This week: a trio of young talents making their mark. So be a patron and treat yourself to Italian food, classical music and new cookware.
Next week: our long-promised Staycation. One night in a Richmond hotel and then we tourist!
Futures:
Italian Eats
We loved Four Fork's inaugural dessert pop-up a few weeks ago, but pastry chef Jess Widener's hors d'oeuvres revealed she has some serious savory chops as well.
That's why her mid-winter Italian dinner pop-up at The Broken Tulip is a must. Peep the full menu here. Cacio e pepe mezzelune?! Hard yes. We hear tickets for the 5:30pm seating are going fast, with a touch more room at 8pm.
P.S. Later in March, The Broken Tulip is hosting a pho pop-up as well!
Cavalier 21 is a new string orchestra composed of 21 of the best string players in Chesterfield County under 21. It's a classical group, but its sound is bold and youthful, fittingly. And way better than your high school orchestra.
The group's performance, Classical Incarnations, is at The HofGarden on Sunday, and only the second outing of its inaugural season.
In case you missed it: Accoutre, the specialty cookware and home goods shop, quietly opened in Scott's Addition at the end of 2017. Owner Bobby Bland is a seasoned chef and has curated a stylish but functional selection of goods.
This is not Williams-Sonoma. Think thoughtfully-made, unique pieces that will complete your home and kitchen. The name comes from the French word, accoutrement, or "to outfit," after all.
Heads up: Monday through Wednesday, they're only open by appointment. Best to pop in during their regular hours, Thursday through Sunday.
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Scott's Addition
Saturday
Flea market Saturday just got upgraded - and you've got options.
To start, Studio Two Three's Studio Two Flea features more than 50 vendors selling handmade goods, art, housewares and more. Oh, and there will be tarot card readings and a tunnel of love. Normal. Bonus: The event benefits Studio Two Three's darkroom expansion.
Then, take the four-minute walk around the corner to Väsen Brewing, where Riot + Revel paper is wrapping up your choice of Valentine's Day gift at Tapped & Wrapped. Check your V-Day shopping off the list and celebrate with a beer.
Richmond loves craft breweries, indeed. But what we've long been missing was a bonafide cocktail bar. Well, our prayers have been answered, and then some.
With a dream pedigree that includes The Roosevelt and Heritage, The Jasper, in all its vintage-speakeasy-themed glory, is now open. Try the nitro bourbon and ginger -- it's smooth, blending two bourbons, and finishes with a kick from the ginger.
You'll want to hit this new Carytown addition every weekend, perfect for date night, girls' night, any night.
Loving thy neighbor is cool and all, but selfishly we're pumped to have our own outpost of Charlottesville-based running studio, tread HAPPY, now open in the Fan.
This isn't just a group run. Each class works in interval and strength training to the beat of the music. And they're building a community of Richmond runners through outdoor training sessions and SWEAT meet-ups.
The best part: Here. members (that's you) get an exclusive 30% percent off five classes with code: treadhereRVA. See you there!
vol. 19 / cultureThere’s already so much going on, so each week, we share only the three best happenings in Richmond, with insider tips on how to do it well.
VOL. 19 / CULTURE
This week, we're thinking culture. Pop culture, a dash of history balanced with a dance party, and some photography, but a touch more highbrow than your Instagram feed.
Speaking of Instagram, are you following ours? Apparently, the Internet was obsessed with this shot from the weekend.
Let's do this.
Click
It
If good things really take time, then glave kocen gallery's invitational photography exhibit opening on Friday is going to be stellar.
After a four-year hiatus, the fourth edition of "Click" will showcase work from both pro and first-time photographers in Virginia. This isn't just point-and-shoot either. We're talking pinholes, photomontages and something special to do with those historical marker signs you see down South.
For a peek before Friday's receiption, follow glave kocen on Instagram. To go down the rabbit hole, go back for the "Click & Tell" gallery talk on February 17.
We're biding our time until peak happy hour returns. Until then, stay warm at VMFA After Hours on Saturday. Attire: museum chic and your dancing shoes.
Kelli Lemon is hosting a party that's mixing in 200 B.C. China with classic R&B and more. We'll be catching our breath in the new dessert and coffee lounge.
Speaking of breaking your new year's resolution, the VMFA is also the venue for Family Lifeline’s decadent benefit, Chocoholic 2018, next week. Indulging feels even better when you're giving back.
We've got recs for all three types of Super Bowl watchers.
You're in it for the game / Embrace the patriotism (Patriots vs. Eagles, anyone?) with burgers. They may be New Zealand-inspired, but Burger Bach's new location on W. Cary St. is the place to be.
Commercials, all day / Game-watchers will get loud during your favorite part, so skip the bar scene and stay in with your fellow ad lovers. Add Mama J's and repeat. This is an ad town, after all.
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