Welcome back to another week of food news, e-friends. We've got openings, some great events, national accolades and more, though, let's face it, it almost feels old hat, doesn't it? Everyone wants to take a bite out of Richmond, and with excellent cause.
-Church Hill is home to some of Richmond's best dining, according to The New York Times. Their new travel piece focuses on both the restaurant scene and the historical legacy of the neighborhood, spotlighting The Roosevelt, Sub Rosa, Union Market and Proper Pie Co., as well as Era Vintage. (The New York Times)
-The 2015 Elby Award nominees are in, celebrating and honoring the best industry-voted restaurants and culinary talent in Richmond. The fourth annual awards ceremony, to be held Jan. 25 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, is Studio 54-themed, so bring your dancin' shoes. (Richmond magazine)
-And in more accolades, StarChefs.com listed Lee Gregory, Phillip Perrow, Caleb Shriver and Joe Sparatta as four of its 16 D.C.-area "Rising Star" chefs. (Richmond.com)
-Speaking of chefs Sparatta and Gregory, Southbound, the eagerly anticipated restaurant collaboration from the pair, opens next Tuesday in Stony Point. We stopped by for a chat with the chefs and took some photos of the beautiful new neighborhood spot. (Richmond magazine)
-Liquor prices are on the rise in Virginia, thanks to a new tax hike beginning Dec. 8, and yes, it is going to eventually affect your bar tab. (Style Weekly)
-Haxall Point's owners are now involved in a lawsuit over nonpayment of loans for the restaurant, though the establishment is still open for business. (Richmond BizSense)
-Thanksgiving fast approaches and Richmond.com's got a roundup of where you can find locally made pie, just in time for the holiday. (Richmond.com)
-In the mood to cook for yourself? RVAnews brings us five Thanksgiving recipes from five of the city's best chefs. Dig in. (RVAnews)
Prepare your gullets because it's time for the upcoming events:
-Ready yourselves for a day of high-octane drinking at the first annual Virginia Moonshine Festival this Saturday at Richmond International Raceway. Jars emblazoned with "XXX" strongly encouraged. (Virginia Moonshine Festival)
-And on Monday, D.C.'s/Toki Underground's Erik Bruner-Yang takes over Rappahannock with noodle bowls, small plates and cocktails galore, all a part of his Maketto Holiday Tour. (Style Weekly)
And now for a smattering of (inter)national food links:
-In possibly the funniest piece I've read all week, Uproxx asks the question on everyone's mind: Do You Ever Wonder if Guy Fieri Thinks Flavortown is a Real Place? (Uproxx)
-In some terrifying news, eating raw cookie dough can, in fact, be deadly. (Munchies)
-Catering to picky eaters? Here's how to serve up a feast for those with special diets. (Food52)
-And lastly, get into the Thanksgiving spirit with this video of tiny hamsters enjoying a tiny Thanksgiving feast. (Neatorama)
Until next time, let's work those palates. And one and two and one and two ...
