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This Shatteringly Crisp Fried Chicken Keeps Locals Lining Up at a FAMILY Soul Food Spot in Richmond, Virginia

Open Mon–Thu, 11 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sat, 11 AM–10 PM. Even Kevin Hart waits in line at Mama J’s Kitchen in Richmond, and he’s fine with it. 😄. The draw is shatteringly crisp fried chicken and a menu built from Velma Johnson’s family Sunday dinners.

Richmond, VA · 2d
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Inside the Largest Arby’s in the World: It Has More Than Meats the Eye

I recently spent an afternoon in the world’s biggest Arby’s in Colonial Heights, Virginia. A short drive down Interstate 95 from Richmond, Virginia, on Temple Lake Drive, it’s a rustic, gigantic reddish stone building that stands out next to the smaller, gray ones beside it. Without the...

Colonial Heights, VA · 2d
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Restaurant Watch: Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026

Kung Fu Tea , 10827 West Broad Street – During a routine inspection on Oct. 26, inspectors observed the designated hand sink outside the kitchen being used as a dump sink, with no front counter hand sinks used for handwashing; dark buildup on the back kitchen ice machine shield; no food

Richmond, VA · 13h

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A familiar face and a helping hand: Grocery store employee marks 30 years

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (Aging Untold) — Kenny Minor has spent 30 years working at the Food Lion, his first job out of high school. Customers and management say he remains one of the store’s most dependable employees. A fixture in the community. Janice Judkins, a customer who has shopped...

Chesterfield, VA · 2d
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Meet the 35-year-old Richmond doctor behind The Collective Cup healing cafe

The Collective Cupofficially opened its doors on Monday, October 26, 2026, in Shockoe Bottom at 104 N. 19th Street, Richmond, VA 23223. The cafe is not your usual eatery in the River City. It is a community-focused coffee shop and healing space where all proceeds help fund food, clothing, housing, and mental health resources for individuals in need.

Richmond, VA · 4d

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A familiar face and a helping hand: Grocery store employee marks 30 years

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (Aging Untold) — Kenny Minor has spent 30 years working at the Food Lion, his first job out of high school. Customers and management say he remains one of the store’s most dependable employees. A fixture in the community. Janice Judkins, a customer who has shopped...

Chesterfield, VA · 2d

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10 Virginia Coffee Shops With Cozy Seating, Fresh Roasts And Warm Drinks

Virginia’s coffee scene is officially in its main character era, and your usual iced latte might need to step aside. We’re talking coconut-kissed cold brew that tastes like a tropical vacation, minus the sugary syrup situation. Hot latte flights for the chronically indecisive? Finally, a coffee shop that...

Virginia · 3d

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This Underrated Virginia Restaurant Serves The Best All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet You’ll Ever Taste

Somewhere in Petersburg, Virginia, there is a restaurant that has been quietly making people very, very happy, and it’s called Nanny’s Restaurant. “Underrated” is a word that gets thrown around a lot, but in the case of Nanny’s, it genuinely applies, because this all-you-can-eat country buffet deserves a level of fame that extends well beyond the Petersburg city limits.

Petersburg, VA · 8d

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We Tried OPA! Social, Libbie Mill’s New Greek and Italian Restaurant

OPA! Social just opened at Libbie Mill, and we went on the very first day. It’s in the old Crafted space, and it’s a Greek, Italian, and American spot with a much bigger menu than I expected. Two of us shared an appetizer, a salad, and an entree, and the bill came to $53 with tax and tip. Here’s how it went.

Richmond, VA · 5d

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10 Virginia Barbecue Restaurants Smoking Ribs, Pulled Pork And Brisket Over Wood

A Virginia barbecue joint sells its house sauce in something called a sauce bladder. Yes, a bladder. Barbecue folks clearly don’t do boring. The names only get better from there. There’s a sandwich called Heaven on a Bun, plus a dessert called Bananamisu waiting after the brisket. But...

Virginia · 5d

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10 Virginia Pizza Buffets Where One Slice Is Never Quite Enough

The hardest part of a pizza buffet is deciding when to stop. One more slice of bubbling cheese, a different combination of toppings, or a final bite of something sweet can make a quick lunch last a little longer than planned. Across Virginia, pizza buffets offer a relaxed way to...

Virginia · 14d

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These 6 Virginia Restaurants Have Been Serving Prime Rib The Old-School Way For Generations

Some dinners never go out of style, and a thick slice of slow-roasted prime rib sits right at the top of that list. Across Virginia, a handful of restaurants still serve it the classic way, with dim dining rooms, baked potatoes on the side, and servers who know the menu by heart.

Charlottesville, VA · 6d

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Jane Dough is Now Open in Bellevue

On Friday morning, I saw on Instagram that Jane Dough had just opened on MacArthur Avenue, so I grabbed my keys and went right over. By the time I got there, they only had two things left: focaccia and lemon sugar cookies. I got one of each, and I loved both! This isn’t a full review since I only got to try two things, but the focaccia was so good that I couldn’t wait to tell you about it.

Richmond, VA · 5d

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Families Have Packed The Booths At Croaker’s Spot In Richmond For Fish And Grits For Years

Some restaurants feed you once, and some become part of the family calendar. In Richmond, one busy storefront on the south side of the James River has earned that second kind of loyalty. Families of six slide into booths after soccer games, coworkers drive down from DC for lunch, and...

Richmond, VA · 14d

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7 Virginia Bakeries Making Homemade Sweet Potato Pie Worth Coming Back For

A shop famous for New Zealand-style meat pies also bakes a sweet potato pecan pie. I love that twist, because sweet potato pie usually gets treated like pumpkin’s quieter cousin. Virginia bakers clearly never got that memo. One spot folds the filling into hand pies you can eat while...

Virginia · 6d

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Starr Hill Joins Forces With Hardywood

Virginia’s two largest craft breweries just became one. Richmond-based Hardywood Park Craft Brewery acquired Starr Hill Brewery in an all-equity deal that closed October 1, with Hardywood pledging to keep Starr Hill’s “ownership, leadership, team, and brand identity fully intact.”. Founded as Starr Hill Brewery and Music...

Charlottesville, VA · 6d

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10 Offbeat Restaurants In Virginia Where A Meal Turns Into An Adventure

Searching for offbeat restaurants in Virginia where every meal turns into a real adventure?. These 10 restaurants pack in bold flavors, wild atmospheres, and experiences that’ll keep you talking for days!. 1. Fallout (Richmond) Richmond has a lot of interesting places to spend an evening, but Fallout on North...

Richmond, VA · 10d

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Holiday Themed Bars in Virginia 2026

It’s officially holiday pop-up bar season! I love that so many spots are going all out for the holidays and I’m glad this trend just keeps getting bigger. I’ve updated this list for 2026 with every holiday bar I could confirm is coming back this year (plus a few new ones). Dates and details change fast this time of year, so double-check the bar’s website or Instagram before you head out.

Richmond, VA · 6d

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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 · 6d