Shell Raiser’s Event Benefits Bay Restoration
The 2018 Shell Raiser’s Shindig, benefiting the VA Oyster Shell Recycling Program (VOSRP), will take place on Oct 21 from 2-5pm at Libbie Mill. The annual Shell Raisers Shindig generates a significant portion of the funding to support VOSRP, a collaborative oyster restoration program of the VCU Rice Rivers Center that is active statewide. The growing initiative collects waste […]
Shell Raiser’s Shindig Helps Restore Wild Oyster Populations
The Shell Raiser’s Shindig, an annual event that generates a significant portion of the funding for VCU’s oyster restoration initiative by the VA Oyster Shell Recycling Program (VOSRP), will take place on October 21st at Libbie Mill. The VOSRP is a collaborative oyster restoration program of the VCU Rice Rivers Center and active statewide. The program […]
Back in the Neighborhood
By Jessica Beck Jin “Fei” Zhao started cooking at the age of 15 in a poor district of the Guandong capital of Guangzhou. He learned the art of Cantonese cuisine from his uncle at an early age and eventually moved to the U.S., where he would share dishes from his native land with a new […]
Dogtown Rising
Hull Street is back. In recent months, Richmond has been treated to news of the soon-to-open Butterbean Market & Café, Hot Diggity Donuts, and Dogtown Brewing—all coming to the area affectionately known as Dogtown. In addition, residential development is continuing to rise, an upcoming sculpture by local artist Mickael Broth is in the works, and […]
Creating A Better Future Through Food
Real Local RVA is in the midst of their origin story. Three years in, and they’ve created a robust group of independent, like-minded businesses and advocates that are invested in creating a better local community through food. “It comes down to asking yourself: What kind of city do you want to live in?” says Real […]
Back to the Bay: Restoring Oyster Populations in Virginia
There are loads of amazing restaurants in Virginia, whether you find one of the best restaurants downtown Charlottesville has to offer or go to Richmond for some seafood, you’re guaranteed to enjoy your food. And, as you pull up a seat at East Coast Provisions and order a platter of oysters, you’re doing much more […]
Beijing On Grove Hosts Beer Dinner
Beijing On Grove, a restaurant by EAT Restaurant Partners in the Libbie and Grove corridor, has teamed up with Blue Mountain Brewery for a special holiday beer dinner tonight starting at 6pm. The event will feature five Blue Mountain beers paired with four dishes created by Chef Zhao “Fei Lone.” Blue Mountain, located in Virginia’s […]
Chef Mike Ledesma to Host Experimental Beer Dinner
Mike Ledesma, a popular Richmond chef with a loyal following, is set to host an “Experimental Beer Dinner” in collaboration with Väsen Brewing Company on Thursday, November 30th. Ledesma is best known for serving as the executive chef for Richmond Restaurant Group where he played a pivotal role in The Daily, East Coast Provisions, Pearl […]
Ellwood Thompson’s Embarks on Collaborative Farm Venture in Hanover
Ellwood Thompson’s, a locally owned and independently operated natural foods market in Richmond since in 1989, is seeking an independent farmer to partner with as the business embarks on a collaborative farm venture in Hanover County. Ellwood’s is inviting proposals for a license to use the property at 7349 Woodville Lane for the purpose of […]
Kung Fu BBQ To Benefit Tricycle
Kung Fu BBQ to Benefit Tricycle Local meatsmiths JM Stock Provisions, based out of Charlottesville & Richmond, are teaming up The Veil Brewing and Brooklyn’s The Meat Hook for a fundraiser benefiting Tricycle Urban Ag this Saturday. The event, dubbed “Kung Fu BBQ”, will feature a unique menu of Chinese-inspired barbecue prepared by JM Stock and […]