Fall is just around the corner and we are getting into that brown liquor with Mary Allison, distiller at Richmond's own Reservoir Distillery. Reservoir has a small portfolio of whiskeys made with Virginia-grown grains—and often aged in Virginia wood, too—making their bottles a real local treat. We sat down with Mary to drink some rye and talk about her work at Reservoir, what she loves about whiskey, and why you should probably visit their Scott's Addition tasting room BEFORE your dinner at Peter Chang's, not after. Mentioned in this episode:  Reservoir Distillery Moore Street Cafe  Follow Us:  Richmond Famous Richmond Famous on Instagram Subscribe on Apple  Podcasts

Fall is just around the corner and we are getting into that brown liquor with Mary Allison, distiller at Richmond's own Reservoir Distillery. Reservoir has a small portfolio of whiskeys made with Virginia-grown grains—and often aged in Virginia wood, too—making their bottles a real local treat. We sat down with Mary to drink some rye and talk about her work at Reservoir, what she loves about whiskey, and why you should probably visit their Scott's Addition tasting room BEFORE your dinner at Peter Chang's, not after. <h3>Mentioned in this episode:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.reservoirdistillery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reservoir Distillery</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.moorestreetcafe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moore Street Cafe</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Us:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.richmondfamous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvafamous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/richmond-famous/id1400293448?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a></li></ul>

Haunted by Spirits: Mary Allison of Reservoir Distillery

Courtney Mailey

Next up on the beverage parade, Virginia's OG historical quaff, CIDER! Courtney Mailey, founder and original cider maker, opened Blue Bee in 2012. It quickly became one of Richmond's most-loved beverages and since 2016 has resided in the old Richmond city stables in Scott's Addition. We joined Courtney at the cidery and she talked to us about wildling apples, blue orchard bees, her favorite cider experiments, and the process of opening Virginia's first urban cidery. Mentioned in this episode:  Blue Bee Blue Bee on Instagram Foggy Ridge Cider Albemarle Ciderworks  Follow Us:  Richmond Famous Richmond Famous on Instagram Subscribe on Apple  Podcasts

Next up on the beverage parade, Virginia's OG historical quaff, CIDER! Courtney Mailey, founder and original cider maker, opened Blue Bee in 2012. It quickly became one of Richmond's most-loved beverages and since 2016 has resided in the old Richmond city stables in Scott's Addition. We joined Courtney at the cidery and she talked to us about wildling apples, blue orchard bees, her favorite cider experiments, and the process of opening Virginia's first urban cidery. <h3>Mentioned in this episode:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bluebeecider.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Bee</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecider/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Bee on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://foggyridgecider.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Foggy Ridge Cider</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Albemarle Ciderworks</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Us:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.richmondfamous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvafamous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/richmond-famous/id1400293448?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a></li></ul>

"I built my business on folklore": Courtney Mailey of Blue Bee Cider

Noelle Forest

Since 2009 Lamplighter Coffee Roasters has been at the forefront of the RVA coffee scene. Their original location on Addison street in the Fan has been called "Richmond's Living Room" and coffee lovers all over the city know them for their friendly, warm vibe, incredible specialty coffee, and coffee training and education programs. We chatted with Noelle Forest, one of Lamplighter's three founders, about coffee in Richmond past and present. Mentioned in this episode:   Lamplighter   Lamplighter on Instagram   Alamo BBQ   Richmond Cycling Corps   Follow Us:   Richmond Famous   Richmond Famous on Instagram   Subscribe on Apple  Podcasts 

Since 2009 Lamplighter Coffee Roasters has been at the forefront of the RVA coffee scene. Their original location on Addison street in the Fan has been called "Richmond's Living Room" and coffee lovers all over the city know them for their friendly, warm vibe, incredible specialty coffee, and coffee training and education programs. We chatted with Noelle Forest, one of Lamplighter's three founders, about coffee in Richmond past and present. <h3>Mentioned in this episode:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.lamplightercoffee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lamplighter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lamplightercoffee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lamplighter on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.alamobbq.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alamo BBQ</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.richmondcyclingcorps.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Cycling Corps</a> </li> </ul> <h3>Follow Us:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.richmondfamous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvafamous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/richmond-famous/id1400293448?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a> </li></ul>

