RVA Beer Explorer: Courthouse, Swine, Tacos, Food Trucks, Dogs

BUSKEY RAISING FUNDS FOR COURTHOUSE CIDER

This past Friday Courthouse Creek Cider in Goochland suffered a devastating fire. Owners Eric and Liza Cioffi’s lost their home but fortunately the cidery which is located next to the home wasn’t damaged and nobody was injured. The couple plan to reopen the tasting room on April 22nd and even their competitors are pitching in to help. Keep up with Courthouse Cider on Facebook.

Buskey is releasing its Strawberry Rhubarb Cider this weekend and will be donating $3 of each pint to Eric and Liza at Courthouse Creek Cider. Courthouse Creek’s tasting room re-opens later this month – in the meantime, here’s a way we can all show our support by drinking a bunch of cider.

Here’s the official event.

SWINE AND BRINE

Ardent is going whole hog with this event for their third annual Swine & Brine.  A beer and food festival with two Virginia oyster companies and six Richmond restaurants to come smoke, steam, roast, and grill a killer lineup of oysters, pork dishes, and homemade side dishes. Of course there will be plenty of beer and guest appearances by Blue Bee Cider and Zardetto Prosecco USA. Anybody over 21 can attend. We you get there you’ll buy a handful of tickets for $6 a piece and then use those tickets for you dining and drinking pleasure.

Full details on the event page.

TRIPLE TACO TIME

Triple Crossing in Fulton has tried various food options; food trucks, Cultured Swine, and grilled cheese. Today they roll out their latest dining option, tacos. No word on pricing at this time but it certainly looks tasty.

Triple Crossing Facebook:

Tomorrow (posted yesterday so this happening today) Downtown we will begin our new Taco Bar service. Billy Fallen (Pizza Kitchen curator) is back at it again with tacos this time. Here are a few highlights from the very focused menu which will not disappoint. Seasonal fish tacos will be available every Friday as well and rockfish is up first!

TABLE CHIPS AND DIPS:
Tortilla Chips with fresh, hand-made
Guacamole and Chopped Salsa

PORK TACO PLATE:
Brick Oven Braised Pork with
Guacamole, Curdito, Fresh Chopped
Salsa and Cilantro/Radish Salad
with Chili Lime Vinaigrette

VEGETARIAN TACO PLATE:
Brick Oven Roasted Peppers, Onions,
Carrots and Cauliflower with
Guacamole, Curdito, Fresh Chopped
Salsa and Cilantro/Radish Salad
with Chili Lime Vinaigrette

HARDYWOOD FOOD COURT IS BACK

A whole flock of food trucks have returned to the parking lot of Hardywood for the weekly food court. So nice to get out and enjoy a little dinner, from a little mobile restaurant, while hanging outside with friends. If the weather is nice expect crowds but just sit back enjoy your beer and say hello to all the dogs that folks bring along.

Food starts slinging at 5 PMish. Go to the event page to see who plans to be there. You’ll find me by the Slideways waiting for jerk chicken sliders and a mountain of fries.

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