Before the beer taps and condos, before the buzzwords about ‘revitalization,’ Scott’s Addition’s future passed through the hands of a single man: Justin Glynn French. A convicted felon whose empire collapsed in scandal, he set the stage, even if unintentionally, for...
With the threat of coronavirus keeping everyone at home this spring, Virginia's tourism industry -- a significant piece of the state's overall economy -- is taking a major hit. Can it weather the storm? Michael Moore has always enjoyed his job as wine trail guide with Top Shelf Transportation. He said the job is about more than wine. “I get...
Grocery stores and other essential businesses that must remain open during the pandemic are taking extra steps to ensure the safety of customers and employees. Virginia grocery stores have increased efforts to keep stores clean and safe while they remain open to provide essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Ralph Northam...
When grocery stores become a place of worry, Virginia’s local farmer’s market vendors are here to show how eating local can benefit us all. Mark McIntyre, owner and head baker of Norwood Cottage Bakery, is no stranger to economic turmoil. When the 2008 recession hit, McIntyre was working in advertising. At the time, he was baking only for...
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep us indoors and shutters our favorite spots, it's easy to forget the local culinary treasures we yearn for. Here's a mouthwatering reminder of Richmond's vibrant food scene to keep your spirits high and your taste buds ready for the future. This pile of delicious meats from ZZQ BBQ 🙁 Brunch with friends...
The current situation may be tough on local business, but many restaurants in Richmond are opening up options for delivery and pickup orders to help get past the worst weeks of this pandemic. Here's how you can help, while scoring delicious eats in the process! While people are purchasing mass quantities of toilet paper, baby wipes, and frozen...
A variety of local fundraising campaigns are working to support restaurant workers who lost income as a result of coronavirus-related shutdowns. As the number of COVID-19 cases begin to rise, restaurants, and businesses statewide had no choice but to do the responsible thing and close their doors to the public in efforts to lower the curve and...
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,...
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...
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,...