"Everybody's Right About What They Like": Noelle Forest of Lamplighter Coffee

Rob Bland

Richmond’s chefs, home cooks, and those with an eye for impeccable design already know Mr. Rob Bland, the proprietor and curator of specialty home and kitchen goods shop Accoutre in Scott’s Addition. We visited with him at the beautiful space and talked shop. (Get it?) Accoutre is the spot for hand-crafted, well-designed kitchen and housewares. We talked with Rob about his backstory, his favorite kitchen tools, and the Richmond dining scene. Oh and some brush talk and mayonnaise talk. Lots of mayonnaise talk. Mentioned in this episode:   Accoutre   Accoutre on Instagram   Longoven   Iris Hantverk   Follow Us:   Richmond Famous   Richmond Famous on Instagram   Subscribe on Apple  Podcasts 

Richmond’s chefs, home cooks, and those with an eye for impeccable design already know Mr. Rob Bland, the proprietor and curator of specialty home and kitchen goods shop Accoutre in Scott’s Addition. We visited with him at the beautiful space and talked shop. (Get it?) Accoutre is the spot for hand-crafted, well-designed kitchen and housewares. We talked with Rob about his backstory, his favorite kitchen tools, and the Richmond dining scene. Oh and some brush talk and mayonnaise talk. Lots of mayonnaise talk. <h3>Mentioned in this episode:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://accoutrerichmond.com/password" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Accoutre</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/accoutre_richmond/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Accoutre on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://longovenrva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Longoven</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.irishantverk.se/en/brushes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Iris Hantverk</a> </li> </ul> <h3>Follow Us:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.richmondfamous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvafamous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/richmond-famous/id1400293448?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a> </li></ul>

Rob Bland has a Brush Crush: Accoutre 

To celebrate their 20th episode, Nicole and Laura asked each other some of the questions they always ask their guests: how’d you end up in Richmond? How did you start working on food? What is your motto and WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO EAT PIZZA? Listen in to hear the answers. Mentioned in this episode:   Dinamo   Nota Bene   Giustino’s Pizza   Patrick Henry Pub   Van Halen   Follow Us:   Richmond Famous   Richmond Famous on Instagram   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts 

To celebrate their 20th episode, Nicole and Laura asked each other some of the questions they always ask their guests: how’d you end up in Richmond? How did you start working on food? What is your motto and WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO EAT PIZZA? Listen in to hear the answers. <h3>Mentioned in this episode:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="http://dinamorichmond.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dinamo</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://notabenerva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nota Bene</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/giustinospizza/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giustino’s Pizza</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/patrickhenrypub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrick Henry Pub</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M4_Ommfvv0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Van Halen</a> </li> </ul> <h3>Follow Us:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.richmondfamous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvafamous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/richmond-famous/id1400293448?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a> </li></ul>

Beautiful Ladies Who Eat a Lot: Nicole and Laura Interview Each Other

Nominated as a James Beard Award semifinalist three times and known around the country for its incomparable bread and pastry work, Richmond’s own Sub Rosa Bakery hardly needs an introduction. Brother and sister team Evrim and Evin Dogu have put their all into the Church Hill spot, building it from a table in Evrim’s apartment to the thriving neighborhood center that it is today. We talked to them about what drew them to food, their relationship to the Richmond community, food culture vs. restaurant culture, milling their own flour, and what’s coming up for the bakery in the near future. Mentioned in this episode:   Sub Rosa on Instagram   Bird House Farmers’ Market   Antoine Guerlain and Sparrowbush Farm   Dave Bauer   Andrew Heyn and New American Stone Mills   Follow Us:   Richmond Famous   Richmond Famous on Instagram   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts 

Nominated as a James Beard Award semifinalist three times and known around the country for its incomparable bread and pastry work, Richmond’s own Sub Rosa Bakery hardly needs an introduction. Brother and sister team Evrim and Evin Dogu have put their all into the Church Hill spot, building it from a table in Evrim’s apartment to the thriving neighborhood center that it is today. We talked to them about what drew them to food, their relationship to the Richmond community, food culture vs. restaurant culture, milling their own flour, and what’s coming up for the bakery in the near future. <h3>Mentioned in this episode:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/subrosabakery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sub Rosa on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.birdhousefarmersmarket.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bird House Farmers’ Market</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://sparrowbushfarm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Antoine Guerlain and Sparrowbush Farm</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/foodtopia/the-foodtopians/dave-bauer-farm-sparrow-all-souls-pizza/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Bauer</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.newamericanstonemills.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Heyn and New American Stone Mills</a> </li> </ul> <h3>Follow Us:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.richmondfamous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvafamous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/richmond-famous/id1400293448?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a> </li></ul>

