Commonwealth Cravings: The Most-Iconic Dishes in Virginia
Try a taste of history with these iconic foods — and the best places to sample each — from the Old Dominion state.
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A Legacy of Good Eats
Once a state of rolling farmlands, Virginia is home to plenty of iconic food and wine, dating back to President Washington’s days. Whether you’re craving peanut soup, oysters or hand pies, here’s where to savor the bounty, from Chesapeake Bay to the Shenandoah Valley.
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Pimento Cheese
Photo courtesy of Pasture
Go to: Pasture
Fried Pies
Photo by Sera Petras, courtesy of The Shack
Go to: The Shack
Rappahannock Oysters
Photo courtesy of Merroir
Go to: Merroir
Ham & Biscuits
Photo courtesy of Cameron Charles Lewis
Go to: Early Bird Biscuit Co.
Apple Butter
Photo courtesy of Andrew Curtis
Go to: Sprelly
Peanut Pie
Photo courtesy of Virginia Diner
Go to: Virginia Diner
Trout
Photo courtesy of The Palisades Restaurant
Go to: The Palisades Restaurant
Macaroni and Cheese
Photo courtesy of Virginian Restaurant
Go to: Virginian Restaurant
Shrimp & Grits
Photo courtesy of Rey Lopez
Go to: America Eats Tavern
Brunswick Stew
Photo courtesy of Bob Harper Photography
Go to: Grey Goose
Baked Oysters
Photo courtesy of Molasses Grill
Go to: Molasses Grill
Soft-Shell Crabs
Photo courtesy of Restaurant Eve
Go to: The Palisades Restaurant
Norton Wine
Photo courtesy of Chrysalis
Go to: Chrysalis Vineyards
Viognier Wine
Photo courtesy of Glass House Winery
Go to: Glass House Winery
Peanut Soup
Photo courtesy of 1776 Log House Restaurant
Go to: 1776 Log House Restaurant
Shad Roe
Photo courtesy of River Bend Bistro
Go to: River Bend Bistro