I have no idea what the Redskins players do in their free time, but at least it gives those of us driving from North Side to Carytown a better chance of not hitting any of their fans as they make their pilgrimage to the blessed training grounds. Hopefully, though, we’ll see local-fan selfies with the players while they spend Dan Snyder’s money in RVA restaurants all weekend long.
Souperb is voluntarily recalling its product, so if you have any jars left on your shelf, ditch them. On their Facebook page, they state: “There have been no reports of health issues or returns related to SOUPERB, but we will no longer be producing and processing our products in this method [high-pressure sealed glass jars]. We will continue to offer our full range of soups, sauces and entrees in refrigerated and/or frozen formats.” (Facebook)
Chef David Shannon’s French soul food spot, L’Opssum, opened in the old Pescados space in Oregon Hill. (Richmond magazine)
The Black Sheep made Travel + Leisure Magazine’s list of best huevos rancheros in America. (Richmond.com)
Chesterfield County has a shortage of farmers. Move across the river and grow, something, damnit! The Chesterfield County Farmers Market needs it. (Chesterfield Observer)
Speaking of south of the river, I Don't Know Sports Grille opened this week in Chester. That’s the name. Don’t make jokes. (Richmond.com)
California’s craft brewery Stone Brewing Co. is considering opening a facility in Richmond, and City Council quickly voted in a few things this week to make our city look even more appealing to it. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
The Urban Tavern, former Secco Wine Bar and Mosaic Catering chef Tim Bereika’s new gig, opened in Short Pump. I’m very, very curious.And finally, Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar opened its doors at the Shops at Willow Lawn. But hang tight, they can’t serve alcohol until August 17. (Richmond BizSense)
Last year, at the annual food festival in Orange, I bought a bottle of sweet, smoky hickory syrup. Apparently, CNN liked it just as much as I did, and did a story about Wildwoods hickory syrup from Falling Bark Farm on their site yesterday. Congrats, Travis and Joyce Miller! (Eatocracy)
And it’s paw paw season here in RVA! (Hills and Heights)
Sugar Shack was robbed. I mean, didn’t the thief know that they’re always giving those doughnuts away anyway? (I know, I know. The tip jar got stolen.) (North Richmond News)
Folks, don’t forget the Carytown Watermelon Festival or the Filipino Festival this weekend.And if crowds aren’t your thing, learn a little about local beer-making and catch a screening of Grain to Growler at Capital Ale House tomorrow night at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. (RVA News)
In other news: Anthony Weiner is opening a restaurant. Yes, THAT Anthony Weiner. (Eater)
Some enterprising young folks at M.I.T. have figured out how to translate the sound waves your voice makes when they hit a bag of chips, and, using a camera, can recreate whatever you were saying at the time. (Slate)
Well, well, well. Coconut water may not be as awesome as it claims it is. (New York Times)
Best headline of the week: Man Buys 23 Burger King Apple Pies to Spite a Small Child (Eater)
And quiche doesn't always mean quiche. I'll let Ja'mie explain, and you can ponder that this weekend.Go off like a frog in a sock and have a gander at a few of these new places, cobbers! Hooroo!
