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Sip Happens: Richmond’s Ultimate Guide to Happy Hour!

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!)...

Hungry Harvest are the Food Heroes We Need

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...

The RVA CBD Rundown

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...

Ram Pantry Makes Sure There’s Still Food on the Table

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...

Crepes For Days At Carytown’s Les Crepes

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...

Virginia Restaurants Grapple with Plastic Foam Container Ban

Thanks to a bill passed by the General Assembly and headed to the governor's desk, by 2025, polystyrene foam containers for takeout food will no longer be allowed in Virginia. What is a positive change for the environment may prove challenging to local businesses....

Farm To Table 2.0

The story of two Richmond area farms, Leafy Lanes and Three Fox Farms, teaming up to get produce delivered to doorsteps all over Central Virginia via a new app called CropSwap. One morning, after 10 years of farming in Richmond, Three Fox Farms founder Alex Kling...

RVA BBQ Tours: A Socially-Distanced Restaurant Experience

Get a socially-distanced crash course in the best barbecue central Virginia has to offer with RVA BBQ Tours. And show up hungry, because there's a lot of good eating to be had en route. Way back in March of this year, software developer Greg Hofbauer and his business partner, home inspector Ryan Martin, went on a retreat to finalize the plans for...

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RVA Foodie Spotlight: Reuben & Mushroom Ramen

If there's any activity our RVA Magazine team loves unanimously, it's eating. And of all the dishes in the world, nothing tastes quite as good as the ones made right here in the River City.  So in the spirit of eating ourselves into food comas in Richmond, we're spotlighting our favorite local restaurants each week with the best #RVAFoodie...

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The Delicious Mission of Hungry Harvest

Beginning in a University of Maryland dorm, Hungry Harvest has grown over the past six years into a formidable fresh produce delivery company that is working to eliminate food waste and feed the hungry. With over 40 percent of food going to waste and 20 billion pounds of food thrown away before it even leaves the farm on which it was grown, the...

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S’More Fun At Camp COTU

Just in time for fall, Center of the Universe Brewing Company will feature a camp-themed outdoor space complete with gas fire pits, storytellers, and three new beers. While the weather grows chillier and public safety measures continue to be observed, many small businesses are trying to offer new, creative, and safe services for their...

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Brotherly Love and Hot Coffee

Identical twins Sean and Erik Kopack are the owners and operators of Kobros Coffee, a new, tiny shop in Norfolk that is slinging the best coffee in the state out of an updated garage with no running water.  Days before COVID-19 brought Virginians into a multi-phase lockdown, twins Sean and Erik Kopack opened the doors to a dream they’ve both...

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RVA Foodie Spotlight: Frankfuter Dog & Seasonal Sweets

If there's any activity our RVA Magazine team loves unanimously, it's eating. And of all the dishes in the world, nothing tastes quite as good as the ones made right here in the River City.  So in the spirit of eating ourselves into food comas in Richmond, we're spotlighting our favorite local restaurants each week with the best #RVAFoodie...

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RVA Foodie Spotlight: LuckyAf Sushi & Veggie Love

If there's any activity our RVA Magazine team loves unanimously, it's eating. And of all the dishes in the world, nothing tastes quite as good as the ones made right here in the River City.  So in the spirit of eating ourselves into food comas in Richmond, we're spotlighting our favorite local restaurants each week with the best #RVAFoodie...

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RVA Foodie Spotlight: Wake And Snake Burgers & Veggie Ramen

If there's any activity our RVA Magazine team loves unanimously, it's eating. And of all the dishes in the world, nothing tastes quite as good as the ones made right here in the River City.  So in the spirit of eating ourselves into food comas in Richmond, we're spotlighting our favorite local restaurants each week with the best #RVAFoodie finds...

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A Fresh Take on Frozen Food

Sous Casa’s frozen burritos aren’t just delicious and healthy — they’re also fighting food insecurity in Richmond. Sous Casa, a new frozen burrito delivery service in Richmond, has been an idea in the minds of chef Jim Hamilton and his anonymous partner for years. It finally became a reality when the partners, who previously traveled for work,...

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