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Craving the sizzling flavors of Mexico? Read on for Ron’s Best Mexican food fix! Authentic dishes, vibrant atmosphere – it’s a fiesta for your tastebuds. By Ron Kirkland We started our day at Los Paisanos and knowing that I had a full day of food ahead of me, I ate a light dinner the night before and skipped breakfast. Fortunately, Los Paisanos is one of the few Mexican places that serve an authentic Mexican style breakfast. The beans, eggs and plantain were complemented by a thick homemade tortilla with homemade hot sauce and made for a unique way to start the day. Since I had my taco hat on, I decided that tacos six ways was in order. In particular, the Chorizo Taco had me wanting more. In all, this place is my sleeper pick and very underrated. Mayor Doug Pons decided to join us at Taqueria Maria Bonita. To celebrate the occasion we opted for the Cantarito Jalisco, a remarkably interesting tequila-based cocktail served in a clay pot and garnished with a sweet and spicy tamarind straw that I simply kept reaching for, which is always a good sign. The stuffed pineapple and huaraches are favorites, and they did

Photo Courtesy Of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Open-air markets, live music, art displays, holiday festivities and much more—the Greater Williamsburg area hosts a variety of entertaining events all year long. Mark your calendars so you won’t miss these popular events. 2nd Sundays Art & Musical FestivalMarch—December, Almost Year-RoundHead to Merchants Square on the second Sunday of the month from March to December and enjoy an amazing fair covering six blocks with more than 150 artisans, musicians, performers and food vendors. Colonial Williamsburg. 2ndSundaysWilliamsburg.com Williamsburg Farmers MarketMarch—October and Select Winter DatesShop for locally grown produce and a great selection of products from 40 vendors on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon, March 16 through October 26, 2024 for the regular season and then off season at special holiday and winter markets. Merchants Square (Duke of Gloucester Street, between Henry and Nassau), Colonial Williamsburg. WilliamsburgFarmersMarket.com Yorktown Market DaysApril—October and Select Dates Throughout YearCheck out the award-winning market by the York River offering seasonal produce, fresh seafood, breads and handmade goods. Also view local artwork displays. The regular season runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, April 13 through the end of October 2024, plus don’t miss the special themed and

Get ready to savor the flavor! York County is hosting its first-ever Restaurant Week February 26 to March 3. Patrons will be able to enjoy a variety of lunch and dinner specials at 16 popular restaurants throughout the County. Menu options include discounted American, Italian, and seafood favorites, gluten-free cuisine, desserts, and much more. York County Restaurant Week aims to provide residents and visitors with the opportunity to experience new flavors, visit old favorites, and support local, independent dining establishments in the area. Here is the list of participating restaurants and their special offers: 1781 Café by Aromas – Free drip coffee with the purchase of a sandwich or soup Anna’s Brick Oven – 10% off entire bill Bay Haven Grille – Three Course Lunch Special for $25 and Three Course Dinner Special for $30 Ben & Jerry’s – 20% off orders with mention of “Restaurant Week” Carrot Tree Kitchens – Any Lunch Entree, Sandwich, or Wrap; Choice of Side; Dessert; and Iced Tea or Coffee for $20.24 (tax included) Dominion Dogs – Lunch and Dinner Special (Choice of American, Coney, Chili Cheese, or German Hot Dog); Large Onion Rings, Fried Pickles, or Corn Dog Nuggets (6); and a Fried Oreo for $12 Grunow’s Kitchen – Three

By Julie Matthews / Images Courtesy of MEB A new regional indoor sports complex will be constructed on the campus of the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, with the completion anticipated for 2026. The City of Williamsburg, James City County and York County are partnering on this monumental project with a shared goal of boosting sports tourism for the entire region. “We have put a tremendous amount of work into designing a state-of-the-art sports facility that is worthy of the exceptional athletes and caliber of play we see today in travel sports leagues across the country,” says Mayor Douglas G. Pons. In late 2023, Greater Williamsburg’s local governments approved financial and design plans allowing the Historic Triangle Recreational Facilities Authority to work with Chesapeake-based construction firm MEB to build the 200,000-square-foot indoor sports complex, which has an estimated cost of $80 million dollars. The new complex will feature 12 basketball courts with the capability to convert into 24 volleyball courts and 36 pickleball courts, and a conversion turf system, where turf can roll out over the courts transforming the space into three soccer fields and a football field. In addition, it is slated to have a rock wall; climbing and ninja