Thousands of you weighed in for our 2025 Readers’ Poll, chiming in on everything from the city’s smokiest BBQ to the boutiques you swear by and the spots you insist your visiting friends have to see “to get the real Richmond.” So thanks to everyone who voted. Here’s...
This article originally appeared in Virginia Pride Guide 2023. This is a version formatted for RVA Mag. You can read the whole original issue here. In the ever-changing landscape of Shockoe Bottom, a district in Richmond, Virginia, one venue has proven to be a steadfast beacon of inclusivity, diversity, and joy for the city's LGBTQIA...
This article originally appeared in Virginia Pride Guide 2023. This is an updated version with proper dates in retrospect. You can read the whole original issue here Downtown in Monroe Ward, in an unassuming building nestled in a strip, lies a club labeled simply, “Godfrey’s.” Occupying two spaces, 308 and 310 E Grace St, Godfrey’s...
Your Go-To Resource for Downtown Richmond’s Must-Try Midday Meals In the bustling streets of downtown Richmond, Virginia, the lunchtime possibilities are endless. From trendy vegan options to comforting Southern classics, here's a list of 15 places that should be on every Richmond resident's or visitor's dining radar. Photo courtesy of Venture...
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 breaths in my row house on Floyd Ave, Ellwood Thompson was the first to stock our...
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. Though they're offering Ubers to their supporters, don't let that deter you....
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 Whiskey. I’m only on season 2, so you know which ones to avoid. Check it out, it has...
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 something even more transcendent—a "listening bar" at 312 Goshen St, anointed as...
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 to make good on my word: I would cover the one and only night of Oktoberfest,...
Where do I even start? Way back in 2007, I got introduced to the Teklemariam brothers at The Nile's original spot on Laurel Street. A big shout-out to Justin Adly for making that connection. The Nile was conveniently close to Empire, which was hands-down one of my fave all time watering holes. So naturally, we would hit up Empire and we'd swing...
