From its humble beginnings over twenty years ago, Richmond’s vegan food festival, VegFest, is returning this weekend Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 6 PM in Byrd Park. VegFest is a family (and dog) friendly, free event in Richmond that promotes a plant-based...
What’s better than a donut? Two donuts. And a burger. And all the works--served in one convenient order. Last month, Richmond-based Sugar Shack Donuts opened new burger joint Luther Burger as an extension of their Chesterfield location at 1931 Huguenot Rd. Along with burgers, beer, and fries, Luther Burger promises to “Luther” any burger for a...
These blurbs originally appeared in the GOOD EATS RVA section of RVA #31 WINTER 2017. You can check out the issue HERE or pick it up around Richmond now. The Broken Tulip blooms in old Amour Wine Bistro space After seven years, Carytown French eatery Amour Wine Bistro closed this summer. Now a new business has sprung up in its place, and between...
Tequila bar and Mexican restaurant Casa del Barco has expanded out to Short Pump Town Center with a second location-which is slated to open just in time for the holidays. The restaurant, which originally opened on South 12th Street in 2012, is operated by the people behind HOUSEpitality Family, who own The Boathouse at Sunday Park in Midlothian,...
Star Wars fanatics have already begun to line up for the highly-anticipated film in the series, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which will premiere Friday, Dec. 15. And fans and donut lovers alike have an even bigger reason to get excited this week because Sugar Shack Donuts is getting in on the action with Star Wars-themed donuts. Available in a set...
A Shockoe Bottom restaurant/nightclub that's been slinging mojitos, serving up Cuban food, and entertaining crowds under the glow of string lights with Salsa dancing every Thursday evening since 1995 is finally expanding with a new location. Havana '59, located at 16 N. 17th Street, will open its second location in the West End on West Broad...
Luncheonette Owner Brings Waffle-Themed Joint To Downtown If you work near the Capitol and smell the alluring aroma of batter, sugar, and toasty goodness, you can thank Brad Barzoloski for that. The restaurateur, who owns both Luncheonette spots, opened a new venture downtown on East Main Street at the beginning of September and it only serves...
The longtime restaurant and late-night Fan spot Bellytimber Tavern has finally reopened and has gone from brick-oven pizza and Bloody Marys to burgers and shakes. Co-owners Patrick Stamper, Randy O’Dell, Kelsey Aiken and Eric Stangarone closed the restaurant, located at 1501 W. Main St., over the summer to switch up the menu and décor, and...
For over 10 years, I have visited Ellwood Thompson's many times getting lunch, groceries, and even a few of my favorite brews now and again. Often on my visits, have noticed the sushi counter and the interactions of their very animated and fun sushi chef Jeffery Ota. I can’t help but hang around and snoop a bit and notice him with customers -...
Good Eats: This article was featured in RVAMag #29: Summer 2017. You can read all of issue #29 here or pick it up at local shops around RVA right now. A Taste Of The Alps The culinary creative minds behind Metzger Bar and Butchery in Church Hill have been toiling away on their latest project, and this time, Richmonders will get a little taste of...
