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It’s easy eating green

Vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Richmond, VA
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Try this: buffalo cauliflower tacos at Ipanema. | Photo by @rvafoodie1
Eating meat-free hasn’t always been easy, but in Richmond, it’s a piece of (vegan) cake.

Our food scene is as vibrant as ever, so it’s no surprise there are a slew of local chefs serving up fresh, vegetarian bites across town. From vegan Reuben sandwiches to scrumptious vegetarian tacos, here are 15+ restaurants serving up meat-free fare in Richmond.

🍕 Casual eating

Philly Vegan, 1126 Hull St. | This spot has all-vegan eats like a supreme cheesesteak, double lentil burger with daiya cheese, and Philly cheesesteak egg rolls.

Fresca on Addison, 22 S. Addison St. | Try the white bean and pumpkin burger or the falafel sandwich.

North End Juice Co., 718 N. Cleveland St. + 2400 Jefferson Ave. | Vegetarian options at this cafe include Shaolin and cat’s meow fresh pressed juice, blue suede shoes smoothie, and the vegan pokè bowl.

🍸 Date night

Ipanema Cafe, 917 W. Grace St. | Make brunch plans or schedule a night out at this VCU staple. Try this: the BBQ jackfruit sandwich or truffle gnocchi.

Nile Bistro, 306 N. 29th St. | There are plenty of vegan options at this Church Hill favorite for Ethiopian food. Pro tip: You can order sample sizes of several dishes to create a combo.

Elegant Cuizines, 415 W. Grace St. | This dairy-free restaurant has a number of vegetarian and vegan options, including a vegan brunch menu. Try this: vegan jerk crab croquettes with house vegan tartar sauce.

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All menu items at this food truck can be made vegan.

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Photo by @sonyasfoodforthought

🌮 On the go

1115 Mobile Kitchen | Catch this food truck at different events around town and try the vegan chicken sandwich.

Goatocado, 1823 W. Main St. | Get vegetarian options at local festivals and events at the Goatocado truck. Try the Billy chili — sweet potato kale chili topped with vegan basil aioli and a blend of pepper jack and sharp white cheddar cheese.
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Events
Friday, July 14
  • Hanover Tomato Festival | Friday, July 14-Saturday, July 15 | Times vary | Pole Green Park, 8996 Pole Green Park Ln., Mechanicsville | Free entry | Celebrate all things tomatoes at this pet-friendly community festival.
  • Saved By The 90s | Friday, July 14 | 8 p.m. | The National, 708 E. Broad St., Richmond | $18 | This ultimate tribute experience will leave you saying boo ya.
Saturday, July 15
  • “Matilda” | Saturday, July 15 | 10 a.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $5 | This Roald Dahl retelling stars Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, and Rhea Perlman.
  • Kismet at Richmond Shakespeare Festival | Saturday, July 15-Sunday, July 16 | 12-7:30 p.m. | Agecroft Hall & Gardens, 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond | Cost of purchase | This outdoor market has artists, music, drinks, and food from Eat My Egg Roll, Auntie Ning’s + more — plus, get tickets to see the “The Comedy of Errors” after shopping.
  • Caligula Blushed | Saturday, July 15 | 7-11 p.m. | Canal Club, 1545 E. Cary St., Richmond | $15 | Enjoy a night with this Smiths/Morrissey tribute act plus R.E.M. covers by Dead Letter Officers.
Sunday, July 16
  • Richmond Weddings Summer Show | Sunday, July 16 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Main Street Station, 1500 E. Main St., Richmond | $12-$20 | Meet 90+ wedding professionals to help plan your perfect wedding.
  • Classical Incarnations | Sunday, July 16 | 7-11 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St., Richmond | Free | Join Classical Revolution RVA for a free variety show featuring your favorite local musicians.
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Help name this big, green, hunger-fighting machine
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By eliminating the barriers kids and teens face to accessing healthy food, this new service offering makes it much easier for young folks to receive the healthy food they need to learn, grow and thrive. | Photo provided by Feed More
Feed More, a nonprofit dedicated to distributing healthy meals to Central Virginia neighbors experiencing food insecurity, has added a big, green hunger-fighting machine to its delivery fleet.

Feed More’s new wheels are making it easier for kids and teens to access healthy food. Thanks to support from the McKesson Foundation, this retrofitted school bus has been delivering fresh fruits, veggies, and more across our region since mid-April.

Now, they need your help picking a name. The winning name will be announced in early August.
Cast your vote
News Notes
Traffic
  • Watch out for closed lanes and slower traffic in the Worthington area through Wednesday, July 26. The city started paving and milling several streets in the neighborhood yesterday.
Festival
  • Richmond becomes Brewtown, USA tomorrow from 1-9 p.m. You can still grab tickets to the craft beer festival at 2000 Dock St. The party includes beers and ciders from 10+ local spots and live music by Luke Bobbitt & the Crocodilians, Funhouse, Jay Turner, and Brass in Pocket.
Development
  • Henrico County is adding a sidewalk along a portion of Hungary Road between Hardings Way Drive and Hungary Springs Road. Plans also include adding ADA-accessible ramps and pedetstrian signals at two intersections. Work began yesterday and should be complete in April 2024.
Coming Soon
  • A new Stella’s Market location is opening in the former Starbucks space at the River Road II Shopping Center. It’ll be the seventh location for the local gourmet grocery chain and is expected to open this winter. (Richmond BizSense)
Concert
  • A new concert experience is swinging to the Altria Theater on Tuesday, Sept. 26. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert” will feature a live orchestra, band, and turntables playing music from the Academy Award-winning film. Tickets go on sale this Monday, July 17 at 10 a.m.
Number
  • $20,000. That’s how much the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation wants to distribute to nonprofits which increase access to outdoor recreation and the trail. Know an organization that could use funding? Send along the info. Applications are due by Saturday, Aug. 19.
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Arts

Rock out during Richmond Music Week

How to celebrate Richmond Music Week
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Richmond Music Week comes from local groups HearRVA, Ignited, The Auricular, RVA Playlist, Shockoe Records, and Virginia is for Music Lovers. | Photo by RICtoday
See your favorite artists, find a new favorite, and support the local music scene during Richmond Music Week. The celebration is coming up August 4-11 with a full slate of festivals, concerts, and pop-ups.

The party kicks off with 804 Day, a music and arts block party around 17th Street Market on Friday, Aug. 4. Expect 15+ performances across multiple stages, food trucks, beer trucks, and vendors.

Next, mingle with the pros at the Music Mixer at Gallery5 on Saturday, Aug. 5. The night is ideal for musicians looking to grow and will also include a raffle to support Life Is Valuable, a community group bringing arts resources to schools.

The week ends with RVA Rapper’s Delight on Friday, Aug. 11. Get tickets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with local legends at the Hippodrome Theater.

Plus, stay tuned for special performances and pop-up events at venues and shops around town.
See the schedule
Answered

Yesterday we asked about the former name of Libby Hill Park.

New riverfront public park will protect “view that named Richmond”
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A card postmarked in 1916 shows a view of the James from Libby Hill. | Photo via VCU Libraries Digital Collections
~30% of respondents were right. The park was known as Marshall Square when it was acquired in the 1850s. It was among the initial properties to be acquired by Richmond Parks and Recreation, the first being Monroe Park — then known as Western Square.
New park coming soon
 
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PSA: This Sunday, July 16 is National Ice Cream Day. There are plenty of local places to celebrate.
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