Has the local restaurant scene — part of an industry that is systemically scarred and relies on slim profit margins — rebounded and recovered? I sat down with tenured owners, first-time operators, a real estate broker, chefs, managers and more to discuss the challenges that linger. #rvadine

Beet Box 2.0 what’s up?! So stoked for this to be at 2400 Jefferson Ave. Bonus: Open daily!

@cobraburger.bsky.social 🥔🧀🥓😭

@cobraburger.bsky.social went fried chicken for the night! #nightofthecockatrice

HEY HIGH SUP? @nightcrawlerrva.bsky.social will be here again this Sunday 2/23 for more damn cocktails aaaand MORE GODDAMN COCKATRICE FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICHES. Also the homie @eileen-mellon.bsky.social wrote up this sick ass article bout it. Nice! richmondmagazine.com/restaurants-... #rva #rvadine

I recently got the opportunity to interview legendary food figure, chef and critic Ruth Reichl ahead of her Richmond appearance on March 27 – what a treat! We talked inspo for her latest novel, her relationship with Substack, industry shifts, travel, and the time she may have dined at Mamma Zu.

A salute to RVA’s pizzaiole! 🍕🫡

Got my essentials for the train 🚆

Can’t wait for Lafayette Tavern! The Giavos fam is at it again 👏👏👏

This Facebook group (that is apparently run by bots) straight jacked this copy from a Richmond magazine piece written by Stephanie Ganz. Worst part is, it’s getting tons of traction (over a thousand likes and hundreds of share) without any mention of the author or publisher. WTF!

Nothing is ever guaranteed, especially time. Still in immense shock. Rest easy, Mike ❤️

This week’s column includes an RVA fried chicken dynasty, beloved neighborhood hubs, new rules at local farmers markets, fresh parking in Union Hill and a national shoutout for Fine Creek Brewing!

My mom’s out here hitting up Cou Cou Rachou without me! 😅😭

This week’s column includes a farewell to Ipanema, a coffee shop boom, the debut of Ugly Dumpling, affordable egg plugs, and a Richmond bartender battling for 2025 World Class US Bartender of the Year. #rvadine

Today is my seven-year work-versary! I’ve written over 1,000 articles, interviewed hundreds of people and made the most incredibly lasting memories along the way. I feel so lucky to do what I do.

50 years of Bamboo Cafe! It was so much fun to dive into the history of the quintessential neighborhood bar and rehash the memories from over the decades. Such a special, very Richmond, institution. Cheers! ❤️🍸 #rva

Absolutely incredible. Lived up to the hype. #DC #latejana

Lil Richmond snow shower ❄️

Daily Coffee Co. — a great concept operated by great humans! #rva

My weekly column on what’s happening in the Richmond food scene! #rva #richmondmag

At the beginning of 2025, we asked five local food and beverage pros, including cocktail guru Beth Dixon, EAT Restaurant Partners founder Chris Tsui and Richmond Times-Dispatch food critic Justin Lo, to weigh in on the Richmond food and beverage scene. richmondmagazine.com/restaurants-...

Cafe Y Sabor’s empanadas have a chokehold on me. And I never leave without a pandebono. #rvadine

Richmond gets hit with a beautiful 70-degree day and all of a sudden the whole city smells like a blunt. #rva

Sad Cathy from @cobraburger.bsky.social means happy me. Smoked gouda, oyster, beech and shitake mushrooms, black garlic mayo and pickled fennel 💥🍄‍🟫

Writer’s block like woah

Can’t wait to see the Luvu memes tomorrow @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social #jumpjump

I’m not a huge sports fan but I am a huge Eagles fan. Chips and dip, crispy Miller Lites and bird gang 4ever! 🦅

The lemony white bean soup with turkey and greens recipe from @nytimes.com has become my go-to. Hits every time 👏🫘🍋

The slow down I needed! Chilly but gorgeous night at Celeste Farms.

Do you work in Richmond restaurants? I’d love to hear from you in an anonymous survey regarding wage transparency for a feature I’m working on. I know it’s a touchy subject but I come in peace! docs.google.com/forms/d/1X49...

Oh FUCK yes we’ve got @1115mobilekitchen.bsky.social and the legendary Richmond Magazine food writer @eileen-mellon.bsky.social on here? Let’s goooooo #rva #rvadine

New here, let’s get this thing rolling!