Chow down

• “Make a reservation at L’Opossum!” — Michele U.
• “It’s been awhile since I’ve been out so I’d enjoy the view in Rocketts Landing by going to The Boathouse!” — Rachelle S.
• “Buy a bunch of samosas and chai and picnic at Belle Isle” — @goldlionrva

Photo by RICtoday

Shopping spree

• “Thrifting on Cary!” — Amy W.
• “I would probably blow it all at Rest in Pieces! It’s my favorite fun shop in Richmond!” — Sara H.
• “Probably buy records at Vinyl Conflict” — @chrisonlyrva
• “World of Mirth would hate to see me and a $100 coming” — @thesammysands
• “Spend it all on Richmond native plants” — @moultonhotnatives

Hit the town

• “Buy tickets for one of the upcoming local music venues such as The Broadway or The National. I would pre book to visit the Van Gogh immersive experience and then I’d take the rest and buy gelato and go and sit and eat it on the banks of the river at Robious Landing.” — Amanda B.
• “Go to Chewy’s Bagels for breakfast because I’ve never been there before, then I’d go to the Library of Virginia to get a library card and explore the space. Then I’d go to the Valentine Museum until I got hungry. Lunch at TBT El Gallo bc I’ve never been there either. Then I’d go window shopping in Carytown, buy a piece of jewelry at Bygones, then hit the Byrd” — @pilsa100

Photo courtesy of Puddin Tain

Share the love

• “Fun for me is when animals feel loved. It’s total joy! I’d donate it to RACC” — @danielle_canonico_art
• “Coffee gift card to Blanchard’s so we could share the love and treat friends to coffee” — @go_go_geeta

• Shop National Tree Company trees on deal (hello, pre-lit trees and “feel real” garlands).
• Make large gatherings stylish with a 100-piece disposable gold flatware set, only $16.99.
• Stock up on The Dreidel Company’s dripless tapered candles.
• Drape couches and beds in cozy sherpa + flannel throw blankets.
• Decorate mantles and tables with elegant LED birch trees.

• Chesterfield Towne Center is reportedly up for sale. The 1 million-sqft mall has been in Midlothian since the ‘70s. Brookfield Properties, the current owner, acquired it in 2013. (Richmond BizSense)

• The Day of the Dead is coming up, and several local restaurants will have specials in honor of the Mexican holiday. The holiday is traditionally observed with lots of food and drinks — see what local options you can expect. (Richmond Magazine)

• As October comes to a close, so does Pedestrian Safety Month. At an event last week, Henrico officials went over the work the county is doing to increase public knowledge on traffic safety. In the last several years, the county has lowered speed limits on 100+ roads, installed new crosswalks, and planned more pedestrian improvements. (VPM)

• A group of high schoolers had the opportunity to visit the Electoral Board’s office to vote early on Friday. It was the first time voting for all of the students present.

• A new candidate is uniting the city. Signs have been popping up around Richmond purr-ging voters to Elect Francine, otherwise known as the Lowe’s Cat. Francine, who rose to online fame on the RVA Subreddit, has yet to comment on her candidacy. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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• This fall, don’t forget to check out your nearest Goodwill for unique Halloween costumes and decor. Why? Thrifting is fun, good for the environment, and budget-friendly. See how our shopping trip went.*

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