How a New Richmonder is Fostering Community Through Tiramisu

by RVA Staff | COMMUNITY, DO GOOD, EAT DRINK, YOUNG VIRGINIA WRITERS

Editor’s note: Since this story was originally written, Alex Na hosted another free tiramisu drop over the weekend, continuing to build a following around his community dessert project. This feature was submitted by Jordan Smith, a journalism student at the Richard T....

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