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VOL. 14 / NEW YEAR
2018 is almost here! We're starting to plan our calendar. Want to help? Email us your annual tradition, secret spot, most anticipated opening, favorite anything. We all have our own cool take on this city - and we want to hear yours!
Meanwhile, mark your calendar for our next Here. Happening on January 14. We'll share details in next week's volume.
Happy New Year!
New Year's Eve:
Celebration
There are two schools of thought on New Year's Eve: going out or staying in. Revelers first!
We confess we find there's room on the Richmond scene for a new major bash - and maybe we know people working on it for 2019. But to ring in 2018, a few ideas:
- Buskey Cider's bash will be a solid night, capping off with dollar drinks.
- The Brenner Pass team definitely knows how to throw a party, so check out their no-reservations-needed DJ and drinks situation from 11pm-2am. (pictured)
- The Hof is resurrecting Richmond's (somewhat odd) "ball rise."
New Year's Eve:
Hibernation
The secret to a productive hibernation is all in the snacks. If you're keeping it close to home this year, whether with a homemade bash, a coursed dinner, or 10pm bedtime, stop by these local purveyors first to ensure you're well-stocked.
Scene / PJs and fire on the flatscreen Supper /Stella's Market take-out or Bombolini pasta, sauce & bread
Scene / Push back the furniture and crank the music Supper / Party platters from Wegman's or Mosaic and a Red Eye Cookie Co. delivery
Futures:
She Ready
Comedian Tiffany Haddish is best known for her scene-stealing role in this year's raunchy and hilarious break-out movie Girls Trip. But if you've caught any of her many morning show or late night appearances, you know that this woman has personality in spades, leaving her hosts delightedly bewildered by her interviews.
And now we tell you that Haddish's #SheReady tour is coming to Richmond in March. 2018 has so much promise - why not add something to look forward to and snag some tickets to her show?
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VOL. 13 / SPIRITS
We thought about taking a week off for the holidays, in that elusive pursuit of balance. But then it occurred to us that, with all the time off, this might be when you're most in need of a few pointed ideas.
Never fear; we're here for you. Onward!
Last Holiday
Hurrah
Close out your Christmas celebrations with a festive bar crawl from Rapp Session to Pasture.
Rapp Session has transformed to Christmas Session with epic holiday décor aggressively adorning the space and menu additions to match. Catch the tail end of their FeedMore-benefitting raffle this weekend.
The buzz is strong with Pasture's eggnog. Originally you had to know to order the cocktail off-menu, but their eggnog has gotten so popular that it's earned its rightful spot on the menu. There's even a vegan version. Pasture will be serving it through the New Year!
Greenleaf's Pool Room is our secret weapon. With billiards, great food and a bar, there's almost no occasion or season where Greenleaf's isn't a great move. Date night, birthday parties, hang with the boys, hang with the girls - it's all good.
Specifically, though, we're thinking about that post-holiday lull, when all the festivities have wrapped up, when you have free time and no ideas. Greenleaf's is the move. Take the family or meet up with friends. Day or night. The pool tables offer some friendly competition regardless of talent. Have food and drink brought out to the tables or hover by the bar. Win-win.
Have you selected your champagne for New Year's Eve yet? There are those who already know the game and have that bottle reserved in advance, and those who just… don't. We're in the latter group.
If you're looking for a quick, thoughtful (and fun) education on the options, head to Barrel Thief tonight. You'll taste eight bottles of bubbly for a mere $25. And you know the pros at Barrel Thief won't steer you wrong!
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VOL. 12 / WISH FOR SNOW
Last weekend's unexpected snowfall slowed the world and granted us permission to do the same. Whether a lazy afternoon by the fire or a brisk snowball fight, every activity was suddenly, magically more festive.
So, we're wishing for more snow. Until then though, a few ideas to delight this weekend.
Chag
Sameach
Tonight through Saturday, Jewish deli dream Perly's is celebrating Hanukkah with a special three-course prix fixe dinner. Just $23 for a menu loaded with all the classics - catch a glimpse on their Instagram. Best to bring a friend and casually split the entire offering.
Reservations aren't required, but if you've witnessed their lunch rush, you know it's best to book that table.
PS we believe Perly's is home to Richmond's perfect fries - any challengers??!
The Brunch Market may literally be a slice of heaven on earth. There's shopping, but the thoughtful sort where you find unique gifts and support local small businesses. There are biscuits, the delicious sort that are scratch-made and layered with egg, cheese and bacon.
But this Sunday is the holiday edition. The last Brunch Market of the year. So they're going big with Lunch.SUPPER specials like Gingerbread French Toast Bites and spiked hot cocoa with Belle Isle Cold Brew Coffee Moonshine. Also, say hi to the DJ.
Surely you've heard of the Terracotta Army, the nearly 8,000 life-size figures found at the burial site of the First Emperor of China. It's astounding.
Once you think about it, the questions pile up. Why did they build this army? How were the figures miraculously preserved?
The VMFA's recently opened exhibition provides a lot of answers. Their audio tour makes learning the history more like storytime, but if you skip that, the museum laid out some easy-reference books and helpful diagrams along the way.
Especially fascinating: the breakdown on how the terracotta figures were built - check the back corner near the end of the exhibit.
For the person who thinks everything of our city. For the friend who moved away and remembers Richmond fondly. For the neighbor who makes your block the best.
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