2025 has been a tough year for farming across the country, and from the outside looking in, it’s hard to tell what’s actually happening versus what’s being spun. So instead of guessing about beef prices or egg shortages, it made sense to ask someone dealing with these...
Richmond does New Year’s Eve like only it can—mixing a love for nostalgia with a flair for the unexpected. Whether you’re chasing live music, glamorous parties, or low-key drinks, RVA delivers with gritty charm and a shot of elegance. Here’s everything you need to know to close out 2024 in style. RVA Magazine threw a NYE Party in Carytown,...
The latest addition to Richmond’s food and bar scene, Brave Captain, will officially open next week on the edge of Oregon Hill and the VCU campus. Co-owners Herbie Abernethy (read our interview HERE) and Josh Novicki — already known for popular Richmond spots Cobra Cabana and Hot For Pizza — have transformed the former Mojo’s side space...
Sub Rosa Bakery, a cornerstone of Richmond’s Church Hill neighborhood, is closed indefinitely after a fire early last Sunday morning caused severe roof damage. The community has quickly mobilized to support the bakery’s recovery. A GoFundMe campaign launched shortly after the fire has already raised over $40,000 toward its $50,000 goal....
The holidays have crash-landed in Richmond, and they didn’t even wait for the turkey to hit the table. We’ve already tipped you off on the best dive bars to soak up some holiday spirit, but now it’s time to raise the stakes. Here’s where Richmond’s upscale spots pull out all the stops, decking the halls with enough flair to make Santa jealous....
Here we are again Richmond. The city that never hesitates to embrace its vices gears up for Drinksgiving, that sacred Wednesday night before Thanksgiving. It’s a carnival of cheap drinks, questionable decisions, and the bittersweet anticipation of family drama. For those in the trenches of the service industry, it’s not just another night—it’s...
Forest Hill isn’t the shiny, hyper-curated neighborhood you’ll find in Scott’s Addition. It’s quieter, greener, and unapologetically itself. And it’s exactly where Väsen Brewing is setting up its second location, scheduled to open in summer 2025. I met with Väsen’s co-owners, Joey Darragh and Tony Giordano, at their new spot to talk about why...
Alright, Richmond, it’s that special day again—Election Day! Time to choose our latest lineup of “public servants.” Anxious? Of course you are! If you’re not clutching your I Voted Sticker like a lifeline, you’re probably three drinks ahead of the rest of us. So instead of nervously refreshing your news feed at home, why not join...
Richmond’s food scene steps up once again as Richmond Restaurant Week returns from October 21st to 27th. Over 30 restaurants are participating, each offering a three-course meal for $35.24, with $5.24 of that going to support Feed More, a local nonprofit that works to alleviate hunger in the area. The premise is simple: you dine out, and some...
Jesse Smith, the local legend and founder of Loose Screw Tattoo in Carytown, has been repping this ol’ Fist City since the ’90s with his twisted animation style and has been celebrated all over the world for his craft. His works span a wide range of genres, but like the best artists out there, you know a Jesse Smith piece when you see...
