Eat It, Virginia! is a deep dive into the food, restaurants, and dining trends of Richmond, Virginia and spots around the Commonwealth. 

Eat It, Virginia! is a deep dive into the food, restaurants, and dining trends of Richmond, Virginia and spots around the Commonwealth.

Eat It, Virginia!

Eat It, Virginia is your front-row seat to the stories and people that make both Richmond and Virginia a top food destination. Hosted by Scott Wise and Robey Martin, each episode dishes on the latest restaurant openings, the hottest Virginia dining trends, and insider tips food lovers won’t find anywhere else. You’ll meet the chefs, farmers, bartenders, winemakers, and restaurant owners shaping the local culinary scene and discover where to find hidden gems, must-try dishes, and unforgettable dining experiences.

Whether you’re a Richmond local, a Virginia-wide foodie, a tourist planning your trip, or a culinary traveler, Eat It, Virginia will guide you to the best new restaurants, upcoming food events, and behind-the-scenes stories that make dining here so very special. Follow now for engaging trusted recommendations and a taste of Virginia’s best.

 

Richmond restaurants · Virginia dining · food trends · restaurant openings · foodie travel · chef interviews · local food events · wine and cocktails · farm-to-table · restaurant reviews · dining guides · hidden gems · culinary stories · food recommendations · Virginia wine · craft cocktails · fine dining · casual eats · food culture

Eat It, Virginia is your front-row seat to the stories and people that make both Richmond and Virginia a top food destination. Hosted by Scott Wise and Robey Martin, each episode dishes on the latest restaurant openings, the hottest&nbsp;Virginia dining trends, and insider tips food lovers won&rsquo;t find anywhere else. You&rsquo;ll meet the chefs, farmers, bartenders, winemakers, and restaurant owners shaping the&nbsp;local culinary scene and discover where to find hidden gems, must-try dishes, and unforgettable dining experiences.
Whether you&rsquo;re a&nbsp;Richmond local, a&nbsp;Virginia-wide foodie, a&nbsp;tourist planning your trip, or a&nbsp;culinary traveler, Eat It, Virginia will guide you to the best new restaurants, upcoming&nbsp;food events, and behind-the-scenes stories that make dining here so very special. Follow now for engaging trusted recommendations and a taste of Virginia&rsquo;s best.
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Richmond restaurants &middot; Virginia dining &middot; food trends &middot; restaurant openings &middot; foodie travel &middot; chef interviews &middot; local food events &middot; wine and cocktails &middot; farm-to-table &middot; restaurant reviews &middot; dining guides &middot; hidden gems &middot; culinary stories &middot; food recommendations &middot; Virginia wine &middot; craft cocktails &middot; fine dining &middot; casual eats &middot; food culture

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This month, Eat It, Virginia sits down with Taylor Antonelli of Superstars Pizza and baker/musician Giustino Riccio to get the full story behind their new restaurant, Antonelli's Deli.

They share how a partnership forged in a 1951 Ford pizza truck evolved into opening a brick-and-mortar sandwich shop in Richmond's Museum District neighborhood.

We dive into the philosophy behind their focused menu, the art of creating the perfect sandwich bread, and how their winding careers, from a dry cleaner to the Latin rhythms of Bio Ritmo, unexpectedly led them to this moment.

Plus, stick around for their insightful "Richmond Hot Takes" on the future of the city's hospitality industry and the incredible musical talent hidden within RVA's kitchens.

This month, Eat It, Virginia sits down with Taylor Antonelli of Superstars Pizza and baker/musician Giustino Riccio to get the full story behind their new restaurant, Antonelli's Deli.
They share how a partnership forged in a 1951 Ford pizza truck evolved into opening a brick-and-mortar sandwich shop in Richmond's Museum District neighborhood.
We dive into the philosophy behind their focused menu, the art of creating the perfect sandwich bread, and how their winding careers, from a dry cleaner to the Latin rhythms of Bio Ritmo, unexpectedly led them to this moment.
Plus, stick around for their insightful "Richmond Hot Takes" on the future of the city's hospitality industry and the incredible musical talent hidden within RVA's kitchens.

