Feel the cold, Richmond? We're heading full tilt into winter but we've got a lot of food news to warm us. From ramen to alcohol, and even a heartwarming instance of humanity, we've got enough to keep us feeling warm 'n' fuzzy today.
-Keeping cozy this winter will be an absolute delight now that Shoryuken Ramen's launching a three-month-long pop-up at LUNCH in Scott's Addition. Come Dec. 1, chef Will Richardson's popular bowls of fusion ramen will be available for $10 through the end of February. (RVAnews)
-Speaking of Scott's Addition, last week we learned that Anderson's Neck Oyster Company is vying for a property in the neighborhood, but it seems it's one of four organizations that are interested in same space. Another business in the running: Tap 26, which hopes to open an urban winery and tasting room. (Style Weekly)
-It belongs in a museum The Magpie! Last week a guest at the restaurant stole one photo off the wall, which, probably unbeknown to the thief, was the only photo co-owner Tiffany Gellner-Lane owns of her great-great-grandmother. The heirloom is now in its rightful place, mailed anonymously back to the restaurant. (The Magpie)
-Pastry chef and James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Nick Malgieri stops by Southern Season for a meet-and-greet and book signing today, Friday, Nov. 14. Prep with our interview on overcoming your fear of flour and getting America back to its home-baked roots. (Richmond magazine)
-And if you're feeling overwhelmed this Thanksgiving, there's a slew of fantastic Richmond restaurants serving full Thanksgiving dinners all around town. Here's your handy guide to a no-cooking, no-cleaning holiday. (Richmond.com)
Hungry for more? Check out these upcoming events:
-Welcome, Virginia Cider Week! Dive into nine days celebrating the state's hard cider heritage and all things deliciously derived from apples. Richmond events include the Blue Bee Cider Dinner at Burger Bach (Nov. 14), the Richmond Cider Celebration (Nov. 15), the Hill and Holler Cider Dinner (Nov. 16) and more. Taste your way through gourmet cider-and-beer pairings by Richmond chefs like Travis Milton, Lee Gregory and Joe Sparatta, or head to a family-friendly festival with hands-on activities for kids. Get the full schedule here. (Virginia Cider Week)
-Keep the drinks a-flowin' with Center of The Universe's weekend of anniversary events. The brewery is turning 2 and celebrating tonight with food trucks, Ashland band The Tender and their Imperial IPA, The Richard, tomorrow with guest breweries in the outdoor beer garden, and Sunday with limited-edition stouts, as well as chocolate, cheese and beer pairings. (Center of the Universe)
And now for a smattering of (inter)national food links:
-Undercover busts and $42 four-packs: How the craft beer evolution is driving a consumerism craze. (Reuters Breaking Views)
-Thanksgiving draws ever closer; get some plating inspiration (or don't) from this fun photo series on what it would look like if famous artists arranged your feast. (FoodBeast)
-Questlove, drummer of the Roots and known food enthusiast, is curating the three-day culinary festival Taste Talks in Brooklyn next fall. Road trip? (The New York Times)
-And if you happen to be a fan of Starbucks' holiday drinks, participating locations across the country are offering a buy-one-get-one promotion on the so-sweet drinks from 2 to 5 p.m., now through Nov. 16. (The Roanoke Times)
-Kentucky Fried Coffee, or something. The famous chicken chain is launching its first coffee shop, Colonel's Cafe, in Japan at the end of this month. And yes, in addition to that French press coffee, there will be fried chicken on the menu. (Eater)
-Would Americans eat more salad if greens were as convenient and cheap as fast food? One start-up and its farm-fresh vending machines is here to try. (The Atlantic)
-Welcome to the Internet, home of pop-culture oversight, can I take your order? Do you remember Good Burger? The New York Times doesn't. I can't tell if this makes me feel incredibly old or incredibly young. (Gawker)
And with that, let's all enjoy some cider this weekend. See you next week, same food-time, same food-channel.
