RVA Runs
Patton Gleason was born to run. He likes to keep things simple, and says that less is more. As the owner of Richmond-based Optimal Run, a leading online retailer for innovative running gear, Gleason should know. During a recent presentation, titled Running and Happiness, Gleason cut open a $140 shoe to make his point. “This […]
Connecting The Network: Greater Richmond Bicycle Coalition
It’s no secret that Richmond likes bikes. Today the region boasts a wide range of two-wheel enthusiasts—from avid cyclists and mountain bikers to those simply looking for a healthy and environmentally friendly alternative to driving a vehicle. But now a new movement is underway, one designed to connect and mash-up a grow- ing number of […]
Beer Lovers, Beer Drinking & Custom Furniture in RVA
By Karri Peifer What happens when a professional stunt drinker/international celebrity/Richmond bartender/furniture maker gets together with the chief beer officer of Richmond over a few beers? A whole new look and feel for a beloved Richmond restaurant-and the number one beer bar in America. An Bui, owner of Mekong restaurant in the Near West End, […]
Pedicabbing Around RVA
By Cameron McPherson Who has the best quad muscles in Richmond? There’s no scientific evidence, but it’s likely the dependable, customer service-driven crew at Spoken4. The team of cyclists is known for carting Richmonders around in the company’s environmentally-friendly and attention- grabbing bike taxis. The brainchild of Richmond couple Katie Hurst and Kyle Langemeier, Spoken4 […]
Mash Up: Defining RVA by The Way We Co-Create
Two things became clear when putting together our stories of collaboration among Richmond’s finest organizations. One, these mash-ups were so unplanned—natural, even—that people involved in them could barely recall how they started. At first glance, there’s not even that much to the story. “That’s pretty much it.” “It just happened.” “That’s basically the whole story.” […]
Grid Creations
GRID TACOS In honor of this month’s Mash-Up issue, Grid decided to co-create a few local products of our own. It didn’t take long for us to place tacos on the top of the list. John Haddad, Grid’s food writer, took up the challenge and quickly concocted a tasty mash-up while writing about Chupacabra and […]
Play Hard Extreme Fitness
SITTING AROUND? GREATER RICHMOND HAS A FIX FOR THAT. The region has no shortage of hardcore workout groups to get you in shape and leave you drenched in sweat and barely able to lift the shampoo bottle during your post-workout shower. Make sure you wear a tank top from https://www.ryderwear.co.uk/collections/mens-tanks if you are willing to […]
Open Mic Night at Crossroads
With the revival of a time-honored musical tradition, the sounds of live jazz, soul, blues, and R&B are once again gracing a quiet corner of E. Clay St. each week. After more than a year’s hiatus, Open Mic Night at Crossroads has returned with all of the spirit, crack musicianship, and hospitality that have made […]
Fall Line Fest
This September 6th and 7th, bands from around the country and region will descend on Greater Richmond. They’ll join art galleries and restaurants in celebrating just what makes RVA great in the city’s first Fall Line Fest. FLF is an all-volunteer effort (full disclosure: I’m one of the volunteers and my company, RVANews, is one […]
Happy Hour Goes High End
Forget about watered-down highballs and discount domestic drafts; happy hour in Richmond is now high-end—and for everyone. The French call it, “L’Heure Heureuse,” the Sicilians, “aperitivo,” and the folks at The Roosevelt say “Early Bird,” but most know it as good, old-fashioned happy hour—that perfect time after the workday when adults can enjoy a little […]