Between this edition of The Weekly Insider, our new Friday email series The Weekender, our library of City Guides, and our curated calendar of local events, we should have you covered on all of the best ways to take advantage of the start of springtime in RVA.
Read MoreWhere you can find pie and wine pairing flights on Sunday, how to cast your votes in a March Madness-style flavor bracket from a local ice cream shop, the highly anticipated return of a beloved local farmers’ market, the Detroit-style pizza pop-up coming to Carytown this week, and more.
Read MoreThankfully, there’s plenty of exciting social news and openings to distract us as we navigate the limbo that is the time between winter and spring in RVA. We’ve got food truck rallies to attend, pre-St. Patrick’s Day treats to order, Black-owned restaurants to support, locally-hosted virtual book clubs to participate in, Richmonders to watch on national TV, and more!
Read MoreA seasonal subscription box for Richmond-lovers dropping next week, where Richmond’s new drive-in movie theater is expected to open next month, a Jackson Ward spot self-proclaimed to be “Virginia's 1st Exotic Snack & Drink Shop” with products you’ll have to see to believe, and more.
Read MoreThere’s plenty of fun things going on around Richmond right now, like free coffee week at a local dessert shop, a weekly happy hour series starting at an Arts District gallery, an online local food market now live and ready to shop, a just-launched wine club from one of the city’s newest wineries, National Margarita Day celebrations, and more.
Read MoreIf you’re into finding joy in Valentine’s Day shenanigans like I am this year, Richmond businesses have you covered! From holiday dine-in and take-out options at local restaurants to custom-curated gift boxes with free local delivery to ways to treat yourself while supporting local businesses and beyond, there are options out there for just about everybody.
Read MoreYes, there are other things going on in February, which we’ll also discuss in this edition of the Weekly Insider. But we wanted to make sure we kicked off with what we feel is the most important celebration happening in February to ensure that we all have the tools we need to support our Black community, this month and beyond.
Read MoreI 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…
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