Meet Elle Correll, this week’s guest editor. She’s the co-owner of Buskey Cider, Scott’s Addition’s original cidery and one of the most innovative cideries in the region. When she isn’t designing the next cider label or working a beer festival she’s planning her next travel adventure, rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals, looking for chances to speak Spanish, or melting over an adorable Boston Terrier. Take it away Elle ...
Sugar's
Crab Shack
I always love shrimp and one of the city’s gems is Sugar’s Crab Shack. Located in Northside, this black-owned restaurant serves up some of the best shrimp I’ve ever had, and it’s obvious from the lines of enthusiastic hungry people at all times of day that a lot of Richmonders agree! My top choice is always the fried shrimp, but snag a Sugar’s Sampler to try a generous portion sized variety of fried trout, crab, and oysters! I love having Sugar’s takeout for a picnic at nearby Battery Park.
As a tea drinker, I was thrilled to hear that a tea shop was opening in Scott’s Addition close to work! T.Caf Salon de Thé is located on the corner of Marshall and Altamont, and has an incredible selection of teas (working on trying them all!) and premium bites in one of the most unique, comfortable, and elegant spaces in town. I really love the canapes, which are small slices of French bread with deluxe ingredients on top, and my favorite is the canape roquefort poire (roquefort cheese and pear).
Richmond is full of great outdoor options, but the addition of Cutshaw Park next to Broad Street in Scott’s Addition added some really nice green space for the neighborhood. Grab a to-go coffee from Blanchard's Coffee Roasting Co. next door, and enjoy working remotely from one of the picnic tables under the large trees.
Vitals:
Cutshaw Pocket Park / Cutshaw Ave. and Broad St.
Here Perk.
Buskey is giving Here. readers free delivery on their next $30+ cider order delivered right to your door by Team Buskey. Just use the promo code HERE at checkout! Deliveries are made to Richmond and surrounding area, Hampton Roads, and NOVA. And be sure to check out Buskey's newest release, Piña Colada Cider. Crafted with pineapples, premium coconut, blue agave, and rested on rum chips. A new cider is released every two weeks, so follow @buskeycider on Instagram or on Facebook to always be up to date with the latest.
Meet Brandon Day, this week’s guest editor! A former amateur astrologist and current Topo Chico addict, Brandon is the Director of Marketing at Belle Isle Moonshine, the makers of Richmond’s fave line of premium moonshine and canned cocktails. When he’s not hand-modeling to show off Belle Isle’s latest seasonal release, you can find him out and about celebrating all of the fantastic creators, entrepreneurs, and entertainers that make our city so special. Take it away, Brandon ...
Funky
Finds
On Fridays, I like to cut out a little early (don’t tell my boss, lol) and swing by my favorite vintage store, Boho To Go. Jen, the owner and curator of this awesome collection of vintage furniture and cool finds, is one of the coolest folks in the game. They work super-hard to find unique pieces from all over, then price them reasonably so they can find a loving, new home. It is physically impossible for me to go and not leave with something new for my ever-growing gallery wall.
It’s officially Pride Month, and I can’t think of a better way to kick it off than by brunching with your besties and showing love to your local queens. There’s nothing quite like slamming back a Bloody Mary while someone simultaneously drops into the splits in front of you. I’ll be popping by Drag Brunch at The Camel on Saturday, hosted by the stunning and hysterical Chicki Parm. If you can’t make it this time, fret not! You can catch this show every first Saturday of the month at The Camel. Just don’t forget to bring cash for the queens! JK - they take Venmo too.
There’s a lot of tasty slices around the city, but none of them hit the spot quite like Zorch Pizza. I’m an absolute sucker for the “Upside Down” specialty pie, but you can’t go wrong with a slice of their classic New York-style pepperoni. I’m so stoked for the opening of their highly-anticipated Carytown brick-and-mortar, but this weekend you’ll find me grabbing a slice from their truck at The Veil on Sunday.
I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that this weekend also marks the celebration of National Moonshine Day! To celebrate, we’re giving Here. readers free delivery/shipping on their next order of Belle Isle Moonshine. Just use the promo code “HERE” at checkout!
And make sure to check out our new LEMON LAVENDER. We combined our award-winning premium moonshine with real lemon and fresh lavender to create a bright, botanical infusion that’s perfect for a cheeky cocktail on the front porch. It's absolutely delicious in your favorite gin cocktail, with a splash of lemonade, or just with seltzer and tonic on top.
Meet this week’s guest editor, Ali Greenberg! As the Outreach Manager for Lighthouse Labs, she has helped make the Richmond-based startup accelerator the most founder-friendly on the East Coast. Ali moved to RVA from NYC in 2017 after visiting the area and falling in love with the city. Just six months later, Ali founded The Broad, which served as a workspace and social club for women and gender minorities until it closed due to the pandemic. As a longtime startup mentor and supporter, it didn’t take long for Ali to join forces with Lighthouse Labs to help the growing organization invest further in the lives of founders. She’s also a passionate supporter of reproductive justice, a longtime in-clinic volunteer with Planned Parenthood, and monthly supporter of the Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project. When Ali isn’t working to make Richmond a better place, you’ll find her eating her way around the world with 25 countries behind her and the rest to go. Check out Ali’s quick tips for exploring and celebrating this place we love to call home. Take it away, Ali …
Abuelita's
Homemade Mexican Food
Get yourself an EZPass and make your way across the James to tuck into the top notch cooking at Abuelita's. I love any restaurant that focuses on a few dishes and does them right, and Abuelita's does just that with a rotating menu of guisos that will warm your soul. From chile rellenos to tamales to nopales - a plate of grandma's cooking and an agua fresca is the only thing I want after a day at Pony Pasture.
The little shop that could, Tokyo Market has been in Carytown for decades and recently expanded their space to stock even more delicious treats. The owner, Chong, is one of my favorite people in Richmond and has been kind enough to give me feedback on my kimchi jjigae. From imported candies to domestic rarities (it's the only place in the area that stocks Sun Noodles - a must for homemade ramen), Tokyo Market is the best place to shop globally, locally.
The grand finale of the startup accelerator's program, Demo Day is a chance for the early-stage founders to take the (virtual) stage and share their innovative ideas with the community. Lighthouse is celebrating our 10th cohort - our largest and most diverse yet - on Thursday June 3rd and each team has the chance to win $5,000 in additional funding based on an audience vote. Grab your free ticket to cheer on one of our hometown heroes - EDai, Grantable, lokii, and Team Excel - to help a Richmond team take home the win! Plus, apply for our Fall 2021 program if you have a startup idea that needs funding and support.
Founder-focused, time-tested, and ready to roll. Twice a year Lighthouse Labs invests $20,000 equity-free in 6-10 early-stage startups. Over 3-months, they receive tailored mentorship, extensive education in scaling a startup, and a cohort community to grow alongside for the long-haul. You should definitely apply by June 6th!
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