Photo by Carlos Ordaz-Nunez, owner of @tbtelgallo.
It’s not the best-kept foodie secret anymore, but TBT El Gallo is still killing the game in the Fan District. The spot describes its cuisine as “Elevated Mexican Street Food. Authentic, respectful of tradition, but not bound by it.”
I think about the loaded burrito at least once a day, and that strawberry tres leches cake... no words.
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Vote for the best Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwich flavor.
A. The Classic B. Cookie Monster C. Banana Pudding D. Strawberry Shortcake E. Other
City Council Meeting | 6 p.m. | City Hall | Free | Attend this bi-monthly meeting in person or join virtually via Microsoft Teams to hear the latest happenings around the River City.
Tuesday, June 10
Wallows: “Model & More Tour” | 7 p.m. | Brown’s Island | $66+ | The indie rock group’s tour is arriving in the River City waterfront with special guest synth-pop band Porches.
Wednesday, June 11
“The Wild Robot” | 2-5 p.m. | West End Branch Public Library | Free | Catch a showing of the acclaimed 2024 animated flick about an intelligent robot stranded on an island without humans.
Thursday, June 12
Hydrangeas Walk and Talk | 6-7:30 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $22 | Join garden guide Rich Waiton on this informative tour of the grounds’ beautiful summer shrubs, scheduled for peak bloom time.
Friday, June 13
2025 Black Cat Adoption Event | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Poe Museum | Free with RSVP, cat not included | Black cats deserve love too — we wouldn’t consider going home with a new best friend unlucky by any means.
Rythym & Zoo Fest | Friday, June 13-Saturday, June 14 | 7-10 p.m. | Sunset Theatre, Asheboro, NC | $10+ | Catch two nights of rockin’ blues at the Sunset Theatre, with performances by Big Time Shine and The Rhythm Bones.*
Sunday, June 15
Father’s Day: Free Admission for Dads | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History and Culture | Free | Dads enjoy free admission on Father’s Day — stop by Guest Services to claim your complimentary ticket.*
Five businesses headquartered in Richmond made this year’s Fortune 500 list. Performance Food came in at No. 80 and CarMax made No. 151 on this ranking of the biggest US companies by revenue. Ka-ching.
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In case you missed it, Taylor Swift bought back the rights to all of her music. If you’re looking to celebrate, there’s a Taylor Swift Music Tribute taking over Uptown Alley on Sunday, July 6.
Drink
What’s your favorite beer? If it’s Coors, you’re not alone. Data shows that it’s the most popular beer in Virginia. (Visual Capitalist)
Mansion Monday
Newly renovated and perfectly located in Richmond’s iconic Windsor Farms neighborhood, this new listing is sure to catch a few eyes. Four bedrooms and four bathrooms are accompanied by thoughtful touches in every corner. Did we mention the saltwater pool? It looks like it was plucked straight from the French Riviera.
Travel
Sorry, your Costco membership won’t get you past TSA. You’ll have to get your REAL ID like the rest of us. But pick us up a rotisserie chicken if you’re already making a Costco run. (WHAS11)
Civic
Attention all drivers: When scanning the road for a gap in traffic, take an extra second to look for motorcyclists. Riders, wear all your protective gear and make sure you stay visible. Looking twice could save a life.*
Old City Hall is an ornate example of Gothic Revival architecture in Richmond. | Photo courtesy of Library of Congress | Library of Congress
Richmond has 200+ locations, buildings, and districts included on the National Register for Historic Places, many chosen for their significant architectural feats.
John B. Cary School | Built in 1912-1913 | Registered in 1992
The former school has kept most of its Gothic Revival facade, designed by VA architect Charles M. Robinson. He also designed seven buildings at UR, including Richmond Hall + Cannon Memorial Chapel.
New Pump-House | Built in 1881 | Registered in 2002
Our favorite Gothic Revival vampire house. Built by city engineer Col. Wilfred Emory Cutshaw, this building operated until 1924. We did plenty of research on this Richmond staple so you can dive into the details.
The perfect athleisure tennis dress, available in summer colors like pink sorbet, iconic black, and heated red. Our favorite part: A built-in medium-support shelf bra and built-in shorts with a pocket.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
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