Beat the heat with a rooftop breeze and a Paloma Spritz. | Photo by Solaire Rooftop
As summer sun rolls in, you’ll want to want to stay cool and refreshed. We recommend chilled drinks from new local businesses (all opened this spring). Plan a date, a girls’ night, or a self-care outing, and show these new sip-worthy bars some love. Cirrus Vodka Tasting Room, Scott’s Addition
Taste-test Virginia’s #1 craft vodka with martinis, mules, and mocktails.
⭐ Editor’s pick: Hibiscus Mule with hibiscus, lime, cardamom, Hardywood Ginger Beer, candied ginger + mint
Nouveau Provisions, Carytown
Owned by the same couple behind Nouveau Farms, this wine bar + restaurant offers decadent pours and Neapolitan pizza.
Solaire Rooftop Bar, Downtown
Put on your favorite confidence-boosting outfit, and enjoy the city skyline at this socialite bar.
“Twilight: New Moon” |7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $9 | The Byrd is showing the entire Twilight saga throughout July — sit in for the second movie (Editor Elise: my favorite of the four).
Friday, July 11
Intermediate Genealogy Workshop | 10-11 a.m. | Virtual | $15 | Explore methods and resources for African American genealogy and delve into the Library of Virginia’s archival collection.
Roots of Revolution: Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Walking Tour | 10-11:30 a.m. | The Valentine | $20, $10 for members | Walk the canal, learn about Richmond’s industrial origins, and visit a historic monument on this city stroll — wheelchair accessible + includes a scavenger hunt for kids.
Pressed Flower Resin Jewelry Workshop | Friday, July 11, Saturday, Aug. 16 | Times vary | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $70+ | Craft your new favorite necklace or make a pair of earrings for a friend, immortalizing flowers along the way.
Saturday, July 12
East End Street Fair | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Occasions Too | Free | Celebrate a sense of community by shopping local vendors, chatting with new neighbors, and joining in on family-friendly fun.
Plant + Cat Lovers Adoption Event | 12-3 p.m. | PlantHouse | Price of purchase | Meet some cuddly cats from Richmond SPCA, shop 20% off all pet-safe plants, and maybe go home with a new baby (plant or cat).
Virginia nonprofit Mercy Chefs deployed a team to Kerr County, Texas, after catastrophic flooding this weekend. Based in Portsmouth, Virginia, the organization has served 3,000 to 4,000 hot, chef-prepared meals every day to emergency workers and flood victims. (WRIC)
Opening
Daisy at Tredegar plans to open tomorrow, July 11. What’s on the plate? Weekday lunch, weekend happy hours, and Sunday brunch. The menu boasts shareable plates and entrees, including hearty lunch sandwiches and — piquing our interest — a Daisy Dog with pickled mustard-seed chow chow on a brioche bun. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Development
The City of Richmond is seeking development proposals for the Intermediate Terminal Building on East Main Street. Years ago, Stone Brewing Co. signed to transform the warehouse into a restaurant concept, but plans fell through around 2018. Share your wildest vision for this riverside spot. (Richmond BizSense)
Listen
Last month’s Tiny Porch concerts were canceled due to weather, but we’re crossing our fingers for a sunny day on Sunday, July 20. Want to get to know the artists before attending? Check out this Spotify playlist, curated with introductory songs for all the performers.
Mailbag
Where are you spending Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer? Reader Vicki W. has a fresh idea: “The best place to enjoy summer tomatoes and Duke’s (is there any other?) mayo? My own kitchen. A couple of slices of my favorite bread, thinly sliced, ripe Hanover ‘maters, a little salt and pepper, and plenty of mayo. Nothing else needed.” Share your ‘mater take.
Job
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