with fresh apples directly from orchards.
4. Blue Crabs
Blue Crabs or Maryland Crabs, are one of
the most important dishes of Virginia. Blue Crabs are found on the coast of the
Chesapeake Bay named Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab.
Blue Crabs are offered in different forms.
You can enjoy steamed crabs or lumps of sweet meat patted into cakes and on
sandwiches.
A few of the Virginia
highlands restaurants offering delicious crabs on their menus
are given below;
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Blue Crab restaurant
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Ocean Blue seafood restaurant
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Blue seafood & spirits
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Crab Hut
Soft-shell crab is another delightful dish
available in summer and falls. Moreover, you can also find frozen blue meat in
various stores throughout the year.
5. Peanuts
Peanuts are famous all over Virginia as
Virginia is one of the largest producers of peanuts. Peanut dishes are found in
a large variety. Peanut pie, peanut butter, and peanut soup are the favourite
food items of Virginia people.
If you plan to visit Virginia, don’t forget
to taste these fantastic peanut dishes.
6. Oysters
Virginia is the largest oyster producer
known as the ‘ Oyster Capital of East Coast’. Different regions of Virginia
produce different flavored oysters, thus giving us a variety of tastes in
salinity, sweetness and creaminess.
You can enjoy delicious and a variety of
oysters in the following restaurants in Virginia:
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King Street Oyster Bar
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Lucky Oyster Seafood Company
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Whiskey & Oyster
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Public Fish & Oyster
7. Mac & Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese is a notable American
dish that originated in Virginia. People of Virginia love this traditional
dish. Mac & cheese is made with broccoli, bacon, Truffles, and breadcrumbs.
Macaroni and cheese are delicious European
pasta dishes you must try.
8. Brunswick skew
Brunswick skew is the staple food of
Virginia. The fourth Wednesday of January is celebrated as Brunswick skew day
in Virginia.
Earlier, the dish contained squirrel meat,
but now smoked chicken, rabbits, and pork are used in Brunswick skew. Remember
to taste this unique recipe while touring in Virginia.
Conclusion
Virginia is home to iconic foods. The
famous cuisines include oysters, blue crab, Brunswick skew, mac & cheese,
peanuts, apples, trout, and shrimp.
The best foods which you must try on your next trip to Virginia are discussed in the above article. Happy touring Virginia!
As a food lover, I always enjoy learning about regional specialties and the stories behind them. This article did a great job of capturing the essence of Virginia's food culture.
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