Some food cravings are fleeting, but others haunt you like a delicious ghost, appearing in dreams and making your stomach growl at the mere mention of their name.
The hush puppies at Chick’s Oyster Bar in Virginia Beach fall firmly into the second category – golden orbs of cornmeal perfection that locals have been known to drive miles for, even when they’re not particularly hungry for anything else.
Perched along the scenic Lynnhaven Inlet where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic, this waterfront gem has mastered the art of the humble hush puppy while simultaneously serving some of Virginia’s finest seafood.
The bright blue exterior of Chick’s might not scream “culinary destination,” but that’s part of its enduring charm…