Real Richmond: “Navigating the culture and cuisine of Richmond, VA”

A series of restaurant walking tours are popping up around town, offered by REAL RICHMOND, an LLC made up of two writers from Richmond Magazine who want to showcase the culture and cuisine of the River City.

January 20, 2011; 9:46 AM • by Holly Gordon

A series of restaurant walking tours are popping up around town, offered by REAL RICHMOND, an LLC made up of two writers from Richmond Magazine who want to showcase the culture and cuisine of the River City. They’re offering 2.5 hour food tours in specific Richmond neighborhoods. This Saturday, January 22, 2011’s tour of the Carytown and Museum district is already sold out. Dubbed “Butchers, Bakers, & Beyond,” the tour starts at Chop Suey Books and visits places like Amuse at the VMFA, Carytown Cupcakes, and Belmont Butchery. The event is rain or shine, and will cost you $39. You get special tastings from owners and chefs and leisurely strolls and lessons on historic locations, along with current information on the area.

It’s a good sign, I think, that even in this bleak weather Richmonders–who famously like to complain about the weather — have snatched up all of the tickets for January’s tours.

The next tour is Saturday February 26 at 2pm. Entitled “Shockoe Slip: Capital of Cuisine,” visitors will learn the history of the area as an international trading post and sample cuisine from multiple countries at stops like Bistro Bobette and La Grotta.

March features Monroe and Jackson Wards. Call 804-840-5318 for more information and visit realrichmondva.com for tickets. You’ll see me there when it gets a little warmer.

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Holly Gordon

Holly Gordon spends her days working with Richmond’s hearty nonprofit community and her nights singing in a community chorus. She loves her feminist book club, and is always distracted by shiny things.

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