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August 17th, 2007

Seafood on Vacation: Experts from the Fat Canary and Berret's Seafood Restaurant on Williamsburg's Merchants Square discuss the issues


You're on vacation and you can't wait to get some fresh seafood. Driving to your beach house, you pass a shopping center. You spot a pickup truck with a hand-letter "Fresh Seafood" sign. What could be fresher than seafood straight from the truck! Should you slam on the brakes and rush over to buy some?

"Might not be a good idea," said Charlie Little, operations manager at Berret's Seafood Restaurant and ...



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August 17th, 2007

The Toymaker of Williamsburg in Merchants Square


A story in today's local paper reminds us that independent toy stores like the gorgeous and facinating Toymaker of Williamsburg are largely unaffected by the recent recall of Made in China toys. That's because the independents don't carry Mattel toys or others that are primarily made to compete on price in the big box stores like Wal-Mart. Rather, the Toymaker of Williamsburg carries specialty toys, upper end toys, toys made ...



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August 17th, 2007

The New York Deli on Richmond Road in Williamsburg is Delish


If you're traveling to or from Williamsburg along Richmond Road, a friend of mine recommends that you stop in at the New York Deli for "dinner" --- that mid-day meal that we Southerners enjoy so much and that is often followed by a nap and light super before bedtime. Ah, the lazy days of summer. Well, our days aren't so lazy, but we can dream. So, if you are west ...



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August 14th, 2007

Colonial Williamsburg


With so much to do and see in Williamsburg, Virginia, it is good to remember that if it hadn't been for the founding of Colonial Williamsburg way back before World War II, you probably wouldn't be looking into a Williamsburg vacation today! So, before you start spending too much time at other attractions, be sure to plan to spend about two days in the capital city of England's Virginia Colony. ...



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August 11th, 2007

Where to go in Williamsburg for a cool treat? Go to Sno-to-go!


After a hot day of sightseeing in Williamsburg, Jamestown, or Yorktown ... or after a long day of bargin hunting at the Williamsburg Outlet Malls ... give yourself the treat the locals have loved since 1997: SNO-TO-GO!

Located on Richmond Road, Sno-to-go is approximately 2 1/2 miles from Williamsburg's Merchants Square. It's on the left, across the street from Carrabba's. There is no other place where you can get these shaved ice and ...



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August 10th, 2007

Williamsburg Bird Club Celebrates Thirty Birdy Years


Williamsburg Bird Club invite you to participate in upcoming events planned to celebrate the 30 year anniversary of the Club.

An art show at the Williamsburg Regional Library will be held September 11 through October 18. Bird-related works of art have been donated for exhibit and sale. "Spike Knuth will be exhibiting some of his work," said Bob Long, current Bird Club president. A Knuth watercolor of a Red-headed Woodpecker, the Club's logo bird, ...



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August 10th, 2007

Williamsburg: Buon Amici is New in New Town


Try an Italian restaurant with something for everyone! Buon Amici pizza and fine dining entrees reflect family recipes from the owners' and chef's home regions of Italy. "My husband Tony's family had a pizzeria when he was growing up in New York," said the owner. "When we met our partners, we discovered we share a love of good food, cooking and wine and wanted to create a place in Williamsburg where ...



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