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☕️ Your guide to seasonal sips
The exterior of Rostovs Coffee and Tea shop. A sign outside the shop says “fall in love with our coffee”. The sun is hitting the building and casting a shadow of leaves against it.
Rostov’s has you covered with fall drinks and vibes. | Photo by Pete Gillis
Fall is in full-force, and we’ve got the tea on where to get the best autumnal drinks from local coffee shops and cafes.

Rostov’s Coffee and Tea, The Fan
Richmond’s first coffee roaster has a pumpkin spice latte, blackberry cobbler latte, and fruit refresher in time for the fall.

Sefton Coffee Co., City Center
Enjoy an autumnal latte with one of Sefton’s house-made flavorings, which include cinnamon vanilla and honey breve.

The Smoky Mug, Barton Heights
Try the Thai sweet cram, black forest mocha, or pumpkin spice latte at this Northside shop — or satisfy your sweet tooth with a pumpkin spice affogato.

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We had to try the autumn spice latte with pumpkin, maple, and cardamom.

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Blanchard’s Coffee, multiple locations
This fall’s signature drinks include an autumn spice latte and a miso brown sugar latte. Bonus: Top any iced drink with Earl Grey cold foam.

Riverbend Roastery, Church Hill
The blueberry au lait promises to taste like a blueberry pie in a cup — or go for the salty pumpkin shaken espresso for a twist on the classic fall flavor.

Ironclad Coffee Roasters, multiple locations
The Vermont Sugarmaker is made with Bare-Knuckle Espresso, vanilla, maple syrup, and freshly grated nutmeg. It’s then smoked with pecan hardwood and garnished with a strip of candied maple sugar bacon. And that’s just the start of the fall menu.

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The chai apple cider at Stir Crazy is the perfect fall bev.

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Stir Crazy Cafe, Bellevue
The chai apple cider is a standout on the seasonal menu. You can also try the Cellar Door latte with maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon, or the Pollinator — an oat milk latte with honey, lavender, cardamom, and cinnamon.

Lift Coffee Shop & Cafe, Jackson Ward
For a fall twist, try the Mayan Mocha latte with chocolate, cayenne, and a dash of cinnamon.

Greenbriar Cafe & Coffeehouse, The Fan
The October drink menu at this VCU-area cafe includes a candy corn latte, Sleepy Hollow tea latte, Great Pumpkin chai, and a pumpkin spice hot chocolate.

Reviresco Coffee, West End
The fall menu includes a honey cardamom latte, caramel spiced cider, and a pecan pie latte.

Alchemy Coffee, Carver
The spiced maple pumpkin latte is made with real pumpkin — try it before October ends.

Pi’s Coffee, mobile
Find this truck at community events around town and try the apple chai-der for a delicious sip of fall.

Coalesce Coffee, mobile
This on-the-go barista has a pumpkin chai.

Guide Roasting Company, Midlothian
Try the pumpkin pie latte at this Southside shop.

Thirsty for more? Check out our guide to local coffee shops.
 
Events
Friday, Oct. 11
  • Haunted Open House | Friday, Oct. 11 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design | Free entry | Shop from local artists, hear terrifying stories, join the Mad Scientist Bar Crawl, and see if you’ve got the ‘fit to win the costume contest.
  • VCU Symphony presents “Rhapsody in Blue” | Friday, Oct. 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Singleton Center for the Performing Arts | $12 | Enjoy a performance of Gershwin’s composition in honor of its 100th anniversary, featuring soloist Magda Adamek.
  • A Penny for Your Thoughts: A Comedy Show About Richmond’s People’s Budget | Friday, Oct. 11 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Coalition Theater | Free | Learn all you need to know about the Richmond People’s Budget and get some laughs in during this comedic crash course.
Saturday, Oct. 12
  • Drive-Thru Flu Shots | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bon Secours Westchester Emergency Center, Midlothian | Free | Head to Westchester to get a no-cost flu shot from the comfort of your car.
  • Northeast Virginia Natural Classic Bodybuilding Show | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 10:30 a.m. | Firehouse Theatre | $15+ | Local and regional bodybuilders will compete at this natural bodybuilding showcase.
  • Lager World | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 11 a.m. | The Veil Brewing Co. – Scott’s Addition | Free entry | Round out your Oktoberfest celebrations with German-inspired food specials from Nokoribi, pretzels by Butter Boys, and a variety of lagers.
Sunday, Oct. 13
  • Halloween Stained Glass: Try it! | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 1-5 p.m. | The Glass Ceiling | $130 | Join artist Annie Frazza for a one-time stained glass class — you’ll come home with a finished glass ghost or pumpkin.
  • Read Up Richmond | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 2 p.m. | RPL Main Branch | Free | Register to hear Dolen Perkins-Valdez, author of “Take My Hand,” in conversation with Linda Janet Holmes.
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Be the star of your own small town romance novel in Asheboro, NC
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While Sparks never names the “brew pub” in the novel, we like to think it was Four Saints Brewing Co. | Photos provided by Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau. Gif Created by RICtoday.
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a character in a Nicholas Sparks novel?

