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Congrats 821 Cafe! A Favorite Richmond Hang Out Turns Twenty

by Christian Detres | COMMUNITY, DOWNTOWN RVA, EAT DRINK, GOOD EATS, METAL, PUNK, THRASH & HARDCORE, RESTAURANT NEWS

821 Cafe, the unassuming diner/restaurant/bar on the corner of Cherry and Cary streets - where Oregon Hill and the Fan meet - turns 20 years old in its current incarnation. Andrew Clarke and Chip Cooke bought the place from its previous owners back in 2004, and have...

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“It’s queer, a little bit kinky, you know?” Welcome to Fallout

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Alvion Davenport and The 25+ Year Journey of Godfrey’s

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Ellwood Thompson’s and Carytown Burger Have Sold, We Want to Say Thank You for your Support Over The Years

In the last few weeks Ellwood Thompson's and Carytown Burger Lakeside have been sold (with the Carytown Burger in Carytown location up for sale) — those two brands hold a special spot in my Richmond heart. You see, when RVA Magazine was just a baby, taking its first...

Turn Down the Casino, Turn Up for The Free Food!

Axios dropped some news this morning about the city's high-stakes casino referendum. Wondering what's lighting a fire under voters this election season? Well, the pro-casino team is pulling out all the stops to boost turnout, offering free lunches at polling stations....

Step Right Up! Amy Faulkner’s Carnival of Cocktails Comes to Richmond

Amy Faulkner, promoter and producer extraordinaire in Seattle, Washington made her way back to Richmond this fall to put on the Carnival of Cocktails at Main St Station on October 21st. She’s a dear old friend and creator/co-host of our podcast The Dead Men of...

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The Carver neighborhood is getting an injection of sonic psychedelia courtesy of locals Herbie Abernethy and Josh Novicki. Already reigning supreme with Cobra Cabana on Marshall Street and the Van Halen homage that is Hot For Pizza on Leigh Street, they're cooking up...

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

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