Eat It, Virginia!
Eat It, Virginia!
Playlist by Eat It, Virginia!Eat It, Virginia! is a deep dive into the food, restaurants, and dining trends of Richmond, Virginia and spots around the Commonwealth.146 clip(s) in playlist
Evan Campbell opens up about reinventing his career in food
Five years after his pandemic-era appearance, Chef Evan Campbell returns to Eat It, Virginia with an update on his culinary journey. Robey Martin and Scott Wise catch up on Evan’s move from running The Stables and Franklin Inn in Richmond to a serene apple orchard resort in Sedona, Arizona. Back …
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Get Tight Lounge pairs Baltimore pit beef and Caribbean fusion food in Richmond
In this episode, we explore the unique partnership behind Richmond's Get Tight Lounge with co-owner Drew Schlegel and Chef Dalisa Campbell. Schlegel, a Baltimore native who worked his way through the restaurant scene starting at the Lily Pad, brings authentic Baltimore-style pit beef to Richmond a…
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Food Truck to Faith-Driven Restaurant: Auntie Ning's Brings Filipino Food to Richmond
Join Scott Wise and Robey Martin as they sit down with Fred Enriquez, co-owner of Auntie Ning's Filipino restaurant in Richmond, Virginia. Fred shares how his childhood and family's Filipino restaurant in Virginia Beach inspired him to bring authentic Filipino cuisine to Richmond. Once in Richmond…
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Herbie Abernethy and Josh Novicki's rockin' Richmond restaurants
On this month's episode of Eat It, Virginia, hosts Scott Wise and Robey Martin sit down with Herbie Abernethy and Josh Novicki, the Richmond duo behind three of the city's most celebrated restaurants: Cobra Cabana, Hot For Pizza, and Brave Captain. Herbie and Josh share the story of how two art sc…
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Secrets Behind Richmond’s Most Buzzed-About Bagels – Yero Rudzinskas of Baltik’s Bagel
Baltik’s Bagel founder Yero Rudzinskas shares his journey from Michelin-starred kitchens and high finance to building one of Richmond’s most buzzed-about bagel shops. In this Eat It, Virginia! podcast episode, he reveals his bagel-making secrets, business philosophy, and why community connection dr…
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From Marine Corps to Master Chocolatier - Tim Gearhart Takes Us Inside Gearharts Fine Chocolates
Eat It, Virginia, co-hosts Scott Wise and Robey Martin sit down with Tim Gearhart, founder of Gearharts Fine Chocolates, to explore his 25-year journey in confectionery. Tim shares how his love for food began in Charlottesville, took him through a stint as a Marine Corps cook, and eventually led to…
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Pinky’s = Tapas, Pork Belly Magic & a Whole Lotta Love | Eat It, Virginia: On the Road
Eat It, Virginia hit the road to Scott’s Addition in Richmond for a trip to Pinky’s, a Mediterranean‑inspired tapas spot with big personality, unforgettable flavors, and a whole lotta heart. 💖 Owner & chef Steve DeRaffele dishes on everything that makes Pinky’s special, from his mom’s influenc…
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Memi Shehata and Rania Yacoub: Memi’s
On this episode of Eat It, Virginia! we sit down with Memi Shehata and Rania Yacoub of Egyptian restaurant Memi’s and Fan favorite 3 Monkeys in Richmond. Memi’s, now celebrating its first anniversary, is one of the city’s newest Egyptian eateries. It’s the culmination of a journey that began nearl…
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Matt Kirwan: Daisy's
When music lover and chef Matt Kirwan opened Daisy's at Tredegar this summer, it was like a dream come true. Located adjacent to Richmond's new Allianz Amphitheater, the restaurant has become a pregame destination for concertgoers. "I still have to pinch myself sometimes," Kirwan told hosts Scott …
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The Smoky Mug in Richmond, Virginia
The Smoky Mug recently opened its expanded location along North Avenue off Brookland Park Boulevard in Richmond, growing from a 1,400-square-foot space with 8 indoor seats to a 3,000-square-foot restaurant featuring 35 dining room seats, a 10-seat bar, and a 25-seat lounge area. Co-owners Dan Lee a…
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