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RVA Foodie Spotlight: Mughlai Lamb & Butternut Lasagna

John Reinhold | November 13, 2020

Topics: Deserts, eat and drink, GOOD EATS RVA, Indian food, Itailian, richmond restaurants, rva food, rva foodies, take out, vegetarian food


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 good 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. 

If you’ve got an awesome restaurant to spotlight, reach out to [email protected]! Support local, RVA! 

#RVAFoodie This Week

@namaonbroad

@LambCurry Nama serves up some very flavorful curries, this week started the Diwali celebration with 11 new curry’s. Make sure and check out the new menu, and all the tasty Indian creations they make.

www.namarva.com

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@hobnobrva

#ButternutLasagna Hobnob with a very festive creation that is perfect for any vegetarian. Make sure and check their page for some amazing pies weekly you will want to try.

www.hobnobrva.com

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@surroundingcounties

#DeviledEgg Is this a perfect looking Deviled Egg or what? I mean its just so perfect in its little dish. Surrounding Counties serves up Specialty Coffee and International Foods. Create your own perfect breakfast at this stop.

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@cancanbrasserie

@EggsBenedict Can Can in Carytown is always a classic stop, quite known for its amazing brunches. Here we have a favorite of mine, an Eggs Benedict with a twist. Super down for this in every way.

ordercancanbrasserie.com

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@izzys.kitchenrva

@SuperItalian Izzy’s in the Museum district brings you fresh local sourced food with Italian flare. You can find speciality foods that have been brined, cured, smoked, and of course roasted.

www.izzyskitchenrva.com

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@Lulusrva

@CornedBeef Lulus has your dinner fare directly in RVA Bottom open for Brunch. They have it set up with really nice Patio seating and social distancing.

www.lulusrichmond.com

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@sabairva

@Noodles Sabai Dragon Noodle shrimp perfection. I want this right now. I look at this and I can taste it. Get in my belly.

www.sabairva.com/online-ordering

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@Alamorva

@BBQCuban Alamo has dank BBQ thats just the facts. The Alamo Cuban has been a good friend to me many times. This and the Train wreck. Get to Churchill and get some Alamo, its that simple.

www.alamobbq.com

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@thelibertyrva

@BreakfastBurrito Liberty Public House in Churchill with a big ass burrito here for you. They have some outdoor seating and a banging take out online menu

thelibertyrva.com

@arley.cakes

@Pies Arley makes pies and special desserts to order. Check in on the Instagram page to see what special creations will be available.

@sugarandsaltrva

@MiniCakes Looks like sushi doesn’t it? These are some fun little cakes. Sugar and Salt have a nice bakery that makes creations like this daily. Check in and get yummy desserts to take home.

sugarandsaltrva.com

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

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RVA Foodie Spotlight: Reuben & Mushroom Ramen

John Reinhold | November 6, 2020

Topics: #eatdrink, #rvafoodie, desserts, eats, Richmond Vegetarian Festival, rva food, rva foodies, sticky rice, sushi, vegan


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 good 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. 

If you’ve got an awesome restaurant to spotlight, reach out to [email protected]! Support local, RVA! 

#RVAFoodie This Week

@perlysrichmond

#REUBENME So happy the Perlys is open again! Comfort food from there can make anyones day better. Need to stop in to get my LOX fix.

@blueatlasrva

#MUSHROOM RAMEN Blue Atlas serves up fresh inspired seasonal fare that you can get both in the restaurant and through their market.

@yayasinshortpump

#SASHIMIBUCKET YaYas is a new find that looks to bring amazing sushi and drink creations in a hip fun setting. Check out what else we found below – had to include this classic smoke drink!

@theanswerva

#RAMENCHICKEN The Answer Brewpub is a home away from home type of spot for us. They of course have some of the best and most creative beers. Don’t miss our on the amazing food either, get a wake and bacon for the win.

@rootsnk (in Charlottesville)

#TOFUSALAD Empowering people through food! Root natural kitchen has a great mission along with great foods. Make sure and check out daily plans, and throw some support their way.

@Stickyricerva

#SUSHI We have missed Sticky Rice. Need our sushi fix badly, and need my tots and sauce while I m at it.

@beauvineburger

#CLASSICBURGER Beauvine makes a really good handcrafted burger. Its a classic with amazing fries to boot.

