As a foodie I am disappointed in myself that I have not been here in over 5 years. My loss…read more Especially since I work within walking distance. Do not believe the bad reviews.....I am sorry about the owners health but they have a wonderful and knowledgeable staff to help you. Tari helped me today and she was fun, friendly and knowledgeable. This isn't just about olive oil but also balsamic vinegars and pasta and olives and local products such as Life is Gouda and Speedys and soaps and more. They will help you by letting you try some of the olive oils. These bottles make great gifts for you or a hostess gift or for any foodie in your life. LIke me. I will be back to splurge a little for me. Today was a gift for someone moving into their 1st apartment. You must have a good bottle of EVOO. Definitely stop in for a unique gift. I love my wine gifts but this is a bit different and will last longer than a bottle of wine.

This place is going down hill fast. Closed during business hours and the older lady should not be…read moreallowed to work the cash register because she is super confused. Need to find a new store.

I'm not entirely sure how to write this review. I think everyone here is very well-intentioned and…read moreI don't want to speak negatively about a business the owners are clearly extremely passionate about so please know this is purely describing my experience. Let me start with this: Pane E Vino has the unique distinction of being the first restaurant in thirty-four years to have a waitress who made me cry. I don't think this was her intention, but I wasn't expecting to get shamed (roasted? Aggressively judged?) for my choice of wine. Listen, I have my reasons. I could only have one glass of wine, and I wanted it to be one I liked. But when I ordered a glass of their Pinot grigio, the waitress made a disgusted face and was pretty forceful in suggesting something else. She said the Pinot grigio was not good. Scrunched her face and shook her head. I stammered for a bit and reluctantly agreed to a different wine. When I tried it, it was not what I wanted or liked, and I was embarrassed to have been called out so aggressively and wasted my one glass, so I went to go cry in their restroom (which was very clean, +1.) When I returned, a glass of the Pinot grigio was at my seat because my husband is an angel who can read the room. Our server did not ask how I liked the replacement, but didn't charge for the forced glass, so eh. Okay. I reset my mood in preparation to receive our steak, octopus, and mussels. This seems to be a place where there ARE right and wrong orders. The chef asked how we wanted our steak and we said medium rare. Personally, I like more medium, my husband prefers rare. We compromise like pros. The chef seemed to prefer the "rare" temp so our steak came out nearly raw. My husband said it was the perfect steak, so if this was his review, you may be hearing a different story. But friends, I'll attach a picture. There is no land where that steak was cooked to the temp we asked for. I ate three of the shrimp from the top, which were fine (my husband said "a little chewy.") The octopus was good, but certainly a sharing portion, so not very much. Don't count on it to be a meal, but that's implied. The mussels were well flavored, but quite crunchy. We agreed that they were not rinsed out properly or something-- they had a ton of grit and some significant little pearl-like chunks in them. At this point we were just wanting to leave, so we didn't mention it. In summary, I cried, my husband liked the steak, and we went straight from here to somewhere else to get me some dinner.

This is my second time dining and both times, were lovely…read more This time - we enjoyed the burrata, octopus, pasta and mussels. All were excellent, fresh, nice flavors, not too salty, just perfect. The octopus in particular was probably the best I have ever had - so tender! The owners - are a fantastic duo. This place has added so much value to our lovely town of Cape Charles.

Amazing hidden gem in our favorite vacation town. Understand that this is very much farm to table,…read moremade to order, slightly upscale and a lovely curated dining experience that you probably should make reservations for. This is not a place you would walk in off the beach to. The owner has her hands in everything from creating the weekly menu to waiting tables herself. She is a lovely woman, very direct but also very excited to share her process and her culture. The plates are small, but pack a punch. My husband and I shared a starter, two first course dishes, a single second course dish, and two desserts. We were satisfied, but certainly could have ate more because the food was amazing! My favorite was the burrata appetizer. The combination of flavors in this was unreal. Balsamic with some sort of pesto tasting tomato sauce and local sun dried tomatoes? I don't even know but I'll remember it forever. The creamy risotto we ordered combined flavors of leeks, fennel, and an amazing sausage that was hidden in there somewhere. My husband commented that the scallops we had in our second course were the best of his life, absolutely perfectly seared and the owner kindly told us how she did them. The arugula was huge and definitely local as I've never seen arugula like this in the grocery store. It was topped with a blueberry vinaigrette the owner made that was out of this world. The food brought us back to our time in Italy and we spent dinner talking about that trip. It really brought us back! Don't miss this charming little place while you're in town if you can swing it.

