Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
The Mill serves locally sourced comfort food while accommodating a variety of dietary restrictions. They love little ones and have a mini library of coloring books and crayons to help entertain them! Lindsay’s Fave: the Kale Apple Salad with Grilled Chicken and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Zach’s Fave: Wednesday Wing Night (their house honey habanero sauce is incredible!) and anything they’re serving on tap.
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The Mill on MacArthur
4023 MacArthur AveThe Mill serves locally sourced comfort food while accommodating a variety of dietary restrictions. They love little ones and have a mini library of coloring books and crayons to help entertain them! Lindsay’s Fave: the Kale Apple Salad with Grilled Chicken and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Zach’s Fave: Wednesday Wing Night (their house honey habanero sauce is incredible!) and anything they’re serving on tap.
For a nicer night out, make a reservation at Demi’s. We recommend the Mediterranean Manhattan, the red pepper & feta hummus, the lamb and the fish!
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Demi's
4017 MacArthur AveFor a nicer night out, make a reservation at Demi’s. We recommend the Mediterranean Manhattan, the red pepper & feta hummus, the lamb and the fish!
Grab a quick lunch at Mi Jalisco and enjoy bottomless chips and salsa with your margarita.
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Mi Jalisco Family Mexican Restaurant
4019 MacArthur AveGrab a quick lunch at Mi Jalisco and enjoy bottomless chips and salsa with your margarita.
Grab a cup of local coffee or kombucha on tap from Stir Crazy Cafe and enjoy a bagel sandwich along with it.
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Stir Crazy Cafe RVA
4015 MacArthur AveGrab a cup of local coffee or kombucha on tap from Stir Crazy Cafe and enjoy a bagel sandwich along with it.
If biscuits are your thing, pick up the special of the day at Early Bird Biscuit. Choose from sweet (like the blueberry maple) or savory (like the bacon and pepperjack).
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Early Bird Biscuit Co.
119 N Robinson StIf biscuits are your thing, pick up the special of the day at Early Bird Biscuit. Choose from sweet (like the blueberry maple) or savory (like the bacon and pepperjack).
Enoteca Sogna, which means dream wine bar, gets restocked with new Italian favorites straight from Tuscany each April. Sip on some Chianti Classico Riserva while enjoying authentic Northern Italian pasta dishes.
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Enoteca Sogno
1223 Bellevue AveEnoteca Sogna, which means dream wine bar, gets restocked with new Italian favorites straight from Tuscany each April. Sip on some Chianti Classico Riserva while enjoying authentic Northern Italian pasta dishes.
We’ve met Stella herself and can personally vouch for her tiramisu! We recommend the Moussaka. Be sure to check out the market just across the street and the grocery store in Scott’s Addition for take-home favorites, olive oil, wine, and other goodies!
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Stella's
1012 Lafayette StWe’ve met Stella herself and can personally vouch for her tiramisu! We recommend the Moussaka. Be sure to check out the market just across the street and the grocery store in Scott’s Addition for take-home favorites, olive oil, wine, and other goodies!
A MUST for any celebration! A mouth-watering
farm-to-table menu that changes seasonally. We have something different every time and LOVE it. Creative cocktails and an impressive wine list!
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Shagbark
4901 Libbie Mill E BlvdA MUST for any celebration! A mouth-watering
farm-to-table menu that changes seasonally. We have something different every time and LOVE it. Creative cocktails and an impressive wine list!
A former food truck now in its permanent residence, we can’t get enough of the house-made chorizo tacos!
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En Su Boca
1001 N Arthur Ashe BlvdA former food truck now in its permanent residence, we can’t get enough of the house-made chorizo tacos!
The name means Heavenly Ice Cream, and they’re not lying! We’re classic lovers around here so we mix Oreo and Mint Chip, but be sure to check out fan faves like Just Ask and Salted Caramel.
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Gelati Celesti Ice Cream
1400 N Arthur Ashe BlvdThe name means Heavenly Ice Cream, and they’re not lying! We’re classic lovers around here so we mix Oreo and Mint Chip, but be sure to check out fan faves like Just Ask and Salted Caramel.