We Mill Because We Must: Sub Rosa Bakery

We know you’ve heard of Abuelita’s: #rvadine can’t stop talking about the delicious food coming out of Karina Benavides' and Everardo Fonseca’s temple to guisos Mexicanos. The two restaurant veterans, who are partners both in life and in love, opened a spot  centered around Mexican home cooking and hospitality that is truly their own. We talk about thinking outside the “Mexican box;" the challenges involved in sticking with their vision; what it’s like being the hot new spot in Richmond; and their recent Elby nomination. Mentioned in this episode:   Abuelita’s   Abuelita’s Instagram   Cask Cafe   El Cerro Azul   Pepe’s   Don Pepe’s   Follow Us:   Richmond Famous   Richmond Famous on Instagram   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts 

We know you’ve heard of Abuelita’s: #rvadine can’t stop talking about the delicious food coming out of Karina Benavides' and Everardo Fonseca’s temple to guisos Mexicanos. The two restaurant veterans, who are partners both in life and in love, opened a spot centered around Mexican home cooking and hospitality that is truly their own. We talk about thinking outside the “Mexican box;" the challenges involved in sticking with their vision; what it’s like being the hot new spot in Richmond; and their recent Elby nomination. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/Abuelitasrva/about/?ref=page_internal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abuelita’s</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abuelitasrva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abuelita’s Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.thecaskrva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cask Cafe</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.elcerroazul.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">El Cerro Azul</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.pepesva.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pepe’s</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://donpepemexicanva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don Pepe’s</a> </li> </ul> <h3>Follow Us:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.richmondfamous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvafamous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/richmond-famous/id1400293448?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a> </li></ul>

This IS your grandmother's Mexican: Abuelita's

Michelle Parrish

017 Michelle Parrish Soul N’ Vinegar Show Notes: Nestled in the north end of Church Hill, in an area not far from some of the restaurants that helped put Richmond on the national dining map is a humble and petite food shop on a mission to feed its neighbors. Michelle Parrish talks with us about Soul N’ Vinegar, her oasis in a food desert, which serves "diverse foods for diverse peoples." Inspired by an entrepreneurial reality show and seeing friends running their own businesses, Michelle decided to take her years of culinary experience to an underserved community. She explains her journey, how she got the funds to build her business, and the secret to her vegan mayo. Mentioned in this episode:   Soul &amp; Vinegar   Soul &amp; Vinegar Instagram   Amuse   Secco   Whisk   Robinson Theater   Blue Sky Fund   Art 180   Oakwood Arts   Follow Us:   Richmond Famous   Richmond Famous on Instagram   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts 

017 Michelle Parrish Soul N’ Vinegar <h3>Show Notes:</h3> Nestled in the north end of Church Hill, in an area not far from some of the restaurants that helped put Richmond on the national dining map is a humble and petite food shop on a mission to feed its neighbors. Michelle Parrish talks with us about Soul N’ Vinegar, her oasis in a food desert, which serves "diverse foods for diverse peoples." Inspired by an entrepreneurial reality show and seeing friends running their own businesses, Michelle decided to take her years of culinary experience to an underserved community. She explains her journey, how she got the funds to build her business, and the secret to her vegan mayo. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.soulnvinegar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soul &amp; Vinegar</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soulnvinegar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soul &amp; Vinegar Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.vmfa.museum/visit/dining/amuse-restaurant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amuse</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.seccowinebar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secco</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.whiskrva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whisk</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.robinsontheater.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robinson Theater</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://blueskyfund.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Sky Fund</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.art180.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art 180</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://oakwoodarts.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oakwood Arts</a> </li> </ul> <h3>Follow Us:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.richmondfamous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvafamous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/richmond-famous/id1400293448?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a> </li></ul>

Shark in the Desert: Michelle Parrish of Soul N' Vinegar 

Richmond restaurant stalwart Abi Huntington, General Manager at beloved Italian-Jewish spot Dinamo, is our guest this week. Abbi cut her industry teeth at old-school Richmond haunts like Joe’s Inn and Avalon, where she started to fall for wine. Self-described as a "half-ass oenophile," she chatted with us about wine, the restaurant industry, leaving the city, confronting the new development near VCU, and confronting sexism in the wine industry. Mentioned in this episode:   Dinamo on Instagram   Joe’s Inn   Women in Wine   Follow Us:   Richmond Famous   Richmond Famous on Instagram   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts 

