The Deets: Triple Crossing Brewing, Richmond, VA Style: IPA ABV: 6% IBU: 50 The Pour:  This is a very soft, smooth American IPA, loaded with tropical notes of tangerine and grapefruit.  W…

Tangier Island Oysters Basil/Champagne Mignonette, Lemon Zest AMUSE Tangier Island Oysters | Basil/Champagne Mignonette, Lemon Zest INGREDIENTS 1 dozen oysters 1/2 cup fresh basil, packed 2 tablesp…

KEVIN SHARKEY Chef/owner 1608 Crafthouse, Virginia Beach 1608Crafthouse.com Beach Eats + Drinks recently visited with noted chef, Kevin Sharkey, to get to know him a little better.Kevin is chef/own…

When I moved from Atlanta to Coastal Virginia in 1991, I thought I had a pretty good grasp of what Mexican food was. Large platters of food, with entrees including burritos, chimichangas, and enchi…

We’re visiting friends in Cape May N.J. for a long weekend, and one of our hosts, Dave Calvert, had made a large, fresh bowl of his mother’s Old School tuna salad. There are fancier lunches. There …

Zaatar Pizza, Aldo’s Ristorante SIX SENSATIONS PIZZAS IN VIRGINIA BEACH THAT ARE ANYTHING BUT CONVENTIONALBest Bite is an ongoing series of handpicked good eats and drinks Pizza may be one of…

Modified newspaper advertisement, Nov. 3, 1972 Blue Hawaii was more than a restaurant, it was an adventure.During the 1970s and 1980s, its locations, including the popular JANAF Shopping Yard resta…

From backyard cookouts and beach weekends to brewery patios and family reunions, smoky pulled pork has long been one of the Commonwealth’s great culinary calling cards.

Pomegranate and Crab Salsa! This is one of those recipes that sounds a little unexpected until you taste it.

Chef Patrick Evans Hylton's Dirty Martini Dip captures all that pleasure in a form that's quick to make and easy to share

Every haunting needs a little haute cuisine. Enter Chef Patrick’s BOO-jee Bar Mix—a posh, no-bake blend that proves snack time can be both spooky and sophisticated.

Rice pudding is one of those timeless comforts, a dish that feels like a hug in a bowl. Chef Patrick Evans Hylton shares his grandmother's recipe with Coast.

The Hunt House blends heritage, hospitality and history in the heart of Beach Street When the house at 250 South Palmetto Avenue was built around 1895, Daytona Beach was a young town, founded less than two decades earlier. Its first owners were Civil War veterans who helped establish the citrus industry that fueled the city’s […]

The power of a different kind of partnership is reshaping how products come to life across the country and in Northeast Florida. Co-manufacturing, once seen as a cost-cutting tactic, has evolved into a smart, strategic move for brands looking to grow, innovate and move quickly. Across the region, makers of a wide range of goods […]

SPONSORED CONTENT Community Partnership Schools are Uplifting Communities For more than 120 years, the Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) has been a cornerstone of care and advocacy for children and families. Founded in 1902, CHS has grown into one of the state’s most impactful nonprofits, providing critical services that include early childhood programs, counseling, […]

Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton joins Coast Live with some summer seasonal selections, including a "Golden Hour Sour" cocktail, chips & salsa and some delicious salad recipes!

Halifax Health Launches Neurosciences Center of Excellence Since its founding in 1928, Halifax Health has offered accessible, high-quality healthcare, continually expanding its services to meet the evolving needs of the community. With the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center, the health system has long provided top-tier, lifesaving services. Now, […]

As digital transformation continues to reshape the way transactions are conducted worldwide, small businesses across Florida are increasingly viewing cryptocurrency not merely as a tech trend, but as a practical tool for everyday operations. From payment flexibility to digital assets like NFTs, cryptocurrency presents opportunities for entrepreneurs along Florida’s Fantastic Coast—and across the Sunshine State. […]

From School to Career: Breaking Barriers for Deaf and Blind Students