This 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.
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If 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.
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It’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!).
Ready for the inside scoop?
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Despite 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?
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Before 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…
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As 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!
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Creative 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.
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Find 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?
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There 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.
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Get 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!
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In 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.
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Did 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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In addition to announcing The Official Newcomers’ Guide to Richmond, we’ve got some exciting social news: a brand new public camping site serving the Capital Trail, the beloved Scott’s Addition spot that finally got some outdoor seating, the mouthwatering bakery concept opening up in Church Hill, and more!
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Let’s talk about some of the newest food and drink pop-ups happening around Richmond this week (from donuts to cheese boards to tiki drinks), the new Richmond-based mask subscription folks are scrambling to sign up for, and all the other juicy social news we’ve got for you this week!
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In case you didn’t see our post on Instagram, we’ve got some exciting news to share about The Richmond Experience team.
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There are a lot of fun things to report in Richmond this week, from new spots opening (like a tea cafe and a new neighborhood restaurant-slash-market) to major changes going on with annual events (some that are going virtual, some that are redirecting altogether) to start-up news (including some new locally created apps we’re itching to try) and more.
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Let’s talk about what’s new in the city this week — like the just-launched wine club subscription out of Church Hill, new murals recently completed in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, the local dog starting his own fashion line (yes, you read that correctly), and more.
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We are putting together the ultimate newcomers’ guide to Richmond, and we want YOU to tell us which local spots should be included, from dentists to florists to mechanics and beyond.
If you consider yourself a Richmond-savvy person (or even if you don’t, but you’re super bored) you can click here to submit your responses between now and August 15.
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Don’t let the blue skies, fluffy clouds, and shady spots under trees fool you — it’s hot outside, y’all. And knowing Richmond, this is just the start of a very sweaty second half of summer.
We’re working on a city guide about the best things to do around the city when it’s hot AF outside (keep an eye out for that next week!), but for now we’re sharing insider info on the expected open date of Richmond’s first spiked craft seltzery, the dive bar that just replaced a longtime restaurant in Carytown, the over-the-top sandwiches available to order starting today, and more.
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This new mural feels all too appropriate at this stage of life here in Richmond. Love, evolve, and repeat. We hope you’re still doing exactly that by supporting our Black community and staying safe as we navigate COVID-19!
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