Local RVA
Where to Shop for Healthy Foods:
Grocery Stores:
Ellwood Thompson’s: a local, organic market. If you ever visit Richmond from out of town you should probably plan your day around stopping at Ellwood’s for lunch. They have a large refrigerated section with pre-made wraps/sandwiches which are vegan/vegetarian friendly, a large hot bar/salad bar with a plethora of options, a juice bar, a large bulk bin section, and a prepared foods counter.
Good Foods Grocery – organic grocery store with a huge bulk bin selection.
Whole Foods Short Pump: what more do I need to say? Whole Food’s is probably my favorite store ever. I like to make a stop at Whole Food’s in all the cities I visit. They’re all different in the set-up and product offerings. It’s so fun!
Farmers’ Markets:
Monument Avenue Farmers’ Market: Saturdays 8am-12pm
South of the James Farmers’ Market
Find Delicious Products Made Locally:
Bombolini Pasta: delicious, fresh pasta that comes in a ton of different flavors from whole wheat, tomato basil to cinnamon and chocolate. They even have black bean and gluten-free pastas.
CCNO Bars: Raw, vegan bars made locally in Charlottesville, Va.
Twin Oaks Tofu: best tofu ever!
Where to Eat Out:
Ginger Thai Taste: One of the three Thai restaurants in Carytown, this place is a great place for Thai in Richmond. When they say spicy, they mean spicy so be careful if you are sensitive to spiciness. This is my favorite Thai place as of right now!
Ipanema Cafe: Small and v. cute, Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant with delicious dishes and amazing desserts. The menu changes pretty often and is written on a chalkboard when you walk in. I love this place.
Verry Berry: Literally this shop is a like a little slice of heaven on earth. It’s a serve yourself fro yo shop with lots of different low fat, non fat flavors to choose from (dark chocolate, espresso, cake batter, peanut butter, mango, cheesecake, cookies and cream, tart yogurt). After choosing your flavor you then get to choose your toppings. They have a ton to choose from (lots of fresh fruit, oreos, coconut, all different types of nuts, granola, sprinkles)- the possibilities are basically endless.
PF Chang’s China Bistro: Americanized Chinese food has never been more delicious. My two favorite things to order are the Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps and Buddha’s Feast.
Carl’s Ice Cream: (Fredericksburg, VA) Not the healthiest option ever, but it’s seriously the best ice cream I’ve ever had!
Guru Indian: (Fredericksburg, VA) – Amazing Indian food.
Sammy T’s: (Fredericksburg, VA)
