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A Rebirth Most Noble: ‘Warriors in Bloom’ Heralds a New Age in Richmond

by RVA Staff | ART, COMMUNITY, CULTURE, EAT DRINK, HISTORY, MUSIC, QUEER RVA

This isn’t your typical Renaissance faire. On Saturday, August 2nd, Warriors in Bloom takes over Agecroft Halll, not to rehash the old, but to reimagine it entirely. Organized by the nonprofit Virago Alley, this one-day festival puts the spotlight on the...

Camp-Themed Coffee At Ashland’s Canteen

A new name, a new mission: Richmond restaurant veterans from Comfort, Pasture, Bingo Beer Co. and more join hands with the owner of Ashland Coffee & Tea to create Canteen. After nearly 20 years serving the residents of Ashland, Ashland Coffee & Tea is...

RVA Foodie Spotlight: Rum Raisin & Grilled Salmon

Get hungry, Richmond. 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 special as the ones made right here in the River City. So in the spirit of eating ourselves into food comas...

RVA On Tap: Blueberry Lemonade Shandy? Yes, Please!

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...

Good Beer For Good Change

Virginia craft breweries are participating in the Black Is Beautiful initiative, raising funds for charities supporting people of color and creating their own spins on a collaborative recipe. We caught up with Hardywood and The Veil to learn about their take on the...

RVA ON TAP: Farmhouse Pumpkins & Pink Lemonade Honeywines

Pass The Seltzer! New Craft Drinks Are Coming To Richmond.

A brand-new craft seltzer business is coming to Richmond. Richmond Seltzer Co. plans to exclusively create new seltzers, bringing in local ingredients and flavors that aren’t in your usual White Claw. We’ve all heard of breweries, wineries, cideries, and even...

During The Pandemic, Rooftop Bars Are Skyrocketing In Popularity

Rooftop bars might once have seemed like a mere novelty, but in a time when adequate ventilation and sufficient room to socially distance are paramount, these outdoor venues are becoming downright essential. The world only had the chance to taste freedom for two...

RVA ON TAP: Beer Slushies & Pineapple Brews

We Need You To Be Leaders: An Open Letter From COTU

By RVA Staff

In this open letter, Center Of the Universe Brewing co-founder Phillip Ray asks our country's elected officials to take action now in order to preserve the United States's many small businesses. My name is Phillip Ray. Together with my brother, Chris, I own and operate Center of the Universe Brewing Company and Origin Beer Lab located in Ashland,...

Yerba Mate: The Quiet Rise Of An Energy Drink With Ancient Roots

By Ethan Malamud

From convenience stores to hip local restaurants, a caffeinated South American infusion is taking over Richmond's taste buds. If you don't know what yerba mate is all about, now's the time to find out. Yerba mate has been around for hundreds of years, but it's only in the very recent past that the greatness of this heavily caffeinated South...

RVA On Tap: Bryant’s Cider Taps Downtown

By Caley Sturgill

What’s happening, craft beer lovers of RVA?! Welcome to this week’s RVA On Tap, RVA Magazine’s weekly column for all your craft beer-related events, releases, festivals, and all the booze news your hearts desire. If you missed the last column, you can check that out here. Our kegs are overflowing this week with beer releases and festivals,...

Ipanema Is Here To Stay

By Carola Rojas

Under new ownership by Seth Campbell, Richmond’s long-beloved Ipanema Cafe will remain a staple of Grace St. and maintain its culture. You may already know that Ipanema recently acquired Seth Campbell as its new owner, but you probably didn’t know that Campbell’s dedication to the full-service vegetarian/vegan café entitles a daily 70-minute...

RVA On Tap: Scott’s Addition Comes Together for a Collab Beer Crawl

By Caley Sturgill

Brewing Java To Support the Special Needs Community

By Madison Hetzler

For Charles and Ashley Grant of Grant Coffee Company, their recently-opened coffee shop offers not just an opportunity to bring great coffee to Chester but also to help people with developmental disabilities. Grant Coffee Company owners Charles and Ashley Grant are brewing up mugs of coffee and opportunities for Chester’s special needs community....

A Week Of Culinary Black Excellence

By Adrian Teran-Tapia

The fourth annual Richmond Black Restaurant Experience shows that in a city gaining a reputation as a food destination, black restaurants and black culture are an essential factor. As the first week of March approaches, black restaurant owners and cooks all over Richmond prepare for the fourth annual Richmond Black Restaurant Experience, a...