Cask Cafe open this week
The eagerly anticipated open-air beer bar and market Cask Cafe on South Robinson will be open to the public this week.
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Favorites: Akida’s chicken udon soup
The chicken udon soup from Akida is a perfect, warm meal for a proper autumn.
Better Housing Coalition’s 2013 Golden Hammer nominees announced
The nominees for the Better Housing Coalition’s 2013 Golden Hammer awards have been announced. This year there are 12 nominees in the 4 categories of residential renovation, commercial renovation (small), commercial renovation (large), and infill construction.
Arrests made in recent robberies
Richmond and VCU Police detectives have arrested two men in connection with four downtown robberies and one attempted robbery this past weekend.
NOW OPEN: Addison Handmade and Vintage
Addison Handmade and Vintage, a new shop offers curated vintage fashion for men and women, opened this morning at 103 S. Addison Street across from Lamplighter.
The Light of Human Kindness continues
The first piece of the The Light of Human Kindness project is finishing up this morning and will almost immediately be painted over.
Social52 Kitchen and Craft Bar opening in old Avalon spot
Social52 Kitchen and Craft Bar will open in the old Avalon space, after the owners temporarily shut things down to rework the concept.
Main Street Barber and Mercantile is classic and new
Sheila Connelly and Kevin Daley’s Main Street Barber and Mercantile opened to the public on May 1st, though, without being too precious, it feels as if the shop has been there for at least a generation.
Favorites: Commercial Taphouse’s cask ale
Commercial Taphouse’s cask ale (currently from St. George Brewing Company) is unfiltered, hand pumped, and very drinkable.