Richmond restaurant stalwart Abi Huntington, General Manager at beloved Italian-Jewish spot Dinamo, is our guest this week. Abbi cut her industry teeth at old-school Richmond haunts like Joe’s Inn and Avalon, where she started to fall for wine. Self-described as a "half-ass oenophile," she chatted with us about wine, the restaurant industry, leaving the city, confronting the new development near VCU, and confronting sexism in the wine industry. <h3>Mentioned in this episode:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dinamorichmond/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dinamo on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://joesinnrva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe’s Inn</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/womeninwine.rva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Women in Wine</a> </li> </ul> <h3>Follow Us:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.richmondfamous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvafamous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/richmond-famous/id1400293448?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a> </li></ul>

Whole Asses and Wine Glasses: Abi Huntington of Dinamo Restaurant

From working together in the restaurant scene—long before Richmond was even a blip on the national food radar—to learning the ins and outs of growing food from seed up at a Northern farm, Melissa and Frayser Micou have had quite a journey to their current oasis in the city, Pomona Plants and Coffee.  These past adventures inform their plant shop-cum-soda fountain-cum-coffee salon and make it one of the most thoughtfully curated spots in the city to chill. Pop in, pick a plant friend, order a beverage and a bite and feel the calming plant vibes wash over you. Trust us, it’s a lovely place to linger. Mentioned in this episode:   Pomona Plants &amp; Coffee Instagram   Thicket Design   Bamboo Cafe   Follow Us:   Richmond Famous   Richmond Famous on Instagram   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts 

From working together in the restaurant scene—long before Richmond was even a blip on the national food radar—to learning the ins and outs of growing food from seed up at a Northern farm, Melissa and Frayser Micou have had quite a journey to their current oasis in the city, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Pomona-Plants-and-Coffee-1129820677178936/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pomona Plants and Coffee</a>. These past adventures inform their plant shop-cum-soda fountain-cum-coffee salon and make it one of the most thoughtfully curated spots in the city to chill. Pop in, pick a plant friend, order a beverage and a bite and feel the calming plant vibes wash over you. Trust us, it’s a lovely place to linger. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pomonaplants/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pomona Plants &amp; Coffee Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thicketdesign/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thicket Design</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.bamboocaferva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bamboo Cafe</a> </li> </ul> <h3>Follow Us:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.richmondfamous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvafamous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/richmond-famous/id1400293448?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a> </li></ul>

Richmond's Plantasia: Pomona Plants & Coffee

Exploring Food, Culture and Community in Richmond, VA. A podcast for locals and the RVA curious alike. Hosted and produced by Nicole Lang and Laura Sant.Follow us at Instagram @rvafamous and our website: www.richmondfamous.comOur theme song is Funky Virginia by Sir Guy.

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Exploring Food, Culture and Community in Richmond, VA. A podcast for locals and the RVA curious alike. Hosted and produced by Nicole Lang and Laura Sant. Follow us at Instagram @rvafamous and our website: <a href="http://www.richmondfamous.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.richmondfamous.com</a> Our theme song is Funky Virginia by Sir Guy.

Richmond Famous

We know Richmond has a lotta good food—but if you had to make a top-five list, what dishes would make the cut? In this special mini-episode, we talk RVA's most iconic foods, from Sally Bell's cupcakes to cheese Columbos to Sailor Sandwiches, and Nicole and Laura throw out a few of their personal favorite eats from around town. Chime in with your must-try dishes on social media with the hashtags #rvafamouseats and #richmondfamouspodcast. Show Notes: Mentioned in this episode:   Alewife   Dinamo   Peter Chang   Can Can   Sub Rosa   Boxed Lunch, the Sally Bell's Documentary   Mrs Yoder's Kitchen   Coppola's   New York Deli   The Jasper   Follow Us:   Richmond Famous   Richmond Famous on Instagram   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts 

