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RVA Foodie Spotlight: Chili Bowls & Pork Chops

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Its been a hard year on the local restaurants. Quite a few closings have happened over the past few weeks. This amazing food community is holding on as best it can. We here at RVA have been posting lists of delivery and dining spots, and posting these Instagram spotlights to highlight some of the wonderful food you can order for pickup and delivery. Please do check these spots out, and if you can, support them by ordering a meal or telling friends about your favorite spots. This week, local food creations continue to spotlight the cold weather with warm fixings for RVA.

Every week we spotlighting our favorite local restaurants with the best #RVAFoodie finds around town. We’ll be searching weekly for the best of delicious local food porn 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. Stay warm and happy, Richmond!

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

#RVAFoodie This Week

@thesavorygrain

#VeggieChilli Big fan of Savory Grain, lots of choices from vegan to allergen free. Local sourced fresh food, great lunch choices to pick up.

www.thesavorygrain.com

@smohkrva

#SmokedChilli Smohk makes southern food delights with of course a classic BBQ edge. This is pitmaster style goodness, ready for pickup!

https://smohkrva.com/

@dotsbackinn

#RibNoodleBowl Dot’s Back Inn is a staple of Richmond. Classic dining style food stop thats been listed on TV multiple times. Always top-notch food. They sure could use some love right now, check them out and try an RVA Classic.

dotsbackrichmond.com

@821cafe

#VeganFrenchDip 821 is another Fan Staple — and definitely loved by many of my Vegetarian and Vegan friends. I want to also mention their desserts, which are always banging. New daily updates – and specials like the one above. Check the menu and pick up an order to go!

https://qrcodes.pro/iaE7zQ

@popsongrace

#PotatoSoup This is a new one we just found out about. The pictures on the account look so good. Looks like a perfect down-home lunch spot.

popsongrace.shopsettings.com

@cheddarjacksonrva

#EggMuffin Cheddar is a great panini shop that makes many good bites to eat. They have something for everyone, with vegan and veggie options.

cheddarjackson.com

@thecontinentalrichmond

#Frenchtoast The Continental serves up a serious brunch; it’s exactly what you need to get your day going. The French toast is fluffy and perfect, with fruit to compliment. Reimagined classics for your tongue.

thecontinentalrva.com

@southboundrva

#PorkChop Southbound is located in Chesterfield and has a great locally sourced menu. This is some fine eating here that also offers some classic fare that you know and love.

https://www.toasttab.com/southboundrva/v3

@saisonrva

#FreshPlates Oh Saison, how I need to visit you. One of my favorite meals ever in RVA was their habanero-crusted Red Snapper. Their seasonal choices are excellent — and the market also has quick bites and great beer and wine to go!

www.toasttab.com/saison-rva/v3

@idlehandsbread

#FreshBread I don’t even know. I mean, look at the picture. Need I say anything more? Check their site and daily posts for fresh baked delights and even some vegan choices. Looks so good!

https://www.idlehandsbreadcompany.com/

@sugarandsaltrva

#RedVelvetCake Red Velvet is one of my favorites so this made me stop in my tracks. I can barely stand it. NEEED IN MY LIFE.

sugarandsaltrva.com

@nightingaleicecream

#CookieMonster! You gotta love ’em. It’s just so good. Made local and fresh, and they hold together! Classic way to end the post. Check them out online, and find local spots with them as well. Cheers!

https://www.nightingaleicecream.com/

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

If you have ideas or favorite spots please do reach out to [email protected]!

RVA Foodie Spotlight: Pozole, Vegan Chili & Seared Sea Bass

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The weather is steadily getting colder, and we even had a bit of snow this past week. When it turns colder we often look to our favorite comfort foods. Locally Richmond Foodie spots sure do provide those comfort foods to keep our bellies warm and happy.

Every week we spotlighting our favorite local restaurants with the best #RVAFoodie finds around town. We’ll be searching weekly for the best of delicious local food porn 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. Stay warm and happy Richmond!

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

#RVAFoodie This Week

@lamilparva

#Pozole La Milpa brings the classic real Mexican cooking with fresh ingredients and many types of meats to choose from. Here is a traditional soup for your soul.

@oakandapplerva

#HuevosRancheros My love is great for you, it grows steadily daily. Oak and Apple providing me with my favorite morning starter.

https://www.oakandapplerichmond.com/

@nile_rva

#VeganChili Our friends at Nile have been providing delicious Ethiopian food here in RVA for many years. You just can go wrong with Nile. Here is a new one from Nile with a classic vegan chili — of course now with the spice, so we can have omnipresence and transcend time and space.

https://www.bonfire.com/15-year-anniversary-jersey/ – Pick up Nile 15 year gear to support the crew. @Rvamag Big Time Supporter of our amazing NILE friends!

