The Richmond Experience
The Chatter: The Richmond Experience Podcast
The Richmond Experience ( @therichmondexperience ) is your one-stop shop for what to eat, drink, see, and do in Richmond, Virginia – independently owned and created by locals, for locals. Listen to RVAx Owner and Chief Marketing Officer Paige Poprocky ( @sipsandtripswithpaige ) and RVAx Owner and Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Heintz ( @kelseyheintzistyping ) chit-chat – every week! – about the very best the River City has to offer, from recent openings and the latest trends to time-tested traditions and hidden gems. By the way, there’s more where that came from; joining The Richmond Experience as a m...
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Jun 26, 2026
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Episodes
Ep 48: Summer Bucket List, Pride Month Kickoff, Richmond Greek Festival 30.05.2025 21:40
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about what they're doing this summer, how to (safely) float in the James, one of Richmond's best festivals, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Richmond Greek Festival DRINK: Flowers After 5 SEE: Family Night Hike DO: Pride Month Kickoff For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond Experience at...
Ep 47: MDW To-Dos, Fried Chicken & Bubbles, Drive-In Movies 23.05.2025 17:16
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about an unexpected MDW celebration, a perfect food-and-drink pairing, nice-weather plans, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Juan's Rooftop & Cantina's 3rd Annual Taco & Margarita Festival DRINK: Dinner Party's Fried Chicken & Bubbles Party SEE: Goochland Drive-In Movies DO: Big Tent Fr...
Ep 46: Riverrock, Community Cleanup, Lebanese Cuisine 16.05.2025 20:49
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about a new rooftop bar, a canine adventure course, an opp for mixing and mingling, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: 40th Annual Lebanese Food Festival DRINK: Solaire SEE: Dominion Energy Riverrock DO: RVAx Member Meetup with Keep Virginia Cozy For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond Experience at...
Ep 45: Pool Days, Mother's Day Plans, Hot Air Balloons 09.05.2025 19:37
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about an impromptu bachelorette party, how to celebrate Mother's Day, who's got great merch, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Julio's Bagels DRINK: Ashton Creek Vineyard SEE: Henrico SkyGlow DO: Richmond Ivy Season Opener For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond Experience at therichm...
Ep 44: Tea Parties, Friday Cheers, Vegan Sandwiches 02.05.2025 17:07
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about pool season, bridal shower inspo, hefty sandwiches, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Chimbo Sandwich Shoppe DRINK: Floris at VMFA SEE: Frida Cheers DO: ¿Qué Pasa? Festival For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond Experience at therichmondexperience.com/join . (BTW: Code CHATTER takes $10 off y...
Ep 43: Micheladas, Nikki Glaser, Independent Bookstore Day 25.04.2025 20:17
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about a perfect warm-weather beer, how to stack your TBR piles, a giant Nine Roses giveaway, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Richmond Restaurant Week DRINK: Stone Brewing Michelada SEE: Nikki Glaser: Alive & Unwell Tour at Altria Theater DO: Independent Bookstore Day For even more where that came from: JOIN...
Ep 42: Easter Weekend Plans, Favorite Patios, Tuna Poke Bowls 18.04.2025 24:52
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about where to meet the Easter Bunny, the best things about spring in RVA, the upcoming RVAx member meet-up, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Yellow Umbrella Provisions DRINK: Legend Brewing Company SEE: Easter on Parade DO: Dominion Energy Family Easter For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond Expe...
Ep 41: Richmond Fringe Festival, Vegan Fish 'n Chips, Kava Bar 11.04.2025 18:50
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat with Sarah Saturday — known by her stage name Gardening, Not Architecture — about her fave Richmond things, her performance(s) at this weekend's Fringe Festival, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Cobra Cabana, Hot for Pizza, Brave Captain DRINK: KavaClub, Point 5 SEE: Voyage: A Live Visual Album DO: Richmon...
Ep 40: Paige Wine Recs, Union Hill Juice Bar, ¡FridaFest! 04.04.2025 16:06
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about affordable wine options, sourdough, lots of weekend plan inspo, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Petit Four DRINK: The Beet Box SEE: Richmond Flying Squirrels Home Opener Weekend DO: ¡FridaFest! For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond Experience at therichmondexperience.com/join . (BTW: Code...
Ep 39: Harissa Cauliflower, NA Sparkling Rosé Sour, March Madness 28.03.2025 17:02
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about an iconic Richmond dish, refreshing non-alcoholic beers, where to catch blooms, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Blue Atlas DRINK: Three Notch'd Brewing Company SEE: Agecroft Hall & Gardens DO: Rams House For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond Experience at therichmondexperience.com...
Ep 38: Marinated Cucumbers, $5 Spaghetts, Forest Hill Park 21.03.2025 18:17
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about a warm-weather lunch staple, a new happy hour option, picnic recs, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Christopher's RunAway Gourmay DRINK: Spaghetts at Susie's SEE: Richmond Kickers Home Opener DO: Forest Hill Park For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond Experience at therichmondexpe...