We know Richmond has a lotta good food—but if you had to make a top-five list, what dishes would make the cut? In this special mini-episode, we talk RVA's most iconic foods, from Sally Bell's cupcakes to cheese Columbos to Sailor Sandwiches, and Nicole and Laura throw out a few of their personal favorite eats from around town. Chime in with your must-try dishes on social media with the hashtags #rvafamouseats and #richmondfamouspodcast. <h3>Show Notes:</h3> Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.alewiferva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alewife</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://dinamorichmond.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dinamo</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://peterchangrestaurant.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Chang</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.cancanbrasserie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Can Can</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.subrosabakery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sub Rosa</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://vimeo.com/69022346" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boxed Lunch, the Sally Bell's Documentary</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mrsyoderskitchen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mrs Yoder's Kitchen</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.coppolasdeli.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coppola's</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.ny-d.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Deli</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://jasperbarrva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Jasper</a> </li> </ul> <h3>Follow Us:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.richmondfamous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvafamous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/richmond-famous/id1400293448?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a> </li></ul>

Famous Ramos: Our Favorite Richmond Dishes

Lindsey Scheer

003 Bartender Lindsey Scheer If you frequent the restaurants and bars of Richmond you’ve probably been served by bartender Lindsey Scheer. Years of honing her hustle and craft has led her to the beloved palace of hospitality, Heritage, where as bar manager she is infusing her unfussy approach and joyful spirit into their drink program. Show Notes: Chances are, if you frequent the restaurants and bars of Richmond you’ve probably been served by bartender Lindsey Scheer. She started in the late 90s as a college server at Sticky Rice, then progressed to slinging shots and beers at various venues around town. Years of honing her hustle and craft has led her to the beloved palace of hospitality, Heritage, where as bar manager she is infusing her unfussy approach and joyful spirit into their drink program. We talked cocktails, the business of bartending in Richmond, and her famous Facebook list that 31,000 Richmonders use daily to find everything from a dishwasher for the night to a new apartment. She is an advocate for inclusion and education in the Richmond bar community through her work with the local United States Bartenders’ Guild and breaks down just what it is they all do. We also found out what she looks for when she’s on the other side of the bar. Get ready for the Midori renaissance! Mentioned in this episode:  Lindsey Scheer Instagram Heritage Patrick Henry Pub USBG The Jasper Sticky Rice Secco Suze Midori  Follow Us:   Richmond Famous   Richmond Famous on Instagram   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts 

003 Bartender Lindsey Scheer If you frequent the restaurants and bars of Richmond you’ve probably been served by bartender Lindsey Scheer. Years of honing her hustle and craft has led her to the beloved palace of hospitality, Heritage, where as bar manager she is infusing her unfussy approach and joyful spirit into their drink program. <h3>Show Notes:</h3> Chances are, if you frequent the restaurants and bars of Richmond you’ve probably been served by bartender Lindsey Scheer. She started in the late 90s as a college server at Sticky Rice, then progressed to slinging shots and beers at various venues around town. Years of honing her hustle and craft has led her to the beloved palace of hospitality, Heritage, where as bar manager she is infusing her unfussy approach and joyful spirit into their drink program. We talked cocktails, the business of bartending in Richmond, and her famous Facebook list that 31,000 Richmonders use daily to find everything from a dishwasher for the night to a new apartment. She is an advocate for inclusion and education in the Richmond bar community through her work with the local United States Bartenders’ Guild and breaks down just what it is they all do. We also found out what she looks for when she’s on the other side of the bar. Get ready for the Midori renaissance! Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/littlelindsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lindsey Scheer Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.heritagerva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heritage</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/patrick-henrys-pub-and-grille-richmond-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrick Henry Pub</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.usbg.org/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">USBG</a></li> <li><a href="http://jasperbarrva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Jasper</a></li> <li><a href="http://ilovestickyrice.com/locations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticky Rice</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.seccowinebar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secco</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/cocktails/article/what-is-suze" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suze</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.midori-world.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Midori</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Us:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.richmondfamous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvafamous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/richmond-famous/id1400293448?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a> </li></ul>

31K Richmonders Can’t Be Wrong!: Bartender Lindsey Scheer

It’s summer! A wet and rainy summer to be sure, but that's not stopping the ice cream lovers of Richmond from queuing up at Charm School Social Club. Meryl Hillerson and Alex Zavaleta joined us to talk about how their friendship and punk ethos informs all they do at their ice cream shop. From the cheeky decor to the vegan, homemade waffle cones, these guys do it their way and we get to reap the rewards. We got down and dairy (and non-dairy!) into the sweet science of what makes their ice creams so good and why. Just one thing: no milkshakes! Mentioned in this episode:   Charm School Social Club    Charm School Social Club Instagram   Charm School Social Club Twitter   Bev’s Ice Cream   Stop Light Gelato Cafe   Gelati Celesti   Penn State Ice Cream Course   Follow Us:   Richmond Famous   Richmond Famous on Instagram   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts 

