Richmond Food News: Week of September 6-10, 2021



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Queen of dairy products

Among the fans of the local Rabia Kamara ice cream? No big deal, just the celebrities Kevin Bacon and Ludacris and the brains behind the Ben & Jerry’s empire. VCU graduate and co-owner of North Side Ice Cream Shop Ruby Scoops recently competed and won Food Network’s “Ben & Jerry’s: Clash of the Cones” and has her eyes set on softer companies in the future. (Richmond Magazine)

Fry, fry again

Fried chicken is the star of the all-new menu Buttermilk & Honey, a pandemic hub turned into a pop-up hit and now a brick-and-mortar restaurant for husband-and-wife team Mike Lindsey and Kimberly Love-Lindsey. The owners of downtown Lillie Pearl and more recently Pop’s Market on Grace are giving us some serious power couple vibes. (Richmond Magazine)

Prime Cup

Dog treats, sloppy Joe riffs and ZZ Top might not be the first things that come to mind when you think of an artisan butcher shop, but Jackie Wayne Beef Co. Culinary Director Garrett Eagleton says otherwise. Second in command of the local butcher and meat delivery service, Eagleton talks about Texas chili, moving to Richmond, and meatier topics in our interview. (Richmond Magazine)

Plant power

After doing his debut in 2019 then due to cancel last year due to the pandemic, the herbal party that aims to promote and diversify the vegan lifestyle is back. September 11, Soul Vegan Block Party will host a five-hour event at Chimborazo Park which features a wide range of plant-friendly restaurants and vendors including Favor Cookie Co., SoulSmith Kombucha, Nomad Deli & Catering Co., 1115 Mobile Kitchen, and more. Come hungry and come curious.

Back to the farm

Although their names are familiar to you and their produce is a part of your weekly market, 5th Annual Real Local RVA Farm Visit presents the opportunity to dig a little deeper with some producers in the region. Mark your calendars for September 18 and head to Charlotte Acres in Mechanicsville, home to Shine Farms, Real Roots Food Systems and Hazel Witch Farm, for an outdoor learning session. Tickets are on sale now.

ICYMI

Get your recently launched croissant, cookie and challah Up All Night Bakery. A seasoned pastry chef’s showcase is open two days a week at Lakeside. (Richmond Magazine)

The owner of Salsas Don Sebastian loves arepas and has a weakness for spaghetti al limone. Learn more about the Venezuelan mother and mother in our latest spotlight. (Richmond Magazine)

Closed restaurants on Mondays may crush those dining dreams, but we’ve spotted a collection of places that stay open, and ones to skip, to help start the week off right. (Richmond Magazine)

Later, ‘maters. Flavor tomato season before it’s too late, with a puff pastry pie recipe from The Roosevelt and tips for choosing the ripest of the bunch. (Richmond Magazine)

Drum roll please. The winner of Gearharts Fine Chocolates Custom Flavor Contest, a 20th anniversary celebration of the chocolatier who has garnered a few hundred entries, is Strawberry Chutney. Expect the new bar to drop in the coming months. The finalists’ picks were also inspired, with Peanuts and Cola as well as Pear Sangria receiving a nod from Gearharts.

For all of you who welcome the changing leaves and sweatshirt weather, Starr Hill Brewery is here with you. From September 15, Scott’s Addition Rooftop Bar will host its Fall party, five days of food trucks, concerts and festive beers, including Last Leaf Maple Brown Ale.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and in a few weeks, Andrew Manning of Longoven will be traveling to Chicago to join Chiefs Noah Sandoval of Oriole and Ryan Smith of Staplehouse for the third annual. dinner to benefit Vibrant Emotional Health, an organization that works with people to help them achieve mental and emotional well-being.

RVA Love

A spoof on one of the best-selling fast food chain Chick-fil-A, Gay-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich at Carver Cobra Cabana Dive Bar and Restaurant recently received a scream in Ultimate Guide to Gay East Coast Road Trip by Thrillist. Each week, a portion of the proceeds from sales of the Strictly Sunday sammy is donated to Side by Side, a local nonprofit that supports gay youth in Virginia.

Events to come

  • Despise the pop-up kitchen, The Coop (September 11): Look for ricotta gnocchi, Bolognese pappardelle and more at this rustic Italian pop-up; pre-order required.
  • Pop-up Keya & Cie, Tabol Brewing (September 11): Boxes of macaroni and cheese and Ghee masala cheese and frooti are on the menu, with a portion of the proceeds going to the New York Fire Department.
  • The Cookout Drag brunch, Charlotte’s Southern Deli & Tapas (September 11): Start Saturday off with a brunch and performance.
  • Cider Festival, Back Bay’s Farmhouse Brewing Co. (September 11): Venture to Virginia Beach for a gathering of Commonwealth cider houses, including area favorites from Richmond Buskey, Courthouse Creek, and Blue Bee.
  • Royal Pig Pop-up, The Veil Brewing Co. Forest Hill Avenue (September 12): Cambodian comfort food; menu to be determined
  • High on the pork, Publix Cooking School (September 13): Learn how to cook pork any way in this hands-on class.
  • Summer evening craft market, Main Line Brewery (September 15): Catch Tiffany’s Food Truck, Loquito Coquito cocktails and more.



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