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Richmond is on the front lines of the Sheetz-Wawa rivalry
The Richmond area is on the front lines of the great Sheetz vs. Wawa rivalry. Why it matters: Richmonders have strong feelings about gas station food and, therefore, chains. New data shows just how fierce the competition is in our backyard. State of play: The Pennsylvania-based convenience store giants have expanded their footprints across multiple states, but they share just 21 interstate exits, according to new data from road-trip app Pit Stop shared with Axios. Nearly half — 10 — are in Virginia, including eight along I-95 between Petersburg and Woodbridge, Pit Stop creator Jake Boyles tells Axios. And three of those shared exits are just south of Richmond, around Petersburg and Colonial Heights. What they're saying: "The rivalry's real DMZ starts basically at Richmond's back door," says Boyles. The Sheetz/Wawa divide around Richmond - mapped. Image: Courtesy of Jake Boyles/ Pit Stop Zoom in: Wawa dominates Richmond, with stores off 24 local interstate exits where Sheetz is nowhere to be found. Sheetz has just eight exits without Wawa, per an Axios analysis of Pit Stop's data. Wawa also has roughly 50 locations in the broader Richmond region, about twice as many as Sheetz , per an Axios review of
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This No-Frills Fish Shack In Richmond, Virginia Fries Every Order Fresh, And Locals Gladly Wait For It
Some meals show up in five minutes. Others make you wait, and somehow the wait becomes part of the story. On a busy stretch of Richmond, Virginia, there is a small walk-up window where every piece of fish goes into the fryer only after you order it. That simple rule creates lines, and nobody seems to mind much.
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Richmond Food News: Oct 15-21
It takes time for a restaurant to find its stride. After two years in business, Susie’s owner Yael Cantor has turned her delicatessen into a thriving community hub. Known for its packed karaoke nights, reality TV watch parties and makers markets in addition to Jewish comfort food and cocktails, the eatery is celebrating its multifaceted identity with a refreshed space and an all-new late-night menu. (Richmond magazine)
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This Virginia Soul Food Spot Serves Crispy Fried Chicken With A Side Of Serious Comfort
Fried chicken is one of those dishes that separates good kitchens from great ones. Anyone can drop a piece of chicken in hot oil. Not everyone can get the crust to shatter, the meat to stay juicy, and the seasoning to reach all the way through. This Virginia soul food spot has figured it out, and the line of regulars proves it.
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Restaurant Watch: Sept. 23-30, 2026
Chanello's Pizza , 10166 West Broad Street – During a routine inspection on Sept. 23, inspectors observed sliced tomatoes with white mold in a small prep unit; sliced tomatoes, sliced ham, chicken wings and fries held from the previous day without date marks; pizza sauce held under time control
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Seven Virginia Delis Pile Their Reubens So High You Need Both Hands
A good Reuben is a simple deal: rye bread, corned beef or pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and dressing, grilled until it holds together. A great Reuben is a different story, because it is stacked so tall that one hand just will not cut it. Virginia has more of those than...
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Baltik's Bagel is bringing its award-winning bagels to Church Hill
Baltik's Bagel is opening a second location in the former Alamo BBQ in Church Hill. Why it matters: In the two years since Baltik's debuted in South Richmond, the bagel shop has racked up multiple awards , including taking home the coveted People's Choice award at NYC Bagelfest . State of play: The Church Hill Baltik's should open in November, owner Yero Rudzinskas tells Axios. Once it does, the neighborhood should expect the same scratch-made bagels, the shop's signature "softie" bagel for sandwiches and Rudzinskas' commitment to "lightning-fast service." He's also working out the logistics to hopefully add an espresso bar to the tiny takeout-only space. On the menu : Bagels (.99 cents-$1.90) and schmear ($1.25-$2.95), plus sandwiches ($6.95- $12.95) like the elevated bacon, egg and cheese River City Sunrise and newcomer the Ooh...Lala (basically a very fancy French dip on a bagel). Baltik's Bagel OG location at 6801 Forest Hill Ave. Photo: Karri Peifer/Axios Fun fact: Church Hill might also offer some kind of "dog bagel" or dog treat, Rudzinskas says. The dog-friendly addition is driven by the number of dogs he's spied walking by the iconic Jefferson Avenue space. Plus, it fits in with Baltik's mission of ensuring
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Kura Sushi: Revolving Sushi Bar
Kura Revolving Sushi, located off of Broad Street in Glen Allen, serves authentic Japanese-style sushi, sashimi, and desserts on a conveyor belt. This interactive dining experience allows guests to select between a variety of dishes at their own ease by pressing a single button. Irvine, California became home to the...
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Polpetti: Richmond’s Take on Italian Sandwiches
The Balboa was my least favorite out of the three. This Philadelphia-inspired sandwich, named after the protagonist in the Rocky movies, was definitely different. My dad Sean McGrath certainly liked it, saying, “this one is the best.” I liked the movie more. The sandwich consisted of Italian roast pork, broccoli rabe, and sharp provolone, with long hot peppers added. I love spicy food, so the heat wasn’t the problem. The long hot peppers just didn’t fit the sandwich; they were too large, so each bite was really just half meat and half pepper. The broccoli rabe didn’t help either. It adds an off-putting taste in your mouth that you can still feel minutes after taking a bite.
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The Burgers At This Little Virginia Cafe Are So Enormous, You Can Barely Take A Bite
There’s a little burger spot in Richmond, Virginia, that has people lining up outside a wooden walk-up window like it’s the most important thing they’ll do all week, and honestly, it might be. Roy’s Big Burger is the kind of place that makes you question every fancy...
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Texas Inn marks 91 years with 91-cent hot dogs on Tuesday
The Texas Inn turns 91 this week, and it is celebrating the way it does every October: with hot dogs priced to match its age. On Tuesday, Oct. 13, hot dogs will cost 91 cents at all four Texas Inn locations from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. In Richmond, that...
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Richmond ranks among 20 best foodie cities on Yelp, WalletHub lists
Richmond recently landed among the top 20 best foodie cities in the nation on two separate national rankings. Why it matters: It's about time our food scene got back in the national spotlight. State of play: Yelp put Richmond at No. 17 and WalletHub landed RVA at No. 20 on their data-driven best foodie cities lists. The rankings used different measures of foodie city greatness but reached the same conclusion: Richmond belongs in the top 20. What they're saying: " Virginia is having a moment," Yelp wrote , noting that three metros in the state cracked its top 20: Richmond (17), D.C. metro/NoVa (6) and Virginia Beach (20). Yelp used restaurant searches, ratings and engagement on its platform, and partnered with Lyft to see how often locals call a ride to or from local restaurants. And in Virginia, Lyft rides to restaurants are nearly twice as frequent as rides to other entertainment destinations, per Yelp. Meanwhile , WalletHub used 28 metrics — including affordability (like restaurant prices and local food taxes), restaurant quality and food diversity — to compare more than 180 cities nationwide. Richmond came in at No. 20 overall, largely for our food diversity, accessibility and quality, which