For some of you, this week marks roughly one month of working from home. By now you may have somewhat, or fully, adjusted to the new normal and we hope things feel a little easier these days. While the current stay at home order is through June 10, the statewide closure of certain non-essential businesses was only in place til April 23, but as of 2pm today that has been extended to May 8. We are sending out our thoughts to all our friends and partners being impacted.
Read MoreWith the weather warming up, and the sun shining, it’s the perfect time to get some exercise by walking or biking! Residents in the Fan are making this experience a little more exciting by placing stuffed animals in their yards, gardens, and even perched in trees, as if folks passing by are on a safari ride. Need a bike? We’ve got more on that below. This week we’ve got contactless outdoor adventures, a few more closures, chocolate, and cocktails to go!? Plus free concert tickets and a giveaway perfect for your next happy hour. Onward…
Read MoreOur local restaurants and breweries continue to amaze us, and this week that includes free tp with your order. They also haven’t forgotten that Easter is around the corner, and the Easter bunny is prepared to treat adults too. Plus more feel-good community news and the usual suspects — a giveaway and updated events calendar!
Read MoreThis week we’ve got some feel-good community news, a creative move by a local taco joint, a few closures, and some fun ways to kill time. Plus virtual events are starting to pop-up on our event calendar and a caffeinated giveaway! Onward…
Read MoreBefore we dive in, we feel it’s important to remind everyone why social distancing for the next seven days is so critical. Together, we can shape the trajectory of the coronavirus in the US so please do your part to #flattenthecurve. If you are still on the fence about whether or not the US is overreacting, check out this video from our friends over in Italy. It’s what they would have told themselves 10 days prior, and being that we are about 10 days behind them on the coronavirus timeline it seems we should listen up.
Read MoreWhat a week in Richmond! On the one hand, the weather has been beautiful, so we’ve been spending more time outside, and on the other, you can’t open your social media accounts without seeing at least a dozen or more mentions of COVID-19 aka Coronavirus. Should we be worried? What will happen? Only time will tell, but we’re personally keeping our eye on reputable sources, including Virginia Department of Health, the Center for Disease Control, and the World Health Organization.
Read MoreThis week we are diving into food news, including another sushi spot coming to Scott’s Addition, cider in Shockoe, and a sneak peek at the forthcoming food hall! Plus, it’s the most wonderful time of the year — Richmond Brunch Weekend! Grab your gang and make a reservation. The Flamingo Brunch at Bar Solita (pictured above) is a solid option. As always, we’ve got a giveaway and this one is so Instagrammable, plus a mouthwatering member perk and a fully loaded calendar. Onward…
Read MoreSelf-care seems to be the theme this week with Scents of Serenity Organic Spa opening their newest location next week plus two more health and wellness spots to explore. Food news is a little sweet and a little salty with a new bakery, pho, rootfop news, and a closure. Meanwhile events and happenings are heating up with St Patrick’s Day just around the corner and our Ultimate Spring Festival Guide out. Onward….
Read MoreMany exciting things are coming up in Richmond so we can’t wait to dive in this week. We’ve got an update on Scott’s Market, some big news from Hardywood, and a sneak peek at brand new renderings of the forthcoming Common House. If that’s not enough, the event calendar is packed and we are giving away two VIP tickets to the Virginia Wine Expo. Onward…
Read MoreIt’s another exciting week in Richmond with Spring on the horizon, more food news, and exciting happenings! So without further ado…
Read MoreFirst things first, we are so excited to bring back our Ultimate Restaurant Guide!! We heard your feedback, updated the list, and you can dive in here! This was our first guide on our original website and while our new site has many of these categories broken down into their own guides, we get that sometimes you just need an all-encompassing list so here it is. Beyond that, we’ve got sushi and taco news this week, Black History month is officially underway, and we’re giving away a pair of tickets to the River City Spirits Festival! Onward…
Read MoreIn this week’s news we’re covering all the new collaborations coming out for the Richmond Flying Squirrels and it has us dreaming of Spring. But before we get too ahead of ourselves, this Saturday is Eat National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day and we certainly don’t want to skip that. Find out how one local shop is celebrating plus we’ve got city updates and a caffeinated giveaway. Onward…
Read MoreJust when we thought Richmond couldn’t be growing any faster, there’s not one but TWO huge developments announced. From a casino to a surf park, our heads are reeling from all the plans. Plus we’ve got lots of coffee updates and another eatertainment headed to Scott’s Addition. Onward…
Read MoreLast week we asked members to share their goals for 2020 and we were overwhelmed by the response. THANK YOU for sharing your goals with us! Many are hoping to read more books, spend less time aimlessly scrolling, be more present, be more fit, run a race, and eat more vegetables. No matter which goals you set, we hope you accomplish them and if you need any resources or recommendations please do not hesitate to reach out. Now let’s dive in for this week. Brookland Park is seeing some exciting development and we’ve got a drool-worthy giveaway. Happy reading…
Read MoreThis week we’ve got your official watch list for 2020. What’s coming up, when it’s expected to open, and what you need to know. If you’re doing dry January, check out this alternative taproom instead. Plus a cool plant giveaway and a big rebate if you’re looking to move this year. Let’s dive in…
Read MoreIt’s nice to see you after taking a break last week. We hope everyone had a happy holiday and a great time ringing in the new year. If you had too good of a time last night, or you just woke up starved, we’ve got you covered so keep reading. If you were gifted a membership over the holidays, welcome! We’re here to help you experience so many good times in 2020.
Read MoreWe can’t wait to see you tonight at 6pm at Starr Hill Beer Hall and Rooftop! Your first beer is on the house and we’ll be donating $1 to Habitat for Humanity on behalf of every member who shows up! Kudzu Ramen will be serving up the goods. If you’ve procrastinated getting on the list, do it now (before 12pm noon). The Starr Hill team will be checking names at the door and handing out drink tickets. We like to think of this as a nice way to kick-off your holiday “vacation” because we all know not much work is getting done the rest of the year. Speaking of which, since next Wednesday is Christmas, we won’t be dropping into your inbox. We hope you made the nice list.
Read MoreIf you’ve got travel plans for the holiday remember to wash your hands often! According to the CDC the flu has hit hard and early this year, particularly in the Southern states. If your’re staying in or around Richmond, there is plenty happening. Check out the event calendar and don’t miss the NYE guide so you can make plans!
Read MoreIt’s Wednesday and we’re back to a normal day after the seemingly never-ending shopping/giving/spending frenzy that was the last few days! We have some good news, all you need to do here today is sit back, relax, and catch up on the happenings around town. But if you’re like us and you still have some shopping to do, plan to attend one of these local markets. It’s an easy way to shop multiple local vendors at once and find unique items.
Read MoreThanksgiving is practically here and in true Richmond fashion most news this week skips right over the food-coma inducing holiday and straight to festivus. We wanted to take a moment to let you know how thankful we are to connect with you, the RVAx community, and for sharing in our enthusiasm and curiosity of all things Richmond. We hope this week is everything you want to be. For us, that means lots of stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, puppy snuggles, naps, and family time. Thank you for being here.
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