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Six places to buy fresh bread in Richmond
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Idle Hands in the Fan offers fresh breads daily. | Photo by RICtoday
Looking to upgrade your sandwiches, transform your toast, and eat more locally? These five local bakeries are the best thing since sliced bread.

Montana Gold Bread Co., 3543 W. Cary St.
This Carytown bakery is celebrating 30 years in Richmond this year. Swing by for a loaf of fresh bread, a handmade sandwich, or a cup of Rostov’s coffee.

Idle Hands, 407 Strawberry St.
Stop by this Fan staple for some rosemary sourdough or fresh-baked brioche. Or, pick up some pizza dough to take your home ‘za to the next level. Bonus: Idle Hands also offers top-notch coffee and pastries.

Europa Crust Sourdough Bakery, 1321 ½ E. Main St.
Specializing in Old-World style sourdough breads, Europa Crust offers loaves including rustic Italian, the San Francisco sourdough, and Japanese milk rolls. You can also find Europa Crust breads at local grocery stores including Ellwood Thompson’s, Good Foods Grocery, Stella’s Grocery Westhampton, and Yellow Umbrella.

Sub Rosa, 620 N. 25th St.
While this Church Hill spot is also known for its stellar pastries, Sub Rosa’s menu includes rosemary sea salt pide flatbread, sesame rye, and polenta bread. You can show up in hopes of nabbing a loaf before they’re all gone, or reserve your bread online at least two days in advance.

Valhalla Rising Bakery, 1 S. Allen Ave.
Formerly Antbear Bakery, Valhalla Rising is best known for its Billy Bread. Swing by their South Allen location for a fresh loaf, or head to Union Market to try one of their several sandwiches featuring the multi-grain sourdough.

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Events
Wednesday, Jan. 10
  • VCU Women’s Basketball vs. Fordham | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 6 p.m. | Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St., Richmond | $7-$10 | See the Rams face Fordham in person or tune in on ESPN+.
  • Making History with LVA | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join us for a volunteer session to learn how you can help make historical documents more searchable and usable for researchers now and in the future.
Thursday, Jan. 11
  • Blues Night | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6-10 p.m. | Strangeways Brewing, 3110 W. Leigh St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Enjoy a local brew and some blues.
Friday, Jan. 12
  • James River Women Night | Friday, Jan. 12 | 6 p.m. | Väsen Brewing Company, 3331 W. Moore St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | 10% of drink proceeds benefit JRW.
  • Twin Films | Friday, Jan. 12 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St., Richmond | $10 | Enjoy a night of local tunes with Sweet Joey Vermouth and Loose Roots.
Saturday, Jan. 13
  • The Grateful Allman Band Experience | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 7 p.m. | Canal Club, 1545 E. Cary St., Richmond | $20 | Enjoy an all-star tribute to the music of the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, and The Band.
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5 ways to up your workouts
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Protect your feet during high-impact exercise with thoughtfully designed HOKA sneakers. | Photo via Amazon
Focused on movement this month? Increase comfort and results with beloved gym staples.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Developers in Chesterfield have purchased a lot at 11 Le Gordon Dr. with the intention of building the area’s first 7 Brew Coffee. The national drive-thru coffee chain originated in Arkansas. No opening date has been announced.
Biz
  • DIY woodworking shop Workbench RVA has reopened in a new space after closing last year. The new, 2,900-sqft location at 3310 Rosedale Ave. offers monthly memberships between $139 and $169. (Richmond BizSense)
History
  • The Valentine is opening a new exhibit on Thursday, Jan. 25. “Sculpting History at the Valentine Studio: Art, Power, and the ‘Lost Cause’ American Myth” examines how Edward Valentine and Richmond leaders reframed the reality of the Civil War. Register to attend the free opening reception.
Concert
  • The Broadberry is celebrating its tenth birthday with a show on April 20. The bill features the Infamous Stringdusters, No BS! Brass, Prabir Trio, and the Mitras. Tickets go on sale Friday.
Outdoors
  • After decades of rehabilitation, the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster population has hit another milestone. Last season, harvesters pulled about 700,000 bushels from the bay — more than any other East Coast state. (VPM)
State
  • Delegate Bobby Orrock of Spotsylvania has introduced a bill that would require the state Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to come up with some regulations on feral cats. Animal advocacy groups remain split on what approach is best for free roaming cats. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
 
Biz

⚡️ Idea Factory open for business

Startup program aims to help current and aspiring entrepreneurs
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The Idea Factory includes two in-person meetups. | Photo via Startup Virginia
The Idea Factory, a business development program offered by Startup Virginia, is now open for applications.

Current or aspiring entrepreneurs can apply for the free program, which will run from March 4 to April 15. Applications are open until Thursday, Feb. 1.

Participants will attend six Monday night sessions — two in-person in Richmond and four online. They’ll also be expected to complete five weekly hours of independent work.

Know a good candidate? Startup Virginia is hosting three information sessions for interested applicants on Jan. 10, 17, and 24. Sign up online.
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Today’s edition by:
David
From the editor
One of my favorite ways to spend a Saturday morning is to swing by Idle Hands for a pastry and a coffee, then walk around the corner and relax in Scuffletown Park. A latte and a chocolate croissant is my personal favorite combo.
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