Virginia Diner™ Gourmet Salted Virginia Peanuts. A legend in a nutshell since 1929. Virginia's finest. The year was 1929 and America was headed into the great depression, but along a dusty highway in southeastern Virginia a small railroad dining car was about to open its door and start selling meals to hungry travelers. Established in the heart of Virginia peanut country, it was only natural that peanuts ended up on the Virginia Diner menu. To read the rest of the story, visit us online and find out why the Virginia Diner is known as a "Legend in a Nutshell"™. Peanut capital of the world!™. To order any of our delicious products call 1-888-VADINER. www.vadiner.com. VA®, Virginia, USA.