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BizSense Beat: Richmond restaurant updates, WinterWorld at CarMax Park

BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that brings you the top business stories during NPR’s Morning Edition on Fridays. Here’s a recap of the top stories for the week of Nov. 6, 2026:. Longtime restaurants in Richmond region close — while others...

Richmond, VA · 4d

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PHOTOS: Chesterfield Coffee Con unites business owners, coffee lovers

Coffee aficionados and business owners united for coffee, sweets and more on Saturday morning at the Chesterfield Coffee Con.

Chesterfield County, VA · 3d

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Shyndigz’ 24/7 dessert vending machine is open for business

Dessert fans, rejoice! Shyndigz's 24/7 dessert vending machine is now open for business.

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Richmond Food News: Nov. 5-11

RVA loves to lean into a theme, and this weekend is shaping up to be a briny good time. The inaugural Richmond Pickle Party is coming in crisp from Nov. 6-8, with three days to explore all the possibilities of the pickle. Local food businesses are also whipping up everything from pickle ice cream and cocktails to brined fried chicken and other specials. See you in the pickle conga line! (Richmond magazine)

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You’ll Find The Best Country Ham Biscuits In Virginia At These 6 No-Frills Cafes

Craving the best country ham biscuits in Virginia?. These 6 no-frills cafes serve up Southern comfort and flavors you won’t soon forget!. 1. Scratch Biscuit Company (Roanoke) Some restaurants spend a lot of time trying to impress you with their decor, and then there’s Scratch Biscuit Company. This...

Virginia · 6d

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Wawa on Richmond Road to permanently close Dec. 16, sparking student petition

Wednesday, Nov. 4, College of William and Mary Student Assembly President Nico Giro-Martin ’27 and Vice President Sophie Kennedy ’27 informed The Flat Hat that the Wawa at 331 Richmond Rd. will permanently close Wednesday, Dec. 16. Giro-Martin and Kennedy said they called the local Wawa and confirmed...

Williamsburg, VA · 4d

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Why This SOUTHERN Biscuit Destination Is Winning Over Breakfast Lovers in Richmond, VA

Open Tue–Fri, 8 AM–3 PM | Sat–Sun, 8 AM–4 PM | Mon, Closed. Richmond’s The Fancy Biscuit gives the humble breakfast biscuit an ambitious job description, piling Southern comfort onto a menu that refuses to settle for ordinary. At 1831 West Cary Street, fried chicken,...

Richmond, VA · 7d

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Richmond Coffee Club brews connections at local coffee shops

A monthly meetup group is brewing connections and friendships between coffee lovers at local cafes around Richmond.

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Shyndigz’s 24/7 dessert vending machine is open for business

Dessert fans, rejoice! Shyndigz' 24/7 dessert vending machine is now open for business.

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Richmond, Virginia Has Become One of the East Coast’s Best Food Cities. The Locals Aren’t Completely Happy About It

Richmond, Virginia spent most of the 2010s quietly building a food and craft beer scene...

Richmond, VA · 12d

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Greek Sweets Pastry Sale offers baklava, kataifi and more

People can peruse a plethora of goodies at the upcoming Greek Sweets Pastry Sale this weekend.

Richmond, VA · 6d

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10 Virginia Donut Shops Serving Glazed Donuts Worth Getting Up Early For

One donut shop on this list stays open until nearly midnight, yet the smart move is still showing up at 5 AM. That tells you plenty about how seriously people take a fresh glazed donut. Another spot opens at 5:30 in the morning and can sell out of favorites soon...

Williamsburg, VA · 9d

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This Iconic Virginia Restaurant Reopened After Nearly Three Years, Bringing Back An 80-Year Barbecue Tradition

An 80-year barbecue tradition returning after nearly three years away? That’s the kind of reopening that can stir up serious nostalgia among longtime customers. Familiar recipes and old neighborhood routines suddenly have another chance to continue. The Virginia restaurant built its reputation around barbecue and the sort of straightforward...

Petersburg, VA · 6d

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The No-Frills Virginia Restaurant That Locals Swear Has The Best Barbecue Around

If you ask the right people in Petersburg, Virginia where to find the best barbecue in the area, they’ll give you a look that suggests they’re deciding whether you’re trustworthy enough to know. Then they’ll tell you about Saucy’s Sit-Down Bar.B.Q., and your life will quietly improve...

Petersburg, VA · 11d

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This Unusual Virginia Coffee Shop Trades Ordinary Café Décor For A Cozy Gothic-Inspired Atmosphere

A friendly ghost named Gary is part of the décor at a bakery filled with gothic-inspired details. That’s already a pretty unusual introduction to a place known for homemade cakes and enormous cookies. The Virginia business was created by a former educator who wanted to build something around...

Richmond, VA · 7d

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Load Up Your Plate At The Virginia Restaurant Serving The Ultimate All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who have eaten at Nanny’s Restaurant in Petersburg, Virginia, and those who are missing out on one of the greatest all-you-can-eat country buffets the South has ever produced. If you’re in the second group, today is a very good...

Petersburg, VA · 19d

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Since 1932, Peking? No – Sally Bell’s Kitchen In Richmond Has Packed Boxed Lunches The Same Way

Some lunches come on a tray, and some come with a story tucked inside a little box. In Richmond, Virginia, one bakeshop has handed out neatly packed lunches for generations, and families still plan their holidays around it. The formula barely changes, and that is exactly the point. A sandwich,...

Richmond, VA · 10d

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10 Virginia Meat Markets That Are Worth Visiting For More Than Just The Cuts

Camel jerky is sitting in a deli case in rural Virginia right now, and I can’t stop thinking about it. That same shop also sells alligator, elk, and wild boar. Then it turns around and scoops soft-serve for dessert. Once I started digging, the surprises kept stacking up. One...

Virginia · 10d

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