My hotel fell through and we had to continue to Norfolk to get a room. I called an hour before our…read morereservation to cancel. Owner would not return our $20 "reservation fee". I feel like somebody just stole $20 bucks from me. I'm sure the food is good. Just won't be back.

I admire this cheese shop in Merchant Square. It's definitely a place you'll want to check out when…read morevisiting Colonial Williamsburg. The first level is the market, filled with an abundance of craft beers, drinks, cheeses, breads, sandwiches, deli items, ingredients, and more. The lower level is the tasting room, and there's also outdoor seating available, although it can feel a bit tight. We didn't get a chance to try anything since it was close to closing time, but I can definitely see this place getting super busy on the weekends.

The Cheese Shop was highly recommended, and I can see why. It was a little confusing, but once we…read morefigured out the process, it was a short wait till we were enjoying our lunch. We ordered the Italian, turkey, and daily special from the counter. They use high-quality meats and breads. I really enjoyed my sandwich, which had a lot of prosciutto in it. I chose chips and a Colonial Williamsburg iced tea to go with my lunch, and they were good as well. It was a hot summer day, so this was the perfect spot to take a break and have lunch.

What a great find. This specialty shop has a little bit of everything...great olive oil's, sauces,…read morepasta, chocolate. They have a lovely selection of baked goods. I can highly recommend the double chocolate no nuts brownies and the pecan chocolate chunk bar. They have quiches and fresh made foods in the deli section. And I can also highly recommend the bacon Swiss mushroom quiche. Really a lovely quiche. My family gobbled it up for breakfast today. Yum.

In a small country town with limited options, Kilmarnock is so lucky to have this little gem on…read moreMain Street. Carried Away not only has amazing catering and to go options, but they also have vegan and vegetarian options! I came here with my Mom and sister a few days ago, and we ordered the delish veggie soup, the maple glazed butternut squash and sweet potatoes, and the dolmas (all vegan!) My sister ordered the quiche and said it was amazing. I also think the food to eat there is well priced. I am not sure about larger orders and catering prices, but I do know that everything my Mom has ordered there in the past for her parties has been Amazing. Top that off with amazing, friendly staff with warm smiles and you have the perfect little place to grab healthy and tasty lunch or food to take home for dinner. Love it!!

Good sandwich shop with a lot of options. I have only been once, but the food was fresh and the…read moresandwich I got tasted really good. Portions were solid and it was filling. The desserts were also awesome, especially the key lime pie. Service was quick and the staff was friendly. It seems like a reliable spot for a quick lunch or takeout. Overall I would come back again.

Firsrvtime time at Taste Newport News. The location is Oyster Point. Parking is my only negative,…read morebut honestly there is a lot around if willing to walk a block, or two. Love the big openness of the store. Grab and go is up front and that's what I needed for a drink. Tried a new Watermelon variety from Harney & Sons that was darn good. Service was top notch. They had discount wine up front but the counter. A wall of wine for purchase is in the rear. Other grab and go refrigerated items like soup, cakes and ice cream. There is a decent amount of seating for those dining in. Recommend!

I love Sorella's! I've been here couple times and tried out multiple pasta dishes and some pizzas,…read moreand all of them are pretty good. Ingredients are fresh, and they make their pastas in house. The service are always fantastic too. My favorite pasta dish is Tagliatella Naga, and for appetizer I love their Fritto Misto. Their price is also very reasonable in nowadays prices in VB. Sorella is the only spot that I didn't have to think about getting an appetizer or not due to the price because their pasta dishes are very valuable.

