Ramy Yacoub is opening Memi’s on Main Street. | Photo by RICtoday
The Richmond restaurant scene is always buzzing — here’s our roundup of places that have recently welcomed customers, plus the ones we’re looking forward to trying once they open.
Now open
Bar-Q, The Fan The Norfolk barbecue restaurant now has a home on Main Street. It specializes in Central Texas-style brisket.
B-Side Bakehouse, Museum District The croissant-focused bakery just opened on Sheppard Street.
Susie’s, The Fan Owner Yael Cantor moved her Jewish-Mediterranean pop-up into a permanent location on Cary Street last week.
Coming soon
Brave Captain, VCU The nautical bar plans to honor the memory of Mojo’s as it moves in to the Cary Street space.
Brick Fire, City Center The wood-fired pizza restaurant plans to open in the former Maya space soon.
Memi’s, The Fan The former Barrio location will become an Egyptian-Middle Eastern restaurant.
Oro, Union Hill The fresh pasta staple of many local farmers markets is opening a brick and mortar in March 2025.
Pines & Pints: Wreath Decorating | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Center of the Universe Brewing, Ashland | $55 | Enjoy a local brew and decorate a wreath from Firever Pines Christmas Tree Farm.
Bluegrass Jam | 6-8 p.m. | Twin Hickory Recreation Center, Glen Allen | Free | This jam session is open to all experience levels — get there early for a jam etiquette lesson at 5:30 p.m.
Art of Noise | 9 p.m. | The National | $33 | Celebrate the 12-year anniversary of this River City music experience.
Thursday, Nov. 28
“Planes, Trains Automobiles” | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $9 | This 1987 film stars John Candy and Steve Martin.
Friday, Nov. 29
the charli parti | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall | $17+ | You’ll feel so Julia at this Charli XCX dance party.
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Väsen Brewing is expanding south of the river. The brewery is working on a Forest Hill location, which will also serve as a permanent home for Korean barbecue pop-up Kobop. It’s set to open in summer 2025. (RVA Mag)
Try This
Today’s high might be in the sixties, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get out on the ice. Stony Point Fashion Park has opened its seasonal ice rink. Find it in Triangle Park near Anthropologie. $15 tickets are available online and include skates.
Seasonal
Moving on from fall decor? There’s a specific dumpster at the Robin Hood Road recycling center just for composting pumpkins. Find it by the purple and green bins — it’ll be there through Dec. 28.
Biz
You can now find Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches in over 250 Harris Teeter stores — and soon at over 200 Whole Foods locations. The Richmond-based business has expanded its retail offerings to include smaller Chomp sandwiches. (Richmond BizSense)
Concert
If you have a second home in Pelican Town, mark your calendar for Oct. 29. That’s when “Stardew Valley: Symphony of the Seasons” will come to the Altria Theater. Tickets go on sale to the public on Monday, Dec. 2 at 9 a.m.
Number
Over 4.5 million. That’s how many Virginian ballots have been counted for the 2024 general election, meaning ~71% of the voting-eligible population. Compare that to the ~63% US average.
Seasonal
Full steam ahead, Richmond. The 47th Annual Model Railroad Show is pulling into the Science Museum of Virginia from Friday, Nov. 29 to Sunday, Dec. 1. Perfect for all ages, this family-friendly event will showcase model trains traveling through intricate displays, crafted by some of Virginia’s top hobbyists. Snag tix.*
Fact or Fiction
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Plan Ahead
Looking for a standout space to host your next event? Fredericksburg, just one hour from downtown, offers a wide range of venues. From artistic settings to charming outdoor options, check out these 10 unique spots that are perfect for any occasion.*
Finance
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Holiday Pick
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If you want to prospect for other future Richmond eateries, check out our guide to local pop-ups. Several former pop-ups are now on our list of new restaurants.
