STAY & SAVOR: WHERE FLAVOR MEETS COMFORT mountain magic with an overnight in one of the cedar log cabins. At The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club, Becca Restaurant & Garden redefines coastal sophistication. After an extensive renovation, this 1920s Virginia Beach resort gleams with grandeur, glittering chandeliers and sweeping staircases included. Dine in a dreamy garden courtyard or inside airy, sun-kissed rooms, where the hyper-fresh menus nod to the tides and farms. Pro tip: Start with a garden-to-glass cocktail or mocktail for the full experience. At The Mill Room inside Charlottesville’s Boar’s Head Resort, hospitality shines through warm hearths, panoramic golf-course views on the outdoor terrace, and a menu brimming with classics like aged steaks, roasted chicken, and toppings-laden salads. It’s upscale but unfussy. In the foothills of Keswick, Marigold by Jean-Georges is a showstopper. Part of the newly reimagined Keswick Hall, this all-day restaurant brings Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s globally celebrated style to a breezy, farm-driven menu bursting with bright flavors. Nosh on everything from brioche French toast at breakfast to black truffle pizza at dinner. Tucked away at Glen Gordon Manor in Huntly, Houndstooth Restaurant feels like dining at a private estate — because it is. The former hunting retreat turned bed and breakfast is tucked away on 45 scenic acres amid Virginia’s Wine Country. Each night’s prix-fixe menu is a love letter to the surrounding farms and orchards, with an award-winning wine list that reads like poetry. Marigold These days, you barely have to leave your hotel room to discover a plate worth writing home about. Across Virginia, places to stay are stepping up with world-class dining experiences led by top chefs and visionary kitchens. Inside Lynchburg’s Beaux Arts-style grande dame, William & Henry Steakhouse at The Virginian Hotel pairs an upscale ranch aesthetic with prime cuts and swanky cocktails. Dark wood paneling, cowhide banquettes, and a modern vibe make it the kind of place where you’ll want to linger a little longer over your bone-in ribeye. A meal at Cuz’s Uptown Barbeque isn’t just dinner — it’s a homecoming. Set inside a Pounding Mill dairy barn where every table looks like folk art, this Appalachian staple serves an array of delicious dishes, from brisket and pulled pork to Thai seafood curry and filet satays. Linger in the 56 Virginia .org HANNAH ARMSTRONG
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