Weekly Food Notes
More donuts and beer, but less Chow. Plus, a mini events roundup.
By Brandon Fox @bpfoxSoon to close: A Virginia Commonwealth University stalwart, Chow House, announced it would close June 25. “We are turning over this amazing location to our friends serving up some awesome tropical/Asian fusion come August,” it announced on its Facebook page.
Opening: Sugar Shack finally opened its South Side location at 1931 Huguenot Road to large crowds. This makes the third in owner Ian Kelley’s portfolio of doughnut shops. A Sugar Shack location on East Main Street closed at the end of January. … A Mediterranean deli called Mesopotamia Deli at the Shops at Wellesley opened, as reported by RVA News: “[It] offers a deli, a small grocery, and a buffet with kebabs, shawarma and salads, all made fresh daily.”
And more beer: The Veil Brewing Co. plans to open on Roseneath Road in Scott’s Addition. Two weeks ago, Castleburg Brewery & Taproom announced that it had secured a spot on Ownby Lane near Hardywood Park Craft Brewery.
Events
It’s an oyster fest at Secco Wine Bar on Tuesday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. Chef John Ledbetter, joined by Hampton’s Six chef Rich Chinnock, will prepare oysters five ways with wines chosen by Secco owner Julia Battaglini. Tickets are $65 and details can be found at seccowinebar.com/events.
On Thursday, June 25, from 4-8:30 p.m., Isley Brewing and the United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg will showcase what the nonprofit does for the community, with the Righteous Outlaws Band providing a little live music. isleybrewingcompany.com.
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery will celebrate the release of its Virginia Blackberry — a Belgian wheat beer packed with fruit — on Saturday, June 27, from 2-9 p.m., with music from the Hot Seats, Photosynthesizers, Grass Panther and Spooky Cool. hardywood.com.
It’s all about fire and the skills to manage it at the Pork Butt Roast Competition and Party in Hopewell. See how you measure up to other pit masters on Sunday, June 28, from 5- 8 p.m. hopewelldowntown.com/events/butts.
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