Weekly Food News: Local deli owner passes away, Restaurant Week, Folk Feast, and more

Family to carry on legacy after Boychik’s Deli owner dies

It’s no secret that Boychik’s Deli is one of the best breakfast and lunch spots in the West End. This locally-owned staple, tucked into the Shops at Innsbrook at the front of the sprawling office park, has been serving up delicious food since 1990. Owner Scott Elias Sr. passed away September 30th following a battle with cancer, the restaurant posted on its Facebook page last weekend. The post said, in part, “Scott loved every one of his customers and was so grateful for the support he has had since opening the doors in 1990 and through his fight with cancer. God bless.” The Elias family will carry the torch and continue to operate the restaurant, Richmond BizSense reports in a profile today. The story documents Elias Sr.’s life, the restaurant’s rocky start, and his children’s plans for the spot–spoiler alert: they’re not changing much.

Read the full story in BizSense.

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Richmond Restaurant Week Fall 2016 menus released

The fall iteration of Richmond Restaurant Week gets underway October 24th, and Richmond.com is on it. Menus are rolling in already. For just $29.16, you can enjoy a prix fixe meal at about 30 restaurants around town for a great cause. Proceeds benefit FeedMore.

Check out the menus released so far.

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Henrico Restaurant Week is going on now

Outside of the city limits, you can also find some great deals for a great cause. Henrico Restaurant Week runs through this weekend and features a lot of great spots as well, many of which are in the county’s West End. This particular event supports the Henrico Christmas Mother, and there are varying lunch and dinner options for you to enjoy.

See all participants here.

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Early Bird Biscuit spotlighted in Food Network feature

Food Network has featured Early Bird Biscuit Company in The Fan in its list of “Commonwealth Cravings: The Most-Iconic Dishes in Virginia.” The bakery’s delicious and savory ham biscuits were given the limelight in the web feature. Check it out along with the other must-visit destinations spotlighted by the channel.

See the full feature here.

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Pomegranate in Carytown closes its doors

Pomegranate, located at 3321 W. Cary Street in Carytown is closed, Richmond.com’s Karri Peifer reports. The Italian and European comfort spot most recently closed in May for a reboot and has been open in its current iteration since June of this year. Chef / owner Kevin LaCivita told the Times-Dispatch, “(It was a) tough decision to make but necessary. I kept it going for as long as I could.”

Read the full article here.

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Folk Feast raises $30,000 for the Richmond Folk Festival

Each year during the week prior to the Folk Festival, organizers put on Folk Feast. The mission? Bring together some of the region’s most acclaimed restaurants and chefs for a night of delicious small plates, music, and merriment. Each year–this one included–the event brings in around $30,000 to support the festival and help keep it free.

Check out Stephanie Breijo’s photos for a recap of the fun.