RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)- Summer is still in full swing, and while you’re taking a trip out of town or planning your next day on the water, consider squeezing in a visit the newest the River City has to offer!
In Richmond, a variety of new restaurants and businesses are opening up that you’re sure to love and we’re highlighting them in the latest edition of “What’s New in RVA!”
12 On Your Side launched an online monthly feature two years ago to spotlight new events, businesses, and restaurants in your community.
What’s New in RVA is dedicated to informing you about the latest happenings in the Richmond area. Here, we provide updates on new businesses, restaurants, road changes, upcoming events, and fun activities in the area.
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Here’s a look at the new businesses, restaurants, and events near and far to look forward to in August.
Restaurants
Deeper Dive is a new small-batch, family-owned ice cream and bake shop.(WWBT)Deeper Drive at 16 E. Main St is a small-batch, family-owned ice cream and bake shop. The menu is constantly changing with new and experimental flavors all made in-house that are available until they sell out. They also can make fresh ice cream sandwiches with fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies, floats, and have waffle cones that pair perfectly with all your favorite ice cream toppings. 
A locally owned pick-and-mix sweets store offering soft and hard candy, gummies, chocolates and other sweet treats.(WWBT)Trolley Car Sweets & Treats at 407 Strawberry Street is a locally owned pick-and-mix sweets store offering soft and hard candy, gummies, chocolates and other sweet treats. Most of their products come from Sweden and other European and Scandinavian countries. Customers who visit can scoop their own candy bags or can pick out a prepacked bag if they don’t feel like scooping. They even have treats for our four-legged friends too!
A fast-casual brunch restaurant that focuses its menu on one thing…the biscuit!(WWBT)The Sassy Biscuit at 1207 Hull Street is a fast-casual brunch restaurant that focuses its menu on one thing…the biscuit! They have pancake, waffle and French toast biscuits along with breakfast sandwiches and other comfort food sides like mac and cheese and collard greens. They also have a full espresso bar and a mimosa menu. Kickshaws at 4028 MacArthur Ave is a Fredericksburg-based gluten-free bakery that’s opened a second location in Richmond. Kickshaws menu is entirely gluten free and vegan, and also doesn’t use the top 9 common allergens (milk, eggs, nuts, fish, crustaceans, shellfish, wheat, soy and sesame) in their recipes.Othman Cafe and Grill at 8004 Midlothian Turnpike is holding a soft opening this August. It’s going to be a grill, and lounge serving up Mediterranean food, fresh espresso and gelato.Businesses
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Tyrannosaurus Tot at 113 W Brookland Park Blvd is a kids bookstore and creative studio. Tyrannosaurus Tot serves children as young as 3 to age 13. What makes them different than your average bookstore is they host story times followed up with a hands-on activity about the story they just read. They open Aug. 8. Momma Luna’s Magic Tattoo Co. at 6414 Horsepen Rd in Richmond is a tattoo and piercing shop with artists that specialize in all sorts of tattooing styles. Second Arrow Yoga & Physical Therapy at 2200 Carrington St is a coffee shop, yoga studio and physical therapy studio all under one roof. They host yoga classes daily as well as offer one on one physical therapy evaluations. The coffee shop is open every day serving French press cold brew and other classic coffee drinks and gluten free pastries. Daytime yoga classes also come with a coffee and pastry. They also offer one on one physical therapy and yoga evaluations. Hyper Kidz at 9130 W Broad Street is an indoor playground that’s just opened its first Richmond location. Hype Kidz believes in the power of play and its ability to develop and enhance social skills, critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, fine and gross motor skills, and social etiquette. They have a wide range of play options including inflatables, trampolines, and soft playgrounds for children of all ages.Future happenings in RVA
Here’s a list of upcoming new businesses, restaurants, or events in Central Virginia.
Monster Video at 207 N. Third Street is a used physical media store formerly known as Cut and Run video store. They will sell VHS, DVDs and Blu-rays. They have also been working with distributors to bring in brand new releases, including Blu-rays from labels like The Criterion Collection, Severin Films and Vinegar Syndrome. Along with movies and TV shows, customers can also expect posters, working VCRs, DVD players, CRT TVs, and more. The Beat District is an independent music store selling new and used vinyl and CD. The store will be ran by the same people who run Resist Booksellers in Petersburg. They hope to have their doors open before the summer’s end.Virago Alley, the minds behind the inaugural Richmond Renaissance Festival, is now calling the space above Gallery 5 at 200 W. Marshall Street home permanently. The space will serve as the home for Virago Alley’s educational programming, hosting workshops, demonstrations, rehearsals and community gatherings. They plan on hosting a grand opening in September. Pho Heritage is a Vietnamese restaurant taking over the old Heritage building at 1627 W. Main Street in Richmond. Their menu will include craft cocktails, a twist on popular appetizers, and traditional Vietnamese entrees. So far, no opening date set. Your photos!What’s Happening in RVA?
While these may not be new events, we want to help you fill your calendar! Click/tap the links below to get the full list of August events!
Fun things to do
Got a day off but nothing to do? If you’re seeking a new adventure, here’s a list of new experiences in the area.
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