@tasteunlimited

#ChikenParm This Sandwich looks like it should be on my plate right now. It looks pretty perfect, honestly. Great winter warmer here to get you right for the day.

www.taste.online/locations

@blueatlasrva

#TeaTime Blue Atlas here with a Tea Time to dream about. This looks like a fantastic plan. I’m so for everything I see here from some of our local spots.

blueatlasrva.com

@frescaonaddison

#VeganTaco Looking pretty legit here, you’ve got to admit. Fresca has your vegetarian and vegan needs ready to go. Check the plant-based creations they make daily on their page.

www.frescaonaddison.com

@bokatakorva

#BokaTako Oh how I miss a Boka Taco. They were one of the original food truck mobile taco trucks I was able to get. I loved their flair and fusion mix with the tacos. Do believe its time for another visit now. TAKO ME

www.bokatruck.com/bokagrill

@abuelitasrva

#Tamales Abuelita’s is another hot spot for real Mexican food. These fellas look ready to go for you. Lots of choices on how you want these made, with classic meats and some mixes with cactus, plus other fun yummy choices.

www.abuelitasrva.com

@havana59rva

#SeaBass It’s one of my favorite fish, to both catch and eat. Buttery goodness and if done right, it’s a perfect light and enjoyable meal. This one looks super fancy — the plating here looks like art. Good stuff. I give it a 9.4.

www.havana59.com

@ithaiz_rva

#CrispyDuck This is my new favorite spot for Thai food. Their drunken noodle is some seriously good comfort food for me. Get it Thai hot if you want the real thing. This place is small but packs a punch, great for an order out as well.

www.clover.com/online-ordering/ithaiz-restaurant-richmond

@sweetfix

#FootballCake Sweet Fix makes the most beautiful and intricate cakes. Amanda from Sweet Fix is family — you know, she made my wedding cake. So the love runs deep. Seriously amazing creations, just check the page and you will be like “That’s a cake?” — then answer “That’s a cake!!”

sweetfixrva.com

@divaconcierge with the picture from http://delucagelato.com/

#AmazingGelato This is a staple for me in Richmond. It’s one of the best and most classic types of Ice Cream. It’s straight-up amazing. Nothing compares really, it’s worth a 30-some minute trip to it, and then 30 back, for me and family. If you have allergies, this spot has you covered, more than likely — it was an absolute saving grace for us. If you have not visited, I highly recommend doing so. Yummy supreme!

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

If you have ideas or favorite spots please do reach out to [email protected]!

RVA Foodie Spotlight: Wham Bam & Hot Pots

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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

@chengdurestaurant

#HotPot! Cheng du with the absolute amazing hot pots and schezwan food. I can not get enough hot pot as the weather turns colder..

www.chengduva.com

@pepesva

#VeggieTacos Pepes with some of the best tacos and burritos around. In Midlothian and worth the trip,

www.pepesva.com

@edossquid

#RoastedRockFish One of my favorites in RVA. Been that many years since first hitting up Mama Zu (same owners). They always do Italian right.

edossquidrva.com/menu

@/lowcoeatery

#HotChick Lowcoeatery believes in food porn just like we do. Get your down country and Charleston type flavors. Good home cooking feels ya know.

www.lowcoeatery.com

@cheddarjacksonrva

#GrilledCheese Grilled cheese and super sangwiches, lots of belly pleasing choices with vegan options as well.

@hangspacerva

#BigWhatever Hangspace makes delicious 100% vegan food of all kinds, Wanting a Burger they got it, wanting a hot dog they got it. If you like food you can feel good about stop by for pickup Thursday -Sunday or use one of them delivery services.

hang-space-online-ordering.square.site/s/orde

@Perch RVA

#Bronzino Perch is not messing around with this beautiful Bronzino. Big fan of this Mediterranean Sea Bass – its like Rockfishes yummy cousin.

www.perchrva.com

@peterchang

#DriedCabbage Peter Chang makes the second appearance on this list of shezwan food. Feeling it on the need for some right now. Peter Chang has two locations – this one is from Short Pump. If you have not done Peter Chang’s you should. If you like spice, then move it up further on your list.

peterchangrestaurant.com

@tbtelgallo

#Streetfood Tbt has made this list twice. Check their insta and social media as they are a pop up – that hits quite a few spots in town.

https://store.jasperbarrva.com/

@thebeetboxrva

#Jucie Something new to this list with some fresh juices and healthy bites. Build your own juices and plates with the most fresh ingredients.

https://linktr.ee/beetboxrva

@firststopdonuts

#AppleCiderDonuts Richmond’s very own hot apple cider donut. They are made fresh, right inside the converted school bus named Flubert!! GET TO FLUBER get the donut, trust us.

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

RVA Foodie Spotlight: LuckyAf Sushi & Veggie Love

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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

@Gardenpartyrva

#Veggieburger in full effect, 100% Vegetarian, mostly Vegan, all Party! Find them https://fat-kid-sandwiches.square.site/

@fireandhopspizzaco

#Pizzarules Fire and Hop with the creative pizzas, let them know what you want. Fire it up.

@Southboundrva

#ArticChar Locally sourced and family friendly. toasttab.com/southboundrva

@lukcyaf_rva

#DopeSushi Lucky ass people got to try this from our modern sushi and asian fusion spot. https://www.getluckyaf.com/

@bitesandbooze_rva & @hoffgarden

#fresh Hoff with the nice view and social distancing set up makes for the perfect light fare. Bites and Booze giving us the lowdown on whats around town.

