This place has the BEST spices I have ever used…read more I also love that Penzey's in general is very anti MAGA. I love supporting businesses that support my people. I love the southwest and resist spices. The staff here is always helpful and friendly.

Amazing selection of spices, and you are submerged in that heavenly smell as you enter, very…read morefriendly and helpful staff too! They even have a little cute kids corner with a pirate theme. Happy to support places like this!

Awesome sub sandwiches...!! Try your favorite two subs.... Choosing one is a bad move…read more.. Service is always friendly & top notch ..

Nick's is owned by several Nicks. Nick Nolte, Nic Cage, Nick Kruschev and Nick Elodeon. Mr. Elodeon…read moresays that kids love Nicks because of all the cartoons. I have no idea what that means, but they have good sandwiches. What to get: A Prosciutto sandwich with Fresh Mozzarella added, maybe What else: Expect an upcharge to add Fresh Mozz How to improve: Don't upcharge so much for Fresh Mozz (sigh) Nick's is a little run-down grocery store which sort-of feels like walking into a check-cashing shop or an urban convenience store that just happens to have a wonderful old-school NY-NJ style Italian deli inside. The deli itself is great, and makes a lot of awesome sandwiches for decent prices. As I said, I don't like the weird upcharges for certain ingredients, but so be it. It makes the prices of a sandwich soar from decent to ridiculous. The sandwiches aren't altogether authentic Italian NY-NJ style, but they are very good. I loved the parts of it that I had fresh, however when I had the rest of the sandwich a little later it had gotten extremely squidgy and soggy because they use a regular loaf of bread rather than anythng hard or Italian. Again, makes it less authentic but still very tasty. Despite these remarks, I haven't had a sandwich this good in the Richmond area before, so you should give it a try. And if it were Niche Produce, then they'd only sell unusual and hard to get hipster vegetables and sandwiches. Whereas if it wer Nix Produce, it would close down soon. And if it were Knickers Produce then I would have torn them down a lot more quickly and intensely than I did in this review.

Walking around Carytown was overwhelming, with so many cute shops, bars, and trendy restaurants. I…read morelove teas so we popped in to take a quick peek. Many dollars later, we were excited to leave with some amazing "Chillaxing" tea, and bags of fun spices. The staff were super helpful. They approached customers right away. They offered many helpful tips for the types of teas I wanted. I hope that many people come in just to take in the mellow scents and fun spices.

Pineapple Paradise Tea (Hot/Cold) Butter Chicken recipe…read moreFlavored salts & and sugars There is plenty more!!!! Work adventures......Let's Talk About It!!! The walk-in was inviting, and the space wasn't a bunch of smells that would you choke. It was clean, staff friendly, and knowledgeable. Staff gave the best suggestions! I ordered the Pineapple Paradise cold to-go and stood at the register to drink it was debating to get another....... my exact order: Pineapple Paradise cold with cane sugar medium ( perfect amount of sweet to not overpower the flavor of the tea. I walked around and was in spice heaven with entree packs. This means that if you wanted to try butter chicken at home, the spice pack had all the things you needed minus the sauce, chicken, and rice.....it will be one of this weeks dinner. Now things I saw, chocolate salt, black salt, various paprika, garlic blends....... You can purchase a bag or bottle, the bottle you can get a refill if you bring it back in, I am sure at a fee. Would I go back absolutely, going tomorrow for the Pineapple Paradise tea, taking babe with me too. Excited!!!!

We stop by here to get something yummy for heading to a park. Like Maymont or Forest Hill. They are…read morea place that you can buy a lot of organic foods, herbs, and essential oils and such. They also have an amazing food counter with healthy options and a place to sit and enjoy your meal. They have a private meeting room for classes and such they also have a wonderful healthy smoothie section.

Just updating my review to say their to-go salads are quite yummy. I needed a quick dinner option…read moreand to grab some wine before heading over to a friend's for a board game night. I really loved the chicken salad and enjoyed the Israeli cous cous salad. They also have a lot of seating near the front if you want to eat one of their premade meals there. This is an upscale grocery store, so do know that the prices are quite high. However, you are getting quality and a lot of local products which is really nice. I normally come for their natural and organic wines. They have a nice under $15 section. Their Ellwood Thompson labels by the wines are also super helpful for me. I tried an orange wine I normally wouldn't have because one of their notes. This is my go to quick stop for wines.

I had the "souse", a dish I enjoyed on our farm in Suffolk when we killed hogs, my dad made it…read more Belmont Butcery's is excellent. Although much more fancy than we made it

Belmont Butchery is an amazing little old-time butcher shop. Old time because of fresh quality…read moremeats that are cut to order. Take one look at the mouth-watering meats in the refrigerated glass case and you will find it difficult to choose. One can't find quality like this anywhere else. Belmont Butchery offers a great section of wines and cheese to complement your entrees. There are many great selections and you will definitely be more than satisfied with the high quality, flavor and value of your purchase. The service here is friendly, helpful and consistently sensational! It is important to stop by often so that you don't miss out on some of the unique specialty items (made on site) that are not always available. Liverwurst is my wife's favorite. She said that it takes her back when her grandfather (from Germany) used to make it for her. I noticed that Belmont has a section of exotic meats available. I highly recommend Belmont Butchery! You will love it!

