RVA Foodie Spotlight: Rum Raisin & Grilled Salmon

by | Sep 3, 2020 | EAT DRINK

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 in Richmond, we’re spotlighting our favorite local restaurants each week with the best #RVAFoodie finds around town. We’ll be searching weekly for the best of delicious local food in our community, from amazing restaurants to chefs, food trucks, pop-ups and more. Here’s a few close-to-home favorites this week to follow on Instagram.

We want to see your favorite spots: email john@rvamag.com to feature your best local food. Support local & eat up, RVA!

#RVAFoodie This Week

@gelati_celesti

RUMMMMMMM RAISIN This classic, old school favorite is back at all locations and here to stay!

@tiopablorva

My head says gym but my heart says tacos!!🥺💖 

@cheddarjacksonrva

🧀⏰ ITS TIME TO DINE ⏰🧀 We’re more than just Grilled Cheese 😉 Check out our NEW MENU! Link in Bio.

@stellasgrocery

Grilled salmon, lemony white beans, broccoli rabe. Available at all Grocery locations. ✨

@properpieco

We often get asked what is our favorite pie. To which I generally quip something along the lines of “That’s like choosing a favorite child! There’s no way I could pick one!” That being said, there is something undeniably incredible about that Coconut Cream though. (Shh…don’t tell the others!) ❤️🧡💛🥧🥧🥧

@foodogrva

We have no shame with showing off our noods 😏 which one is your favorite? Happy Hour 4-9pm LETS GO!

@hangspacerva

Our Not So Pad Thai Fries are delicious 🤩 give them a try! Grab a Chik-Fil-Ain’t Togo too!! Open Thursday Friday Saturday 1pm-8pm give us a call or order online for Contactless Curbside takeout! Thanks ✨💙✨

@unionmarketrva

Today’s special is the Sesame Turkey & Kale with sliced turkey, plum ginger jam, sesame kale with cherry tomatoes, sprouts, and red onion on a @labellavitabakery bun! Soup of the moment is White Bean & Kale.

@craftedrva

Tile Fish, oh, Tile Fish…😍 🐟


We’ve got a limited quantity of our Tile Fish Dinner Special tonight 🔥 This amazing fish (I mean dish) has smoked red pepper coulis, cauliflower purée, zucchini ribbon, and basil oil.

That’s all for this week’s #RVAFoodie. See you next week, Richmond!

RVA Staff

RVA Staff

Since 2005, the dedicated team at RVA Magazine, known as RVA Staff, has been delivering the cultural news that matters in Richmond, VA. This talented group of professionals is committed to keeping you informed about the events and happenings in the city.




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