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The Virginia Restaurant Industry

Our Mission

The First Thanksgiving

The Berkeley Plantation in Charles City held the first Thanksgiving on December 4, 1619. 

1619

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Our Oldest Restaurant

The Red Fox Inn, located in Middleburg, is not only the state's longest-standing restaurant, but it is also the oldest registered inn in the country. 

1728

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The First Cookbook

Mary Randolf, born and raised at Tuckahoe Plantation, penned The Virginia House, the first American cookbook. 

1825

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The Classics

Food Virginia is Known For:

Apples
Brunswick Stew
Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab
Maple Syrup
Peanuts
Smithfield Ham
Virginia Oysters
Virginia Wine

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