FRIDAY FLAVOR: Smoothie Stop aims to better your health Smoothie Stop owners want to make you feel good, but they want to help the community too. That's why they started their "Smoothies for a Cause" campaign. Author: Bethany Reese (WVEC) Updated: 6:28 AM EDT April 23, 2021 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Smoothie Stop in Virginia Beach has a goal to help you feel good about grabbing a quick lunch. The owners say the creation of this store started with one of their matriarchs -- their grandmother. "She was very focused on eating simple healthy foods, having integrity, and offering value to people's lives," said Chris Dilks as he spoke about his co-owner's grandmother.