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    Category Archive: news

  • 12 Apr

    1 Year Anniversary – Center of the Universe Pint Night

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      beer, events, news, pint night

    On Thursday, April 14th from 6pm-9pm, 1608 Crafthouse will be celebrating one year since opening its doors for business. It has been a fantastic year filled with pint nights, beer dinners, tv appearances, competitions, and awards. But of course, what makes us the happiest is knowing that it has also been a year filled with […]

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  • Virginia is for Food Lovers - Culinary Challenge
    29 Mar

    Virginia is for Food Lovers – Culinary Challenge

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      competition, events, food, news

    1608 has made the cut for the 1st round of The Virginia is for Food Lovers – Culinary Challenge. This was the first of five competitions in the overall challenge, and 1608 Crafthouse was selected as one of “12 Noteworthy Small Bites Restaurants in Virginia.” It is, of course, a great honor to be chosen […]

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  • Coastal Virginia Magazine - Best of 2016
    28 Jan

    Vote for 1608 in Coastal Virginia’s BEST OF!!!

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      awards, food, news

    Here at 1608, we sincerely appreciate everybody’s overwhelming support! The first year of 1608 Crafthouse has been a very busy one… filled with TV appearances, Pint Nights, Beer Dinners, and much more. Virginia Beach has certainly taken notice, and now 1608 Crafthouse has been nominated for 7, yes, SEVEN CATEGORIES for Coastal Virginia Magazine’s 2016 “BEST […]

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  • Southern Grit Magazine - Frankenstein Four Course
    27 Jan

    Southern Grit Magazine Gives 1608 More Burger Love

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      food, news

    “…it’s not difficult to see why this burger was the best entree we ate in 2015” Thank you to Southern Grit Magizine for the great write up in the Frankenstein Four Course Article! Of course, our favorite part was when you wrote that 1608 Crafthouse’s Bacon Cheeseburger “was the best entree we ate in 2015.” Many thanks, […]

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  • VA Mag Photo - Kevin Sharkey with Pork Sandwich
    07 Jan

    VA Magazine Article – Stout Braised Pork Shoulder Sandwich

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      food, news, photos

    1608’s Chef and Owner, Kevin Sharkey, was the subject of a recent VA Magazine article. In the photo above, Chef Kevin Sharkey can be seen proudly displaying his Stout Braised Pork Shoulder Sandwich, on of the restaurant’s best sellers.  You can check out the original write up on CoastalVirginiaMag.com, or just read it below! “If these walls […]

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  • Nomarama
    18 Dec

    Namorama Burger Battle – January 2nd

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      events, food, news

    On Saturday, January 2nd, 2016, O’Connor Brewing Co. will host the Nomarama Burger Battle. 1608 Crafthouse’s Chef Kevin Sharkey will be one of 4 chefs preparing their best sliders. The winner will receive a golden spatula along with the coveted bragging rights. Since 1608’s landslide victory in the Scoutology 757 Burger Brawl, 1608 Crafthouse is considered to […]

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  • Hampton Roads Show - "In the Kitchen" - Lynnhaven Oysters
    05 Dec

    Chef Kevin Sharkey Prepares a Trio of Lynnhaven Oysters

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      "In the Kitchen", events, food, news, preparation, seafood

    In his most recent appearance on The Hampton Roads Show’s “In the Kitchen” segment, Chef Kevin Sharkey features the world famous Lynnhaven Oysters. He demonstrates three ways that they are served at 1608 Crafthouse: Raw, Stuffed with a Craft-Sausage and Spinach Cream Sauce, and Butter Poached. With the colder weather upon us, be sure to […]

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  • Hampton Roads Show - "In the Kitchen" - Rock Fish
    05 Dec

    Pan Roasted Rockfish with Rainbow Chard

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      "In the Kitchen", food, news, preparation, seafood

    In this “In the Kitchen” appearance, Chef Kevin Sharkey pan roasts fresh rockfish with rainbow chard, roasted sweet potatoes, turnips, porcini mushrooms, and even some duck confit!  

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  • Hampton Roads Show - Braised Pork Belly with Butternut Squash Polenta and Pickled Tomatoes
    17 Nov

    Braised Pork Belly with Butternut Squash Polenta and Pickled Tomatoes

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      "In the Kitchen", food, news, preparation, specials

    Chef Kevin Sharkey has been “In the Kitchen” again. In this appearance on The Hampton Roads Show cooking segment, he creates a feast of fall flavors by combining house cured pork belly, green tomatoes pickled with hops, and butternut squash polenta. Click below to watch how the chef composes this delicious fall special!  

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  • March of Dimes - Signature Chef Auction
    13 Oct

    1608 Wins Award at March of Dimes “Signature Chef Auction”

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    Chef Kevin Sharkey of 1608 Crafthouse participated in the recent “March of Dimes – Signature Chef Auction” at The Founders Inn and Spa. In additions to raising $1,300 for the March of Dimes, a sampling of 1608’s top notch cuisine. The 1608 offerings were as follows:   Alter Ego Braised Pork Belly Biscuit, 4 hour […]

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  • One of the 20 Top Rated Cheeseburgers in the Country!
  • Delish.com Declares 1608 “Best Bacon Burger in Virginia”
  • 1608 Celebrates 2 Year Anniversary Today!
  • “2017 Dish Of Coastal Virginia” at March of Dimes Dinner
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