Ep 37: St. Paddy's Plans, RVAx Member Meetups, Circus 14.03.2025 23:27
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat their St. Patrick's Day plans, things they've added to The Richmond Experience subscrip, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Richmond Black Restaurant Experience DRINK: Lucky Limeade at Cirrus Vodka SEE: Church Hill Irish Festival, Shamrock the Block, Shamrock & Roll DO: Do Portugal Circus For even mo...
Ep 36: The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide, Prickly Pear Margarita, Springtime Must-Visit 07.03.2025 33:06
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat with Alicia Valenski — author of The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide — about her new book, her fave Richmond things, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Perly's, ZZQ, Ruby Scoops DRINK: Fuzzy Cactus, Blanchard's Coffee, Triple Crossing Brewing SEE: Hollywood Cemetery, Belle Isle, T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge...
Ep 35: Soup Dumplings, Coffee & Record Shop, Wine Expo 28.02.2025 27:01
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about Paige's time OOO, Willow Lawn happenings, an affordable way to entertain your kids, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Ugly Dumpling DRINK: Le Cache Dulcet SEE: History Blooms DO: Virginia Wine Expo For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond Experience at therichmondexperience.com/join . (BTW...
Ep 34: Picnic Plans, Art Exhibits, Charging Crystals 21.02.2025 19:50
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about their favorite things in The Fan and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Garnett's Cafe DRINK: Get Tight Lounge SEE: Institute of Contemporary Art DO: Aquarian Bookshop For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond Experience at therichmondexperience.com/join . (BTW: Code CHATTER takes $10 off your f...
Ep 33: Book Club, Ice Cream Flights, Artsy TikTok Trend 14.02.2025 19:51
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about last-minute Valentine's Day plans and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Gelati Celesti February Flavors DRINK: Coco + Hazel February Coffee & Cocktail Flights SEE: Tre. Charles Valentine's Day Concert at The Byrd Theatre DO: Paint Your Date at Blue Bee Cider For even more where that came from: JOI...
Ep 32: Super Bowl Plans, Valentine’s Day Gift Idea, Fresh Air Rec 07.02.2025 17:09
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about their planning weekend, packing and unpacking approaches, February outlooks, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Dinner Party Valentine’s Day Prep DRINK: Dinner Party Galentine’s Day Prep SEE: Swiftie Bowl Party: Taylor’s Version at Buskey Cider DO: Agecroft Hall & Gardens Winter Hours For even more where...
Ep 31: Personal Stylist, Ice Cream for Breakfast, Stoplight Party 31.01.2025 28:23
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Ep 30: Italy Vacation, Edibles & Drinkables, Vegan Specials 24.01.2025 24:53
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about their upcoming getaways, two new businesses in the area, themed bars, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Vegan Food Week DRINK: Ripple Ray's SEE: A Long Arc: Photography and the American South since 1845; American, born Hungary: Kertész, Capa, and the Hungarian American Photographic Legacy DO: Padel Pla...
Ep 29: Latched Mama Book Launch, Strawberry Blonde Ale, 90 Miles of Trails 17.01.2025 33:10
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Ep 28: Richmond City Water, Pasta Must-Haves, Coffee Tastings 10.01.2025 21:12
Send us Fan Mail FYI: Episode 28 was recorded earlier this week. Please check RVA.gov for the latest on Richmond's water outage, and check our recommendations' websites or social media pages for their status *before* heading out and about! In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about their water situations, a great date-night deal, how to unwind, and more. Here’s what else they’re gettin...
Ep 27: Cobb Salad, Damp January, 10K Training 03.01.2025 26:45
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about their 2024 ta-das, their 2025 to-dos, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Salads from The Continental DRINK: Non-Alcoholic Beverages from Point 5, Laura Lee's (and then some) SEE: Reads with RVAx Book Club DO: YMCA 10K Training Team For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond Experience at ther...
Ep 26: Reindeer Games, Festive Brunch, Santa Meet-and-Greet 20.12.2024 21:07
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about festive games to play with the fam, New Year's Eve plans, pics with the man in red, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Helen's Restaurant DRINK: Roastology SEE: Self-Guided Tacky Light Tours DO: The Santa Spot For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond Experience at therichmondexperience...
Ep 25: Matzo Ball Soup, Wine Advent Calendar, Tacky Lights 13.12.2024 25:49
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paige and (echo-y?) Kelsey chat about kid-friendly holiday plans, comfort food, twinkle lights around town, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Susie's DRINK: Barrel Thief AdVin Wine Calendar Case SEE: Richmond Boat Parade of Lights DO: CarMax Tacky Light Run For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond Experience at ther...
Ep 24: Warm Dates, '80s Venice Cocktail Party, Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus 06.12.2024 25:00
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