@hatchcaferva & @prochiplantenergy

#wintersalad Local greens with beets and special chefs kiss dressing. cafe.hatchkitchenrva.com

@rooseveltrva

#southernlove Southern takes on food with local fare made with lots of love. rooseveltrva.com

@tbtelgallo

#rvatacotakeover #totallybadasstacos Taco’s from the source right here, some of the baddest in the game right now. Check out this pop up around town at your favorite breweries

@carytowncupcakes

#HarrypotterCupCake the sorting hat chocolate wonder right here, check daily for all the creative sweets daily. https://www.carytowncupcakes.com/

@barsolitarva

#Berrypancake Tres Leche at that, sweet love with chocolate on top barsolita.com

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

RVA Foodie Spotlight: Wake And Snake Burgers & Veggie Ramen

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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 

@pizzabeerrva

It’s hump day 🐪 you’ve made it this far so treat yourself to one of our classic half and half specialty pizzas to get ya through to the weekend!

📸: @_foodie_gee

@wonggonzalezrva

#humpday🐪 #happyhourspecials $3 #draftbeer from 5pm-7pm @wonggonzalezrva come in and enjoy our unique culinary delights and enjoy one of our many #localbrews

@billypie_rva

Calabrian chili white pie with chili oil in the Blueridge.

@kudzurva

Yowza! Just look at this gorgeous veggie shoyu ramen as prepared by @r_golden in Carytown. Lookin good. And, hey, we see ya there @pabstblueribbon 👀 🍺

We love seeing how you guys do Kudzu at home. Keep those pics coming! 🙏🍜❤️

@lowcoeatery

Hey Scott’s Addition!!! If you are still needing dinner plans, we our serving up or usual suspects as well as bringing back our Shrimp’n Grit Cake! Find us @vasenbrewing and online ordering only!

@humanfoodrva

Chicken & Tofu Tikka Masala next week! Both delicious. It’s all about the Masala…

@cobraburger

EDIT: just renamed by @lambentlocks how did we miss Wake and Snake 😔

WAKEY SNAKEY WAKEY SNAKEY. WE’RE MAKING A DAMN BREAKFAST SANDWICH FOR YOUR HUNGOVER ASS AND IT’S CALLED THE WAKE AND SNAKE

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We saw this ube pandesal from @angiesbakeryvb and knew we had to have it. We grabbed some @autumn_olive_farms pork and made our own longganisa for some garlicky sweetness, topped it with a fried egg from @peterson_farm and then a slice of american chz to boot. It’s fucked up good.

@dailykitchenbar

We’ll just leave this here.

📸 by @the_preppytraveler

@zzqrva

Utilizing old school methods to create new school BBQ. Nothing but all wood all the time, hours of hard work, and love of the craft here.

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Peace, Love, and ZZQ

@momssiam2

Tom Kha Gai ~lemongrass, lime, kaffir, coconut milk, spices~ one of our many favorite homemade soups. Check out our menu @ momsiam2.com and order online today!

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

RVA Foodie Spotlight: Smoked Pork BBQ & Hot Brownie Sundaes

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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 

@821cafe

#VeganMeatloaf is ready to go! Get it as a sandwich or a plate w/ mashed potatoes and collards. 

@eightandahalfthefan

Fried Oyster Hero and Oyster Stew are on special now! #friedoyster #oysterstew #rvadine #rvaeats #oysters #rva

@scoop.rva

This is the perfect evening for a hot brownie sundae!

We are open EVERY DAY for takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery through Grubhub and DoorDash! (Please note that delivery apps offer a limited menu.) Face masks required for entry! 😷

@lunchorsupper

TOMORROW! We’ll be open for Lunch at 11am! Can’t wait to see y’all! ⠀

#rvadine #eatlocal #scottsaddition #lunchorsupper #eeeeats #lunch #goodeats #southernstyle #vafoodie

@blvdburger

🍋 🍓 Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Lemon Juice & Strawberry milkshake 🍓 🍋

Name this drink!!!

Created by Kenzie.

@lopossumrva

Soup’s got us feeling real corny right now. 🌽 …Chilled Curried Corn & Coconut Milk Bisque with Blue Crab. Orders are now open for pickup this Wednesday. 🔗 Order link in bio. 🔗

@the_shaved_duck_restaurant_rva

LAST CHANCE for BBQ! 📲 🚘 Pre-Order & schedule a pick-up after 4pm today (link in bio). #takehomethursdays

🔥 Smoked Pork Barbecue Meal: House BBQ Brioche Buns House BBQ Sauce Coleslaw Choice of Fries or Chips — 💲 35 Serves 4

@themillrva

Thai Peanut Noodle Bowl (shown with Fried Tofu added) available today 11am – 9pm! Call or go online for carry-out or delivery via ChopChop, GrubHub, or UberEats #themillrva #rvadine #rvatogo #veganrva

@thelibertyrva

THE GIANT BREAKFAST BURRITO ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Stuffed full of your choice of meat, home fries, pico de Gallo, black beans, jalapeños, cheddar, three scrambled eggs, cilantro lime creme fraiche and RVA hot sauce 😍 

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