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Alison Brown — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:02 +0000

I'm sure your surprised at just how quick leftovers from your Super Bowl party seem to vanish from the fridge. Fret not! Alison has the deals you need to know about, including the "Quarter Back" promotion that Kroger is running, how to get free Powerade and Vitamin Water, plus a whole lot more!

Lamplighter gets a second home, Can Can hosts a whiskey dinner, and what’s up with 525?

RVANews staff — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:34:38 +0000

A new small plate restaurant opens near Centerstage, another one simply named ‘Lunch’ inches closer to opening by filing for an ABC license, and Can Can drops their French predilections for just one night to host an American whiskey dinner.

RelayFoods lands $3 million in fresh capital

Richmond BizSense — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:00:38 +0000

A start-up grocery delivery service has just secured over $3 million in funds to grow their business. Not only is there future plans to expand in Richmond and throughout the Central Virginia region, but the company has aspirations to take RelayFoods national.

RVA Deals

Alison Brown — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:00:32 +0000

Excited about the Super Bowl this weekend? Think you're ready to either host a party or just yourself? Before you say yes, you should probably look over this week's deals at Kroger and Martin's to have the best meals (and snacks) for game day.

The fate of Baja Bean, Carytown serves New Zealand beef, and dates for 2012 Restaurant Week

RVANews staff — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:13:20 +0000

We got word this week about whether Baja Bean was going to stay in the Fan, Jake Crocker comes even closer to monopolizing Main and Stafford, and just down the road, Julep’s owner is putting the finishing touches on new restaurant, Mint.

Year of the Rooster: owners behind Café Gutenberg to start vegan food cart

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:00:08 +0000

Since Café Gutenberg closed last year, former owner Jen Mindell and her brother have been making plans to add a vegan food cart to Richmond’s ever-growing cartitecture. What food is planned, and why the siblings think food carts are on the rise in Richmond.

Uptown market: Jake Crocker’s deli closer to opening

Nathan Cushing — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:39:08 +0000

Jake Crocker owns three of the four properties at the intersection of Main and Stafford in the Fan. The owner of F.W. Sullivan’s and Lady N’awlins will soon open Uptown Market and Deli, a late night deli.

RVA Deals

Alison Brown — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:00:22 +0000

Kroger is now offering special deals in anticipation of next week's Super Bowl. You can also get some primo Nabisco crackers at a ridiculously cheap price. And if food isn't your main concern, and your scratchy throat is, now is the time to stock up on Ricola

Buddy’s gets to stay, Louisiana Flair throws a reunion party, and Nate’s tacos head to Carytown

RVANews staff — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:32:47 +0000

The food gods have been super busy this week. First, we broke the news about Nate’s tacos making a return, then we found out about that public outcry kept Buddy’s in the Fan, and now we hear that Pasture is open for lunch. Here’s all this week’s food news that’s fit to eat.

RVA Deals

Alison Brown — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:19 +0000

If you love sugar water (and who doesn't!?!), Martin's has a whole bunch of Pepsi deals running this week that will get you caffeinated at a great price. We also have the skinny on getting packages of taco shells for a mere $0.36 cents! Yep, you read that correctly.

Don’t Look Back: Nate’s tacos likely coming to new Carytown restaurant

Nathan Cushing — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:05:45 +0000

Last month, Richmond mourned the loss of Nate’s Taco Truck Stop in Jackson Ward. Now, according to his new business partner, Nate will have a permanent location in Carytown and will once again have a brick-and-mortar in which to sling tacos.

Mammu Zu makes national press, Phil’s gets new digs, and get ready to sample S@mple

RVANews staff — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:26:49 +0000

Richmond staple Phil’s has a new location in the West End, the Roosevelt will lend its space for a Secco chef to ‘Meddle’, and Rowland’s readies for a wine dinner next week.

RVA Deals

Alison Brown — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:00:35 +0000

If saving money floats your boat, then boy, oh boy is this the week for you. Kroger has a 50% off sale happening, and Martin's has a "buy one, get one free" sale to boot.

After 7-yr-old’s death in Chesterfield, food allergies become national topic

Nathan Cushing — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:08:07 +0000

The death of a Chesterfield County girl at her public school last week has centered national attention on how parents and schools should contend with child food allergies. One local woman talks about her own experience and helps others find needed information and resources.

Famed chef Peter Chang comes to Richmond, Zorba’s gets new life, and there’s beer for breakfast

RVANews staff — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:13:02 +0000

A well-known Chinese and Sichuan chef plans to open not one, but _several_ spots around town, a local restaurateur gives kebab and falafel a new Carytown home, and a breakfast stout will flow like water...for one day only.