It’s summer! A wet and rainy summer to be sure, but that's not stopping the ice cream lovers of Richmond from queuing up at Charm School Social Club. Meryl Hillerson and Alex Zavaleta joined us to talk about how their friendship and punk ethos informs all they do at their ice cream shop. From the cheeky decor to the vegan, homemade waffle cones, these guys do it their way and we get to reap the rewards. We got down and dairy (and non-dairy!) into the sweet science of what makes their ice creams so good and why. Just one thing: no milkshakes! Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> <a href="http://charmschoolrva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charm School Social Club </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charmschoolrva/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charm School Social Club Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/CharmSchoolRVA?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charm School Social Club Twitter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.bevsicecream.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bev’s Ice Cream</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stoplightgelatocafe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stop Light Gelato Cafe</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.gelatiicecream.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gelati Celesti</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://foodscience.psu.edu/workshops/ice-cream-short-course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penn State Ice Cream Course</a> </li> </ul> <h3>Follow Us:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.richmondfamous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvafamous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/richmond-famous/id1400293448?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a> </li></ul>

No Milkshakes, No Masters: Charm School Social Club

Vanessa Beller

013 Vanessa Beller: A Secret Forest This episode, we wander into A Secret Forest with candy maker/magical fairy Vanessa Beller. A native of Los Angeles, Vanessa moved to Richmond less than a year ago and opened a brick and mortar biz on Broad St, giving her thriving online shop for luxe lollipops  a local outpost in the arts district downtown. Show Notes: This episode, we wander into A Secret Forest with candy maker/magical fairy Vanessa Beller. A native of Los Angeles, Vanessa moved to Richmond less than a year ago and opened a brick and mortar biz on Broad St, giving her thriving online shop for luxe lollipops a local outpost in the arts district downtown. We chat about her background before taking the plunge into full time candy entrepreneur, the challenges of such a big move, what inspires her delightful creations and collaborating with her clients like local notable Chef David Shannon to burlesque icon Dita Von Teese! Also squirrels in red cloaks are the it girl of 2019. Mentioned in this episode:   A Secret Forest Etsy Shop   A Secret Forest Instagram   L’opossum    Dita Von Teese   Follow Us:   Richmond Famous   Richmond Famous on Instagram   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts 

013 Vanessa Beller: A Secret Forest This episode, we wander into A Secret Forest with candy maker/magical fairy Vanessa Beller. A native of Los Angeles, Vanessa moved to Richmond less than a year ago and opened a brick and mortar biz on Broad St, giving her thriving online shop for luxe lollipops a local outpost in the arts district downtown. <h3>Show Notes:</h3> This episode, we wander into A Secret Forest with candy maker/magical fairy Vanessa Beller. A native of Los Angeles, Vanessa moved to Richmond less than a year ago and opened a brick and mortar biz on Broad St, giving her thriving online shop for luxe lollipops a local outpost in the arts district downtown. We chat about her background before taking the plunge into full time candy entrepreneur, the challenges of such a big move, what inspires her delightful creations and collaborating with her clients like local notable Chef David Shannon to burlesque icon Dita Von Teese! Also squirrels in red cloaks are the it girl of 2019. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/asecretforest/items" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Secret Forest Etsy Shop</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asecretforest/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Secret Forest Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.lopossum.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">L’opossum </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ditavonteese/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dita Von Teese</a> </li> </ul> <h3>Follow Us:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.richmondfamous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvafamous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/richmond-famous/id1400293448?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a> </li></ul>

Squirrels are Forever: Vanessa Beller of A Secret Forest

Justin Ayotte

014 Justin Ayotte We sat down with Justin Ayotte, beverage director of Jackson Ward’s Saison restaurant and next-door neighbor Saison Market. These two are regulars on lists of the best bars in Richmond, thanks to a well-executed drink program coupled with an easygoing environment. Born in Virginia Beach and raised in Chesterfield, Justin entered the Richmond drink scene via Capital Ale House, where he met Saison owner Jay Bayer and fell in love with beer, cocktails, and bartending. He chatted with us about how he got into the industry; how those epic drink menus come together; and what he’s drinking after work these days. Show Notes: Mentioned in this episode:   Saison on Instagram   Saison Market on Instagram   The Jasper   Mover &amp; Shaker Co.   Follow Us:   Richmond Famous   Richmond Famous on Instagram   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts 

