From its humble beginnings over twenty years ago, Richmond’s vegan food festival, VegFest, is returning this weekend Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 6 PM in Byrd Park. VegFest is a family (and dog) friendly, free event in Richmond that promotes a plant-based...
“Have you ever seen a tomato with peach fuzz on it?” said David Hunsaker, dressed in a “support your local farmers” t-shirt, as soon as he introduced himself. Hunsaker, who runs Village Garden RVA along with Barbara Hollingsworth, picked one off the plant, extending his hand so the RVA Mag team could feel it on a recent trip to their Hanover...
The non-credit VCU Craft Beer Certification program had a fun kick-off Wednesday night at Stone Brewing. Just past Shockoe Bottom, the beautiful scenery surrounding Stone Brewing provided a serene backdrop to an evening spent beer tasting and learning about beer basics from local “Beer Guy,” Lee Graves. “Believe it or not, beer is the most...
If there’s one thing we know about Richmonders, it’s that they love their beer -- and thanks to the Virginia Historical Society (VHS), they’re in for a treat. To kick off Virginia Craft Beer Month next month, the museum will host its first-annual “BrewHaHa” craft beer festival on Saturday, August 5 from 6-9pm. Some local names participating in...
No celebration is complete without food, so Richmond’s hosting a feast. One of the biggest events in the Richmond dining community is returning for its fifth year this fall. The annual Folk Feast will bring more than 16 of the city’s chefs to cook up their signature dishes. Proceeds from the tasting event will benefit Richmond Folk Festival,...
A California-based grocery delivery service is now providing RVA residents with a fast, convenient service for their favorite local retailers. Instacart, an online food delivery service recently announced its plans to expand to Richmond starting July 12. The service will allow customers to get essentials delivered right to their door from local...
What’s happening craft beer lovers of RVA?! Welcome to this week’s “Tapped,” RVA Magazine’s go to weekly craft beer column where you can find all your craft beer-related events, releases, festivals and all the booze news your little hearts desire. Our cup is overflowing with news this week from releases, to events, and other cool happenings...
On Tuesday, Stone Brewing announced it was would be launching its own local festival to celebrate the anniversary of the brewery's first local beer and to celebrate the local community. "Stone's Throw Down in RVA," as its called, will be held on Brown's Island in the fall and feature live music, food trucks, lawn game tournaments, and of course,...
Secco Wine Bar is challenging patrons to do the unthinkable–go totally off the grid during their happy hour break. Starting July 10 at 5 p.m., the local wine bar will offer its first happy hour special, “Uncorked and Unplugged,” but in exchange for discounted drinks, Secco will ask patrons to turn off all their electronic devices. “I'm on my...
What’s happening craft beer lovers of RVA?! Welcome to this week’s “Tapped,” RVA Magazine’s go to weekly craft beer column where you can find all your craft beer-related events, releases, festivals and all the booze news your little hearts desire. Our cup is overflowing with news this week from releases, to events, and other cool happenings...