Shopping
While you’re on MacArthur, be sure to pick up a bottle of Virginia red from Once Upon A Vine. We love King Family’s Meritage. They also sell beer, cider, and cigars!
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Once Upon A Vine
4009 MacArthur AveWhile you’re on MacArthur, be sure to pick up a bottle of Virginia red from Once Upon A Vine. We love King Family’s Meritage. They also sell beer, cider, and cigars!
Little House Green Grocery is our go-to for local organic produce and the cutest little finds. Pick out fresh fruit and veggies in season, and go ahead and try the spicy honey and sweet tea caramels.
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Little House Green Grocery
1227 Bellevue AveLittle House Green Grocery is our go-to for local organic produce and the cutest little finds. Pick out fresh fruit and veggies in season, and go ahead and try the spicy honey and sweet tea caramels.
One of our favorite ways to start a Saturday! Try local sausages, pick up a growler of kombucha or a bouquet of flowers, and definitely wait in line for Yoder’s Doughnuts!
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South of the James Market
4021 Forest Hill AvenueOne of our favorite ways to start a Saturday! Try local sausages, pick up a growler of kombucha or a bouquet of flowers, and definitely wait in line for Yoder’s Doughnuts!
The biggest mall in Richmond, and worth the drive for stores
like Anthropologie, Madewell, Pottery Barn, and Kate Spade.
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Short Pump Town Center
11800 West Broad StreetThe biggest mall in Richmond, and worth the drive for stores
like Anthropologie, Madewell, Pottery Barn, and Kate Spade.
Drinks & Nightlife
Northside Grill is a favorite local sports bar serving delicious apps, burgers, and brews.
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Northside Grille
1217 Bellevue AveNorthside Grill is a favorite local sports bar serving delicious apps, burgers, and brews.
We LOVE the Quirk rooftop bar for stunning views of Richmond and incredible creative cocktails. Try one with RVA's own moonshine: Belle Isle Shine!
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Quirk Hotel
201 W Broad StWe LOVE the Quirk rooftop bar for stunning views of Richmond and incredible creative cocktails. Try one with RVA's own moonshine: Belle Isle Shine!
The Circuit Arcade Bar
3121 W Leigh StEntertainment & Activities
Need to unwind? True North Yoga Studio offers a free class to the community each week. Book a massage with one of their licensed therapists!
True North Yoga and Wellness
4025 MacArthur AveNeed to unwind? True North Yoga Studio offers a free class to the community each week. Book a massage with one of their licensed therapists!
Movieland at Boulevard Square
1301 N Arthur Ashe BlvdRiver City Roll
939 Myers StBowling and booze, need we say more?!
Parks & Nature
A walk by the river is one of our favorite activities. Visit the Tyler Potterfield Bridge by the Tredegar Iron Works, or cross the river to Belle Isle for some lounging on the dry rocks. Kayaks and canoes can be rented seasonally across from the Iron Works.
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Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleA walk by the river is one of our favorite activities. Visit the Tyler Potterfield Bridge by the Tredegar Iron Works, or cross the river to Belle Isle for some lounging on the dry rocks. Kayaks and canoes can be rented seasonally across from the Iron Works.
A favorite for the whole family. Pack a picnic and enjoy a walk through the Japanese Garden, the Italian Garden, and the Arboretum. Be sure to visit the farm to feed the goats or book a house tour for an inside peek at the manor house.
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Maymont
1700 Hampton StA favorite for the whole family. Pack a picnic and enjoy a walk through the Japanese Garden, the Italian Garden, and the Arboretum. Be sure to visit the farm to feed the goats or book a house tour for an inside peek at the manor house.
Enjoy a stroll through the incredible gardens and ponds. Be
sure to stop by the live butterfly exhibit, open April-October.
Little ones love the interactive children’s garden and the
splash pad!
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside AveEnjoy a stroll through the incredible gardens and ponds. Be
sure to stop by the live butterfly exhibit, open April-October.
Little ones love the interactive children’s garden and the
splash pad!
Arts & Culture
We love a good picnic at VMFA, any of the rotating displays, and the Friday night happy hours with $15 bottles of local wine.
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdWe love a good picnic at VMFA, any of the rotating displays, and the Friday night happy hours with $15 bottles of local wine.