# Virginia seafood
Three High-End Places to Eat in Chincoteague, Virginia
As summer approaches, many people will be coming from out of town to vacation on Chincoteague Island. This quirky beach town is home to some of the finest restaurants on Delmarva, serving high-quality eats like steaks and fresh, local seafood. Here are three of the best places to eat in Chincoteague, Virginia if you're in the mood for an upgraded dining experience.
New app lets consumers buy direct from local watermen and farmers in Middle Peninsula
A new app called Bay Direct has been launched to connect consumers in the Middle Peninsula with local watermen, restauranteurs, and farmers. “Local seafood and agricultural producers continue to be challenged by the pandemic that has affected the economics of their operations,” Lewie Lawrence, executive director of the Middle Peninsula Commission explained in a Virginia Farm Bureau Federation newsletter. “By using the app, a fisherman or farmer can post what harvest he has, a consumer can see that harvest, and they can make a connection through the app to make a sale in real life.”