Aloha Snacks News Today

It’s called The Artery — a business blend of art, food, and music stretching nearly one mile down Laskin Rd, from the Oceanfront to Birdneck Rd.

"The Artery," with boundaries along the eastern end of Laskin Road, would host special events and businesses could qualify for economic development incentives.

VIRGINIA BEACH — Five years ago, Jesse Wykle started drumming up support for a new creative district at the eastern end of Laskin Road dubbed The Artery. But then the pandemic hit. Wykle, who owns Aloha Snacks at 501 Laskin Road, and other business owners had to focus on surviving. “We had a little fire going in Virginia Beach on culture and restaurants and that (the pandemic) just totally ...

When asked if they care about buying environmentally and ethically sustainable snacks, the overwhelming consumer response is ‘yes’. Sustainability practices are increasingly driving purchase decisions, but more importantly, are beginning to influence brand perception and advocacy, which will undoubtedly affect performance over the longer term.

Chef Jesse Wykle's food at Aloha Snacks is heavily influenced by Asian and Hawaiian cuisine and his own Southern roots.

Chef Jesse Wykle's food at Aloha Snacks is heavily influenced by Asian and Hawaiian cuisine and his own Southern roots.

Michael Pawley honed his skills over the past five years working at two Virginia Beach breweries. Next year, he will open his own brewery and cidery, Sojourn Fermentory, in the Bridgeport section of Suffolk.

Michael Pawley honed his skills over the past five years working at two Virginia Beach breweries. Next year, he will open his own brewery and cidery, Sojourn Fermentory, in the Bridgeport section of Suffolk,

The Virginia Beach SPCA will host the second annual Howl-O-Ween Pub Crawl and Costume Contest October 22nd from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Whether it's the "100-year war" or the chance to revamp a well-known summer cocktail, restaurants at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront see an opportunity for growth in Summer 2022.