You can find Sefton Coffee cozied into the Downtown scene on North 8th Street. | Photo by RICtoday
Yesterday, we asked our readers to build their perfect matcha latte, courtesy of Sefton Coffee’s flavorful menu. We were curious to ask the same question of the staff at Sefton, so we called the owner, Jennie Skinner.
Here are the results:
Our readers’ most common answer:
Iced matcha latte with cinnamon vanilla syrup + oat milk (no added espresso).
Sefton’s staff pick:
The exact same thing, down to the details.
Don’t believe me? Stop by and ask for yourself, and order a dang latte while you’re there.
Borderlines + Balance: Wines of Germany + Alsace | 7-8 p.m. | Echelon Wine Bar | $35 | Grab day-of tickets to test the eloquence of German and Alsace wines, “two neighbors with shared grapes but distinct styles.”
Thursday, Aug. 7
JamPacked Weekend: Kickoff Party | 6-9 p.m. | Ardent Craft Ales | Free | Get a head start on the festival weekend with live music and a limited-edition JamPacked Lager, which is noted as “refreshingly hoppy” and “endlessly crushable.”
Friday, Aug. 8
Midnight Cowgirls | 8 p.m. | Uptown Alley, Midlothian | $20+ | Pull up your bootstraps and rally your friends to the sports bar for this all-female rock show.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Heartfest | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Heartfulness Center | Free | Harness your energy and move your body with a day of free wellness sessions including yoga, meditation, and Tai Chi; Plus, reward yourself along the way with food trucks.
Intro to Disc Golf | 1-3 p.m. | Taylor Farm Park, Sandston | Free | Open to all ages, learn the basics of this leisurely sport and spice up your next park visit with a little friendly competition.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Virginians Will Dance or Die! - 18th Century Music & Dancing Demonstration | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History and Culture | $30 | Experience the sights and sounds of colonial-era Virginia with a lecture by author Joshua LeHuray, followed by a beginner lesson in English country dancing accompanied by musicians of RVA Baroque.*
A piece of Richmond history is heading to Hollywood. Pulled from its pedestal during protests in 2020, a graffiti-covered Jefferson Davis statue ships out to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles on Sunday, Aug. 17. The former monument, now owned by The Valentine, will join MOCA’s upcoming exhibit. (Style Weekly)
Asked
Following our previous note, this quick survey invites you to share your thoughts on the removal and repurposing of monuments in Richmond. First organized in 2022, this survey will close on Monday, Aug. 18. Editor Elise: I timed myself for reference, and it took me approximately three minutes to complete.
Outdoors
A woodsy six-acre plot on Patterson Avenue is slated to become a new public park. The property has sat in limbo for years; Now, it’s being preserved as a “pocket park.” This Henrico County announcement closely follows the development proposals for Tuckahoe Creek Park. (Richmond BizSense)
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James River Cellars’ Fridays at the Pavilion are in full summer swing, drawing folks outdoors for live music and food truck eats. Consider this an opportunity to escape the buzz of the city for an evening. This Friday, Aug. 8, you can count on Route 6 Band, Momma’s BBQ, and totally free admission.
Festival
We’ve had a busy month so far, and we’re keeping the momentum up with Carytown’s summer-smash Watermelon Festival on Sunday, Aug. 10. Celebrate the 43rd year of this community tradition with 100+ vendors, 80+ musicians, and plenty of family-friendly activities.
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Back in 2007, Virginia ranked No. 1 as the state with the most vanity plates. We’re requesting a new study to see if we hold the top spot. Richmonders are accustomed to a little silly signage, from plates and bumper stickers to quirky trail markers — just browse this Reddit thread for proof.
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While on the phone with Sefton Coffee’s owner, Jennie Skinner shared that they’re very proud of the matcha they source — Arteo, a family-owned organic tea importer that only partners with small-batch farms.
With the rise and fall of matcha trends in American consumerism, it’s reassuring to know that Richmond shops continue to prioritize small business, even when sourcing from across the globe.
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