We are very lucky to work with some great food trucks here in Richmond, with new trucks popping up often. One of the things we’ve learned from talking to these business owners is that keeping the bills paid during the winter months or making ends meet when jobs are rained out or cancelled can be … Continue reading Food Truck Business Workshop THIS THURSDAY!
Whether you’re looking for produce, meat and dairy, or just a little bite for brunch, we’ve got over 30 vendors at this Saturday’s South of the James market in Forest Hill Park to feed you. Looking for something less edible? Red Chicken Pottery, Carolyn Fischetti, The Flood Factory, Giggle in Pink, Handmades by Linda, Ma’s … Continue reading South of the James Vendor List 3/15
UPDATE: THE GROWRVA MARKET AT FIRST FRIDAYS IS CANCELLED TONIGHT DUE TO THE INSUFFERABLE SLEET DRIZZLE. (but Quirk is nice and toasty and not at all sleety inside, so don’t let that keep you from the arts!) Here at GrowRVA HQ, we’re ready to kick out the slush and enjoy the great outdoors, and we’ve … Continue reading GrowRVA’s Busy Weekend
There’s a new BBQ truck at the South of the James Market, but Jadean’s Smokin’ Six 0 is anything but new. They’ve been smoking butts, ribs, and turkey legs since 1976. My personal rule of thumb is to not trust any BBQ if you can’t see the smoke. You can trust Jadean’s and the custom … Continue reading Meet Your Artisan #30: Jadean’s Smokin’ Six O
Mosaic‘s food cart is a new vendor at the South of the James market this season, but Mosaic has been one of Richmond’s best catering companies since 1997. Over the past 16 years, Mosaic has won dozens of awards from Richmond Magazine, Style Weekly, Virginia Living Magazine, as well as national sources. They’re small menu … Continue reading Meet Your Artisan #29: MOSAIC
When Steve Barham started his business 6 years ago, after retiring from Reynold’s Metals, it was just him, selling seafood out of his Ford Expedition, wherever he was lucky and smart enough to set up. Folks started to recognize Steve and seek out his fresh seafood, and now, after 3 years at the South of … Continue reading Meet Your Artisan #28: Barham’s Seafood
Much like Featured Vendor #26, Agriberry, Flower Child is a business about family. Tonia Wyatt was inspired by the things she was already doing, making, creating for her family, and turned a lifetime of practical skills into a business, offering soaps, breads, granola, and other handmade items. This is Flower Child’s first year at the … Continue reading Meet Your Artisan #27: Flower Child
AgriBerry Farm celebrated its fifth year of business in 2013, but owners Anne and Chuck Geyer have been farming together for over 30 years. Innovators in their field, through AgriBerry, Anne and Chuck have created one of the nation’s only fruit and berry CSA’s. They’ve also set up a premier facility for training the next generation … Continue reading Meet Your Artisan #26: AgriBerry
Let’s get right down to it. It’s a busy time of year with parties and soirees booking up almost every single weekend between now and the end of 2013. Between hostess gifts, Hanukkah, Secret Santas, and those poor saps whose birthdays happen during the last two months of the year, there are plenty of times … Continue reading GrowRVA Holiday Market Shopping Guide
Richmond Marathon – Nov 16th It’s nearly that time again – time to turn the city into a 26.2 mile track for ‘America’s Friendliest Marathon,’ The Anthem Richmond Marathon to be exact. This event is now in its 36th year, and it continues to provide a positive experience for Richmonders and tourists alike. But for … Continue reading Richmond Marathon – November 16
