Editor’s note: As the holiday shopping season begins, we are encouraging Richmonders to support independent businesses, you can find a list of those in our ongoing “Support Local, Vote Local” 2025 Readers’ Poll, which highlights hundreds of local shops, restaurants,...
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...
From the rules of the road to the ins and outs of CBD, THC, and more, RVA Mag walks you through the full legal implications of recreational cannabis becoming legal on July 1. From gummies to vape pens to even the elusive brownie, there are many ways to enjoy CBD and the medical effects it offers. With Governor Ralph Northam signing various...
For Highland Support Project's Ben Blevins, the United States' goals for international relations should begin with decolonizing. And he can explain... starting with potatoes. When I was a child growing up in Richmond's West End, I had the luck of living next door to the world's best maker of potato latkes. Being of Irish descent, I shared a...
A greater number of VCU students than you think struggle with food insecurity. Fortunately, Ram Pantry is there to help alleviate food insecurity within the VCU campus community. College students already have a lot on their plate regarding stress. From finals, to worrying about finding employment after graduation, to just finding a parking spot,...
Les Crepes in Carytown claims to be the only true creperie in Richmond; after all, that’s their specialty. The “fake fine dining” spot, as they call it, has been in its Carytown location since 2017 and prides itself on being a big family operation. Burger crepe? They got it. Carbonara? Lasagna? Yep. Want something sweeter? Maybe the Oreo and ice...
