It’s appropriate, perhaps, that it’s been raining all week in Richmond. One of our most forward thinking, locally oriented establishments has been forced to close it’s doors. I am writing, of course, about Sprout. It’s hard to find a single negative review of Sprout online- in fact, google results show 4 or more stars from most reviewing sites. And I can personally attest to amazing sammiches (despite not being vegetarian, their Tempeh Po Boy was my favorite) and a great beer selection.
Sprout focused on local sourcing more than any restaurant I know. 90% of their food was sourced from Virginia, focusing on farmers, butchers, artesian crafters and tofu makers. They also kept Blue Mountain (from Afton Mountain / Crozet, barely 100 miles away from RVA) on tap, and local Virginia wines. Their cocktails were named after local bands (Canary Oh Canary, The Diamond Center, Antlers, The Hotdamns…), which was only appropriate as Sprout was a remarkable local venue, as well.
Sprout, you were too good for us.
It’s appropriate, perhaps, that it’s been raining all week in Richmond. One of our most forward thinking, locally oriented establishments has been forced to close it’s doors. I am writing, of course, about Sprout. It’s hard to find a single negative review of Sprout online- in fact, google results show 4 or more stars from most reviewing sites. And I can personally attest to amazing sammiches (despite not being vegetarian, their Tempeh Po Boy was my favorite) and a great beer selection.
Sprout focused on local sourcing more than any restaurant I know. 90% of their food was sourced from Virginia, focusing on farmers, butchers, artesian crafters and tofu makers. They also kept Blue Mountain (from Afton Mountain / Crozet, barely 100 miles away from RVA) on tap, and local Virginia wines. Their cocktails were named after local bands (Canary Oh Canary, The Diamond Center, Antlers, The Hotdamns…), which was only appropriate as Sprout was a remarkable local venue, as well.
Sprout, you were too good for us.
