The Trendspotter: February 2023
We’re back again with your monthly dose of must-know news, The Trendspotter! This content series features monthly roundups of the newest and hottest businesses (namely, restaurants, bars, and then some!) around RVA.
Buckle up because we have some exciting additions to Richmond.
— by Alie McArdle, Contributing Writer
Blacker The Berry Juice Bar
What it is: A health-conscious juice bar serving smalls bites and fresh juice
Handcrafted cold-pressed juices and smoothies make me long for warmer weather. And while Spring has been teasing us this February, it only makes sense to pop by Blacker The Berry Juice Bar for your fix. Offering freshly squeezed juices, salads, wraps, and other small fare, this new addition to Shockoe Bottom has me swooning. I highly recommend you try Al’s Green with pear, cucumber, spinach, kale, and lime.
Where to find it: 10 N. 18th Street [Shockoe Bottom]
BigWife’s Mac & Cheese
What it is: Gourmet Mac & Cheese Spot
For most, cheese is a weak spot. And what better way to Stan this delicious fact than with a restaurant dedicated to mac and cheese? BigWife’s offers a variety of specialty mac and cheese dishes with totally unique spins. Take their Fiesta Mac, for example. It features taco beef, peppers, tomato, onion, and more cheese!
Where to find it: 017 N Arthur Ashe Blvd Unit A [Scott’s Addition]
ACACIA Midtown
What it is: A classy restaurant featuring small plates and upscale eats
Are you a foodie always on the hunt for your next delicious meal? Book a resi, pronto. ACACIA Midtown is the perfect place for date night, a solo outing, or the next spot for dinner with your crew. The careful touches and flawless presentation of each plate represent just how much thought goes into creating a menu that satisfies.
Where to find it: 2363-105 Roux St [Libbie Mill]
Penny’s
What it is: A wine shop with a carefully curated selection and small plates
Relax and unwind with the finest wine! Penny’s is RVA’s premier stop for wine tasting accompanied by perfectly paired small bites. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a casual drinker, you’ll find the selection here unbeatable.
Where to find it: 405 Brook Road [Jackson Ward]
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