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Richmond Food News: Feb. 19-25
Spouses Randy and Christine Boodram are bringing bold island flavors to Bon Air with the debut of their Creole-Caribbean bistro, Bon Temps. The new restaurant, from the owners of the La Bete food truck, is inspired by the couple’s roots in Trinidad and Tobago and channels the Big Easy and Virginia, too. On the menu: gumbo, Cantonese shrimp, stewed oxtail and soursop daiquiris that transport diners straight to the tropics. (Richmond magazine)
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This Homey Restaurant In Virginia Has Mouth-Watering Hush Puppies Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
Sometimes the most unassuming places hide the most extraordinary culinary treasures – and Barbeque Exchange in Gordonsville, Virginia is living proof of this delicious paradox. While smoke signals of exceptional barbecue might lure you in, it’s the golden, crispy hush puppies that will haunt your food dreams for years...
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RiverRock Announces Musical Lineup and Open Registration
Dominion Energy Riverrock, the nation’s premier outdoor sports and music festival, returns to Richmond’s downtown riverfront May 15–17 to celebrate its 18th year of adventure, competition, and live music along the James River. Sports Backers and Venture Richmond today announce the 2026 music lineup and full event schedule, with registration now open for all participatory sports.
Axios Richmond
13 things to do in Richmond this weekend
Don't worry, we didn't forget to round up what to do in Richmond this weekend. Friday, Feb. 20 🀄️ The Mahjong craze is still going strong, so Ashland Branch Library is inviting people to come play the tile game. 10am-noon. Free. 💔 There's an anti-Valentine's Day stained glass workshop with temporary tattoos at Headquarters RVA on Semmes Avenue, where you'll be making a "broken heart" piece. 4-8pm. $94.35. 🎶 "Let's Groove Tonight" at The Carpenter Theatre will have performers singing classic Motown hits from the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and more. 7pm. Tickets start at $20 for adults. Saturday, Feb. 21 ♣️ For the Pokémon fans: There's a Pokémon and sports card show with over 100 vendors at the ACCA Shrine Center off Hermitage Road through Sunday. 9am-3pm. Free. 🛍️ There's a Black History Month Market at Beulah Recreation Center in Chesterfield with nearly 60 Black-owned businesses. 10am-2pm. Free. ⛸️ Chesterfield's River City Sportsplex has its Snowball Festival with an ice rink, a gingerbread slide and a snow globe for pics. 11am-4pm. Free. 🍺 Get unlimited tastings of local beers at Stone Brewing's annual beer festival. Noon-4pm. $45. 🖼️ The Library of Virginia and the JXN Project are doing
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Dominion Energy Riverrock returns in May with changes
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - While construction continues on Brown’s Island, Dominion Energy Riverrock will have some changes to this year’s festival. Event organizers Sports Backers and Venture Richmond say the festival “will shift its 2026 footprint along the surrounding riverfront corridor, activating Tredegar Street, Tredegar Green, and adjacent downtown spaces.”
WAVY News 10
Local restaurants take part in pay-what-you-can week
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Short on cash?. Several restaurants in Virginia, including in Hampton Roads, are taking this unique approach. What started as an idea for giving back is back in the region to help people in need. “Philly Vegan in Richmond, and a few other restaurants on that...
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The Barbecue At This Virginia Restaurant Is So Good, It’s Absolutely Worth A Road Trip
You know that feeling when you take a bite of something so perfect that time stops, your eyes close involuntarily, and you make that little “mmm” sound without even realizing it?. That’s the ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque experience waiting for you in Richmond, Virginia. Let me tell...
WAVY News 10
Local restaurants take part in pay-what-you-can week
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Short on cash? Pay what you can. Several restaurants in Virginia, including in Hampton Roads, are taking this unique approach. What started as an idea for giving back is back in the region to help people in need. “Philly Vegan in Richmond, and a few other restaurants on that side of […]
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La Petit Morceau Bakery Opening This Weekend
From Instagram we learn that French bakery La Petit Morceau at 1421 Bainbridge Street opens up this weekend. join us this weekend for our soft opening!! we’ll be officially opening our doors this saturday and sunday, 8-3. i’m overwhelmed by everything these days, so all i can say right now is thank you for sticking this out with us. it means the world and more to be able to bring this vision to life <3.