Ed 264: Church Hill Bakery, Local Wedding Photographers, RVAx Swag
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Happy ~fifth~ of July!
Look, we get it — after last night, you’re s’moresed out, you’re fireworked out (see: You’re hungover in one way or another). SAME. Our hot dog buns runneth(ed?) over!
So, we’re going to cut right to the chase: It’s the Wednesday after a holiday, which means it’s *kind of* like the Monday of a three-day week, and you need the hottest goss stat.
You got it. For starters, here’s this. And next 👇
Keep scrolling for RVA’s latest social news, including regional housing market info, Shyndigz expansion deets, a Carytown Burgers & Fries update, and more.
WEATHER
Wednesday: Thunderstorms in the aft; high of 90°, low of 70°
Thursday: Partly cloudy; high of 89°, low of 70°
Friday: Thunderstorms in the aft; high of 91°, low of 71°
HAPPENINGS
Wednesday, 7 - 9 pm: BUSKEY CIDER TRIVIA!
Thursday, 5:30 - 8 pm: FREE CONCERT SERIES AT MAIN ST. STATION
Friday, 5 - 8 pm: FIRST FRIDAYS AT VMHC
CITY GUIDES
1. 13 LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS TO BOOK FOR YOUR WEDDING OR OTHER BIG EVENT
RICHMONDER TO KNOW
Megan Lee Hopkins: She owns Celladora — the (mostly) natural wine shop in the Fan that also has room for you to sit down and pair a glass (or two) with a few snacks. When setting up shop at the beginning of 2022, Megan looked to create a spot that encouraged “discovery and discussion” around wine, rather than the stuffier feel that can sometimes overwhelm it. We can confirm from (lots of) experience: The space delivers on that comfortability factor, bright ambiance and friendly conversation included.
THE LATEST:
SOCIAL NEWS
Our house, in the middle of our street: Richmond magazine recently published a thorough af real estate guide, so if you’re in the market for a new home, add this to your TBR pile for the summer. The pub covers:
How the local housing market has changed
Top tips for negotiating the current market
Recommended Richmond-area pros to hire
And way more. (Richmond magazine)
East End will enjoy this comp-honey: We’re still mourning the loss of Anthony’s on the Hill (and its soft serve ice cream — RIP!), but there’s hope on the horizon. Honey Baked Bee is filling out the Church Hill pizza spot’s former digs. According to the East End neighborhood’s Facebook page, the bakery will focus on cookies and cinnamon rolls, and will open at the very start of September. (Facebook)
And for that reason, we’re in: Local org STEM-Ed Partners collabs with the Richmond community to support STEM thinking and education for students in kindergarten through the 12th grade, and the team is hosting a STEM Shark Tank. Registration is open now, and participants will engage in the weeklong camp to develop new innovations to present to a panel of “sharks.” The event is free to join and open to kids age 12 through 19. (STEM-Ed Partners)
Festival szn continues to heat up: After a three-year hiatus, the Richmond Jazz & Music Festival is coming back to Maymont this summer. Presented by Altria Theater, the two-day festival will feature Chaka Khan, Wale, and other big names, along with marketplace and food vendors galore. Tickets (for purchase here!) start at $120, and the party happens on August 12 and 13. (Richmond Jazz & Music Festival)
ICYMI: The latest drool-worthy concept from the Lindsey Food Group, Rams House, opened last week. The VCU-focused spot features an extensive bar with 36 craft beer taps and a food menu including pizza, wings, sliders, and other bar food options. We snagged the Fried Pickles, Chopped Wedge, and Black Castle Sliders when we visited, and we highly recommend. (Instagram)
MORE LINKS YOU’LL WANT TO CLICK
🍰The owners of Shyndigz have a 19-room boutique hotel in the works and plans for a new and improved Shyndigz marketplace and cafe. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
🍟Carytown Burgers & Fries is looking for a new owner. (Richmond BizSense)
🍨Yelp ranked Scoop #26 on its list of the 100 best ice cream shops in the country. (Instagram)
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Weekly Giveaway
RVAx Swag
We asked, you answered — and RVAx apparel it is! Win one of our very own T-shirts, and rep your city. No abbreviations needed!
This week, we’re giving away a The Richmond Experience tee! You pick the style and size; we’ll send it your way.
To enter, tell us: What did you do for Fourth of July this year?
Last week: Congratulations to last edition’s winner, Katharine W., for winning The Valentine giveaway!
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Member Perks
RVAx Book Club
We love a juicy beach read here at The Richmond Experience, and we know lots of our members do, too. So, we started our very own members-only book club to chit-chat all kinds of lit!
This month, we’re ripping through The Housemaid — a psychological thriller that may have you keeping the lights on while you sleep. (Just us?)
Get access to our members-only book club by joining here, and meet us to chat about this creepy pick on Wednesday, July 26!
New + Trending from RVAx
SAVE THE DATE
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Hey, new members!
We’d like to welcome 21 new members this week: Ramar G., Barbara C., Paige T., Jessie B., Susanah C., Angela R., Katherine S., Alyse T., Melissa W., Alyssa H., Louis R., Rebecca D., Devin C., Peter K., Claire O., Paige G., Cassidy S., Mo M., Hamidullah N., Brandi S., and Natalie S. We’re so glad you’re here!
It takes a village, so let us know if you have any questions, thoughts, feedback, tips, or recs! Thanks for reading edition 264 of The Weekly Insider.
LYLAS!
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