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Margaret Minnicks
Mabel's well-known milkshake shop in Powhatan is closing
Mabel's, a milkshake shop and cafe in Powhatan, is closing soon after more than a decade in business. The final day of service is Saturday, October 17, 2026, according to WTVR 6 News.
styleweekly.com
Something’s Brewing in Ashland
Fans of unique craft beer and Mexican cuisine, rejoice. Center of the Universe Brewing Company (COTU) and Casa Herradura have officially joined forces in Ashland. Chris Ray, COTU’s owner, says he’s been a big fan of Casa Herradura since the restaurant opened in 2021. The brewery has hosted dozens of food trucks over its 14-year history, including a few that were full-time. However, Ray was looking for something more consistent. When Casa Herradura owner José Batista pitched the idea of joining forces, Ray—a regular patron—thought the timing was ideal.
fastfoodclub.com
Road-Trippers Crossing Virginia Stop For Halal Birria At This Family-Owned Chesterfield Spot
Long drives on the East Coast have a way of shrinking dinner choices down to the same drive-thru menus, exit after exit. For travelers who eat halal, the list gets even shorter, and Mexican food rarely makes the cut. That is exactly why a small, family-owned restaurant just south of...
The Conversation U.S.
Fewer Americans are getting help buying groceries from SNAP benefits as states grapple with the program’s cascade of changes
Some of these changes have already taken effect. Others that are a year or more away could make it hard for some states to keep participating in the program at all.
Axios Richmond
Papi's Creamery brings cult-favorite ice cream drops to Richmond
Papi's Creamery — a scratch-made ice cream business out of Yorktown — is opening a Richmond pickup spot. Why it matters: Papi's has developed a cult following in Hampton Roads — and Richmonders can get in on the fun starting this week. State of play: Papi's is from Diego Diaz Infante, an Instagram ice cream reviewer-turned-maker who opened his Yorktown shop in 2024, per the Williamsburg Yorktown Daily . The schtick: flavors rotate weekly and are often inspired by Diaz Infante's Mexican heritage (past options include Mexican banana pie and mango tres leches). Yes, but: Papi's isn't your traditional ice cream shop. It specializes in scratch-made, small-batch ice cream sold by the pint through limited weekly drops. How it works: The first Richmond drop goes live on HotPlate Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7pm, with pickups Oct. 9-10. Pints cost $12.50. After that, Papi's will release a new rotating menu every Thursday at 7pm, with Friday and Saturday pickups. The Richmond shop is at 2105 Lake Ave., just off West Broad near Willow Lawn. Fun fact: Once a flavor sells out, Papi's generally won't bring it back for six to 18 months, Diaz Infante tells Axios. If you go: Papi's Richmond's
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Virginia Diners Happily Wait For The Crispy Fried Chicken At This Homey Soul Food Spot
Some people check the clock while they wait for a table. In one Richmond neighborhood, people check the clock and then decide to stay anyway, because the fried chicken on the other side of the door is worth every minute. Waits here can stretch past an hour on busy nights,...
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Two New Breakfast Options on the Horizon
Family and Consumer Sciences Instructor Nicole Lohr and her nutrition and wellness class have been collaborating with the director of school nutrition, Randy Herman. Their project’s goal is to incorporate two new breakfast options to the menu: a ham and cheese croissant and cowboy coffee cake. Herman met with...
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We Ate Ham Biscuits All Over Virginia And This Virginia Country Store Won Us Over
Some Richmond traditions come neatly packed in a white cardboard box. Sally Bell’s Kitchen on West Broad Street has been a beloved local institution since the 1920s. It is famous for classic Southern boxed lunches and tender ham biscuits that taste like a church-picnic favorite. Each box typically holds...
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This Quirky Virginia Restaurant Is Worth The Road Trip From Any Corner Of The State
Some restaurants feed you, and some restaurants make you feel like you accidentally found the best seat at a family reunion. Dixie Restaurant in Petersburg does both, with hot coffee, Southern plates, vintage charm, and enough personality to make a road trip feel like a prize instead of a chore.
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It Doesn’t Get Much Better Than The Barbecue From This No-Frills Virginia Restaurant
There’s a place in Petersburg, Virginia where the barbecue is so good it makes you question every life decision that kept you away from it for this long. Saucy’s Sit-Down Bar.B.Q. is that place, and once you find it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
everafterinthewoods.com
10 Vietnamese Restaurants In Virginia That Food Lovers Need To Know About
You know a restaurant is doing something right when people will happily drive across town just because they’re thinking about a bowl of pho. That’s the kind of loyalty we’re talking about here. Virginia has a seriously fun Vietnamese food scene, from steaming bowls of broth and...
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This Riverfront Virginia Bar Brings Beach Vacation Vibes Right To The Water
Sitting beside the James River in Richmond, Island Shrimp Co. Rocketts Landing makes you feel like you have left town without ever packing a bag. With palm-tree energy, colorful drinks, and breezy views of the water, this seafood spot gives visitors a little taste of vacation while staying close to home.