RVA Deals

Alison Brown — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:53 +0000

With New Year's fitness and diet resolutions fresh on everyone's minds, the emphasis of sales this week are on corresponding "health" products like Slim-Fast, Special K, and Lean Cuisine.

S@ample, new life to an adult bookstore, and a look back at 2011

RVANews staff — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:58:56 +0000

New eats in the old Sprout spot and an old adult book store, a look at some of the New Year's Eve pre-fixe options, and a look back at all the restaurants that opened in 2011.

RVA Deals

Alison Brown — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:37 +0000

Happy holiday deals! And, remember: when at the grocery store this week and next, check the seasonal aisles for Christmas items as they get marked on clearance 50% off or more.

Bombolini pasta opens, a well-loved Carytown restaurant shakes things up, and who’s making Christmas dinner?

RVANews staff — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:15:43 +0000

While Richmond lost Nate’s Taco Truck Stop in Jackson Ward, we gained a great new pasta shop in the Fan. New things are also happening at Mezzanine, and if you’re looking for a place to eat Christmas dinner there are several places where you can go.

RVA Deals

Alison Brown — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:00:04 +0000

'Tis the season for...watching your money fly out the window! We have less than one week before Christmas. If you're bank account is looking a bit meager, but you still, I dunno...need to eat, then we have some food deals inside that won't put too big of a strain on your funds.

2012 RVANews Beer Dinner

RVANews staff — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:00:42 +0000

Its time for the 4th Annual RVANews Beer Dinner with a change of location! On January 22, 2012 (6pm) we’ll be hosting a 4 course meal, each with a beer paired specifically for the dish, at The Roosevelt for 45 people. Space is limited so, buy now! Follow the conversation about the 2012 RVANews Beer Dinner [...]

What’s up with foodcarts in RVA?

Ross Catrow — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:10:44 +0000

The productive beginnings of a conversation about what could be next for Richmond's already successful foodcart scene broke out on Twitter this Saturday. Read on, and continue the discussion!

Dogfish takes over the Blue Goat, Stool Pigeons takes flight, and Nate’s Taco Truck Stop says goodbye

RVANews staff — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:00:01 +0000

Richmond’s beloved taco-slinginger, Nate, will be closing the doors of his Taco Truck Stop, a retired executive chef will head up a downtown restaurant, and Local Eatery and Pub can now dish out premium beers and whiskeys.

Nate on closing his Taco Truck Stop

Nathan Cushing — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:45:35 +0000

Sadly, soon there will be a dearth of tacos in Jackson Ward, as Nate’s Taco Truck Stop will close this Friday. We spoke with Nate about the reasons for closing his restaurant and what he plans to do in the future.

RVA Deals

Alison Brown — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:00:25 +0000

Would you like to have your savings during your next grocery store visit to get into the double digits? We have the deals that you need to make it happen. Don't believe us? How does this sound: Pepperidge Farm bread is 50% of at Martin's!?!

Thoughts on the 2012 RVANews beer dinner

RVANews staff — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:59:40 +0000

Originally, when we posted the ticket purchase form for the 2012 RVANews beer dinner we forgot to close the comments on the post. This was our mistake. Five people left comments, and some of them were pretty bummed about the lack of vegetarian options on the menu. We felt like the ticket purchase form wasn’t [...]

Giving Richmond a slice of Proper Pie

Nathan Cushing — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:55:34 +0000

Someone who has cooked the meals of music’s biggest names while touring the world is about to give the city a unique taste of New Zealand. This Kiwi and his wife want to put pies on the map, to say nothing of putting them in our mouths. Who is this couple, and what exactly do they have planned?

Cafe Gutenberg rises like a Phoenix, Hardywood Brewery gets the Christmas spirit, and what’s a Blowtoad anyway?

RVANews staff — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:26:43 +0000

The folks behind the former Cafe Gutenberg entering into the food cart business, a Brazillian grill is set to close up shop in Shockoe, and Jimmy Sneed’s new restaurant is this close to opening.

RVA Deals

Alison Brown — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:00:24 +0000

It's that time of the week when we offer up some great ways to save money on your next grocery store visit. Starbucks coffee products are on sale throughout the city, potatoes are dirt cheap at Martin's, and there'll still be some room left over in your shopping cart for some discounted toilet paper! All this plus even more savings await you.

C Street opens, Arcadia opens in the Bottom, and what’s up with Café Olé???

RVANews staff — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:51:47 +0000

Richmond has three new restaurants! We’ll talk about what’s cooking in Carytown, what’s up with the new Peacock in the Fan, and who’s taken over the old Café Gutenberg spot in the Bottom.