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paella Photo by Photopips Dreamstime. A taste of paella and empanadillas from Kuba Kuba Dos, sister to chef Manny Mendez’s Cuban restaurant, serving Richmond diners since 1998.
Food Finds

Kuba Kuba: So Nice, They Named It Twice

A taste of paella and empanadillas from the long-time Richmond favorite restaurant

By Steve Cook | February 3, 2022
3 redneck tenors
Steve Cook

What’s Booming: From Swing to Twang

Lots of energy at Dominion Energy Center, plus ‘A Doll’s House – Part 2’ opens

By Steve Cook | February 3, 2022
man outside on a laptop, possibly working on a puzzle. Photo by Nyul Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBuster: Find the Birds

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 31, 2022
group of men in a cafe Photo by Scott Griessel Dreamstime. For article on learning a second language for all the wrong reasons.
Greg Schwem

Learning a Second Language for All the Wrong Reasons

Humorist Greg Schwem on his resolution

By Greg Schwem | January 30, 2022
granddad and granddaughters looking at a tablet possibly playing a Jumble puzzle Szefei Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Dolphin and Dick Tracy

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 30, 2022
Seafood tower at Birdie's cafe and oyster bar. Image by Steve Cook
Food Finds

Taking a Peep at Birdie’s

Plus Happy Hour at Switch Pop-Up Bar

By Steve Cook | January 27, 2022
From 'Come from Away.' Photo credit: Matthew Murphey. For What's Booming article on Musicals Both Murderous and Moving - clearly the moving musical!
Steve Cook

What’s Booming: Musicals Both Murderous and Moving

Plus a violin virtuoso, Richmond Cider Days, and almost the Eagles

By Steve Cook | January 27, 2022
Rick Steves’ Europe: Piero’s in Venice. A picture of one of the Venetian canals, lined with buildings and traveled by boats
Rick Steves

Rick Steves’ Europe: Piero’s in Venice

A Venetian host, hotel, boat, and insights

By Rick Steves | January 25, 2022
Man sitting on sofa with paper and laptop, possibly doing a puzzle. Image by volodymyr melnyk dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBuster: Find the MLB Baseball Teams

How many words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 24, 2022
Unplugged Games Café interior, with communal tables, bar, and shelves of games
Food Finds

Unplugged Games Café

Big game hunters find plenty to love at Unplugged Games Café

By Steve Cook | January 20, 2022

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