Eat It, Virginia!

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Eat It, Virginia! is a deep dive into the food, restaurants, and dining trends of Richmond, Virginia and spots around the Commonwealth.

  1. 3d ago

    Melissa Stallard’s Chez Nous Story

    How does someone leave a successful insurance career at 50 to open one of Richmond’s most beloved wine bars? On this episode of Eat It, Virginia, Scott Wise and Robey Martin sit down with Melissa Stallard, proprietor of Chez Nous in Richmond’s Monroe Ward neighborhood, to talk about food, reinvention, French culture, hospitality and building community through wine and conversation. Melissa shares how growing up in her father’s Doswell butcher shop helped shape her love of food, why she left the insurance industry after decades in business, and how a lifelong fascination with France inspired Chez Nous. Her intimate French wine bar near The Jefferson Hotel has quickly become one of Richmond’s hottest dining destinations. Whether you love Richmond restaurants, French food, wine bars, hospitality culture or stories about personal reinvention, this episode offers a thoughtful look inside one of RVA’s most talked-about culinary concepts. Subscribe to Eat It, Virginia for conversations with the chefs, restaurateurs and food personalities shaping Richmond’s dining scene.Chez Nous 4 W Cary St. Richmond, VA 23220 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Melissa Stallard’s Chez Nous Story

  2. Jul 1

    Billy Fallen brings Billy Pie back to Richmond with new pizza shop

    Richmond pizza legend Billy Fallen is back with a new Billy Pie restaurant in Henrico’s West End. In this episode of Eat It, Virginia, Scott Wise and Robey Martin sit down with the longtime baker, restaurateur and entrepreneur behind Billy Bread, Aziza’s on Main, Billy Pasta and Billy Pie to talk about his decades in Richmond’s food scene, his family’s restaurant roots, and why he’s opening another pizza shop. Fallen shares stories about: Starting Billy Bread in Richmond in 1999 after baking in Vermont Learning from legendary French baker Gerard Rubaud Building Aziza’s on Main with his mother Rusty The cult following behind Rusty’s famous cream puffs Launching pizza concepts inside Virginia breweries Growing Billy Pie frozen pizzas into a six-state wholesale business Opening the newest Billy Pie location near Ridge Road Shopping Center in Richmond The conversation also covers artisan bread baking, Neapolitan-style pizza, restaurant life, balancing business and family, Richmond restaurant culture, and the future of Billy Pie. If you love Richmond restaurants, pizza, bread baking, local food stories, brewery culture, and behind-the-scenes conversations with chefs and restaurateurs, this episode is for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Billy Fallen brings Billy Pie back to Richmond with new pizza shop

  3. Jun 7

    Evan Campbell opens up about reinventing his career in food

    Five years after his pandemic-era appearance, Chef Evan Campbell returns to Eat It, Virginia with an update on his culinary journey. Robey Martin and Scott Wise catch up on Evan’s move from running The Stables and Franklin Inn in Richmond to a serene apple orchard resort in Sedona, Arizona. Back home in Virginia, Evan now leads food and beverage at Westminster Canterbury, manages seven dining programs, and curates creative rotating menus for residents. He also shares how his private chef business — complete with his drag persona “Rita Recipe” — keeps him connected to Richmond’s dining scene, and outlines plans for a grassroots advocacy group to support local restaurants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Evan Campbell opens up about reinventing his career in food

  4. May 1

    Get Tight Lounge pairs Baltimore pit beef and Caribbean fusion food in Richmond

    In this episode, we explore the unique partnership behind Richmond's Get Tight Lounge with co-owner Drew Schlegel and Chef Dalisa Campbell. Schlegel, a Baltimore native who worked his way through the restaurant scene starting at the Lily Pad, brings authentic Baltimore-style pit beef to Richmond alongside business partner Randy O'Dell. Campbell, whose culinary journey spans from her grandmother's country bar Boot Scooters to international resort consulting in Jamaica, has transformed the kitchen and what she boldly calls "the best cheesecake in the city." Get Tight Lounge is a neighborhood gathering spot that serves elevated bar food while offering a variety of live music and Baltimore sports on TV. Schlegel shares how he books all entertainment in-house, while Campbell operates a freezer-free kitchen that can push out Altria Theater rush orders in 30 minutes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Get Tight Lounge pairs Baltimore pit beef and Caribbean fusion food in Richmond

