Eileen Mellon

Grab a snack and sit back, because this first Food News of the year is hot and heavy with fresh content. (Photo by Eileen Mellon) The Restaurant List One of the biggest feats of the past year: narrowing down the top 25 tables in the city. My voracious fel... See more

1 of 2 Yummvees is located at 2118 W. Cary St. in the former TBT El Gallo space. (Photo by Eileen Mellon) 2 of 2 The takeout area inside Yummvees (Photo courtesy Yummvees) For Tracy Flitcraft, opening the vegan restaurant Yummvees has been a journey of re... See more

The following is a companion piece to our 2025 Best Restaurants list. BEVERAGE DIRECTOR Sophia Kim, Alewife With a resume that covers a wide swath of RVA dining history — Sticky Rice, Saison, Mamma Zu, Dutch & Co., Longoven — Sophia Kim is one of the ... See more

Bulldog Brinery products with mascot Freya (Photo courtesy Bulldog Brinery) History: Matt Gillespie’s tinkering with fermentation led him to launch Bulldog Brinery in 2022. “I’ve always been really into experimenting with fermented and pickled foods,” he ... See more

Food News will be taking an end-of-year break Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, but Richmond magazine’s dining coverage continues, including the reveal of our 2025 Best Restaurants next week. Wishing you happy holidays and a delicious 2026! Sub Rosa Returns It’s the ho... See more