The 3/50 Project is an initiative to support local businesses. The concept is simple: pick out three small businesses that you would be very sad to lose if they went under, and commit to spending at least fifty dollars a month between all three. It's a small step, and doesn't sound like much, but if enough of us do it, it will have huge effects.
Let's stand up and support our local small businesses! Each one, in its own, unique way, is an irreplacable part of our community and culture.
Here's the list of the Peninsula area businesses I personally recommend and support as often as possible:
Let's stand up and support our local small businesses! Each one, in its own, unique way, is an irreplacable part of our community and culture.
Here's the list of the Peninsula area businesses I personally recommend and support as often as possible:
I can't list every single great place in the area. Help me out: post your own list on your web site. And please, do go visit the Official 3/50 web site to find out the official deal on this great project! Here's the address: http://www.the350project.net
Jimmy's (Norge AND Monticello)
Why I support them: Well, they have terrific food, great service, reasonable prices, and a very friendly, casual atmosphere . . . so why wouldn't I? And now, for those of you who never go to Norge, you can pop over to Monticello Ave.; they've opened up another branch in the Martins' plaza, where Spectators used to be. Stop by and welcome them to this side of town! (And try the wings: awesome!)
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Why I support them: Coco offers first-rate and knowledgable service, along with a constantly changing array of the best chocolates I've ever had. They offer indoor and outdoor dining, stay open late, and have light meals available as well as mixed drinks and fondues. What's not to love? And did I mention the service is terrific?
Land of Lapis
675 Town Center Drive
Suite B
City Center
Newport News, VA
757 596 5274
675 Town Center Drive
Suite B
City Center
Newport News, VA
757 596 5274
This has seriously got to be the best little store that nobody has heard of.
The owner, Naheed Tabibi, travels around the world--she just got back from a trip to Dubai--to search out the best unique items at the best price for her customers.
From rugs to jewelry to clothing and much much more, this is definitely a shop to stop at . . . especially if you like the namesake item, Lapis Lazuli!
The owner, Naheed Tabibi, travels around the world--she just got back from a trip to Dubai--to search out the best unique items at the best price for her customers.
From rugs to jewelry to clothing and much much more, this is definitely a shop to stop at . . . especially if you like the namesake item, Lapis Lazuli!