014 Justin Ayotte We sat down with Justin Ayotte, beverage director of Jackson Ward’s Saison restaurant and next-door neighbor Saison Market. These two are regulars on lists of the best bars in Richmond, thanks to a well-executed drink program coupled with an easygoing environment. Born in Virginia Beach and raised in Chesterfield, Justin entered the Richmond drink scene via Capital Ale House, where he met Saison owner Jay Bayer and fell in love with beer, cocktails, and bartending. He chatted with us about how he got into the industry; how those epic drink menus come together; and what he’s drinking after work these days. <h3>Show Notes:</h3> Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saisonrva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saison on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saisonmarket/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saison Market on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://jasperbarrva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Jasper</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://moverandshakerco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mover &amp; Shaker Co.</a> </li> </ul> <h3>Follow Us:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.richmondfamous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvafamous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/richmond-famous/id1400293448?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a> </li></ul>

Hail Saison: Justin Ayotte

004 Gold Cart Jean-Claude Van Dinner-Dance. Fire Brunch with Me. Fantasy Fair. Perhaps you attended one of these local events. If not, you should have! Meet Erik Heffernan, Liz Rosenberg, Andrea Singer-Curry and Ned Curry of Gold Cart, an unconventional catering biz that creates themed pop-ups and private parties all over Richmond (their fellow partner Will Rigsby could not make it). Show Notes: Jean-Claude Van Dinner-Dance. Fire Brunch with Me. Fantasy Fair. Perhaps you attended one of these local events. If not, you should have! Meet Erik Heffernan, Liz Rosenberg, Andrea Singer-Curry and Ned Curry of Gold Cart, an unconventional catering biz that creates themed pop-ups and private parties all over Richmond (their fifth partner, Will Rigsby, could not make it). We covered how the dining community supports creativity and camaraderie, what exactly is involved in throwing these wild events and where they like to take out-of-towners to get a Richmond experience. We even conducted a taste test of a mysterious beverage and a round of the Newlywed Game—this interview truly made us want to host a couples game show. Mentioned in this episode:   Gold Cart on Instagram   Gold Cart on Facebook   Pasture   Citizen   The Roosevelt   Kyle Bailey   Hardywood West Creek    Belmont Food Shop   Bamboo   Metzger   Perly’s   Moxie   Visual Arts Center   Follow Us:   Richmond Famous   Richmond Famous on Instagram  

004 Gold Cart Jean-Claude Van Dinner-Dance. Fire Brunch with Me. Fantasy Fair. Perhaps you attended one of these local events. If not, you should have! Meet Erik Heffernan, Liz Rosenberg, Andrea Singer-Curry and Ned Curry of Gold Cart, an unconventional catering biz that creates themed pop-ups and private parties all over Richmond (their fellow partner Will Rigsby could not make it). <h3>Show Notes:</h3> Jean-Claude Van Dinner-Dance. Fire Brunch with Me. Fantasy Fair. Perhaps you attended one of these local events. If not, you should have! Meet Erik Heffernan, Liz Rosenberg, Andrea Singer-Curry and Ned Curry of Gold Cart, an unconventional catering biz that creates themed pop-ups and private parties all over Richmond (their fifth partner, Will Rigsby, could not make it). We covered how the dining community supports creativity and camaraderie, what exactly is involved in throwing these wild events and where they like to take out-of-towners to get a Richmond experience. We even conducted a taste test of a mysterious beverage and a round of the Newlywed Game—this interview truly made us want to host a couples game show. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goldcartrva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gold Cart on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/goldcartrva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gold Cart on Facebook</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.pasturerichmond.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pasture</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://citizenrva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Citizen</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://rooseveltrva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Roosevelt</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.thesaltline.com/team-member/executive-chef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kyle Bailey</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://hardywood.com/visit-us/westcreek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hardywood West Creek </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/belmontfoodshop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Belmont Food Shop</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.bamboocaferva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bamboo</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.metzgerbarandbutchery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metzger</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.perlysrichmond.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Perly’s</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.drinkmoxie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moxie</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.visarts.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visual Arts Center</a> </li> </ul> <h3>Follow Us:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.richmondfamous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rvafamous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richmond Famous on Instagram</a> </li> </ul>

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