Food & Drink
Few Dope Queens at Ipanema Cafe
Few Dope Queens will be a special four-course prix fixe vegan dinner event by Shola Walker with drinks by Ariel Lawrence.
Ipanema Cafe is hosting Shola Walker’s Few Dope Queens Dinner on Sunday, March 10, 2019.
Few Dope Queens will be a special four-course prix fixe vegan dinner event by Shola Walker with drinks by Ariel Lawrence.
Dinner is $25 per person (excludes tax and gratuity), with optional tea and alcohol pairings available.
Reservations/tickets and more info at ipanemaveg.com/queens
A Richmond native born to Reverands Horace and Janie Walker, Shola Walker has had food and cooking present in her life from her early childhood. Janie, affectionately known as “Ladybug”, is one of 19 children so Shola’s primary culinary education came from various family members trying to feed everyone for Sunday dinner, family reunions and/or church functions. After a career as a performing artist Shola returned to her roots in cooking as a professional (WPA Bakery, Julep’s New Southern Cuisine, Nota Bene). It was at WPA Bakery where she met and befriended Kendra Murden, who encouraged her to open her own business. Leaning on her strengths as a long time baker and with the help of her supportive family, Shola and her sisters Michelle Sanders and Shantell Malachi opened Mahogany Sweets bakery in November of 2017. Mahogany Sweets focuses on the “exceptional” – customers who have to make dietary exceptions such as gluten-free, vegan, diabetic, dairy-free while making baked goods so desirable no one will ever notice.
Ariel Lawrence is a bartender and educator who focuses on sustainable cocktail culture and has lectured on community engagement and culturally focused bar pedagogy. She currently works at Laura Lee’s, a restaurant and fern bar proudly located on Richmond’s Southside.
Food & Drink
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café offering $5 gyro meals to celebrate 10th anniversary in Richmond
Taziki’s Innsbrook, Chesterfield, and Midlothian restaurants will offer $5 Grilled Chicken or Grilled Veggie Gyro meals all day on May 23 to dine-in guests.
Fast casual chain Taziki’s Mediterranean Café will honor 10 years of serving its Mediterranean fare with the Richmond community on Tuesday, May 23rd.
Taziki’s Innsbrook, Chesterfield, and Midlothian restaurants will offer $5 Grilled Chicken or Grilled Veggie Gyro meals all day on May 23 to dine-in guests.
“We are grateful to the Richmond community for these 10 wonderful years,” said operator Jona Ford. “Residents have welcomed us with open arms, and we plan to continue serving our fun, modern Mediterranean fare to the people we love for at least another 10.”
As a brand, Taziki’s Mediterranean Café is also celebrating 25 years.
Downtown
Island Shrimp Co. to hold rum seminar with acclaimed Brooklyn spirits author, educator
Shannon Mustipher is an acclaimed author and founder of the Women Who Tiki pop-up. She has received a number of accolades for her work in the bar industry, including the Tales of the Cocktail Pioneer Award and induction into the Dame Hall of Fame.
Island Shrimp Co. at Rockett’s Landing is set to host a rum tasting event on Saturday, May 27th at 2:30pm, featuring Brooklyn-based spirits author and educator Shannon Mustipher. The event will showcase a range of regional rum styles, with a welcome cocktail and eight sample selections for attendees to try. Tickets for the seminar are priced at $35 and can be purchased via Eventbrite.
Shannon Mustipher is an acclaimed author and founder of the Women Who Tiki pop-up. She has received a number of accolades for her work in the bar industry, including the Tales of the Cocktail Pioneer Award and induction into the Dame Hall of Fame. Most recently, she was named on the Bar World 100 list of the most influential people in the industry.
In addition to the rum tasting, Shannon will be signing copies of her book “Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails,” and will remain at the venue for a special happy hour from 4-6pm. The happy hour event is open to the public and will feature three cocktails from the book.
Downtown
New tea room now open downtown is fit for a queen
The Queen’s Library Tea Room provides guests with unique experiences, including a wide range of teas, baked goods from local bakeries, and other tasty treats.
The Queen’s Library Tea Room, a new addition to Downtown Richmond, has announced its grand opening. This cozy and charming tea room bills itself as the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a classic afternoon tea with family and friends.
The Queen’s Library Tea Room provides guests with unique experiences, including a wide range of teas, baked goods from local bakeries, and other tasty treats. With classic English tea time favorites and more modern options to cater to all palates, the tearoom offers something for everyone.
The vintage-inspired interior of the tearoom features antique furnishings, Richmond furniture pieces, and delicate china, creating the perfect setting for a special occasion or a quiet moment of relaxation with loved ones.
Daniel Luna, the owner of The Queen’s Library Tea Room, says, “We’re thrilled to finally open our doors to the community. Our team has put a lot of love and care into creating this space and our menu, and we can’t wait to share it with our guests.”
The tearoom operates from Tuesday to Saturday and reservations are required. Reservations can be made on their website at hequeenslibrarytearoom.com or by phone at 804-215-6568.
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