Richmond once got called one of the most hipster cities in America, number five in the country, number twenty in the world, apparently. Depending on your disposition, that either made you proud or made you roll your eyes so hard you risked permanent damage. The thing...
“It’s free cooking gas,” said Monica Alinea. Monica Alinea and her husband, Tim, are proud owners of a HomeBiogas system. Situated in the sunny backyard of their Pensacola, Florida home, the system looks like a 7-foot rectangular, black balloon. But it’s not inflated with air, it’s methane. The Alineas use HomeBiogas, a product...
The founders of Fonticello Food Forest bent down under the picnic table to pick edible chickweed leaves and lavender flowers. Moments later they were running to their neighbors’ aid – some of their chickens were loose. Jameson Price and Laney Sullivan founded the outdoor space, which serves as a free source of fresh and perishable food for...
How is Richmond's restaurant industry adapting to the longterm ramifications of the pandemic? It really depends on who you ask. “I don’t think it’s going to be the same, quite frankly.” Micheal Sparks answered my call en route to his beach house. A culinary giant, Sparks is the CEO of the Underground Kitchen, a Richmond-based organization...
If you’re a foodie like me, you understand the power of food to turn hangriness into happiness. However, since I have quite the list of food allergies, eating out can be difficult for a gal like me. Being gluten and dairy free (though not by choice, that’s for sure!) means it can be pretty tricky to find a place to eat that is not only safe, but...
Whether you're a Deadhead, someone who sticks to a strictly plant-based diet, or just a lover of tasty baked treats, you're sure to appreciate Minglewood Bake Shop, who've just opened up in Carytown in the former home of iconic music store Guitar Works. There’s a new bakery in town, and its name just might sound a little familiar to local...
We here at RVA Mag have never made a secret of the fact that we love sandwiches. But there's one thing we've never been able to decide: which Richmond sandwiches are our favorite? Ash Griffith delves deliciously into the legion of worthy candidates, and surfaces with five of the best the city has to offer. Grab your plates, grab your napkins, and...
Hungry Harvest is a great way to get healthy fresh produce into your diet. But once you have a box of delicious veggies, how do you prepare them? As the fall chill approaches, Ash Griffith hunts down some great comfort-food recipes involving Hungry Harvest staples. Crunchy leaves, shorter days, and temperatures (finally) under 70 all mean one...
There's no shortage of great places to grab a drink in town, and whether you're a River City native or new to the area, it's always fun to find a new favorite spot. Here's a list of local businesses with happy hour specials, so find a friend (or come meet a new one!) and check out some of Richmond's best bars and restaurants. If you'd like your...
From the many food insecurity issues created by the pandemic to the ongoing threat of food scarcity due to climate change, access to fresh produce is one of the biggest challenges we'll face in coming years. Thankfully, Hungry Harvest is here to help. The COVID-19 pandemic hit the country (and the world) pretty hard. The economy has been hurt in...
