Virginia Tourism Public Relations team invited media to Virginia for a three-day familiarization tour exploring the Greater Williamsburg area to enjoy Virginia’s rich food culture and history scene followed by a table session media dinner on the pier at Jamestown Settlement with Richmond chefs Joe Sparatta and Lee Gregory of restaurants Heritage, The Roosevelt and Southbound.
The dinner event focused on the history and heritage of Virginia’s cuisine, wine, cider, beer and spirits—dating all the way back to when the first colonists arrived on our shores from England. Each course was prepared with fresh, local ingredients that have long been native to the Commonwealth, and paired well with Virginia wine, beer, spirits and cider.
Social media coverage
Catching up on some cool history with @VisitVirginia @berkleyplantation pic.twitter.com/iK0lUjXZKY
— Michael J. Solender (@mjsolender) May 16, 2017
Did a tour and tasting at Williamsburg Winery which is home to the oldest vines in Colonial America.
Posted by The Travel Mom on Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Wow! Virginia is for Lovers is totally unexpected. Join me tomorrow at 11:30 for a Facebook live chat from Colonial Williamsburg!
Posted by The Travel Mom on Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Loving the taste studio @colonialwmsburg @VisitVirginia pic.twitter.com/QHWyCtXZ2O
— Michael J. Solender (@mjsolender) May 17, 2017
Loving @colonialwmsburg @VisitVirginia pic.twitter.com/HCbZXJOuYF
— Michael J. Solender (@mjsolender) May 17, 2017
Landing site of America's first permanent English colony, Jamestown, established in 1607#Jamestown, #VirginiaisforLovers, #HistoricTriangle pic.twitter.com/2Y2uuei23i
— Randy Yagi (@randyyagi) May 17, 2017
Spent my afternoon trying craft beer Alewerks Brewing Company and mead (the oldest alcoholic beverage of record made from honey) at Silver Hand Meadery. Now I am going to take a nap 🙂
Posted by The Travel Mom on Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Spending my morning in Yorktown with the OG George Washington. Walking through history at The American Revolution Museum.
Posted by The Travel Mom on Thursday, May 18, 2017
Tearing up #Yorktown @VisitVirginia pic.twitter.com/dM5H1vcw5L
— Michael J. Solender (@mjsolender) May 18, 2017
Posted by The Travel Mom on Wednesday, May 17, 2017
This was cool! Toured the Historic Riverwalk with Patriot Tours & Provisions – Yorktown Segway PT Tours. Have you ever been on a Segway?
Posted by The Travel Mom on Thursday, May 18, 2017
Virginia sunsets! Thank you Virginia is for Lovers for a beautiful visit.
Posted by The Travel Mom on Thursday, May 18, 2017
