Riverbend is a short walk from Libby Hill Park if you like to take your joe on the go. | Photo by @artzkopf
May your coffee be strong and your Mondays be short.
We can’t control the second part of that internet adage, so instead, we’ll recommend 40+ RVA-based coffee shops that are making Mondays feel a little less like Monday.
Espresso yourself
Sefton Coffee Company, 24 N. 8th St. | Trust the experts at this Downtown shop — your morning latte will thank you.
Roasts to boast
Riverbend Roastery, 2623 E. Broad St. | Swing by this Church Hill roastery for a fresh brew and a breakfast sandwich.
Best bites
Stir Crazy Café, 4015 MacArthur Ave. | Hungry? Try a bagel sandwich at this Northside cafe.
On-the-go joe
Greenbriar Cafe and Coffeehouse, 1211 W. Main St. | This VCU-area shop is well-designed for busy students. Walk up or call ahead for takeout.
There’s more brewing ahead. Hit the link below to find more roasters of all different varieties + a map plotting all of their locations.
Fitness Warriors: Feeling Fit With Pat | 6:30 p.m. | Ginter Park Library | Free | Join this low to moderate impact fitness class that is designed for all ages.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Harry’s Sip and Paint | 6-8 p.m. | Hofheimer Building | $3+ | Express your creative side while sipping a local beer + bring a friend for a two-for-one discount on tickets.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Dominion Energy Jazz Café | 6-8 p.m. | Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Free | Spend a relaxing evening listening to regional jazz performers presented by the Richmond Jazz Society.
Thursday, Jan. 30
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band | 8-9:30 p.m. | The Tin Pan | $35+ | Listen to this touring tribute band who will perform hits like “Crash Into Me” + “Ants Marching.”
The Virginia Department of Health released a report regarding the recent water emergency and deemed it “completely avoidable.” The report continued with numerous questions for city officials, who now have 30 days to respond or they will be fined. (VPM)
Development
7 Lady Vineyards, a winery within the Dover Hall mansion, is adding a 3,500-sqft tasting room to an already existing barn on the property. It will also bring a new event space pavilion. (Richmond BizSense)
Real Estate
A former office building at 417 Libbie Ave. is being transformed into condos. A total of 26 units will be built, ranging from two to four bedroom. Construction is expected to begin this spring. (Richmond BizSense)
Regional
The Southern Virginia Wildlife Center nursed a rare eastern spotted skunk back to health after it was stuck in a dryer vent. This is the first time the agency has cared for this species of skunk, and they released it back into the wild last Friday afternoon. (ABC 8)
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Happy Monday, Richmond. The news about the new condos on Libbie Avenue reminded me of this podcast episode. It answers the question, “Why can’t more empty offices become apartments?”
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