Superstars to Sandwiches: Inside the Opening of Antonelli's Deli

Chef Ryan Diaz joins Scott Wise and Robey Martin on “Eat It, Virginia!” to talk about his journey from Miami to Charleston, Los Angeles and ultimately Richmond, Virginia, where he now leads the seasonal kitchen concept Mañana inside Cahoots in the Fan District. Diaz shares stories from working in elite kitchens including McCrady’s, Animal, Vern’s and The Brooklyn, discusses balancing military life in the Air Force with late-night cooking shifts, and explains how burnout nearly pushed him out of the restaurant industry altogether. The conversation also dives into Richmond’s evolving food scene, seasonal cooking, restaurant culture, skateboarding, local farms and what Diaz hopes to build at Cahoots. If you love Richmond restaurants, chef interviews, food culture and behind-the-scenes kitchen stories, this episode is for you.

Chef Ryan Diaz joins Scott Wise and Robey Martin on &ldquo;Eat It, Virginia!&rdquo; to talk about his journey from Miami to Charleston, Los Angeles and ultimately Richmond, Virginia, where he now leads the seasonal kitchen concept Ma&ntilde;ana inside Cahoots in the Fan District. Diaz shares stories from working in elite kitchens including McCrady&rsquo;s, Animal, Vern&rsquo;s and The Brooklyn, discusses balancing military life in the Air Force with late-night cooking shifts, and explains how burnout nearly pushed him out of the restaurant industry altogether. The conversation also dives into Richmond&rsquo;s evolving food scene, seasonal cooking, restaurant culture, skateboarding, local farms and what Diaz hopes to build at Cahoots. If you love Richmond restaurants, chef interviews, food culture and behind-the-scenes kitchen stories, this episode is for you.

Ryan Diaz on Mañana at Cahoots, Michelin kitchens and Richmond food culture

How does someone leave a successful insurance career at 50 to open one of Richmond’s most beloved wine bars?

On this episode of Eat It, Virginia, Scott Wise and Robey Martin sit down with Melissa Stallard, proprietor of Chez Nous in Richmond’s Monroe Ward neighborhood, to talk about food, reinvention, French culture, hospitality and building community through wine and conversation.

Melissa shares how growing up in her father’s Doswell butcher shop helped shape her love of food, why she left the insurance industry after decades in business, and how a lifelong fascination with France inspired Chez Nous. Her intimate French wine bar near The Jefferson Hotel has quickly become one of Richmond’s hottest dining destinations.

Whether you love Richmond restaurants, French food, wine bars, hospitality culture or stories about personal reinvention, this episode offers a thoughtful look inside one of RVA’s most talked-about culinary concepts.

Subscribe to Eat It, Virginia for conversations with the chefs, restaurateurs and food personalities shaping Richmond’s dining scene.

Chez Nous

4 W Cary St. 
Richmond, VA 23220

How does someone leave a successful insurance career at 50 to open one of Richmond&rsquo;s most beloved wine bars?
On this episode of Eat It, Virginia, Scott Wise and Robey Martin sit down with Melissa Stallard, proprietor of Chez Nous in Richmond&rsquo;s Monroe Ward neighborhood, to talk about food, reinvention, French culture, hospitality and building community through wine and conversation.
Melissa shares how growing up in her father&rsquo;s Doswell butcher shop helped shape her love of food, why she left the insurance industry after decades in business, and how a lifelong fascination with France inspired Chez Nous. Her intimate French wine bar near The Jefferson Hotel has quickly become one of Richmond&rsquo;s hottest dining destinations.
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Whether you love Richmond restaurants, French food, wine bars, hospitality culture or stories about personal reinvention, this episode offers a thoughtful look inside one of RVA&rsquo;s most talked-about culinary concepts.
Subscribe to Eat It, Virginia for conversations with the chefs, restaurateurs and food personalities shaping Richmond&rsquo;s dining scene. <a href="https://cheznousrva.com/">Chez Nous</a>
4 W Cary St. Richmond, VA 23220

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