Modern Wellbeing in the Heart of The Fan
Wellness, as a term and as a lifestyle, has a tendency to get thrown around a lot these days. As a result, wellness can at times feel too complex to attain. Jelena Nikolajevic, owner of Boketto Wellness, has set out to change this in Richmond. “‘Boketto’ is a Japanese word that loosely means gazing off […]
The Ethical Style Collective
Rupah Singh opened the doors of her airstream in 2013. Named Love This, Singh’s mobile business retails accessories, clothing and household goods considered socially conscious, ethical and environmentally friendly. “For a while, I felt like I was kind of the only voice talking about caring not just about clothing, but where everything came from,” says […]
Dress for Success Comes to the Southern Women’s Show
Before we head out to work each day, we all go through a similar series of motions. After breakfast, coffee, and social media check-ins comes the outfit. For some women, that also includes makeup, jewelry, and other accessories. The right pieces and parts (like those you can see if you look here) can mean the […]
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 […]
Keep Virginia Beautiful
Are you ready to Shiver on February 24? There’s still time to sign up for the Community Cleanup, the 5K, the James River Jump … or all 3 at the 4th Annual Shiver in the River benefiting Keep Virginia Beautiful. This year’s event promises live music, beverages, good food, heated tents (very important), and fun […]
Chameleon IPA Sneak Peek
The Center of the Universe Brewing Company, based in Ashland, offered a media preview of the Chameleon IPA today. The new release, which will be available March 9th, will change every six weeks offering IPA fans a different flavor profile in each new release of the Chameleon lineup. The Chameleon beer can will also change […]
Steam Bell and Ellwood Thompson’s Create Collaboration Beer
Ellwood Thompson’s, a local and organic foods market in Richmond, has partnered with Steam Bell Beer Works, a craft brewery in Chesterfield, to create a collaboration beer. Called the Ellie Bell, the light-bodied saison was made using local beets and white turmeric to give the beer a balanced earthy sweetness and bite. Colin Beirne, marketing […]
Custom-Made Beer for Inauguration
Governor-elect Ralph Northam will be the first Virginia governor to have a custom-made beer for his gubernatorial inauguration. InaugurALE is a Belgian-style blonde ale made with 100% Virginia grown ingredients. The grain was grown in the Northern Neck and malted at Copper Fox, the hops were grown at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, and the yeast […]
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 […]