  5. Apr 1

    Food Truck to Faith-Driven Restaurant: Auntie Ning's Brings Filipino Food to Richmond

    Join Scott Wise and Robey Martin as they sit down with Fred Enriquez, co-owner of Auntie Ning's Filipino restaurant in Richmond, Virginia. Fred shares how his childhood and family's Filipino restaurant in Virginia Beach inspired him to bring authentic Filipino cuisine to Richmond. Once in Richmond, Fred and his business partner Kristin Hobday combined their shared faith with their passion for hospitality to create a restaurant  that serves traditional dishes like adobo, lumpia, and pancit while also feeding those in need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Food Truck to Faith-Driven Restaurant: Auntie Ning's Brings Filipino Food to Richmond

  6. Mar 1

    Herbie Abernethy and Josh Novicki's rockin' Richmond restaurants

    On this month's episode of Eat It, Virginia, hosts Scott Wise and Robey Martin sit down with Herbie Abernethy and Josh Novicki, the Richmond duo behind three of the city's most celebrated restaurants: Cobra Cabana, Hot For Pizza, and Brave Captain. Herbie and Josh share the story of how two art school kids from East Carolina University, connected through a thriving North Carolina music scene, found their way to Richmond and built a restaurant empire rooted in community. From the origins of Cobra Cabana's legendary $5 beer and shot deal, to the 40-year-old sourdough starter powering Hot For Pizza's pies, to the newly opened Brave Captain, this conversation is packed with great stories, colorful opinions, and plenty of Richmond restaurant recommendations. You can read the full article at WTVR.com. Eat It, Virginia is available on WTVR.com, the CBS 6 YouTube page, and Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Herbie Abernethy and Josh Novicki's rockin' Richmond restaurants

  7. Feb 1

    Secrets Behind Richmond’s Most Buzzed-About Bagels – Yero Rudzinskas of Baltik’s Bagel

    Baltik’s Bagel founder Yero Rudzinskas shares his journey from Michelin-starred kitchens and high finance to building one of Richmond’s most buzzed-about bagel shops. In this Eat It, Virginia! podcast episode, he reveals his bagel-making secrets, business philosophy, and why community connection drives his success. You'll Learn: How Yero went from chef to banker to bagel maker. The process behind Baltik’s Bagel’s signature chewy, glossy crust. Why Richmond’s South Side was the perfect location for his Baltik’s Bagel. Tips for perfect bagels at home — fermentation, boiling, baking. His plans for expanding in Richmond’s growing food scene. Stories from New York City Bagel Fest People’s Choice win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Secrets Behind Richmond’s Most Buzzed-About Bagels – Yero Rudzinskas of Baltik’s Bagel

  8. Jan 1

    From Marine Corps to Master Chocolatier - Tim Gearhart Takes Us Inside Gearharts Fine Chocolates

    Eat It, Virginia, co-hosts Scott Wise and Robey Martin sit down with Tim Gearhart, founder of Gearharts Fine Chocolates, to explore his 25-year journey in confectionery. Tim shares how his love for food began in Charlottesville, took him through a stint as a Marine Corps cook, and eventually led to opening one of Virginia’s most beloved chocolate shops in 2001. He discusses the artistry behind Gearharts’ signature 16-piece collection, his seasonal creations, and the expansion into a Short Pump chocolate café. Tim also unveils the story behind James River Chocolate Company and Gunny’s Bark, a veteran-inspired product benefiting the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Eat It, Virginia! is a deep dive into the food, restaurants, and dining trends of Richmond, Virginia and spots around the Commonwealth.

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  • Creator
    WTVR
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 WTVR TV Richmond
  • Show Website
    Eat It, Virginia!

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