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April 26 2024
Richmond restaurants + bars know how to deliver on deliciousness, but they’re also some of the most aesthetically pleasing places in the city. We got to scrolling, on the hunt for the most Instagrammable places to eat, drink, and be merry in the city.
We narrowed it down to 15 Insta-worthy eateries — and even that was pretty tough.
Soul Taco | 1321 N. 2nd St. + 1215 E. Main St.
📸: @solo_scrolls
Soul Taco has great tacos + backdrops. | Photo by @solo_scrolls
Snap a pic in front of Soul Taco's menagerie of wall art. Or, if you're looking for fun lighting, their neon pink sign is a standout.
Brambly Park | 1708 Belleville St.
📸: @mrsfrankyp
Brambly Park, nestled away in Scott's Addition. | Photo by @mrsfrankyp
When it comes to outdoor ambience, Brambly Park is tough to beat. Their covered patio has just the right aesthetic for a cheerful shot. Try This: a group of friends, a bottle of VA Chardonnay + Fritto Misto for an app.
Lucky AF | 3103 W. Leigh St.
📸: @persianprincesselnaz
Hint: AF stands for "Asian Fusion." | Photo by @persianprincesselnaz
Could a restaurant mural get any cuter? If the sushi offerings weren't enviable enough, Lucky AF also has plenty of art to admire — and pose in front of.
Haven’t seen your favorite? Head to our website to see 12 more of our picks.
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Today
- Winston Ramble w/ Jacob Ritter and Brady Heck | Tues., Sept. 7 | 8 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $10 | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry. 🎶
- Granite Fiction Club | Tues., Sept. 7 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Book People Richmond, 536 Granite Ave. | Free | The club will discuss this month’s novel, “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer.
Wednesday
Thursday
- Flowers After 5 | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 5 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $14, members free | Enjoy a funky evening with Dance Candy + bring your dog — it’s Fidos Night. 🐶
Friday
- Blood Orange Hibiscus Launch | Fri., Sept. 10 | 12-10 p.m. | Bryants Cider RVA, 2114 E. Main St. | Cost of purchase | Try the newest dry cider creation at Bryants Cider. 🍊
- Genealogy Workshop: Cemetery Records | Fri., Sept. 10 | 10 a.m. | Virtual | $10 members, $15 non-members | See an overview of records from Library of Virginia senior reference archivist Darn Tinnell + learn from VCU history professor Ryan K. Smith.
Saturday
- Richmond Night Market | Sat., Sept. 11 | 5-10 p.m. | 17th St. Market | Cost of purchase | Shop local at this open-air night market.
Monday
- Oliver W. Hill Book Club | Mon., Sept. 13 | 6:30 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | Discuss the Jess Walter novel “The Cold Millions” at this program from the Richmond Public Law Library. 📚
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 87º | Sunny | 9% chance of rain
Civic
- The state will remove the Lee statue on Monument Ave. tomorrow morning. Beginning at 6 p.m. tonight, several roads will be closed to facilitate the removal, including Monument between Meadow and Lombardy, Allen between Park and Broad, and Grace between Meadow and Lombardy. There will be a public viewing area at the circle + an official livestream on the governor’s social media accounts. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Development
- The old Caravati’s building in Manchester at 104 E. Second St. has been bought for over $2 million by a group of real estate investors. The developers plan to convert the warehouse, which was built in the 1920s, into 42 apartments. 🏠 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Outdoors
- The Office of Sustainability will host another walk to discuss the RVAgreen 2050 plan and gather air quality data. The group will meet at Grace Baptist Church at 4200 Dover Rd. on Mon., Sept. 13. 🌿
Network
- A new coworking space called the Collab Spot has opened in North Side. Founders Taneasha White + Brooke Taylor designed the project to provide an inclusive working environment specifically for Black and queer people in Richmond. They offer membership options and walk-in rates on a sliding payment scale. (Style Weekly)
Arts
- 2 exhibits will open at Reynolds Gallery at 1514 W. Main St. on Sept. 10. “Sustaining Encounters” from artists Nancy Blum + Joseph Sheer explores the beauty of the natural world through drawings, prints, and woodcuts. “To Balance a Stone,” a solo show by Mary Temple, features abstract acrylic paintings created during quarantine. 🖼
Coronavirus
- Bon Secours employees will now be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The health system is the second-largest private employer in the greater Richmond region, after Capital One. VCU Health announced a similar requirement last month. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Cause
- SC-based 501C3 nonprofit The Greenlaw Foundation is raising funds through individual + community donations to help support struggling veterans. Donations are tax deductible and can help change the lives of veterans in need. Ⓟ
Finance
- This no annual fee cash back credit card has a wildly easy $200 bonus offer after spending $500 in the first 3 months. (Read: That's like getting 40% cashback on your next $500 spent.) Bonus: 0% interest on purchases for 15 months. Ⓟ
Ever considered throwing an axe, or even a Batarang? Shield and Sheath in Scott’s Addition may have just the activity you’re looking for. They’re open Wednesdays through Sundays for ages 12 and up and have all kinds of things to throw.
Check out the space at 1511 Altamont Ave. + let us know your favorite non-traditional weekend activity.
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