ICYMI: Nicholas Sparks’ latest novel, “Counting Miracles,” takes place in Asheboro, NC — only four hours away from RIC.

While we can’t promise an intrepid romance like you find in the New York Times No. 1 bestseller, we can share four locations featured in the award-winning author’s most recent work:
  • The North Carolina Zoo — If you’re an exotic bird, we’re an exotic bird.
  • The Uwharrie Mountains — Take a hike in the old national forest and keep an eye out for any miraculous creatures that might be lurking.
  • Downtown Asheboro – We want all the local antique shopping, forever, every day.
  • Asheboro Public Library – Snag a copy of “Counting Miracles” and see which other locations the characters in the book visit.
Okay, we know we snuck in some references from The Notebook, but it wasn’t over. It still isn’t over.
 
News Notes
Number
  • $328,823. That’s how much the city and NextUp will distribute to 20 local organizations that provide after-school programs for youth. The money comes from the city’s Positive Youth Development Fund. Recipients include the Anna Julia Cooper School, Girls For A Change, and Richmond Hill.
Outdoors
  • Dock Street Park may have opened over the summer, but Richmond Parks and Recreation is still working to add to its offerings. Head to the design open house at the park on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. to share your ideas about ecology and recreational activities.
Civic
Eat
  • Bamboo Cafe is celebrating five decades in the Fan with a block party on Mulberry Street tomorrow, Oct. 12 from 1 to 6 p.m. Admission is $10 and will help support Richmond Animal Care and Control. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Real Estate
  • A house on the market in Midlothian dates back to the 1970s, but looks right out of the 1730s. Okey Turner recently finished restoring the home in the Huguenot Hundred neighborhood, which was built as a replica of the Ashley House in Deerfield, Massachusetts. (Richmond BizSense)
History
  • In summer 2026, dozens of ships from 20 different countries will sail through Virginia to mark the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding — and they’re making a stop in Richmond. The International Fleet will arrive in mid-June 2026.
Cause
  • Today is the first day of Richmond Tree Week, which will bring 40+ tree-related events to the River City. There’s still time to sign up to volunteer to staff a tree giveaway station with Reforest Richmond.
Finance
  • During economic times like these, balance transfers can really make a difference. Here’s how they work (hint: 18 months with 0% interest, plus 2% cash back) and why experts recommend this specific card.*
Read
  • Want unbiased, fact-centric national news delivered to your inbox daily? Subscribe to 1440’s free newsletter for neutral reporting on business, entertainment, sports, culture, and more.*
Job
 
Try This

🕰️ Got old stuff?
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A range of expert appraisers will be on site. | Photo by Stanislav Kondratiev via Pexels
Ever wonder about the value of your old items? Two Southside historical societies might be able to help you out.

The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia and the Bon Air Historical Society will host an antiques evaluation event tomorrow, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall.

Professionals in decorative arts, furniture, toys, cast iron, geodes, minerals, rocks, Civil War and other militaria, magazines, maps, and sheet music will be on site.

Bring your treasures to the fairgrounds and receive a verbal appraisal from the experts. The fee is $15 for the first item and $5 for each additional item. Funds will help support both historical societies.
The Buy
 
Half Baked Harvest’s “Super Simple Cookbook.” Get inspired by this New York Times best seller with over 125 recipes for hassle-free meals — from spinach and artichoke mac and cheese to slow roasted salmon.
 
Answered
 

We quizzed you on the start of the 2nd Street Festival.
Around 30% of respondents correctly identified that the Jackson Ward festival was established in 1988. We already can’t wait for year 37.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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