I consider myself more of an herbivore. My husband is definitely a carnivore. And yet there’s tons of exciting #rvadine news for both of us this week, which I’ve laid out in this edition of the Weekly Insider — from massively meaty burgers with mountains of melty cheese, to a six-day plant-powered vegan food festival, and all sorts of deliciousness in between.
Read MoreWe’ve got an experimental mac & cheese-only concept to try, a virtual gala with celebrity performances happening this weekend, a new local wine delivery service mysteriously ripe with baby-related puns, reservations available for a romantic Bridgerton-inspired English high tea event, and plenty more to discuss with you this week.
Read MoreFor now, let’s talk about some fun virtual events happening this week, the highly anticipated new restaurants that are finally open for take-out and delivery, which Richmond bucket list site is offering free admission this week, and more.
Read MoreWhatever your goals may be for the New Year, we’re here to support you as you work to achieve them — whether you made a resolution, set an intention, or you’re just trying to make it through this year one day at a time.
Read MoreHowever you’d like to send off this year and welcome 2021, we’re here to help.
We’ve got a list of New Year’s Eve celebrations happening around the city. We have suggestions for local items to snag for an awesome at-home fiesta. And right here in the Weekly Insider, we rounded up 17 different spots that are offering take-out (and some dine-in reservations!) on New Year’s Eve.
Read MoreWe won’t be sending out the Weekly Insider again until December 30. So, we packed this edition with as much must-know social news and as many holiday happenings as possible to hold you over until then. Cheers to safe and happy holiday season!
Read MoreIf you’re ready to make the most of what’s left of this weird year, let’s talk about what’s new in Richmond, like opening day at the new Ukrops Market Hall, a must-try Christmas experience happening in Carver, where you can get boozy brunch with Santa this month, and more.
Read MoreMaybe attending a few of the many holiday events happening (both virtually and in person) over the next few weeks will help us kick it into Winter Wonderland mode.
Whether you’re feeling festive or you’re not quite there yet, things are about to get lit this week — and I mean literally.
Read MoreThis week marks the official kickoff of the holiday season, so we’re sticking strictly to the fun stuff in this edition of the Weekly Insider — namely food and booze news, along with the fun festivities happening near you.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for fun ways to get into the spirit of the season, no worries — our Event Calendar has you covered. Now, let’s talk about this week’s must-know social news, from the new knife-throwing spot coming to Scott’s Addition to where you’ll be able to find festive holiday villages around the city over the next month and so much more.
Read MoreIt’s almost like Richmond’s food and drink scene was holding its breath until this past weekend, then collectively exhaled a whirlwind of news all at once. We have all kind of exciting openings to announce (from sweet treats to fresh lunch options and beyond), as well as some fun events to add to your calendar in the coming weeks whether you’re looking for craft booze or outdoor activity (or both!).
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Read MoreDespite the election, the pandemic, and everything else this crazy year has thrown at us, the world spins on. New businesses are still opening, exciting events are still planned as we head into the holiday season, and there are still fun things for you to explore around our beautiful city.
Let’s talk about some of that for a while, shall we?
Read MoreBefore you know it, we’ll be sharing City Guides about holiday happenings, winter-inspired food and drink options, local gift guides, and more. Time flies, doesn’t it?
For the time being, let’s revel in what’s left of #SpookySzn with this calendar of 2020 Halloween Events You Don’t Want To Miss In RVA. Happy haunting!
Now, on to what’s new and exciting in Richmond this week…
Read MoreAs we always write at the end of the Insider, it takes a village, and hearing from people who know better than us in various areas on how we can be the best resource possible for Richmonders is so crucial! Please continue to offer us your feedback.
Now, let’s talk about some exciting things going on in the River City this week!
Read MoreCreative solutions like outdoor movie nights, virtual food festivals, and more have changed the way we gather together, that’s for certain, but they’ve also helped us stay connected with our community as we work through this pandemic together.
I’ve outlined a few of these innovative events here in the latest edition of the Weekly Insider, with options for those who still feel more comfortable participating from home and for those ready to venture out safely to experience the best Richmond has to offer.
Read MoreFind out all the dirty details about the Harry Potter-themed celebration happening in Carytown this week, the glowing gardens you can visit later this month, the new must-try restaurants opening in The Fan and in Scott’s Addition, and more. Shall we?
Read MoreThere are so many ways that you can give back to the Richmond community, too — many of which we’ve outlined in this week’s edition of the Weekly Insider, including neighborhood clean-ups, restaurant fundraisers to feed those in hunger, walks and races supporting children in need and their families, and more.
We love focusing on all of the fun things going on and the cool new spots opening up in the city (and there’s plenty of that in this week’s newsletter, too!). But we hope that everyone realizes that supporting our community is also a major part of The Richmond Experience.
Read MoreGet excited for this week’s edition of the Weekly Insider, including details about an upcoming Oktoberfest celebration catered specifically to dog parents; the opening and reopening dates just announced for six different businesses around the city ranging from coffee shops to ballrooms to sushi spots; and more!
Read MoreIn this edition of the Weekly Insider, we’ve outlined the German-inspired options you have if you’d still like to enjoy Oktoberfest this month, the ways that popular festivals are pivoting so that attendees can still have a blast virtually, upcoming races and other athletic events in the pipeline this fall, and more.
Read MoreDid you hear about the pod-style concert coming to Maymont this weekend? Or the new art garage opening soon in Northside? What about the awards that Garden Grove and Stone Brewing just won, or the insanely cool new place now offering Disc Golf Thursdays? No? Well, allow me to tell you all about all of the above!
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