Alicia Tenise

D.C. Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle Blogger

Fun at the Williamsburg Taste Festival

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If you grew up in Mid-Atlantic like I did, your family probably took a vacation or two to Williamsburg, VA growing up. Who could pass it up? From Colonial Williamsburg to Busch Gardens to the incredible outlet shopping, Williamsburg made for the perfect vacation.

What if I told you that Williamsburg’s food scene was on the rise as well? The folks over at Visit Williamsburg invited me to their revamped Williamsburg Taste Festival a few of weeks ago, and I got to sample some of the best fresh, local cuisine and craft beverages from vendors in and around Williamsburg. Spoiler: I was shocked at the high-quality of food that these vendors had to offer! 

If you’re thinking about attending the Williamsburg Taste Festival in the future, here’s what you need to know!
 
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The Best Breweries and Restaurants in Richmond, VA

The Best Breweries and Restaurants in Richmond, VA by popular Washington DC travel blogger Alicia Tenise

I wrote my lengthy travel guide to Richmond a couple of days ago, but I knew I needed to dedicate an entire article for all of the fantastic food I ate and breweries I visited along the Richmond Brew Trail.

I went to college in Richmond and graduated from VCU in 2013, so I always knew the food in RVA was pretty good. However, over the last four years, there’s been a culinary resurgence in Richmond, and I think it’s one of the best foodie destinations in the South. So many new restaurants popped up between my college graduation and now, and not to mention, the craft beer scene has exploded in the city.

If you’re visiting soon, here are a few of my favorite breweries and restaurants in Richmond that I think you must check out: 
 
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Travel Guide: Awesome Things to Do in Richmond, VA

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If you’ve been following along from the start, you’ll know that I went to college in Richmond (yes, I’m a VCU Ram for life!) I transferred to VCU during my junior year, and I’m not going to lie: I was pretty nervous about how I’d like living in RVA. I launched this blog before I finalized the move, and it was originally called “River City Chic.” I originally intended for this blog to be a collection of my adventures and experiences in Richmond, but it ended up becoming more of a personal style and travel blog with more of a nationwide reach.

Even though I moved out of Richmond after I graduated from VCU, I still love it, and I think it’s one of the most charming little towns in the country. The culinary scene is one of a kind, and it’s packed with some of the most creative people I’ve ever met in my life. Back in November, I teamed up with Visit Virginia to explore a few new spots in RVA, and revisit some of my old favorite things to do in Richmond.
 
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