Simple. Clean. Modern. Endless creative possibilities. Norfolk-based agency Grow recently opened…read moreENJOY: a charming open space that can be easily transformed into a space to support a variety of different classes, workshops, and other creative demonstrations. I visited for a Mindful Mornings event on a rainy November morning. Nearby metered street parking was easy to grab. For this event the space was set up for a presentation. A large projector screen was displayed in the front of the room. Small tables were set up on the side featuring some caffeine and sweets from local businesses who partnered for this event. There was ample seating around the room. The signs on the wall could be quickly changed to accommodate a menu or just an inspirational quote or message to fit the theme of the space. In the back of the room there was a full professional kitchen ready for some of the area's culinary talent to make magic happen. From their website "Created and sponsored by Grow. ENJOY: is a 501(c)(3), with a mission to raise funds for local, culturally-focused charities through unique creative experiences." I am so excited that this space exists and I will be actively keeping an eye out for unique local experiences in this space.

Come here every now and again for spices. Because of that, I…read morefeel like I can speak on this business completely and everything I say is fact. They're amazing. Seasonings are good, they have some good looking pans in there as well as ART made by them too. Oh and they are all down to earth people that work there. Go in and talk to em and they will make the experience one of the best!

Husband and wife team. Black owned. Sells unique seasonings blends and kitchen essentials. Super…read moresweet and knowledgeable couple. They even offer a seasoning making class.

Parked right outside the Nike store at the Norfolk Outlet was this quaint, mobile bookstore that…read moreshowcases an array of books--more specifically, books by black authors tailored to black and brown readers. This is EVERYTHING I have ever wanted in a bookstore. No more searching rows and rows of shelves to find an occasional book BY US and FOR US; the owner of this "slice of heaven on earth" compiled it all in one cute location. You want children's books? They have them; you want fiction or nonfiction or any imaginable genre..oh, it's all in this library on wheels. Expect Literature and Libations to pop up at all the cool festivals, fairs, and open air markets. It's a whole vibe, and I'm glad I stumbled upon them today. Don't worry, you can follow them on Instagram and get a heads up of their next location--@literatureandlibation By the way, they offer most of the sought after books in paperback and hardcover. That new Tamon Hall book that is so hard to find at all the brick and mortar shops...you know the one--"As the Wicked Watch". Literature and Libation has it!