Impress the table with a bourbon-caramel apple ice cream pie from Scoop. | Photo via Scoop RVA
Too busy to chef up a Thanksgiving dinner? Richmond’s small business scene has your back. Here are five local restaurants now accepting holiday pre-orders.
The Smoky Mug | Order deadline: Nov. 17 or sold out | The Northside restaurant will set you up with a smoked main dish and all the fixings.
Stella’s Grocery | Order deadline: Nov. 17 | Mains, sides, casseroles, desserts, and more — Stella’s is ready to deck out your holiday table.
Union Market | Head to the Hill for a special event on Wednesday, Nov. 12, allowing guests to explore 35+ wines and make orders before Thanksgiving.
This unique event offers an array of engaging experiences that transport you back in time. | Photos provided by Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Step back in time during Living History weekend at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC). This immersive event brings the past to life through reenactments, performances, and interactive experiences that highlight Virginia’s vibrant history.
Enjoy all-access activities throughout the museum, plus special programs including:
Highlight tours led by museum experts
A concert of 18th-century music
A panel discussion exploring the art of living history
Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for a weekend adventure, there’s something for everyone to discover.
A shoreline haven for bald eagles, Caledon State Park has acquired 400+ new acres for birdwatchers to explore.
Photos via VA Department of Conservation and Recreation + VA State Parks
Civic
Election Day has come and gone in Virginia. Missed the results? Grab your coffee and catch up on who won races across the state.
Announced
Virginia State Parks announced a 455-acre lakefront addition to Caledon State Park, expanding the site to 3,000+ total acres. This shoreline park sits east of Fredericksburg, along the Potomac River — about a 90-minute drive from Richmond. Road trip, anyone?
Business
Richmond BizSense revealed its RVA 25 list, marking the fastest-growing companies in the city. Soaring to the top is specialty insurance company Richmond National with a 2072% revenue growth rate. Other notable names include Metro Elevator (No. 2), AnswersNow (No. 4 + last year’s top-ranked), and Nightingale (No. 19).
Coming Soon
Big Bamboo Asian Kitchen + Teq Bar — another new neighbor joins the Fan. Occupying the former space of Wong Gonzalez, Big Bamboo is the next passion project of the owners of Sushi-O and Main Street Dragon. (CBS 6)
Asked
“Don’t wear headphones while biking, and check out Broad Street Bullies for group biking activities.” - Reader Terry C. We’re still pedaling for more bike-friendly suggestions, from trails and safety tips to your bikeability hot takes. Take a minute, and help out a new biker.
Sports
On Monday, Nov. 3, VCU Men’s Basketball began the season with a 103-74 win against the Wagner Seahawks. Coming up tonight, VCU Women’s Basketball starts the season with a 6 p.m. home game against Maryland Eastern Shore. Grab tickets and rally for the Rams.
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The Buy
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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.
If you’re reading this before 8:19 a.m., it’s not too late. The year’s second supermoon hits its peak illumination this morning at 8:19 a.m. — solook up. We think you’ll get a kick out of its name.
If you didn’t make it in time to catch the view, set your own swoon-worthy scene with an evening picnic at the park. Richmond sunsets never get old.
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