Grab a slow-cooked plate inside or enjoy the breeze at Brazen’s outdoor patio. | Photo by Tim Bereika with Rocket Pop Media
Meet a few of Richmond’s newest eateries and get a sneak peek at upcoming openings.
Brazen| 2028 W. Cary St.
Sit down and stay a while at The Fan’s new restaurant, a mellow spot offering a fusion of casual, slow-cook eats and elevated dining — and there’s an outdoor patio.
Our menu picks: “Base Camp Chili Wings,” baked feta + panna cotta for dessert
The Beet Box | 2400 Jefferson Ave.
Meet Church Hill’s new pressed juice and smoothie bar. You may be familiar with their original Carytown location, but this spot still feels brand new to plenty of East End folks.
Our menu picks: The “Green Light” smoothie bowl (for matcha lovers) and the “Princess Peach” smoothie
Owner Ashley Lewis, originally from Oakland, California, brought her West Coast roots to Richmond with this vibrant spot. | Photo by The Beet Box
C&P Baking Co. | 1717 E. Franklin St.
This small biz bakery has moved from pop-up events to an official brick-and-mortar location in Shockoe Bottom.
Our menu picks: Haitian bread, coffee cake, and homemade strawberry milk (oat milk substitute available)
Pastry chef Sherwin Pilley curates a menu with rotating seasonal flavors and fresh produce. | Photo by C&P Baking Co.
VCUarts Lecture Series | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Institute for Contemporary Art | Free | Join Associate Professor Tobias Wofford as he discusses “Power, Presence, and Recognition — Reflections on The Shape of Power: Stories of Race and American Sculpture” at this public lecture.
Brickwall Jackson on Shockoe Sessions Live | 7:30-9 p.m. | In Your Ear Studios | $15 | Catch this intimate, studio-style concert with Richmond-based Americana band Brickwall Jackson.
Wednesday, April 9
Spokes for the Fall Line | 4-7 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Choose among five starting locations + join local bikers on an excursion to a Fall Line Trail development meeting, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Richmond Police Department Training Academy.
Live at The Branch: Tre. Charles | 6-7:30 p.m. | Branch Museum of Design | $35+ | Grab a solo ticket or reserve a table to experience this live, lyrical R&B performance — hors d’oeuvres and wine included.
Richmond Kickers: Night at the Museums | 7 p.m. | City Stadium | $15 | The Kickers take on Union Omaha at this themed match hosted in partnership with the Virginia Association of Museums.
Saturday, April 12
The Book Faire | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Renaissance | $16+ | Book lovers can grab a beverage, create a flower bouquet, and peruse thousands of new and used books at this dreamy event hosted at a local wedding venue.
Ask an expert: Addressing loose skin after semaglutide injections
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Fillers can also be used to strategically reduce the appearance of loose skin. | Photo provided by Synergy Face + Body by Travis Shaw MD
Semaglutide prescriptions (like Ozempic and Tirzepatide) rose 5.65% in NC from 2023 to 2024, confirming that these injections continue to be one of the most popular treatments in aesthetics.
But what happens after the weight is gone? We asked the experts at Synergy Face + Body by Travis Shaw MD:
Leftover loose skin
Loose skin is a common concern for patients post-weight loss. Synergy typically recommends a combination of collagen-boosting treatments and injectables.
Rebuilding collagen
There are a growing number of treatments, including Sculptra, Sofwave, and RF Microneedling, designed to stimulate collagen production in the body. This important protein comprises up to 80% of your skin and has been shown to help naturally restore elasticity over time.
These treatments can also be used in combination with fillers to maximize results.
$30 million. That’s how much the Brown’s Island Improvement Plan is slated to cost. Partnering with Venture Richmond, this revitalization process has been a long time coming, but recent project approvals by the city’s planning commission may kickstart new momentum. Check out some reader-submitted ideas for this riverside development. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Biz
Perly’s on East Grace Street has a new landlord and co-owner, but don’t panic. Business is expected to continue as usual at this local eatery run by the Roberts and Giavos families. Check out today’s article featuring the Giavos family’s upcoming restaurant venture, Lafayette Tavern. (Richmond BizSense)
Health
Last week, VCU Health opened a $38 million liver care center focusing primarily on pre-and post-operative care. The 39-bed facility is located in Downtown Richmond’s Main Hospital and occupies the space of a now-relocated pediatric unit.
Trending
A time-traveling pothole at Leigh and Belvidere Street has earned a spotlight on Reddit. Spanning several feet, the pothole reveals Richmond’s historic cobblestone streets, now paved over — well, not entirely paved over. It’s a ground-breaking glimpse at history and a sure-fire way to damage your car, so be on the lookout.
Festival
Richmond Poetry Fest is returning to VisArts Friday, April 11-Saturday, April 12. This free, two-day event includes live readings, a unique art exhibition + a lineup of activities, crafts, and local vendors. Volunteer sign-ups are open now.
Learn
In case you missed it, there’s a groundbreaking exhibition now open at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. You can experience “Give Me Liberty,” the nation’s first commemoration of America’s founding, now through Jan. 4, 2026. Learn more.*
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Community
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In other food-related news, Keya’s potato chips, founded by Richmonder Keya Wingfield, have been spicing up RVA’s snack scene. I currently have both the “Black Salt” and “Bombay Spice” flavors in my pantry, and I used the latter on my sandwich for lunch yesterday — 10 out of 10.
Consider the crumpled bag (and Teemo’s curiosity) a sign of just how good they are.
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