You know an Italian joint is going to be good when the first thing you encounter is someone making…read morepasta by hand. Sorella's carries a philosophy throughout. The food and cocktails are executed with remarkable precision, but two deserve particular mention: the crab rice and the Espresso Martini Dark. The crab rice performs that wonderful Italian trick of making something luxurious without making it precious. A seemingly humble dish is elevated into something genuinely gourmet--rich and deeply flavorful in every bite. Then comes the Espresso Martini Dark. Its pleasure lies in balance--the invigorating cold bitterness of fresh espresso against the measured sweetness of Kahlúa. Neither wins, which is precisely why the cocktail does. The bartender is equally accomplished behind the bar and in the increasingly neglected art of hospitality. Its outdoor seating has the easy elegance of a little restaurant one might stumble upon in Italy or Buenos Aires: intimate, convivial, and seemingly unconcerned with trying too hard.

The service was excellent- attentive, but not intrusive at all. The cocktails were extremely well…read moredone. Thoughtfully crafted. And the food! Wow! I'd heard good things but still was knocked out and delighted that everything was so very scrumptious! I would highly recommend!

Was looking forward to coming back here after the fire! Glad to see them back on their feet with a…read morefull house. First noticed that it seems visibly smaller. Not sure if that's because of the damage caused so am okay looking past it. Just be aware that there are maybe 5-6 tables inside and you will be close to your neighbor, or sitting at the large bar. Drink list seems great but wine list is in Spanish? (my silly bad for not understanding it fully) and wish there was some more details/flavors on the wine by the glass listed. Food was decent. Not sure it blew us away this time. They were certainly understaffed for a Friday night. Food was slow but our waitress was kind and appreciative of us so that was nice.

One our favorite places to go on this side of the water, the pimento cheese was fantastic and the…read morechicken Apple sandwich is a favorite. Granted I prefer it on a croissant. Service is fast and they have a nice assortment of other things to grab. Great little spot for grab and go.

All.....the....stars!!! What an absolute must try if you like wine, cheese and good service…read more Looking for a hostess gift? Stop here. Housewarming? Stop here. Meeting a friend for a glass of wine? Stop here. This little gem checks all the boxes. Service was wonderful!! We ordered 2 glasses of Pinot and the most beautiful charcuterie board I have ever seen....and I have seen a lot! While waiting we walked around the cute shop and they have a little bit of everything. Need some spices....they got them. Try a new olive oil. Yup. Cute little gifts for the foodie in your life. Jams, dips, cheese straws, crackers and Whatchamacalits. If I lived closer I would be here all the time but I am looking forward to coming back. We got the 3 item charcuterie and it came with so much more than what I was expecting. Absolutely delicious.

TASTE has quickly become one of my absolute favorite spots in Suffolk. I've loved just about…read moreeverything I've tried on the menu, and this visit was no exception. I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon after church and ordered the chicken salad sandwich (Freemason). Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was craving. When the weather's nice, I always try to grab a seat on the patio. It's such a relaxing spot to enjoy a good meal and soak up a little sunshine. Also, I have to shout out their potato salad is one of the best around. Creamy, just the right amount of seasoning, and always hits the spot. TASTE is the kind of place that makes you proud to support a growing local chain. Great food, great atmosphere, and always a solid experience.

Taste is an old staple in our area, one that was much better before Covid, than it is currently…read more I was feeling peckish and so my sweet husband of 51 years thought... "Let's go to Taste!" Based on visits over the past 5 years, which have been spaced further and further apart, I was hesitant. And my hesitancy proved to have been warranted. Husband's Northender on Multi grain My Princess Anne also on multi grain. Bread was so dry and stale that I simply struggled to eat the filling. The tomatoes were that hard, white inner core that most people would not feature on a sandwich. Finally in frustration I walked up and asked for a slice of baguette, which was the main meal's only redemption. Let's not even talk about what has become barely a step up from snack pack desserts. Both my (Bakehouse--oh my gosh, are they kidding?) gold brownie and my husband's blueberry mishmash had one bite from them before they too went straight into the trash. (Both tasted more of chemical, than of food) Sadly, what used to be one of our favorite weekly visits pre-Covid, has become less than lackluster, and far from its name. Rather it should be renamed yet again, from the original, Taste Unlimited, to Taste and now should be called, Tasteless. For the price of $50, one would think the meal would at least be edible. Hopefully this review will help me remember why we stopped going. Definitely do not recommend.