Doumar’s

This week’s #757locabiz feature is a Norfolk staple—Doumar’s. Doumar’s has been creating delicious ice cream in homemade, fresh waffle cones since the restaurant founder, Abe Doumar, created the first waffle cone at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904. Just one year later, Abe opened up his first ice cream and waffle cone stand in Coney Island. Abe’s waffle cone was …

Norfolk Arts District

This week’ #757localbiz feature is the Norfolk Arts District (we know, technically not an individual business). The #norfolkartsdistrict is a reclaimed and now burgeoning area just north of #downtownnorfolk across Brambleton Ave. Here you’ll find a funky blend of artist havens (@alchemynfk, @haynephotographers, @thepushers), funky and chic retailers (@fuzion_ink_tattoo, Bob’s Gun Shop, @exotichomeinteriors) new eateries (@parlorongranby, Nouvelle) and classic mainstays (@chryslermuseum and Harrison Opera House). Lots …