When you think about pairing beer with food, the classics come to mind. Pizza and a light lager… maybe a medium-rare burger and a nice ale, but here in Richmond, we pair Vietnamese cuisine with our beer. At Mekong, you can chow down on a wide variety of Vietnamese cuisine, but you can also select [...]
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Exotic Ales from Dogfish Head
Friday, February 3rd, 2012Flight Night at Secco
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012What’s better than going to an elegant, stylish, talk-of-the-town wine bar and getting a glass of wine that rocks your world? Getting three glasses of wine that rock your world, of course! That’s why you should extend your next weekend in Richmond by at least a day or two and plan to hit flight night [...]
Home, Flower and Garden Show
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012Get ready for spring February 9-12 when the Mayment Flower & Garden Show and MAC Events 2012 Richmond Home Show take place at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. That’s right, both of these home-centric extravaganzas now take place during the same weekend, and one admission price ($10 for adults, $8 for seniors) gets you into [...]
Mark Your Calendar: Chocoholic!
Friday, January 13th, 2012A night of chocolate-filled deliciousness… what more could you ask for? Contributing to a local nonprofit? So you’ll get a dose of serotonin from the delicious eats, plus an added spirit from doing a good deed… sounds like a perfect night! Children’s Health Involving Parents (CHIP of Greater Richmond) will host its seventh annual Chocoholic! [...]
Spotlight: Hardywood Craft Brewery
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012There’s no better time for hoisting a pint than on a weekend out of town, right? It’s vacation! You’re supposed to indulge in delicious bevvys. So the next time you’re in Richmond, add Hardywood Craft Brewery to your trip agenda. Opened in 2011, this craft brewery is quickly becoming known for producing quality brews and [...]
Happy Birthday Edgar Allan Poe
Friday, January 6th, 2012That’s right, our favorite “The Raven” writer only turns 203 once, and you’re invited to celebrate at The Museum of Edgar Allan Poe on Saturday, January 14, from noon until midnight. Your $5 admission fee gets you in for the whole day—you can come and go as you please. There’ll be festivities going all afternoon [...]
Holiday Glitter Tour
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011There’s nothing like taking in a little glitz and glamour during the holiday season. What better place to enjoy some holiday sparkle than along one of Richmond’s most famous streets, Monument Avenue? Check out the elegant homes along the street in their holiday finery, and learn a bit of Richmond’s history at Holiday Glitter: Monument [...]
Richmond Nativity Pageant 80th Anniversary
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011Right about now, you’re probably so wrapped up in buying presents, preparing to entertain, and thinking about your crazy relatives coming to visit that you just might have forgotten to relax and take in the holiday season. Well, you’ve got a perfect chance to do so on Friday, December 23, at 7 p.m. when the [...]
Handmade Holiday Craft Show
Thursday, December 8th, 2011At a loss for holiday gifts this year? The dog Snuggie feels a little too 2010 and you’re just not sure if your best friend will want Pajama Jeans? Why not check off your list with one-of-a-kind, made-with-love gifts this year? You’ll find all sorts of such items at the Richmond Craft Mafia’s Handmade Holiday [...]
Fan Holiday House Tour
Sunday, December 4th, 2011Dying for a look inside some of Richmond’s most stylish and historic houses? Well, you can indulge your nosy side at the Fan’s 48th Annual Holiday House Tour on December 10 and 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. Your ticket, $25 in advance and $30 the day of, gets you a sneak peak inside eight [...]
