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Restaurant Roundup
Get to know Richmond’s newest restaurants, like Lafayette Tavern in Malvern Gardens. | Photo by Dillon Burke
The Richmond restaurant scene is always buzzing. Here’s our roundup of places that have recently welcomed customers, as well as the ones we’re looking forward to trying once they open.
Recent openings
d’Annam, West Broad in Henrico
Local Reddit users are vouching for this new Vietnamese restaurant in Dumbarton.
Le Petit Morceau, Manchester
This French-inspired bakery established itself as a local pop-up staple over the years, but now it’s settled down for everyday treats next to Studio Two Three.
Fish Camp, Scott’s Addition Reel in the beachy breakfast tacos and po-boy sandwiches at Ballast’s new window-service eatery.
Fish Camp may be takeout-style, but you can just takeout to the outdoor patio if you choose.
Mama, we made it(to the Style Weekly voting polls). Keep reading or click on this image if you’d like to cast your vote for RICtoday.
Graphic via Style Weekly
Development
The state has approved three major hospital projects in Chesterfield County. Proposals include VCU Health’s plan for a new 66-bed hospital, the Hospital Corporation of America’s new 60-bed Magnolia Hospital, and Bon Secours’ expansion of the St. Francis Medical Center. Total costs: ~$672 million. (Virginia Business)
Sports
Did the Spiders advance in the March Madness brackets? The UR women’s basketball team faced Nebraska in the first round of the NCAA Tournament last night, March 18. See the results, which determine whether the Spiders continue or not. Coming up tonight, March 19, tune in to see how the VCU Rams play.
Quoted
“We refused to sell the property to an entity that only wanted ‘the land,’” said the now-former owners of Goochland Drive-In Theater. After spending almost a year in limbo, the starry-skied movie destination is officially under new ownership — local couple James and Kathryn Munsey.
Community
Richmond SPCA will host its annual Dog Jog, 5K, and Block Party this Saturday, March 21. Plan ahead for these Northside road closures. If you want to lend a helping hand before the race, consider joining a litter cleanup tomorrow, March 20, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Award
We’re honored and downright delighted to be nominated in Style Weekly’s Best of Richmond 2026 poll. If you’re a fan of our daily newsletters, take a moment to vote for RICtoday. If you’re a superfan, you can vote once each day, now through Tuesday, March 31.
Try This
We have another day-trip proposal, specifically for the barbecue critics. You may have already visited Williamsburg a dozen times, but have you tried Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que? Southern Living crowned Pierce’s as the best barbecue in Virginia, and it’s about an hour-long drive to find out if you agree. Explore more day-trip inspo.
Plan Ahead
Tickets are on sale for the Fourth Annual Richmond Animation Festival, split over two individually ticketed days. Festivities include a Shorts Program on Saturday, April 25, and a feature screening of “Boys Go to Jupiter” the following day.
Tech
If your computer overheats with a few tabs open or sounds ready for liftoff, the problem might not be your device — it’s likely your antivirus. Many big-name brands are bulky + full of pop-ups. Webroot’s antivirus protection uses 33 times less space and scans up to six times faster. Get protected.*
Eat
When dinner turns into a staring contest with your fridge, Forkful meals save the night. They’re fully prepared and ready in minutes — with zero seed oils and high-quality proteins. Use code CMD50 to take 50% off your first order.*
Asked
Answered
💸 Last week, we asked what you wanted to know most about the newly proposed city budget.
After getting a first look at Richmond’s F27 budget, a quarter of our readers wanted to hear more about key investment areas. Here are a few proposals to start the conversation:
$263.5 million investment in city staff
Includes pay raises for police, fire, and other union-represented employees
Record-breaking $257 million allocated to Richmond Public Schools
$8.2 million more than the FY26 budget, but still several million short of district expectations
$11.7 million for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund + $1.8 million for affordable housing performance grants
Accounts for an estimated 1,900+ new affordable housing units funded through grants
The best Easter eggs and decorations on sale ahead of the holiday. We recently shopped online party supply store Oriental Trading, and it’s got Easter covered — especially if you’re hosting an event on a budget. Check out our faves + use code BCFREESHIP for free shipping on any order:
Yesterday, I visited the VMHC for an early look at the new exhibit “We the People: The World in Our Commonwealth.” I’m still thinking about this vibrantly detailed 1930s costume dress (pictured below), once worn to honor Czechoslovakian heritage at a regional festival.
Stay tuned for more exhibit info, and plan ahead for its official opening this Saturday, March 21.
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