Beyond salty ham biscuits, pimento cheese and other classic staples of the Virginia larder, Richmond has become a destination for great eating with a bumper crop of homegrown culinary concepts. Indeed, the city is luring some of the countrys top chefs with low rents, Virginia hospitality and an informed dining public.

What kind of food is Virginia known for?

Virginia is known for its southern-style fare including oysters, peanuts, BBQ, country ham, blue crabs, trout, apples, and Brunswick stew. Many recognize these Virginia foods but dont know the origin or how they became a tradition on our tables.

What is Richmond Va known for?

And like other best places to visit in the commonwealth, Richmond boasts some impressive American Revolution sites (like St. Johns Church) and an extensive chronicle of Civil War memorabilia (found in The American Civil War Museum or the Virginia Historical Society).