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"I’ve been going to Crossroads since I was eighteen years old. It became like a second home to me. At one point, I was going there so frequently that every person on the staff knew my name, and I even befriended the owner’s mother."

"Looking for a place to cool off in the hot Richmond summer sun?. Be sure to try the infamous Bev’s Homemade Ice Cream. Beverly Mazursky opened Bev’s over 25 years ago in Carytown and the business has thrived there ever since."

"This place is one of the best things about this neighborhood. Al and Lawson have become friends because of how often we visit the Scoop."

"Boyer's is Richmond's best place for ice cream and gelato from Gelato Celesti (and even breakfast sandwiches!). There are dozens of flavors including "Just Ask," a vanilla base with with peanut butter and Oreo, pictured above. Serious creds go to anyone who can complete the challenge and get their picture on the wall, but you have to eat almost a pound of ice cream in one sitting."

"their website // location: 5808 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226. my thoughts: Boyer's is an ice cream place first and a coffee place second, and you can tell. It's a family business (which I love) and there's a super cool Christian study space in the back, but the coffee was totally average."

"Located near Virginia University’s Monroe Park campus, it has a wide selection from burgers and milkshakes, to coffee grounded in-house, or if you’re coming in after class, get a beer and soak in the atmosphere. Name of cafe: Village Cafe. Address:1001 W Grace St Richmond Virginia 23220"

"For some of us, some “Happy Birthday” in fancy cursive writing and some icing roses is all we need to make a birthday special– that’s where the local grocery store bakery comes in handy. But if it’s a truly special cake you’re looking for, then Zosaro’s is going to be your new favorite bakery – hand down. As a relative newcomer to the Richmond scene (they only opened in 2015), Zosaro’s specializes in professionally designed and decorated cakes, with everything from simple buttercream and dessert cakes to completely custom cakes based on your specific event, theme or personality."

"Satisfy your sweet tooth with a trip to Pearl’s Bake Shoppe. In addition to everyday flavors that include chocolate, vanilla, and carrot cake, Pearl’s offers unique specialty and seasonal flavors like beignet, mint julep, and Virginia’s President. And if you’re traveling with a food allergy or dietary restriction, you’ll be glad to know that Pearl’s also has a selection of delicious gluten-free and vegan cupcakes each day."

"If cupcakes were all that Pearl’s did, they would still be one of the top bakeries around – and with good reason. But fortunately for all of us, Pearl’s is much more than just cupcakes. Known as one of the premier bake shops in the region, Pearl’s also prides themselves on their original, handcrafted cake designs – which includes some of the best birthday cakes in the Richmond area."

"Worth the drive to the West End for their delicious vegan options. pearlsbakeshoppe.com. 5812 Grove Avenue in the far West End"

"Bryan Park is the perfect place to get outside and get some exercise!. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset and entry is free for the general public. Inside the park, you will find a number of walking/biking trails, a soccer field, playground, disc golf course, azalea gardens, and a small lake for fishing."

"Richmond is packed with history, so we thought we would push back breakfast and start the day at an inspiring destination: the Maggie L. Walker National Historical Site. Walker spent her entire life working towards equality for African Americans, especially women, making countless important contributions that helped lay the foundation for future Civil Rights movements throughout the United States. Before visiting the museum, watch a short film that details Walker’s rise from an African American woman born at the end of the Civil War to a community leader and hero. Continue the tour next door at Maggie Walker’s historic home, allowing visitors a chance to walk the same halls as this distinguished Richmond resident."

"Maggie Lena Walker may not be a household name but she’s a legend in Virginia, especially Richmond. The educator, activist, and entrepreneur was the first Black woman to charter a bank in the United States. Walker’s Jackson Ward home is now a National Historic Site and the location for a 30 to 45-minute ranger-led tour."