Virginia Beach is a popular destination for tourists, as well as being home to a vibrant community of permanent residents. Because of this, new businesses are regularly opening up, which keeps things interesting for visitors and locals alike.
To give you an idea of what’s in store, here are just a few businesses that have opened their doors in the recent past, and which are well worth adding to your itinerary if you’re only in town for a short stay.
Salty Paws Ice Cream Bar & Bakery
If you’re a dog-lover then you need to make time to head to Salty Paws, a truly unique ice cream parlor that caters primarily to our four-legged friends.
In addition to chilled treats, there are also baked goods including donuts, cookies and much more besides. So after a long, tiring stroll on the beach with your pooch, it’s a brilliant place to have a pit stop. They even cater to canine birthday parties if you’ve got an event planned for your pet!
Burlington
After arriving in Virginia Beach in 2022, Burlington has become a favorite for shoppers who want to make savings on all sorts of products, ranging from clothing and accessories for men, women and children to beauty products and beyond.
There’s always a fuss when a new retailer touches down in town, and while you may have missed Burlington’s big entrance, you can always check up on future events by using a directory for grand openings in the US like Openings24.
Five Below
Another major chain which has only been in Virginia Beach for the past couple of years, Five Below is a great place to take kids as well as the young at heart thanks to its excellent selection of toys, games, puzzles, collectables and crafting materials.
There’s also inexpensive tech on offer, which is good to know if you’re stopping off in Virginia Beach and your headphones give up the ghost, your Bluetooth speaker blows a fuse, or your selfie stick goes walkabout.
Elevenses
As the name suggests, this bar and restaurant is inspired by the sensibilities of the British Empire, at least in terms of its menu line-up and its regal vibe.
It’s a great place to come for brunch in particular, where you’ll find dishes aplenty which have an English twist, as well as more standard American breakfast food fare if that’s more your thing.
If you’re worried that the atmosphere might be a bit reserved, don’t be. It’s actually got a very modern interior, and is open until 10pm, with happy hour between 4pm and 7pm if you want to make savings on a delicious cocktail or two.
Redwood Smoke Shack
From the refinement of Elevenses, we take a plunge back into the heart of what makes US food amazing at the Redwood Smoke Shack, a restaurant which arrived in 2021 after building up an excellent reputation as a mobile food truck.
If you’re looking for intensely flavored BBQ meats, served the right way, then this is the eatery to visit. From smaller scale burgers to full blown platters and even family-sized menu items, you’ll be blown away by the quality as well as the generosity of the portions.
Of course there are lots of ludicrously good restaurants in Virginia Beach, so whatever your tastes or your budget, you can find a place to chow down that will suit both.
Wrapping up
The best way to see the businesses that Virginia Beach has to offer is to get out there and wander through the city for yourself. You’re sure to stumble across an outlet, restaurant or experience that grabs your attention.
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