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Oktoberfest at Maymont! A Friend and a Stein is Mighty Fine

by George Wethington | BREWS, SPIRITS & WINE, EAT DRINK, FESTIVALS & PARTIES, GOOD EATS, MUSIC

This year’s autumn equinox was ushered in with cool temperatures in Richmond. The weather app and sky spoke in cautious portents as they told a story of Tropical Storm Ophelia’s coming rain. Ophelia had not yet arrived to crash the party by the time that I had decided...

Ensuring Everyone Gets Fed

A variety of charitable organizations are working hard to ensure that Virginians in need are getting enough to eat -- a mission that's more important than ever during the current outbreak. A bumpy economic road lies ahead of us thanks to the unprecedented pandemic we...

COVID-19 Disrupts Virginia Tourism Ahead Of Peak Season

With the threat of coronavirus keeping everyone at home this spring, Virginia's tourism industry -- a significant piece of the state's overall economy -- is taking a major hit. Can it weather the storm? Michael Moore has always enjoyed his job as wine trail guide with...

How Grocery Stores Are Staying Safe During Coronavirus

Grocery stores and other essential businesses that must remain open during the pandemic are taking extra steps to ensure the safety of customers and employees. Virginia grocery stores have increased efforts to keep stores clean and safe while they remain open to...

Return To Our Roots: How Farmer’s Market Vendors Prevail In A Pandemic

When grocery stores become a place of worry, Virginia’s local farmer’s market vendors are here to show how eating local can benefit us all. Mark McIntyre, owner and head baker of Norwood Cottage Bakery, is no stranger to economic turmoil. When the 2008...

Things We Miss: Local Food!

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep us indoors and shutters our favorite spots, it's easy to forget the local culinary treasures we yearn for. Here's a mouthwatering reminder of Richmond's vibrant food scene to keep your spirits high and your taste buds ready...

Eat Local! The RVA Mag Guide to Supporting Restaurants During COVID-19

The current situation may be tough on local business, but many restaurants in Richmond are opening up options for delivery and pickup orders to help get past the worst weeks of this pandemic. Here's how you can help, while scoring delicious eats in the process! While...

Richmonders Rally To Support Restaurant Workers

A variety of local fundraising campaigns are working to support restaurant workers who lost income as a result of coronavirus-related shutdowns. As the number of COVID-19 cases begin to rise, restaurants, and businesses statewide had no choice but to do the...

We Need You To Be Leaders: An Open Letter From COTU

In this open letter, Center Of the Universe Brewing co-founder Phillip Ray asks our country's elected officials to take action now in order to preserve the United States's many small businesses. My name is Phillip Ray. Together with my brother, Chris, I own and...

Tapped: Hardywood’s Rye Whiskey Barrel Pumpkin release, Isley’s Fall Funk Fest, & Lickinghole’s 3rd Anniversary

By Amy David

What’s happening craft beer lovers of RVA?! Welcome to this week’s “Tapped,” RVA Magazine’s go to weekly craft beer column where you can find all your craft beer-related events, releases, festivals and all the booze news your little hearts desire. What’s happening craft beer lovers of RVA?! Welcome to this week’s “Tapped,” RVA Magazine’s go to...

Tapped: Isley’s Peach Pale Ale, COTU’s Pepperhoptas release, and pumpkin beers

By Amy David

Tapped: Garden Grove’s Knight Rider, Oktoberfest, and Strangeways unleashes its Imperial Pumpkin Porter

By Amy David

Center of the Universe Brewing to open second production facility and taproom, ‘Origin Beer Lab’

By Amy David

Ashland's Center of the Universe Brewing Company spent last the few months hard at work to expand their new taproom and they haven't slowed down yet, in fact, they have a few more tricks brewing. Ashland's Center of the Universe Brewing Company spent last the few months hard at work to expand their new taproom and they haven't slowed down yet, in...

Tapped: Richmond Bluegrass Festival, The Answer Turns Two, and Triple Crossing’s Form and Void DIPA

By Amy David

Tapped: Lickinghole’s Carrot Cake release, Ardent’s Mau Rakau pale ale, and a triple collaboration brew

By Amy David

VA fitness organization to hold inaugural Growler Team Relay event along VA Capital Trail in October

By Amy David

One Virginia fitness promotion company is looking to give runners and craft beer lovers alike a chance to get out and be active, drink beer, play games and meet new people. One Virginia fitness promotion company is looking to give runners and craft beer lovers alike a chance to get out and be active, drink beer, play games and meet new people....

Center of the Universe and artspace taking submissions for growler design competition

By Amy David

Calling all artists, designers, beer lovers, doodlers and all those in between with a flair for drawing, Center of the Universe and artspace are seeking submissions for their growler design competition. Calling all artists, designers, beer lovers, doodlers and all those in between with a flair for drawing, Center of the Universe and artspace are...

Tapped: Isley Infusion, Final Gravity’s One Year Anniversary, and Garden Grove’s Ron Burgundy Scotch Ale

By Amy David

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We Need You To Be Leaders: An Open Letter From COTU

Tapped: Hardywood’s Rye Whiskey Barrel Pumpkin release, Isley’s Fall Funk Fest, & Lickinghole’s 3rd Anniversary

Tapped: Isley’s Peach Pale Ale, COTU’s Pepperhoptas release, and pumpkin beers

Tapped: Garden Grove’s Knight Rider, Oktoberfest, and Strangeways unleashes its Imperial Pumpkin Porter

Center of the Universe Brewing to open second production facility and taproom, ‘Origin Beer Lab’

Tapped: Richmond Bluegrass Festival, The Answer Turns Two, and Triple Crossing’s Form and Void DIPA

Tapped: Lickinghole’s Carrot Cake release, Ardent’s Mau Rakau pale ale, and a triple collaboration brew

VA fitness organization to hold inaugural Growler Team Relay event along VA Capital Trail in October

Center of the Universe and artspace taking submissions for growler design competition

Tapped: Isley Infusion, Final Gravity’s One Year Anniversary, and Garden Grove’s Ron Burgundy Scotch Ale