I think the key that could still make you a success this late in the game is massive initial investment on an awesome venue. I know that’s not feasible to just, like, have $10M to start. But a venue like Devil’s Backbone which is basically a campus with a fire pit and music stage and decent restaurant can still get you the brand recognition for people to buy your beer at a store. I think Bingo has done this to a smaller degree. But being successful with a hole in the wall generic warehouse brewery is, I agree, nearly impossible.

Also aside from people on the east coast Richmond is not a destination anyone cares about. People move from all over the country to the PNW. I don’t think that is or will ever be the case for Richmond VA.

Come on down to southside I get sketchy shit going on right near my house all the time haha and by sketchy shit I mean murders and random gun fire haha

I think they were referring more to what beers you are able to find on tap in bars and restaurants.

Hmmm Cville, I'll look into it

Can’t speak to his politics, but he is one of my neighbors and a wonderful member of the community.

If you walk up their driveway, the guy will say, “THIS IS PRIVATE PROPERTY.” I think it’s just the guy’s individual personality, like the museum has its own Barney Fife

He won with a 51 point lead over his closest opponent, if your idea is that it hurt him then are you implying that otherwise he would have gotten 80% or 90% of the vote?

Weren’t they right there on the 2nd floor by the top of the escalator near Saxon Shoe?

Same. I love that quirky little underpass.

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Hopefully a fence that can not only keep dogs out but keep them in.

I've always felt it was less about the shop and more about the artist. I would always recommend researching the artist thoroughly. I've seen good and bad come out of almost every shop, and sometimes it's just that the artist didn't quite fit with the piece's vision.

Then some people just hop on the Friday 13th tat train and ride it for fun. Guess it's about what you're after and the time, work and cost to get it. Some people have VERY long wait times.

My dad passed away 9 years ago on this day. He was 54. Cancer sucks. Got Mr. Submarine for lunch though and that’s somehow making me feel a little better

NP. Not my jam but I did just meet a Bluegrass musician lol. I know some friends went to Cville for a show a week or so ago, and they seem to frequent bluegrass shows.

I think we might see a slow down again with the future raises in rates coming in.

Excited to see the pricing considering their regular store is already airport level prices.

can can or maymont or lewis ginter

Edos is so good

Mmm, if it was my last meal in RVA, honestly thai top ten

I freaking love that curry

A place can't maintain weirdness with any authenticity because weirdness is itself a temporary state. The more it tries, the more it's just a prepackaged experience crafted to meet an expectation. Then it's not weird, it's a product.

The weirdness you want is going to be where recent college grads are settling in and building up with their own efforts.

no that's a money loser these days, not happening. It's the reverse, multi unit buildings going back to single families.

Also illegal under zoning, but that's not really what's stopping it

Same! Hopefully some good snacks/baked goods too

yes happening a lot

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