“Katie Davis left home (Maine) at 16 and moved to Richmond Virginia. She started working in a tattoo shop at age 17. A total dream job for a music and art loving minor delinquent. While apprenticing and working full time, she also attended/graduated VCU with a BFA in...
Eric Ash is the head coach and owner of Richmond's Vintage Boxing, a gym he opened about four years ago. He has a long history with boxing, starting as a teenager competing in amateur fights. After taking a long break from the sport due to personal conflicts, Eric returned to boxing as a coach, slowly building up from teaching small seminars...
Welcome to Salon Voss, a luxurious salon run by area director Tamara Lewis. Started in Fredericksburg, Salon Voss has been pampering clients for a whopping 7 years. Now, she's bringing all their hair styling expertise to Richmond with a brand new location in Short Pump and Tamara is excited to make a splash in Richmond. We got a chance to ask her...
Big Herm is cooking up a storm. Chicken sizzles on top of the grill in front of him. Potatoes dunk into the rolling boils of oil. Buns toast in the oven below. In the robust grills, fryers, and ovens of Big Herm’s Kitchen, the machinery keeps the galley kitchen feeling like a sweaty summer. By the door, boxes are filled to the brim with the best...
Getting a tattoo isn't a decision you should make lightly. Here's RVA Mag's guide to everything from deciding when to get tattooed to figuring out where you should go in Richmond to get the best possible version of the tattoo you want. A tattoo is a wonderful way to mark your journey, have a keepsake of something memorable, and use your skin as a...
Local adult entertainment store Taboo turns to delivery service to stay afloat amidst the quarantine. As Virginians continue to isolate themselves in their homes under the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, many have picked up new hobbies to keep themselves occupied. But when boredom still strikes, there’s always sex to keep people entertained. ...
This is a developing story. Fan-based vintage shop Yesterday’s Heroes closed abruptly this week, following allegations on social media from multiple women that the shop owner, Drew Spruill, sexually assaulted them and others. Initially, a sign on the door informed visitors that the shop, located at South Addison Street, was “closed for...
Over the past few years, over a dozen tattoo shops have cropped up throughout the growing Broad Street pocket and its surrounding areas -- from high-end boutique shops to budget tattoo joints, members of the Richmond tattoo scene are increasingly rubbing elbows. You might expect that all this competition would be bad for business, but Lucky 13...
Richmond ranks third among America's most tattooed cities, just behind Las Vegas and Miami. In this vibrant city, you’re never far from a quality tattoo shop. The city boasts a rich selection of talented artists and renowned shops, each offering their unique styles. With such permanent artwork at stake, it’s crucial to thoroughly research and...
Males of Richmond unite- there is a new store in town dedicated to your classic self. Drew Spruill has spent the last 18 months making his dream of owning a store, a reality. Finally, Yesterday’s Heroes Vintage has opened on South Addison street and Spruill couldn’t be happier. The store specializes in menswear, home wares and accessories for...
