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Restaurant Week raises a boatload of cash

Way to stuff your faces, Richmond!

Virginia restaurants set to be smoke-free…ish

The smoking ban announced by Governor Kaine’s office back in February officially has officially gone into effect. That’s right, folks. As of today, smoking in Virginia restaurants will be a thing of the past. Well, sort of.

Que Pasa cuts back to 3 days

Que Pasa will be closed every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until further notice. The restaurant will be open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Bee Box #11: Notorious Hitchcock Party

Looking for ways to make the most of the long holiday weekend? Keep your guests entertained with this throwback fete honoring one of Hollywood’s most celebrated directors.

Design Rebels promote community involvement through local foods

“Project Winterfood is reaching out to everyone – those who already enjoy farm fresh foods and those who have heard the phrase ‘eating locally’ without getting a chance to learn what it’s really all about.”

Sick day menu

Diet is one of the biggest contributing factors when fighting the flu. If you’re sick, plus starved, you’ll take much longer to recover. So, you may be wondering… what DO you eat when you’ve got the flue, a cold, or any brand of yuck going around this time of year? Thanks for asking, I have some ideas. (Don’t worry, no major cooking involved.)

Ukrop’s blending trendy and traditional

Last week an invite showed up in my mailbox asking me to stop by Ukrop’s to sample their new prepared foods menu.

Uh, yes, please.

New start-up’s mission: Doing good all the time

Slated to open this fall, the Urban Farmhouse Market and Café hopes to use local, organic foods as a vehicle for changing Richmond.

So long, Easy Street. Hello, F.W. Sullivan!

In perhaps the quickest turnover in restaurant-revamp history, Easy Street is now F.W. Sullivan’s Fan Bar and Grille.

Edible Garden closing on Saturday

Even though it’s all the way out in Goochland, Edible Garden has become a favorite of Richmonders looking to support local farmers and enjoy local food. Unfortunately, Edible Garden will be closing its doors for good this Saturday, November 7th. From their website: Five years ago, Edible Garden started with a mission to bring an […]

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