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Over time, we’ve had those international offerings expand, including the number of Indian restaurants. In Chesapeake, food writer Patrick Evans-Hylton recently enjoyed Rasoi IV Authentic Indian Cuisine, located in Walmart Way Crossing shopping center.

By Patrick Evans-Hylton

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May 29, 2023

Buffet at Rasoi IV Indian Cuisine serves up international flair in Chesapeake

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Poke can be served as hors d’oeuvres or as an entrée, depending on the serving size and accompaniments. The dish uses tuna, one of the most popular fishes harvested in North Carolina waters. Use market-fresh veggies in this dish.

By Patrick Evans-Hylton

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May 28, 2023

Poke, man? Fresh Outer Banks tuna makes a delicious Hawaiian-inspired dish

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Shorebreak Pizza's new location in the Pungo offers an expanded venue in a barn-inspired building ― complete with a silo ― with a spacious outdoor deck area, fire pits, and more.

By Patrick Evans-Hylton

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May 22, 2023

Shorebreak Pizza opens new barn-inspired location in Pungo

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The odd-shaped building has stood at the corner of 18th and Granby streets just east of Norfolk’s Ghent now for 119 years.

By Patrick Evans-Hylton

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May 22, 2023

One of the oldest structures on Granby Street, Charlie’s Cafe is a real diner

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It’s easy to take fresh seafood for granted when you live in an area like coastal Virginia, which food columnist Patrick Evans-Hylton has called home for the past 33 years. Here there is an abundance of fin fish and shellfish, including shrimp.

By Patrick Evans-Hylton

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May 14, 2023

Check out these shrimply irresistible dishes in Chesapeake

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Brunch seems to be the favored meal on Mother’s Day, which comes on May 14 this year. There’s lots of offerings to enjoy around the table with mom, but several restaurants come to mind.

By Patrick Evans-Hylton

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May 09, 2023

Mother’s Day brunch? Here are 5 favorite eggs benedicts in Virginia Beach.

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Norfolk has a number of places to grab straight-from-the-farm fruits and vegetables, including farmers markets and a green grocer.

By Patrick Evans-Hylton

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May 06, 2023

These farmers markets are springing up for the season in Norfolk

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Make your way to one of the several u-pick berry farms across Chesapeake and buy a carton of fresh berries, or pick them yourself.

By Patrick Evans-Hylton

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April 29, 2023

It’s u-pick strawberry season in Hampton Roads. Here’s where to find a farm.

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Let’s face it, tacos are terrific. They even have their own unofficial holiday, which occurs each week on Tuesday.

By Patrick Evans-Hylton

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April 25, 2023

Taco options are terrific and plentiful at Union Taco in Norfolk

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Feather-N-Fin, open since 1969, has two locations in Norfolk, one in Suffolk and a newly opened store in Virginia Beach. It’s the latter where I enjoyed dinner recently, writes Patrick Evans-Hylton.

By Patrick Evans-Hylton

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April 24, 2023