When Ronnie Logan lost his job at age 57, he was not sure what to do to provide for his family. So, he decided to follow his heart.

"A whole lotta men don't really get to do what they're called to do," Ronnie Logan said. "I think, if you can do that, man, that's one of the biggest things in life, to do something you love."

Logan combined his love for cooking with his love for his family and created Ronnie's BBQ, now located in his hometown of Varina, Virginia.

"I just love Varina," he said. "Most of the people born in Varina, love Varina. Most of the friends I grew up with are still in Varina. Varina is just heaven here in Richmond."

After 10 years making some of the best BBQ in Virginia, Logan remains the heart, soul, and BIG SMILE behind Ronnie's BBQ. He sat down with Scott and Robey to share his inspirational story on the "Eat It, Virginia!" podcast. During the conversation, he talked about his leap of faith, his love for Varina, and how Food Network nearly put him out of business. 

Restaurants, people, and events mentioned in the podcast include:

The Original Ronnie's BBQ

Manchu

Bateau

L'opossum

Barrel Thief Wine Shop and Cafe

Millie's Diner

Shagbark

Lucy's Restaurant

Parterre

Greek on Cary

Lemaire

Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse

En Su Boca

Ipanema Cafe

Real Local RVA

Ronnie Logan of The Original Ronnie's BBQ

Booth Hardy of Barrel Thief Wine Shop and Cafe

David Shannon of L'opossum

Delilah Winder author of "Delilah's Everyday Soul: Southern Cooking With Style"

Walter Bundy of Shagbark

When Ronnie Logan lost his job at age 57, he was not sure what to do to provide for his family. So, he decided to follow his heart.
"A whole lotta men don't really get to do what they're called to do," Ronnie Logan said. "I think, if you can do that, man, that's one of the biggest things in life, to do something you love."
Logan combined his love for cooking with his love for his family and created Ronnie's BBQ, now located in his hometown of Varina, Virginia.
"I just love Varina," he said. "Most of the people born in Varina, love Varina. Most of the friends I grew up with are still in Varina. Varina is just heaven here in Richmond."
After 10 years making some of the best BBQ in Virginia, Logan remains the heart, soul, and BIG SMILE behind Ronnie's BBQ. He sat down with Scott and Robey to share his inspirational story on the "Eat It, Virginia!" podcast. During the conversation, he talked about his leap of faith, his love for Varina, and how Food Network nearly put him out of business.&nbsp;
Restaurants, people, and events mentioned in the podcast include:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/OriginalRonniesBBQ/">The Original Ronnie's BBQ</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Manchufoodtruck/">Manchu</a>
<a href="https://www.restaurantbateau.com/">Bateau</a>
<a href="http://www.lopossum.com/">L'opossum</a>
<a href="http://www.barrelthiefwine.com/">Barrel Thief Wine Shop and Cafe</a>
<a href="http://milliesdiner.com/">Millie's Diner</a>
<a href="https://www.shagbarkrva.com/">Shagbark</a>
<a href="https://lucys2st.com/">Lucy's Restaurant</a>
<a href="https://www.richmond.com/food-drink/restaurant-news/parterre-restaurant-is-opening-in-linden-row-inn-in-downtown/article_ce06089d-b581-51b3-8c59-953b605e98f7.html">Parterre</a>
<a href="https://www.greekoncaryrva.com/">Greek on Cary</a>
<a href="https://www.jeffersonhotel.com/dine/lemaire">Lemaire</a>
<a href="https://www.bookbindersrichmond.com/">Bookbinder's Seafood &amp; Steakhouse</a>
<a href="https://www.ensuboca.com/">En Su Boca</a>
<a href="https://www.ipanemaveg.com/">Ipanema Cafe</a>
<a href="https://reallocalrva.com/event/real-local-rvas-august-meeting-with-eat-it-virginia-and-va-foodie/">Real Local RVA</a>
Ronnie Logan of The Original Ronnie's BBQ
Booth Hardy of Barrel Thief Wine Shop and Cafe
David Shannon of L'opossum
Delilah Winder author of "Delilah's Everyday Soul: Southern Cooking With Style"
Walter Bundy of Shagbark

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.

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