Weekly Food News: Secret Sandwich Society, Fire Flour & Fork, new openings, and a few closures

Fire, Flour & Fork takes place through Sunday

As Richmond’s food and dining scene has been elevated both regionally and nationally over the past few years, one culinary event has risen to the occasion to not only show off all the region has to offer, but to involve the community and foster a deeper understanding of the area’s culinary talent, our roots, and where the industry is going. And it all takes place this weekend. Fire Flour & Fork features a whole host of dinners, dine-around events, culinary tours, tastings, demonstrations, and parties, produced by Real Richmond Food Tours in partnership with Virginia is for Lovers. Tickets are still available for a few events.

Check out the schedule and purchase tickets online here.

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The secret is out about Secret Sandwich Society

Richard Hayes had the chance to check out Secret Sandwich Society downtown last Friday, and man did his writeup make me hungry. Expect to find a full selection of  sandwiches (all named after former presidents), wings, burgers, and more. The restaurant joins a whole host of others along the revitalized Grace Street corridor.

Check out Richard’s initial assessment of the place here.

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Cha-cha-changes at two Forest Hill spots

Kinsfolk in Forest Hill has closed its doors, the RTD reports, citing maintenance issues with its building that would be too costly for the business to repair. Down the road, the recently-opened Laura Lee’s has a new chef. Scott Lewis, formerly of The Roosevelt, has taken the reigns in the kitchen.

Read more about both stories here.

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A few closures, a couple new chain openings

Kinsfolk joins The Crazy Greek and Sticky ToGoGo in news of restaurant closures, while Streetcar Café will soon shutter for a new concept. Several new places opened this week though–even if they’re chains. Brandon Fox with Style Weekly has all the news fit to eat at the link below.

Read all about it here.

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Check out Souper Bowl III at Max’s Positive Vibe Café

Sample soups from some of the best restaurants in town this Saturday at Max’s Positive Vibe Café from 12:30 – 4:30 at the restaurant in the Stratford Hills shopping center. A $15 donation gets you all the soup you can fill your belly with. Check out the full lineup of restaurants and live music below.