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Things We Miss: Local Food!

by | Apr 7, 2020 | EAT DRINK

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 🙁

ZZQ BBQ

Brunch with friends and these golden little egg nuggets at Lunch.Supper

Lunch Supper

This holy trinity of Richmond taco joints — En Su Boca (which is still open for takeout and delivery)…

En Su Boca

…Don’t Look Back Triple….

Don't Look Back Tacos

… and this delicious looking thing from Soul Taco (also still open for takeout and delivery).

Soul Taco

These giant ass pretzels from Capital Ale House…

Capital Ale House

… and this sushi legend from Sticky Rice,

Sticky Rice

Or this most ridiculous chicken sandwich from Hot Chick (open for takeout and delivery)…

Hot Chick

For the healthy people out there — this beautifully plate of goodness from Ellwood Thompson’s…

Ellwood Thompson's

… and top it off with a melty scoop on a brownie from PBR (still open for takeout and growler fills).

Pizza Beer Richmond

Many of these places are still open for takeout and delivery, so support them if you can. We’re all in this together, and soon enough, we’ll be back to enjoying these delights together. Stay safe, Richmond, and here’s to better days ahead. Fuck off, COVID-19.

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____

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Topics: Capital Ale House, coronavirus, covid 19, Don't Look Back Triple, Dont Look Back, Ellwood thompson's, en su boca, Good Eats, Hot Chick, Lunch/Supper, PBR, richmond, richmond food, RVA, sticky rice, ZZQ

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