Two local transplants side-eyed each other at a restaurant, each wondering if the other was Filipino, before teaming up to launch the inaugural Filipino Potluck RVA on Nov. 22, Richmond magazine reported.
The gathering focuses on building community and connection over shared heritage.
Meanwhile, the incognito baker known as Jane Dough finally showed her face over the weekend. Owner Jane Lukas opened her brick-and-mortar bakery in Bellevue along MacArthur Avenue, stocking the pastry case with egg, Calabrian chile and pecorino croissants, cookies, scones, and coffeecakes channeling Entenmann’s, Richmond magazine reported.
Fall days and early sunsets call for comforting South and Southeast Asian curries. Genevelyn Steele highlighted five bowl options available at area restaurants in a recent edition of 5 Faves, Richmond magazine reported.
Beverage writer Bird Cox explored bars ditching fruit juices for ingredients like tomato, focaccia, and bean paste to build complex savory libations, Richmond magazine reported. The local drink scene also embraced natural and biodynamic wines with the return of the Encounter Natural Wine Fair over the weekend.
Satellite events popped up across the city alongside the main event. Sub Rosa hosted a collaborative dinner featuring Virginia Beach’s Love Song and produce from Tomten Farm, while Grace held a Sicilian-inspired dinner and Truckle Cheesemongers hosted a winemaker happy hour, Richmond magazine reported.
Other happenings included a congee pop-up from Hem at Her at Second Bottle Wine & Snack Shop, Virginia-exclusive wine sips on the Jardin patio, and free tastings at Barrel Thief and J. Emerson. Korean cocktail pop-up Nuna served makgeolli drinks paired with bites from Kobop.
Fonticello Food Forest in South Side is hosting a free Wild Fruit and Nut Festival on Nov. 15 at 2715 Bainbridge St., Richmond magazine reported. Visitors can explore native Virginia chestnuts, hickory nut milk, and tree pancakes made from nature’s bounty.
Bingo Beer Co. partnered with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe to brew a limited-edition seasonal amber ale called Acorn Amber Ale. Owner Jay Bayer and Head Brewer Ken Rayher developed the recipe using locally foraged acorns and techniques inspired by traditional Indigenous food preparation, according to a news release.
The beer debuts at a tasting event at Bingo on Nov. 20.
- Paella Night at Importante Bodega Bar on Nov. 12
- Fall Workshop Series on Knife Sharpening led by Stay Sharp at Shalom Farms on Nov. 14
- Test Pressing at Barrel Thief on Nov. 14, featuring barrel and tank samples of in-progress Virginia and Maryland wines
- Feast of the Senses: A Good Dinner at Apothec on Nov. 14, featuring a French-inspired menu by chef Charlotte Zerbst paired with fragrances by pop-up Huff
- Dance Party at Susie’s on Nov. 14 with visiting winemakers from California and Chile
- 19th Annual Wines of Thanksgiving Tasting at J. Emerson Fine Wines & Cheese on Nov. 15
- Fondue Nights at Truckle Cheesemongers on Nov. 16
- Profs and Pints Richmond: Math in Movies at Triple Crossing Beer Fulton on Nov. 18
- Tipsy History: Man and Myth at The Veil Brewing Co. Scott’s Addition on Nov. 19
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