Ed 288: The Juice Bar, Local Nonprofits, Virginia Sports
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Happy 2024!
Sorry we missed you last week! We had Ed 288 on the schedj for Wednesday (but of course!), and then suddenly, there was temperature-taking and urgent-care-visiting and all the other “fun” stuff that seems to come right after everybody’s done rockin’ around that damn tree!
But we’re PSYCHED to see you this week and can’t wait to dive into what’s going on in the River City. Let’s get right into it, because the Weekly Giveaway “how to enter” is about your New Year’s resolution, and we still need ideas over here.
Keep scrolling for RVA’s latest social news, including a coffee-buying law, a new Hatch Local Food Hall res, a farmhouse-style brewery, and more.
WEATHER
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy; high of 51°, low of 34°
Thursday: Partly cloudy; high of 47°, low of 23°
Friday: Partly cloudy; high of 45°, low of 25°
HAPPENINGS
Wednesday, 6 - 9 pm: 3 FOR $30 MENU AT RIVER CITY ROLL
Thursday, 9 am - 3 pm: OUT OF SCHOOL DAY CAMPS
Friday, 5 - 8 pm: FIRST FRIDAYS AT VMHC
CITY GUIDES
1. RVA NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE: BON AIR
Image Source: Blue Sky Fund
RICHMONDER(S) TO KNOW
*Some* of our fave local nonprofits: The Richmond Experience donates a portion of each annual membership purchased to rotating nonprofits every month, and in 2023 — thanks to YOU! — we were able to put those funds toward:
Black Men Read—uplifts black men, all children, and all communities through the power of stories of the African Diaspora.
Blue Sky Fund—provides transformational experiences for Richmond area youth through outdoor education.
Celebrate! RVA—gives disadvantaged children a memorable birthday celebration in a safe and fun environment.
Girls For A Change—prepares Black girls for the world and the world for Black girls.
Side by Side—supports parents, caregivers, and family members of LGBTQ+ youth and young adults.
Beyond Boundaries—specializes in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, and underserved youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures.
UFMS—provides a comprehensive array of programs to support children, teens, and parents as they work to overcome challenges.
Journey House Foundation—a holistic, peer recovery program teaching individuals
to live a recovery lifestyle and achieve a thriving life.Birth in Color—brings cultural inclusivity to the forefront of maternal health narratives.
Equality Virginia—advocates and organizes across the Commonwealth, serving the full spectrum of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Queer people within Virginia.
Virginia Latino Higher Education Network—works to improve access and retention for Latino/x students, to increase the numbers of collaborate partners, and to create campus climates which are nurturing and culturally sensitive.
Tablespoons Bakery—a vocational culinary training program through the nonprofit Next Move Program, that provides internship experiences and employment opportunities for young adults with developmental disabilities.
Safe Harbor Shelter—provides the support that survivors of sexual and domestic violence and human trafficking need to overcome their crisis and to transform their lives.
THE LATEST:
Image Source: Nile Kitchen
Image Source: Hidden Wit Brewing Co.
Image Source: Richmond Kickers
Image Source: Sefton Coffee
SOCIAL NEWS
Farewell after 18 years: Nile is joining Hatch Local Food Hall! The beloved Ethiopian restaurant in Church Hill announced its plans for closing toward the end of last year, and its final day of service will be this Sunday, January 7 (fittingly, the spot’s 18th anniversary). But dry your tears! You can sign up for the Nile’s newsletter here to stay tuned for their product launch, catering services and menus, and special events. (Nile Kitchen)
Also on the horizon: Another concept from Lindsey Food Group. Chef Mike Lindsey and his team plan to open The Foundation at the end of the month (or at the start of February) and offer small plates, cocktails, and live entertainment. (Instagram)
Don’t forget your brew when you’re near the zoo: Hidden Wit Brewing Co. recently opened in Moseley. The spot, just past the Richmond Metro Zoo, features an upscale farmhouse-style setting and 10,000 square feet of space for its taproom (with 18 beers on tap), dining room, full kitchen, event space and back patio. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
If you’re feeling a little Swift-Kelce fatigue: Richmond Times-Dispatch has 12 other sports plot lines to follow this year. The pub’s staff are keeping their eyes peeled for new ballpark updates, the James Madison University men’s basketball team March Madness happenings, and the inevitably fancy footwork of the new Richmond Kickers’ W League team this summer — among many others. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
A 144-hour plant-powered event: Vegan Action’s seventh annual Vegan Food and Drink Week is coming back to town this month. From January 23 through January 28, enjoy endless vegan options — visit five restaurants and you’ll get a free treat from Ruby Scoops, btw — and a special-edition Carrot Ginger Kombucha from Ninja Kombucha. What’s more a-maize-ing? Proceeds from the event benefit Food Not Bombs and RVA Community Fridges. (Instagram)
MORE LINKS YOU’LL WANT TO CLICK
🪙FYI: In Richmond, it’s illegal to flip a coin to determine who pays for coffee. (Instagram)
Image Source: Ceremony
Weekly Giveaway
Ceremony
This dry bottle shop’s Instagram feed practically makes us thirsty after one glance, and if you’re in your Dry January Era, they’ve def got just the thing(s). Ceremony offers non-alcoholic beers, spirits, and wines; mixers; bottled and canned mocktails; bitters and other garnishments; and bar accessories. To boot, the shop also curates a playlist for whatever party you’re having while you enjoy your bevs and has an e-book of drink recipes for you to test out once you get your drink haul home.
This week, we’re giving away a $15 gift card to Ceremony! That’s the spirit.
To enter, tell us: What are you resolving to do more of in the new year?
Last week: Congratulations to last edition’s winner, Roz H., for winning the Blanchard’s Coffee giveaway!
Image Source: Lady Rose Specialty Teas
Member Perks
Lady Rose Specialty Teas
If you’re in self-care mode for 2024, Lady Rose Specialty Teas are a great way to indulge (and stay warm).
Members of The Richmond Experience get 20% off your orders with code LADYROSERVA at checkout.
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SAVE THE DATE
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Hey, new members!
We’d like to welcome 51 new members this week: Camilla E., Kaelah P., Josette P., Noah C., Rachel C., Bonnie L., Divya W., Nick P., Andrea B., Stephan D., Felicia F., Andriana B., Deja R., Erin D., Max B., Kati C., Leslie S., Toni H., Noelle W., Carly R., Nicholas T., Lauren P., Suzy B., Tracy J., Nicole F., Derek M., Dennis C., Jaliyah G., Juliana C., Madeline B., Janese S., Giovanni F., Jeremy R., Anne K., Gaby F., Jasmin R., Joshua S., Taylor B., Jane-Carlton G., Diego A., Cathay P., Lora W., Zach S., Kelsee O., Elizabeth B., Tati W., Laura V., Vanessa T., Brandon C., Camila A., and Joann 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 288 of The Weekly Insider.
Cheers!
- The Richmond Experience
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