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Here’s The Scoop

Ruby Scoops is a new ice cream shop in Richmond. Owner Rabia Kamara prides herself in running the only Black and queer owned ice cream shop in the city and looks forward to being able to create fond memories and close relationships with her customers and...

Instabowl Wants to Be the Go-To for To-Go

The latest restaurant to enter Richmond’s ever growing food scene is Instabowl, a fast-casual eatery offering a variety of take-out only bowls from the chef that brought you Perch. Across the country, restaurants are adjusting their businesses model to adapt to a...

RVA Mag’s Downtown Holiday Jaunt

Well, here we are -- close to closing out this most difficult and unusual year in RVA. We have all been trying to find a way to navigate, mentally and physically, this season. Our downtown is all lit up for the holidays. At night, you can see our wonderful...

Central Virginia Food Bank Provides Hunger Relief During Pandemic

Feed More has always focused on providing Central Virginians in need with food. During the COVID-19 pandemic, their services have been more in need than ever, and this nonprofit is rising to the occasion. When COVID-19 was declared a national emergency at the...

RVA Foodie Spotlight: Chili Bowls & Pork Chops

Its been a hard year on the local restaurants. Quite a few closings have happened over the past few weeks. This amazing food community is holding on as best it can. We here at RVA have been posting lists of delivery and dining spots, and posting these Instagram...

RVA Foodie Spotlight: Pozole, Vegan Chili & Seared Sea Bass

The weather is steadily getting colder, and we even had a bit of snow this past week. When it turns colder we often look to our favorite comfort foods. Locally Richmond Foodie spots sure do provide those comfort foods to keep our bellies warm and happy. Every week we...

Bakeries Overcome Challenges to Sell Sweet Treats

The ongoing pandemic has done a lot to make life difficult for local businesses, but Richmond's bakeries are rising to the challenge to deliver tasty treats for the holidays and beyond. Local bakeries are rising to meet obstacles and setbacks produced by the...

RVA Foodie Spotlight: Smoked Pork BBQ & Hot Brownie Sundaes

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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RVA On Tap: “New New Normal” & Puckered Sour DIPAs

What’s happening, craft beer lovers of RVA?! Welcome to this week’s RVA On Tap, RVA Magazine’s weekly column for all the Booze News your hearts desire.  As the River City slowly transitions into a new normal during the pandemic, we’re highlighting the best local brewers. From in-person outdoor events to take-home and delivery beers, let’s...

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Grit Coffee Brews Up New Richmond Location

Charlottesville-based coffee brand Grit Coffee has expanded to Richmond’s West End, an area that currently lacks a local coffee presence. An out-of-town coffee shop hopes to bring some of its grit to the Richmond area. The Charlottesville-based coffee brand Grit Coffee recently opened on Libbie Avenue, and hopes to draw residents in with its...

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RVA Foodie Spotlight: Korean-Fried Cauliflower & Smoked BBQ Platters

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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RVA On Tap: Maple Brown Ales & Smoked Lagers

What’s happening, craft beer lovers of RVA?! Welcome to this week’s RVA On Tap, RVA Magazine’s weekly column for all the Booze News your hearts desire.  As the River City slowly transitions into a new normal during the pandemic, we’re highlighting the best local brewers. From in-person outdoor events to take-home and delivery beers, let’s...

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A New Home For Jamaica House

Since 1994, Jamaica House has been serving authentic Jamaican food to all of Richmond. Now they've moved from its old spot to a new space at 416 W. Broad Street with more seating and an expanded menu that puts a twist on classic flavors.  When Carena Ives moved to Richmond in 1989, the section of Broad Street now teeming with businesses serving...

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RVA Foodie Spotlight: Dessert Edition

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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This Month, Virginia Gets In The Spirit

Since 2016, the Virginia ABC has celebrated September as Virginia Spirits Month. This year, they're stepping up their campaign to bring some of the recognition that usually goes to neighboring states to Virginia's liquor distillers. Though other states in the South such as Kentucky and Tennessee are more well-known than Virginia for their...

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RVA On Tap: Gingerbread Stout & REDRUM

What’s happening, craft beer lovers of RVA?! Welcome to this week’s RVA On Tap, RVA Magazine’s weekly column for all the Booze News your hearts desire.  As the River City slowly transitions into a new normal during the pandemic, we’re highlighting the best local brewers. From in-person outdoor events to take-home and delivery beers, let’s...

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