Daily Press - Restaurants

Dinner and a show on the waterfront

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:05:00 -0400

Are you looking to spice up your dining experience this summer? Now is the perfect time to take advantage of waterside dining. And the Peninsula has just the spot for you.

Food Find: Smokin' Joe's Bar-B-Que

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Beef and chicken barbecue sandwich combo platters at Smokin' Joe's in Carrollton.

Even without flaming cheese, lunch is exciting

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Fantastic find: Gyro sandwich on pita bread

SWEETS: See how ice-cream cones and others treats are made

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Visit two delicious Norfolk landmarks, Doumar's and Rowena's, and come hungry

D essert for breakfast?

Fresh and tasty seafood found at Slightly Up the Creek

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

I f you've ever cruised down Deep Creek Road in Newport News, you've certainly come across a charming restaurant overlooking the James River Marina. Previously Herman's Harbor House, The Captain's Table and Hops & Barley, it's now under new ownership and called Slightly Up the Creek.

Krush has great decor, but pricey food needs some work

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

H igh Street in Old Towne Portsmouth is home to a burgeoning restaurant population, and my husband and I paused before one. "Krush," the neon sign glowed in elegant green script.

Small family restaurant serves bold Thai flavors

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

T hai restaurants seem to be popping up like mushrooms these days, and the newest can be found in Hampton. Gah Bua Kham, or "golden water lily," is named after the owner's grandmother, and with good reason: many of her recipes appear on the menu.

Buon Amici is not your typical family-style Italian joint

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500

B uon Amici — "good friends" — is the newest Italian eatery and pizzeria located in the New Town development near Williamsburg.

Yukihana offers fine service, fare in a pleasant atmosphere

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Y ukihana Japanese Steak & Seafood is located in the spot formerly occupied by Nin-Ja in York County.

Family tradition formed at Anna's stays strong at Nonna's

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500

M ention Italian food and pizza to most any long-term Newport News resident, and the name Anna's inevitably pops up. The restaurants' solid, consistent fare, served in a family-friendly atmosphere, has kept diners returning for many years.