Posts Tagged: Virginia Beach

Business Spotlight: Beachside Social

After a day in the sun, take the fun indoors at Virginia Beach’s first shuffleboard bar. Beachside Social is a laidback and inviting space for friends and families to gather and enjoy games, delicious bites and freshly shaken cocktails. Owners Livia and Ashish Patel found themselves enthralled by the game of shuffleboard while living in… Read more »

Business Spotlight: reef rain aria

Before becoming a business owner, Jessica Smith built a platform on social media to share everyday life. A community flourished before her eyes with like-minded people — moms, creators and entrepreneurs — who ate up her style-savvy, art and craft ideas, shopping hacks and mom-life tips and tricks. From the ground up, Jessica has established… Read more »

Business Spotlight: Long Board Charcuterie

A cheese-lover with a creative heart set her sights on an idea to bring custom-curated charcuterie boards to the shores of Virginia Beach. Owner and Chief of Grazing Katie Eckhardt started Long Board Charcuterie around the notion of gathering and celebrating with family and friends. “There is always an excuse to have a charcuterie board,… Read more »

Business Spotlight: Aloha Snacks

Good vibrations radiate from a snackin’ shop at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront in the heart of the Artery District. Located in a former pharmacy building, Aloha Snacks has stolen appetites as the go-to spot for fresh Hawaiian-style bites. Owner Jesse Wykle has nearly two decades of experience in the kitchen — most notably known in… Read more »

Business Spotlight: Leesa

A nationally known brand focusing on elevating life and being a force for good rests along the Virginia Beach oceanfront. A direct-to-consumer mattress company, Leesa inspires people to focus on their wellness one night (or mattress) at a time. When starting Leesa, Jamie Diamonstein and David Wolfe wanted to create an intentional sleep experience that… Read more »

Business Spotlight: Farmhouse Brewing Co.

Tucked away in the corner of Virginia Beach is a family-owned brewery and cidery, the first of its kind in the state. Farmhouse Brewing Co. rests on 8.6 acres in the heart of Kempsville and brews flavors inspired by the roots planted on the property over 100 years ago. Farmhouse is the brainchild of Eddie… Read more »

Business Spotlight: Lolly’s Creamery

The coast of Virginia Beach became sweeter with the addition of a family-owned, small-batch ice cream shop, located in the ViBe Creative District. Lolly’s Creamery is becoming notably known for their creative and classic ice cream flavors, which owners Joey and Jacklyn Launi say have been a dream to bring to life. As you stroll… Read more »

Business Spotlight: Crunchy Carrot

A locally sourced cold-pressed juice business started with a young woman’s passion for a nutritional lifestyle paired with the desire to connect the community to accessible, local produce. Mindful consumption and hydration are at the heart of Megan Rigg’s entrepreneurial journey with the Crunchy Carrot. Megan’s electric and bubbly character greets you at the Leaping… Read more »

Business Spotlight: Method Infrared Sauna & Wellness

  What began as a typical Monday, was quickly elevated as we wandered into the health oasis behind the glass doors of Method Infrared Sauna & Wellness. It’s hard to miss the welcoming face of co-owner, Debralee Letchford, or the sliding ladder that thoughtfully graces the almost floor-to-ceiling bookshelves behind the front counter. Then there… Read more »