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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
Preferred Partners
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