Surrounded by the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, the Confederate White House is hidden away from the street (you have to search it out) and is relatively tiny in comparison to the buildings that grew up around it.įor a quick bite, City Dogs on E. Just steps away, though, is a reminder of the darkest days in our country’s history when the Union dissolved and Jefferson Davis became president of the Confederacy. Surrounded by the Court of Appeals, Supreme Court of Virginia, and the Governor’s Residence, the Capitol building is stark white atop a grassy hill. Up the hill is the Virginia State Capitol. The two stores occupy old warehouse space along the James River Canal under various overpasses. Made in Virginia shopping at Ledbury (men’s bespoke fashion) and La Difference (furniture and home decor). Shopping and History in the Downtown Core A smooth chocolate porter with perfect undertones of peanut butter. The grandmother of them all was the Choosy Mother Peanut Butter Oatmeal Porter. Each beer is as tasty as it is originally named. Beers come in names such as Tall Dark and Hopsome Double Black IPA and Plain Jane Belgian White Ale. They arrive on a home-made tasting board the beer ranges in color from pale ale to chocolate stout. The best part of Isley is the tasting option – choose 6 of their awesome beers to try for $8. Located in a resurgent old factory section of Richmond with new apartments, cycle shops, coffee companies. Start at Isley Brewing Co. (1715 Summit Ave Richmond, VA). Off the highway, there are beards, tattoos, brass pieces in soul bands, craft beer, vintage clothing shops. You’ve hit Richmond when I-95 makes several S-curves on an overpass that cuts narrowly through the city of 200,000+ and old factory buildings.
Perla at La Concha, San Juan, Puerto RicoĪ day trip to Richmond, Virginia from Washington, D.C.We love Triple Crossing for its world class, straight forward IPAs and accessible price point (Triple Crossing is, on average, cheaper than either Veil or Vasen).Food, booze, and sights on weekends away when monday doesn't have to be monday. House made pizzas and other shareable bites are available at both locations. Triple Crossing also has a large list of less-hoppy beers with top-notch German-style pilsners, lagers, and ales, as well as a consistent stable of stouts. When many IPAs are a mashed-up blend of different hops, it’s an interesting experience to sample brews focused on one varietal and taste the subtle differences between each. For example, Mosaic Triangles was crafted to highlight Mosaic hopes, Citra Triangles highlighted Citra hops…I think you get the point.
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Recently, their Triangles series focused on hop-specific brews, highlighting the different flavors and characteristics of specific hop varietals. Expect bold hops, layers of citrus, and pillowy mouthfeel throughout their lineup of IPAs. Their flagship IPA, Falcon Smash, is consistently a hit and their rotating selections of other IPAs never disappoint. Triple Crossing produces the best juicy IPAs in the area, and likely some of the best in the country. Location: the main brewery is located in Fulton, a smaller tasting room is located downtown
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