@pearlsbakeshoppe

#PEANUTBUTTERPIE Pearls makes some of the best cakes and desserts around Richmond. They can also deal with all allergies and needs when making something special. You can also just go in and see whats in the case daily. Never disappoints.

@nightingaleicecream

#ICECREAMSANDWICH Chances are you have had one of their dank creations. This little lover above has chocolate and coffee, its cute and packs a punch.

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

Ames’ Hot Southern Honey offers locally sourced, uniquely spicy-sweetness to the Richmond masses

Gabriella Lacombe | March 23, 2017

Topics: Ames’ Hot Southern Honey, community, rva foodies

In the culinary world, contrast is the secret to success. For many dishes and food trends, like salted caramel, salt and vinegar chips, and anything on a menu that starts with “sweet and sour,” conflicting flavors can often yield a unique final product. This is because, when two opposite tastes meet in your mouth, the difference brings out the best in both ingredients… and balances out what might be too strong on its own. It’s a very “you complete me” moment for your taste buds and one local maker is hoping to cash in on this natural coincidence.

In the American South, there is no more iconic example of rival flavor magic than a sizzling piece of fried chicken drizzled with honey. Though this tradition is much-loved, Ames Russell of Ames’ Hot Southern Honey wanted to take it one step further. Russell bottled up his first batch of red chili-infused honey to give away as Christmas gifts in 2015 and the demand for more turned the experiment into a business. Since then, Russell has been a very busy bee.

“I’m getting the interest of some big retailers, and I’m getting to the point where I’m really going to need to scale-up,” said Russell, whose spicy/sweet honey was inspired by an old recipe he found while hunting for the perfect fried chicken recipe. To make his hot honey, Russell needs to buy up to 60 gallons of honey at a time— that’s 12 five-gallon buckets of thick, liquid gold. That much honey isn’t easy to come by, but Russell was determined to keep his sourcing local.

“I called a bunch of producers in the Richmond area and none of them had the quantity I was looking for,” said Russell. “I knew that Ardent Brewery had a beer with honey in it, so I contacted them… and they connected me with a guy in Waynesboro who aggregates a bunch of small [honey] producers up and down the Shenandoah Valley.”

Russell cooks, bottles and brands all of his product himself, and in the growing artisanal community of Richmond, he’s found success and support from customers and as well as businesses. Currently, his honey can be found in Union Market, as well as on the tables and cocktail menu of the local restaurants like The Savory Grain.

With his brand gaining momentum, Russell’s goal is to keep the buzz going.

“I want to establish a really solid distribution in Virginia, and also have it available to restaurants and bars,” said Russell. “Working with other food producers, maybe a brewery adding the honey to a beer or a bourbon. I am speaking to a woman who makes chocolate, [about] doing a chocolate with a hot honey center… what I really love is talking to people about the product and sharing it.”

Although immediacy continues to move much of our shopping experience forward, the push for local products made with personal care is a growing indication that the human element is something consumers don’t want to lose. Even if it’s possible to get most anything with the click of a button, there’s something about knowing your producer by name that’s the bee’s knees.

Keep up with Ames’ Hot Southern Honey, and find out where to score some of your own, on Facebook here!

Top image via Ames’ Hot Southern Honey Facebook

One of our new favorite instragram accounts exclusively archives local french fries

Brad Kutner | November 30, 2016

Topics: French Fries, rva foodies

As the fate of the free world hangs in the tiny hands of President Elect Donald Trump, there’s one thing we can still count on in this great country – French Fries.
[Read more…] about One of our new favorite instragram accounts exclusively archives local french fries

Goatocado opens first permanent location in the Fan

Brad Kutner | October 25, 2016

Topics: Goatocado, rva foodies

For all of you food truck-junkies, you might have already heard of Goatocado, a fresh and innovative idea that brings a mix of flavors to your healthy living.
[Read more…] about Goatocado opens first permanent location in the Fan

New Peter Chang’s ‘Noodles and Dumplings’ was the best tasting clusterf*ck I’ve ever had

Brad Kutner | August 8, 2016

Topics: Peter Chang's Noodles and Dumplings, rva foodies

There’s nothing but love in my heart for the world renown Peter Chang and his authentic Chinese food offered in several locations around RVA. But his newest venture, Noodles and Dumplings, a fast-casual location seated a few doors down from his original Short Pump location, has some hurdles to overcome.
[Read more…] about New Peter Chang’s ‘Noodles and Dumplings’ was the best tasting clusterf*ck I’ve ever had

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