vol. 112 / Uncap🍾Eric Jackson, founder of Uncap Everything, shares his favorite ways to remove the limits and uncap everything in RVA.
VOL 112 / UNCAP
Let's all raise a glass to this week's guest editor, Eric Jackson, the owner and founder of Uncap Everything. He's here to encourage Richmonders to remove the limits and uncap everything in this place we call home. As many craft beer fans know, Uncap Everything is a Richmond-based craft beer and lifestyle brand dedicated to educating others on beer history and styles. Eric also doubles as a freelance beer writer and journalist that travels across the country reviewing various breweries and beers, curating beer festivals, and running Capsoul — a collective of individuals focused on energizing and assisting in diversifying taprooms. Eric also runs a craft beer magazine, The Capsoul Mag, and hosts a monthly craft beer podcast! Take it away, Eric...
If you’re looking for a great excuse to meander around to some of Richmond’s most cultured and creative restaurants, this is a great week to do it. It’s Richmond Black Restaurant Experience Week and I’m going to share some of my favorite spots that you won't want to miss.
Southern
Kitchen
Located in Historic Jackson Ward, on the corner of Leigh and 2nd Streets, Southern Kitchen boasts everything your southern grandmother would put together on a Sunday afternoon following church. I’m talking fried okra, shrimp & grits, po’ boys, and chicken & waffles. The list goes on and on, but what makes Southern Kitchen so unique is the attention to detail, service, and décor. When you think Southern Kitchen, think of it with elegance, subtlety, and hospitality.
If you didn’t know, craft beer is my jam, but I was hard pressed to find a black owned brewery in the city of Richmond. What I did find was Ms. Bee's Juice Bar, located in the heart of Brookland Park! Launched by Brandi Battle-Brown, Ms. Bee's Juice Bar offers cold press juices, smoothies, and more. Examples of fan favorites include the Brookland Park Energizer (beets, apple, swiss chard, ginger and lemon), the Gold Post Glow for rejuvenation (orange, carrot, apple, and ginger), and the Northside Trop for a mellow mood (mango, pineapple, hemp powder, and agave). I know, it’s not an alcoholic beverage, but with the use of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, this is a drink your body needs to get you through the week!
RVA Rap Elite is a monthly showcase of all things Hip Hop. From rap battles to beat battles to live performances to 30-minutes of non-stop bars, if you’re into Hip Hop culture, RVA Rap Elite should be a must-go! Supported and led by Richmond native, Radio B, RVA Rap Elite is a stage for the novice and veteran alike to hone their skills, flex their ingenuity, and test their strength. Taking place every month in The Darkroom, the upstairs suite at the Hofheimer Bldg, it’s the one event that should be on your monthly calendar.
Grid Supply Co., operated by Richmond Grid magazine and Here Weekly, has teamed up with Richmond based illustrator Clara Cline (also known as The Wild Wander) to offer a collection artwork celebrating the flora and fauna of some of our most beloved wilderness.
