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Roadside bakery has a lot of sweetness to offer in Chesterfield
Chesterfield resident Dehja Ryder operates an adorable, honor system, roadside bakery with a variety of baked goods, candy, stickers, greeting cards and more. Dehja Made, her baking business, also offers custom decorated cookies. "It opened as a roadside stand in March 2025," Ryder, a self-taught baker, said. "I quickly outgrew that, and the bakery opened July 2025. I saw the idea online and really wanted to do it." The sweet delights vary each weekend. Ryder bakes cookies, brownies, cake, cinnamon rolls, cupcakes and more. The top three requested Dehja Made baked creations are brownies, decorated cookies and cookie sandwiches. This reporter purchased a huge, heavy Biscoff cookie bar. I was going to ration it over four days; however, I ate the entire thing in less than 24 hours. It was truly amazing! Congratulations! USA TODAY named its Restaurants of the Year. This Colonial Heights favorite on the list Ryder's husband built the cute, roadside bakery, about the size of a garden shed. Convenient parking spaces are provided. "I have a cash box as well as QR codes to scan for payment," Ryder said. Currently, she only takes preorders for the bakery on certain holidays. Due to the Virginia Cottage Food
Henrico Citizen
If you liked Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, these Henrico haunts are hot to help you salsa dance this weekend
For Maurice “Tito” Sanabria, seeing performers dressed in white, beating out plena rhythms on hand-held drums last weekend at Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show had an emotional impact on the musician. “I was so proud to see plena on the world stage,” Sanabria
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Colonial Heights eatery offers all-you-can-eat, interactive dining
A restaurant in Colonial Heights hosted its grand opening on Jan. 31. The new Tri-Cities food venue is a great place to bond with friends and family. Hot Pot 757 offers an interactive, all-you-can-eat dining experience that merges traditional hot pot and Korean barbecue flavors. Diners get to create their own feasts using in-built table grills and hot pots. There is a two-hour time limit, which flies by when you’re having fun. New to this dining concept? No worries. The servers offer guidance, and each table is presented with a chart that recommends hot pot and Korean barbecue cook times for meats, vegetables, noodles, tofu, seafood, dumplings, etc. Choosing from the 110-plus all-you-can-eat items may be overwhelming, but keep in mind, you are the chef. Darlyn, my server ... or should I say sous chef ..., was very attentive and knowledgeable. She and my son, who was no stranger to Hot Pot 757, offered advice to this newbie. Choose from 10 eateries Vote for the best romantic restaurant in Greater Richmond Region Have you tried it? This restaurant was picked as the Tri-Cities' best hidden gem in our poll What is hot pot? Hot Pot, a dish introduced by the
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Waffle House to offer special Valentines Day dinner services
Waffle House is offering candlelit dinner services this Valentines day at select locations. Reservations must be placed in order to secure a spot at the dinner table. As of now, all of the nearest Virginia locations in Chesterfield, Powhatan, Henrico, and Colonial Heights have been completely booked. The service was...
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Richmond Food News: Feb. 12-18
Prepare for a Lunar New Year celebration like no other. Korean-inspired cocktail pop-up Nuna, led by bar pros Sophia Kim and Andrew Rhea, is teaming up with The Smoky Mug and co-owner Dan Lee for two nights of events: a food-focused, pass-the-plate Korean feast, followed by a night of street food, fun cocktails and plenty of dancing — all honoring heritage, hospitality and communal dining. (Richmond magazine)
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Groovin’ in the Garden concert series returns with bands Everclear, Saint Paul & The Broken Bones
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Groovin’ in the Garden concert series will return this summer, with separate performances from American rock band Everclear and soul band Saint Paul & The Broken Bones. Saint Paul & The Broken Bones will serve as the first performance of the year. The...
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JamPacked Craft Beverage & Music Festival at Kanawha Plaza
Broadberry Entertainment Group in partnership with Bowery Presents, announcing the JamPacked Craft Beverage & Music Festival: Celebrating Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir presented by Smurfit WestRock at Kanawha Plaza Saturday, August 1st, Jerry Garcia’s Birthday. Gates open at 4pm. The 2026 JamPacked Craft Beverage and Music Festival lineup features...
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Richmond’s Virginia Wine Expo Offers a 9-Day Tasting Extravaganza
The expo includes 24 events and features more than 370 wines and 160 distilled spirits. If you love all things wine, you won’t want to miss the 17th annual Virginia Wine Expo. The event will be held February 28 through March 8 in Richmond. The expo includes 24 events...
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It’s a good day to play some rock ‘n’ roll records!
It’s a good day to play some rock ‘n’ roll records on Handful of Brains! (Tuesday 7 – 9 PM on WRIR 97.3FM Richmond Community Radio) We’ll play an eclectic mix of music, including Sufjan Stevens, The Stone Roses, Beck, Jason Isbell, Donna Jean Godchaux, The Brothers Johnson, Amythyst Kiah, & more!
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Virginia 250 comes to VMFA with exhibition on George Washington across two centuries
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A new exhibition opening Saturday at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts explores how artists have depicted — and sometimes distorted — the image of George Washington across nearly two centuries. The exhibit, “Titus Kaphar and Junius Brutus Stearns: Pictures More Famous Than the...
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Colonial Heights nostalgic restaurant named one of the best in U.S.
Keystone Grill , voted Tri-Cities Best of the Best Breakfast/Brunch three years in a row, has made national news. According to USA TODAY’s 2026 Restaurants of the Year list , the unique dining spot in Colonial Heights, Virginia, is one of the top 39 places to eat in America. Food writers across the country nominated restaurants that excited them, restaurants they would recommend to friends and family, restaurants they'd return to again and again. “I am extremely humbled and appreciative of our amazing staff. I thank God every day for the foundation my parents and family afforded me. We are truly blessed,” Randy Mansini, Keystone Grill co-owner, said. Is your favorite on the list? Vote for the best romantic restaurant in Greater Richmond Region “Owning a restaurant comes with a range of complications daily, good and bad. So, just to be considered as one of USA TODAY’s 2026 Restaurants of the Year is a huge honor,” Amy Mansini, Keystone Grill co-owner and Randy’s wife, said. “It’s an accomplishment for us as owners and all of our staff. What a great feeling to know your hard work and success has been noticed by such a reputable news organization.” What makes Keystone
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New romantic comedy play opens at Plan 9 Music
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A new romantic comedy play is running at Plan 9 Music in Carytown this month for those still seeking Valentine’s Day plans. “Love and Vinyl” follows lifelong friends during a late night stop at their favorite record shop. When they meet the shop’s owner, the night becomes more than just a casual visit.
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A no-frills Virginia restaurant where the deviled eggs are always on point and locals know it
This is the kind of place you hear about in a lowered voice. LUNCH.SUPPER! in Richmond doesn’t chase flash or fuss. It shows up, opens its doors, and feeds people exactly what they want to eat. Locals slip in like they’re keeping a good secret, ordering without hesitation, already...