Wow, I LOVE Chocolate Cravings! I think you can really tell a great chocolatier by how their dark…read morechocolate tastes, which what this gal eats to avoid milk. Every single chocolate bar from Chocolate Cravings was soooo good! In fact, I purchased about 6 and had a chocolate "charcuterie" board as a fun way to do a chocolate tasting after dinner with family. Everyone loved the faves of chocolate + raspberry, chocolate + sea salt, and chocolate + smoked almonds. But, what really sets Chocolate Cravings apart are the not so common chocolate combo bars we tried, like Spice Dark Chocolate (with cinnamon, coriander and nutmeg), Chocolate with Lime Salt, and one that really surprised me, Chocolate with Turmeric and Orange! The orange really comes through with just a touch of turmeric. It's now my personal favorite! What I also love is that I can support a local business by a woman entrepreneur who has real skill and passion for her products and customers. Go Cathy!

Wow! Come here for your confection connection! This Chocolate Cravings Store really sets the bar…read morehigh! The chocolate bar that is! It's nestled in a passageway at shops in The Hub in Lakeside. I've been to The Hub dozens and dozens of times and I've never seen this hidden gem of a sweet shop! It's been there like 10 years! They broke the "mold" when Chocolate Cravings was born! The moment you enter this diminutive local shop, your olfactory senses are filled with the most amazing aroma! The owner, Cathy, had just taken brownies out of her oven and I thought I had entered chocolate heaven! Cathy is a first class, certified chocolatier, her skills are not to be "truffled" with! I was fascinated by her stories about visiting Costa Rica and touring the cacao bean plantations there. She has taken chocolatier classes here in the states and abroad and she knows her stuff! She has an impressive resumé of certificates and awards from the places she's studied. Chocolate is her passion and her enthusiasm is infectious! She's creates ganache with panache! Her confections are "nonpareil"... just "choc" it up to experience! Her dark chocolate bars are 70% cacao from premium quality chocolate from Colombia. The milk chocolate is 36%. We tasted samples of both and were blown away! Here the chocolates are handmade with local and seasonal ingredients as well! The candy combinations are just as original as the owner! Some of the chocolate barks are: Ginger and Cardamom, Lime and Pink Salt, Pecan Cherry, Pistachio Cranberry, Rice Krispy with sprinkles, S'mores, Raspberry and Mint to name of few... she offers a choice of dark, milk and white chocolate. We stocked up as the prices were quite reasonable! We also bought the most amazing Apricot and Dark Chocolate Hearts and the Robbie the Robot chocolate were as adorable as they were delectable! She also sells chocolate frog treats, caramels, chocolate dipped pretzels, truffles, special seasonal treats like chocolate butterflies, chocolate turkeys, autumn leaves & snowflakes and so much more! Did I mention the Guinness brownies? Many of her items can be found at local restaurants, stores, farmers markets or you can just visit her store. She accepts special orders too! If you are a chocoholic like myself, this is your chocolate Mecca! "Bean" there, done that, going back for more! P.S. Not trying to "milk" the pun game here, but Cathy also has an affinity for puns! I adapted the "mold" one from her son!

Stumbled across one of their fruit stands (St. Stephen's) while out for a run. My wife was feeling…read morelightheaded, so we asked if we could trouble them for a piece of fruit, even though we had no way of paying. Without hesitation, Bridget handed us the best Asian Pear we have ever had. She even gave us two for the road. Such a small act of kindness (and delicious fruit) in a moment of need has ensured we will be going to Agriberry for all our local produce needs. Thanks, Bridget!!!! - David

Wow Just completed my 20 weeks of Agriberry shares and there is more to come! They provided an…read moreextension into October! Yum...Apples and Cider.... So if you want a CSA that is about 90% Fruit and 10% veggies this is the CSA for you! You will be downing in Blackberries and Raspberries by the end of the summer. Luckily they provide recipes to help you prepare them in case you are not an avid smoothie drinker like myself. I can't wait to sign up for next year!

Always the very best produce, so fresh and so big! Many other awesome products like peach salsa…read moreand strawberry jam. I got Amish egg noodles too. I love this place!!!

First time ever coming to this patch & I loved it ! They…read morehad some goodies in the shop & I picked up some hot okra. Got 2 pumpkins (they were 0.79c a pound). They have some little carts to use if you need help carrying them - and they had fun pumpkins ! Green, white, pimply, big, extra small. All shapes and sizes. Such a lovely spot. The staff are there to help if needed and the hayride was fun ! Didn't do the corn maze - maybe next year.

So. It's a pandemic right... aka "Indoor recess-- Round --- 3 Trillion". I've been trying to find…read moresmall "local business to support. I found these online. And maybe they are t local to me, but they are sooooooo cool!!! The ordering process was soooo easy. But, what I loved, was the creativity in the flavor profile! Have you ever wondered how to get your homemade drinks to that just next level? It's a well placed and creative syrup. And that's where Cresent comes in. I used two of their syrups (and the recipe included-- thank you!!!) to make FOUR new drinks. I played bartender for my dad and aunt. They loved it. It made for a super fun pandemic night at home! We did make some non-alcohol drinks for my aunt and some coffee drinks for me. I feel like these flavors, combined with a nice cheese board will really up my hostess game. Thank you so much for helping me be more creative!!!

So, I'd been following crescent simples on IG for a while & finally got a chance to order from…read morethem. Ordering online was easy! I got a small sample pack so I could try a few flavors. It included Grapefruit rosemary, Blackberry vanilla, and Peach hibiscus. Local delivery in RVA was free. Not only that, but the order was at my doorstep less than 2hrs after I ordered! These syrups are delish! I have literally tried about 10 drink combos in the last 5 days. My favorite has to be blackberry vanilla (great in coffee or cream based drinks), with grapefruit rosemary (paired well with belle isle honey hab!) in close second. If you need inspiration, their website & IG have cocktail recipes & suggestions.

If you are looking for a CSA this is the place to join. Super fresh produce, meats without all the…read moresteroids, va flowers, fruits, berries, and other local goods. The butter they sell is addicting. Ditch the kerigold and get in on their tubs!

It's no joke, we constantly try to get people to join this CSA. Has it become a personality trait?…read more...maybe. But whatever, y'all! We love the fresh produce, meat, flowers, and local goods at Farm to Family! Especially the chocolate covered peanuts; good GRAVY they are amazing. The weekly shares are plentiful and varied regardless of the season. You can basically get any accompaniment you need in the market, too.

I hired Fruitbowl after trying them months ago through Yelp and I hired them to cater a snack bowl…read moreof fruit for my non-profit camp. The kids loved the fruit (the ones who weren't picky eaters) The fruit was fresh and juicy with just the right amount in each bowl. I enjoyed every bite. This is a great healthy snack with a reasonable price. They are very conscious of non-profits and were very accommodating to ours and were happy to participate as a vendor for our Fostering Hope Next Level Camp. We look forward to working with you again in the future.

Beautiful produce market and nursery. Friendly staff. Lots of unique yard decor for summer. Very…read moretidy, aesthetically pleasing produce and flowering plant displays, canned goods, the delicious aroma of ripe melons and berries. Excellent product layout and variety, convenient pull off with ample parking. I picked up a few potted plants for my hanging baskets and some mixed berry jam with the fun title of "Traffic Jam". Prices are a bit high for this to be a regular stop for me but I can see myself returning a few more times this season.

Best produce market out hands down fresh fruit Fresh…read morevegetables only spot I'd go to for my fruits and veggies

This is a wonderful set up and lots of freshness and local products. Highly recommend.read more