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Rekaya Gibson

Rekaya Gibson is the food and beverage reporter for The Virginian-Pilot and the Daily Press. As a freelance writer, she has contributed content to Cuisine Noir magazine, The Spruce Eats, HuffPost and various lifestyle magazines.

The bakery offers cakes, cookies, pies and other treats. (Their most popular are the cinnamon rolls, German chocolate cookies and the strawberry millionaire pie, according to owner Abby Keen's husband.)

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Review: Get your next dessert haul from AbbyCakes in Virginia Beach

August 28, 2024 at 10:49 a.m.

The bakery offers cakes, cookies, pies and other treats. (Their most popular are the cinnamon rolls, German chocolate cookies and the strawberry millionaire pie, according to owner Abby Keen's husband.)

Red Lobster plans to close 23 locations nationwide by Saturday, including the one on Independence Boulevard in Virginia Beach. Three restaurants remain in Hampton Roads.

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Red Lobster on Independence Boulevard in Virginia Beach to close

August 28, 2024 at 10:33 a.m.

Red Lobster plans to close 23 locations nationwide by Saturday, including the one on Independence Boulevard in Virginia Beach. Three restaurants remain in Hampton Roads.

I got an early peek at the 9,200-square-foot place (including the outdoor beer garden), which is owned by three beer fans who want to serve terrific European-style beers and fresh, simple food while fostering community.

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European-inspired brewery, cidery and tasting room opens in Suffolk

August 27, 2024 at 10:25 a.m.

I got an early peek at the 9,200-square-foot place (including the outdoor beer garden), which is owned by three beer fans who want to serve terrific European-style beers and fresh,...

Dairy Queen's Pup Cup fundraiser starts Sunday and runs through Sept. 30.

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Get Pup Cups for a cause at Hampton Roads Dairy Queen locations in September

August 27, 2024 at 10:12 a.m.

Dairy Queen's Pup Cup fundraiser starts Sunday and runs through Sept. 30.

Crepes, macaron and French lemon lime soda at Aux Delices in Newport News.

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Newport News dessert shop Aux Delices offers Hampton Roads a taste of Paris

August 21, 2024 at 10:36 a.m.

Food writer Rekaya Gibson visited Aux Delices (French, “to the delights”), a dessert shop in Newport News, to fill her Paris void.

Head to the Back to School Market to shop, eat and drink.

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Festivals of beer, s’mores and more: What’s happening in the Hampton Roads region

August 21, 2024 at 8:31 a.m.

Head to the Back to School Market to shop, eat and drink.

Plaza Azteca's location in downtown Norfolk.

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Plaza Azteca closes downtown Norfolk location

August 21, 2024 at 12:04 p.m.

Plaza Azteca announced on Facebook Friday that its downtown Norfolk location, at 411 Granby St., would close the same day.

Amedeo’s Ristorante and Amedeo’s Bakery in Suffolk are to close on Aug. 18. The owners, who sold other properties this year, didn't give a reason.

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Amedeo’s Ristorante and Bakery in Suffolk to close Sunday

August 21, 2024 at 12:01 p.m.

Amedeo’s Ristorante and Amedeo’s Bakery in Suffolk are to close on Aug. 18. The owners, who sold other properties this year, didn't give a reason.

The menu selection is small and straight to the point.

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Review: Chesapeake’s Burger Haven is family-owned, tasty and serves one of the best summer shakes

August 16, 2024 at 1:50 p.m.

The menu selection is small and straight to the point.

Neptune’s annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival features more than 25 breweries.

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Unlimited beer, orange crush doughnuts and more: What’s happening in the Hampton Roads region

August 16, 2024 at 7:34 a.m.

Neptune’s annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival features more than 25 breweries.