This is by far my favorite local business to get fresh pasta from. Oro is an Italian pop up…read morerestaurant and a farmers market booth. I haven't yet had the chance to attend one of their pop ups, but I'm an avid fan of their pastas and cannot wait to one day! Birdhouse Market on Tuesdays is my go-to for their pasta. You can also find them at the St. Stephen's farmers market. My favorite pasta they make is their sourdough tonnarelli. The creste de gallo is a must try. Other delicious and unique flavors I've enjoyed are the basil gnochetti and the porcini bucatini. I once got their white bolognese sauce and paired it with one of their pastas, it was divine. They have cute postcards with pasta sauce recipes, but you can also buy their incredible pasta sauces and pair it with the pasta you buy (which I highly recommend). If you need any help, the owner who runs the stand is incredibly sweet and can guide you in the right direction. Oro is incredible, if I could give them 100 stars I would.

I typically try to catch them at the Birdhouse Farmer's Market when they're set up. Their fresh…read morepasta is wonderful! Especially coming from someone who has used a lot of boxed pasta over the years, I absolutely love getting to enjoy it fresh. Since I live alone, I'm typically able to break it into several nights of food for dinner, which works out great. After a long day, it's so easy to make (what I've tried so far was recc 1-2 minutes of cook time) Staff is always happy to answer questions about the pasta also! Pictured is the basil one, you've gotta love basil for this one, but it was very enjoyable, also loved the noodle shape, which I'm blanking on the exact name at the moment.

I got the drunken noodle with chicken ($15) lvl2 spice and a duck basil ($22) spice lvl 3. The food…read morecame out in about 15 mins. The duck basil was fried and absolutely delicious, probably some of the best I've had in Richmond! The sauce was good, just not enough spice. The drunken noodle was also very solid! Savory and delicious, it surprisingly was a little tad more spicer then the duck basil, but no where near hot. The portion size is a smaller compared to other Thai spots, but the price also reflects it. Overall this was a very solid Thai place, and that Duck basil was indeed worth trying! Food(50%): 8.7 Staff/service(25%): 8.0 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 8.4/10

A recent addition to the RVA food options, in Downtown. Take a flight of stars to the basement…read morerestaurant. Lots of cute decor and a full bar. Host/ Server was so super nice. We came for a late lunch. There is a lunch menu with smaller portions ranging from $13-$18 My go-to Pad Z Ew with tofu was good. I've had better and I'm kinda a snob when it comes to this noodle. The broccoli was crunchy and cooked well. The noodles a bit too soggy for my taste. There was a fair amount of fried tofu. The spice level was 2 and it was a "sprinkle"of chili peppers. The chicken satay came with 4 very thin pieces of chicken breast. Tip- unsweetened ice tea in a small glass is $3 each and no refills. They will charge you another $3 if you ask for another glass. The very nice server did not tell us.

If the local street dwellers are to be believed, this location has gone through a cycle of openings…read moreand closings over the years. I can't speak on the past, but it is currently run by a fun and friendly staff and features standard grocery items. They also make hot food such as fish, hot dogs, and philly cheese steak. If you're in want of a cheap bite to eat in the third street area, check it out.

Looking for GREAT local honey?…read more Look no further than EastCoastHoney.com which offers all-natural honey that is raw and unfiltered. Their wildflower honey is to die for and is rich in flavor and works for our family. Great product! Great service! Great add to your regular diet that helps to relieve allergies in my family and helps to keep the kids in school. Our family has been loyal customers for years and won't ever buy store honey again.

FIRST! OK, I am the…read morekind of person who just grabs some random store brand honey at the grocery...but I also like to take care of myself and eat nice things! At some point I tasted legit honey at a friend's house and realized the difference is remarkable. And then I did research that backed this up. So now I eat ECA honey. The texture and color are richer than regular grocery store honey, and the flavor is sweet (of course) with a hint of sour. More importantly, it's produced in the region, raw, and unfiltered. From what I understand there are a couple stores that sell it, but I live in DC so I just order mine online. Shipping is prompt and you get the sense the owners do this for the love. And I haven't gotten sick all winter, so it must be helping!

The store offers great perfume and cologne selections. The staff are always warm and friendly! They…read morealso offer a variety of incense, teas, and vitamins.

Love this place ! Really took me back to my summers in Dubai and Egypt. Really felt like a home…read moreaway from home with all the trinkets my mom kept around the house as a kid !!