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WELCOME TO SONYA'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT!
~ All the Latest & Greatest in RVA ~
Welcome to my food and lifestyle blog, a place for you to learn more about me and explore food + things to do in Richmond, VA. Sonya's Food For Thought has added such value to my life, and I love having the opportunity to share my passions and thoughts with you all while supporting my local community. Read on, and enjoy!
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Sonya Feeser
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QPot Hot Pot & BBQ: The All-You-Can-Eat Feast You Didn’t Know You Needed
Eating hot pot for the first time in NYC was one of the BEST meals of my life, so I was ecstatic to try it locally for the first time at...
Sonya Feeser
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Why My Noodle & Bar Is RVA’s Ultimate Thai Food Destination
My Noodle & Bar ( @mynoodle_and_bar ) has been my go-to Thai spot since 2015 when I started college at VCU. This Asian-owned restaurant...
Sonya Feeser
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First Impressions Of Perry’s: A Preview Of Their Delicious Menu!
Thanks to Perry’s ( @perrys_steakhouse ) for inviting me out to try a preview of their menu, featuring mini-sized tastings of some of...
Sonya Feeser
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Don’t Miss Out: The Evergreen Pop-Up at Birdies Ends Soon!
Only 10 more days left to experience The Evergreen hype at Birdies ( @birdiesva )! 🎄🍸🦪 This marked my first visit to Birdies, and it’s...
Sonya Feeser
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Level Up Your Date Night: Explore The Park RVA’s New West End Wine Bar
The Park RVA ( @theparkrva ) has given one of their bars a MAJOR UPGRADE with the newly opened West End wine bar and tapas concept (...
Sonya Feeser
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Pinky’s Brunch: A Delicious Detour That Was Worth Every Bite
The 1+ hour long wait time for Moore Street Cafe was secretly a blessing in disguise because it meant FINALLY getting to try brunch at...
Sonya Feeser
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Spotty Dog Ice Cream: A Year Of Sweet Success In RVA
Spotty Dog Ice Cream Co. ( @spottydogrva ) just turned 1 a couple weeks ago so I thought this would be the PERFECT time to give them a...
Sonya Feeser
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Native Plate: Where Thai & Vietnamese Flavors Shine in RVA
Do yourself a favor and check out Native Plate ( @nativeplaterva ) in downtown RVA! 🍜🪴🏙️ Native Plate is a woman-owned and...
Sonya Feeser
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Why Christopher’s Food Cart is Worth the Hype: My New Favorite Lunch Spot
I’ve walked past Christopher’s ( @christophers_rva ) for years and always wondered why their lines were so long…well now I don’t have to...
Sonya Feeser
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The Perfect Pair: The Veil Brewing And Y Tu Mamá In Forest Hill
The Veil Brewing ( @theveilbrewing ) + Y Tu Mamá ( @ ytumama.mx ) = elite combo 🍻💯🌮❤️🔥 I finally made my way over to the Forest...
Sonya Feeser
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Richmond FINALLY Has Its Own Jeni's!
Jeni, Jeni, who can I turn to?! 😋🎶🍨 Richmond FINALLY has its own Jeni’s and I am here for it! 🙌 Surprisingly, it was my first time...
Sonya Feeser
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Sunday Brunch At Bar West Is Calling Your Name
Started Sunday off right with brunch at Bar West ( @barwest.804 )! 🍳🍔🥂 It was a short drive from downtown Richmond to Libbie Ave and...
Sonya Feeser
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You NEED This Sando From 1115 Mobile Kitchen
HOLY CLUCK! 🐔 1115 Mobile Chicken ( @1115mobilekitchen ) is rocking the chick’n sando game! 💯 1115 (pronounced Eleven Fifteen) is a...
Sonya Feeser
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New Woman-Owned Cafe Bringing Ethiopian Culture To Jackson Ward
Happy Black History Month! To celebrate, I'm featuring one of my new fave Black-owned businesses in the heart of Jackson Ward. 💛 Buna...
Sonya Feeser
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Adarra Is Easily A Top 10 Restaurant In RVA
Restaurant Adarra (@restaurantadarra) was hands down one of my top 5 meals of 2022 and honestly one of the best meals in my life! 🤯🙌...
Sonya Feeser
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Still Looking For Last Minute Holiday Plans? ML Steak Has You Covered!
Have you made your reservations for the holiday season yet?🎄🎁 From casual eateries to upscale dining, local husband-and-wife duo, Mike...
Sonya Feeser
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Cirrus Vodka Has Transformed Into The Festive Santa's Cocktail Shop
Cirrus Vodka (@cirrusvodka) is back with their new holiday pop up: Santa’s Cocktail Shop! 🎅🏼 This themed pop-up runs now through...
Sonya Feeser
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The Highly Acclaimed Cabo Fish Taco Makes Its Way From Blacksburg To Richmond
I realize my last 3 food posts have been of tacos…but I can’t say I’m sorry! 😅🌮 A few weeks ago, I checked out Cabo Fish Taco...
Sonya Feeser
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A SpecTACOlar National Taco Day And Taco Tuesday
National Taco Day x Taco Tuesday calls for some BIG taco energy! 🌮💀🎉🤠🪅 Blue Habanero (@bluehabanero_rva) opened this past spring in...
Sonya Feeser
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Venture Richmond To Downtown RVA’s Newest Gay Bar: Papi’s
With September being Richmond’s unofficial pride month, I wanted to feature the newest LGBTQIA+ bar in the city: Papi’s (@papisdowntown)!...
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