Blog Posts in "Local Businesses"

One of the toughest parts of moving to a new town is finding good restaurants. The last thing you want to do is get a babysitter and go out for a date night and have a bad experience. Here is a list of the best restaurants in Norfolk for a date night. I promise you won't be disappointed! Todd Jurich's Bistro - Located in downtown Norfolk. The name Bistro might throw you because it's nothing like a casual bistro. It's fine dining at its best! Delicious unique dishes. It's a bit expensive so you might want to save it for a special occasion. The Main - Norfolk's newest Hilton Hotel downtown loca... read more

The Virginia Beach Farmers Market is a year round farmers market. It's really cute and has lots to offer from local produce, gifts, flowers, a bakery, a butcher, ice cream store and more. I have driven past it on Princess Anne Blvd many times, but never stopped until the other day. The vendors were wonderful and we had a fun experience! My kids enjoyed walking around and looking at all the items for sale. They also have a restaurant called the Princess Anne County Grill which has an old diner feel. My kids loved the grilled cheese and I had a yummy chicken salad sandwich. In season, (spring t... read more

Cake from Cake Delight Need a list of the best bakeries in Virginia Beach? Here's a list from a facebook group with over 3,000 military spouses. These are bakeries they personally recommend. Look at the pictures and call to see if they can make what you have in mind. Don't procrastinate, call early and check their availability! The Best Bakeries in Virginia Beach Sugar Plum - A town favorite! Sugar Plum bakery was the highest recommended bakery on our list. Everyone raves about their Mozart Cake! Plus the bakery is a non-profit supporting special needs children. Plaza Bakery - Located off Las... read more

I've enjoyed sharing my family's favorite indoor and outdoor activities around Pensacola ,but now I'd like to share my family's favorite restaurants in Pensacola. My Family's Favorite Restaurants in Pensacola are: 1. Bagelheads : yummy sandwiches and bagels 2. Atlas Oyster House : 1/2 price sushi on Tuesday nights! Fun place for a girls’ night out. 3. Fish House : you have to try the Grits A Ya-Ya! 4. LuLu’s : located in Gulf Shores, AL it is owned by Jimmy Buffet’s sister. A little pricy but a great place to take kids! Wonderful atmosphere - a huge area of sand with buckets and shovels, a hi... read more

For three years at our last station, I’ve bought Groupon after Groupon trying to find the perfect massage, the perfect manicure, the perfect facial. It’s hard to find someone you have chemistry with, in an area of town that you know and trust, and of course one that sweetens the deal with a Military discount. Since moving to Pensacola, I’ve found a quaint little spa in a lovely corner suite of Cordova Square; Escape Wellness Spa provides massage, facials, sunless tanning, waxing, make-up application, and nail services! They do it all, and they do it well. Find Your Escape - Best Spa in Pensac... read more