I can see why this is a local favorite. Enjoyed the Sanrio apple cookies and had fun perusing the…read moredinnerware section. Excited to try a couple other products I ended up buying there, including mochi pancake/waffle mix and sardine broth packets (great for when I crave some udon at home).

Sweet little store with a little bit of everything to sample. Not really for a "big shopping trip"…read moreif you buy a lot of Asian food, but fun to see a place that is only Japanese items instead of trying to find what you want in a big Asian supermarket that carries items from many Asian countries. Great for a snack run if you are looking for specifically Japanese chips and candy. Some really cute little Japanese tchotchkes; anime and other. I love a little sushi keychain I found!

So good! Had lunch…read moreat Tulsi and wanted ice cream so stopped into Kilwin's. You can definitely satisfy a sweet tooth here! They have lots of chocolates, candy and caramel apples, ice cream and more. For me turtle cheesecake ice cream cone, small. It was really good and surprisingly big. Really enjoyed it and will be back. The staff was friendly too. Sometimes customer service can wear on people but they were all cheerful and friendly.

Cane in after the watermelon fest for a little after dinner treat. We got a scoop of apple pie and…read morea scoop of dulce de leche in a waffle bowl. The employees are eager to help, it did remind me of a job I used to have though where the boss would get mad if we didn't follow around the customers smiling and ready to help. The portions felt very small, scoops are in the smaller side for the price. It was $10. The bowl was delicious, my favorite part really. The icecream was a bit lacking in flavor. We sampled the fudge that was out on the way out and it was very good.

A Pleasant blast of the past awaits. Walking in immediately took us back to childhood. Sugar…read moreDaddys, Chic o sticks and other retro surprises. We were greeted with smiles that immediately made us feel welcomed and appreciated. There was Hand-Dipped Hersheys Ice Cream, cases of Chocolates and Nuts. Another rare and delightful treat "Hot Peanuts" Stop in and you Will leave with something satisfying.

I had fun there very nostalgic candy, very cool place I highly recommend it. I took my kids they…read moreloved it. Very nice people working there.

I'm so glad they had an advertisement on the street pointing to the entrance, or I never would've…read morefound this super hidden popcorn heaven! Seriously: Their popcorn is SO good. If you don't believe me, go try it. On my first visit, the sweet staffer put a paper towel on the counter and provided generous samples of each flavor that piqued my interest. I tried all the cheesy flavors: cheddar, white cheddar, mac and cheese, parmesan and garlic, etc. My work friend tried the green apple and caramel and has purchased multiple bags of the combo -- she swears it's amazing. Sweet blends are the most expensive, savory starts around $3 for a mini bag, and butter is cheaper (see the photo I posted of the menu board for full pricing). They produce the popcorn in their South Richmond location and bring it up during weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the downtown office workers. It's right in the middle of a bunch of lunch restaurants, so there's no reason not to stop in to grab an afternoon snack. [They opened about two months ago, so it's still quite new.] I'm sure I'll continue to return on lunch breaks. The white cheddar is my favorite, and if my waistline and wallet would agree, I'd eat that stuff daily. So glad to know this novel shop is around! Such a cool addition to the downtown area.

From the owner: Best Gourmet Popcorn in downtown Richmond. Caramel Popcorn, Banana Pudding Popcorn, White Chocolate…read moreOreo Popcorn, and more.

"convenience store" INCONVENIENTLY closed on sunday's, plus employee jake has bad BO. sold out of…read moredoritos and xxl trojan magnums

The new management is great and super friendly. The store is clean and has a little bit of…read moreeverything. They have an awesome selection of food, perfect for lunch. It ranges from Korean food (the owner is Korean) to friend chicken, fish, burgers, etc., and they always have vegetables as a side option for the health conscious. Check it out!

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.

Wherever we go, we will always need our boba fix. Found this small shop on Cary St and were…read morepleasantly surprised. The drinks were not too sweet and the boba chew was pretty good. Service was very friendly as well. Not the best boba but very solid, especially for where we were. Drinks: Mango Green Tea and Milk Tea

Had the matcha snow ice with whipped cream and red bean. It was more like ice cream than light snow…read moreice. We ordered three varieties and all were similar. The boba tea on the other hand was pretty good and the lychee jelly was fresh. At first they didn't have a bathroom then we asked later a second time and they let us use theirs so that took us from a 3 star to 4 star experience.

I was really excited to order dinner from Curry's, I live right across the street and never really…read morehad a chance to eat here but I had time today! I ordered to go, and service was great, very friendly staff and I love the restaurant the layout it's very unique. Unfortunately the food portion amount was a slight miss for me, I ordered the curry goat half portion meal with a side of Mac n cheese. The food itself was amazing, very flavorful and well seasoned. I just wish there was more of it to enjoy. I did order the half portion option but I didn't realize it was that small! The meals here are not as filling as other Caribbean restaurants in the area, and I paid extra for the Mac n cheese but only got a spoon size scoop! I was so surprised, it literally looked like a teaspoon portion, literally finished it in two bites, I almost went back and asked if that was normal?? I'm not completely turned off from coming back but maybe I'll try something else on the menu and order the full portions next time.

I happen to be participating in the jury experience happening at the theater close by. To Pass time…read morewe wanted to grab a little bite to eat. Curry's restaurant was available open and ready to serve. They are located in the corner. Their exterior is painted black with pops of gold/yellow. When you walk in, it's a little bit open and then it goes back to a narrow dining room. It may be small, but it definitely is worth a visit. You can get food to go or choose to enjoy it sitting at one of the tables and having a waiter or waitress help you. Our waitress that evening was great. Even though they were closing in about 10 minutes and we had just gotten our food she continued to serve us, and we never felt rushed by any of the staff. I opted for the shrimp curry, and you couldn't go wrong. I noticed some photos online that really made me want to try it. It definitely had a kick to it, but it was jampacked with the curry flavor. I know in love I did get extra rice that helped with the heat they offer full and half sizes. Offering half sizes is wonderful, especially in today's society. My friends that I was with raved about their food and enjoyed it. Turns out there is a bar next-door that is theirs, and when I popped my head in, it, definitely ran with a theme and was extremely decorated. The music was pumping, and the drinks were flowing when we walked by.