el j of RVA

sommelier and cheesehead by trade 🍷 baker & chocolate maker by hobby 🍫 lover of all things food & drink 🍕 I live, work, eat & play in rva ❤️

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Gazpacho + corn bread + Modelo = best way to beat this heat #rva #kubakuba4life #OGkubakuba @kubakubarestaurant (at Kuba Kuba)

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I made salsa verde, and roasted the tomatillos, for the first time myself!

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The Pork Belly Chilaquiles are reason enough to brunch at Secco on Sundays but if you need more then just go in for the Brioche French Toast or Chorizo gravy and biscuits! #rvabrunch #SeccoSundayBrunch #SeccoWineBar (at Secco Wine Bar)

[eljofrva]

Where do you come from? Who are you in love? Do you like it rough? Do you kiss and tell? This is just a spell Will I be okay? Fuck it, what I say I don't make mistakes We are not okay Watch your life decay Roll up both your sleeves Stick your pinky in Tell me how it tastes _________ #ahtheycumtheygo

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#HeinzSelfieForGood #StopHungerNow @joesinnfan (at Joe's Inn)

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When your boss lady has not only the best wine list in town but also the best hangover remedy! Thank you Julia! 😘

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birthday lunch @kubakubarestaurant mostly for their tres leches and a cortadito 👌🏼 (at Kuba Kuba)

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In the winter we (still) drink rosé ———— This gorgeous #rosato from south eastern #Sicily gains its bright ruby color from 24 hour skin contact. This deep rosé lends ripe berry, citrus peel and rose to the nose with rich, refreshing red and orange fruit on the tongue. It's weight allows it to pair with many of our new seasonal dishes ❄️ With only 290 cases produced from this small family run winery in Terre Siciliane IGT it'll likely go fast so come on in this week and check out our new menu items! 🍷 (at Secco Wine Bar)

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Always wanted to have a Secco cheese and charcuterie board at your holiday party? Now we can make that happen for you! Introducing Secco Party Platters! Each platter feeds 10-12 people each. One features all cheeses and the other, four cheeses and two types of charcuterie selected by our skilled cheesemonger Ryan Evans. The cheeses are a crowd-pleasing mix of milks, countries, textures and styles. The meats are a classic dry-cured ham and our housemade pate. Visit seccowinebar.com to place your order

[eljofrva]

C&C Cinnamon buns are locally made and are delivered daily to pick up @shieldsmarket I paired mine with @blanchardscoffee El Obraje Colombian roast 👌🏼 (at Shields Market)

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I made pie. dark chocolate bourbon pecan, to be exact 👌🏼

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coffee and a bun makes the world right for ya hun (at Sugar + Twine)

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eat seasonal, eat local #nofarmsnofood ______ tag our farms #rva ______ @victoryfarmsinc @thebyrdfarm @sullivanspondfarm @manakintowne @dartagnanfoods @urbanchoicemushrooms

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I had to hit @shieldsmarket for a can of coconut milk for the Thai Red Curry veggie dish I'm making for dinner and I saw @pearlsbakeshoppe Vegan Pineapple Coconut cupcakes at the counter and had to have one for dessert, obv ☺️ #ShieldsSnackShack #rvaeats #supportlocalrva #smallbusinessrva (at Shields Market)

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Coffee is there for me when I'm grumpy, when I'm lonely and when I'm restless. It gives me warmth, it gives me life and gives strength to get through each day. Thank you for loving me you roasted sack of Arabica beans ☕️

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Our Lemon Cheesecake @seccowinebar is exactly what you need on a chilly Fall eve. Chef made a pistachio cookie crust to place this bright, smooth, creamy morsel atop and a concord jam that perfectly compliments the pistachio crumble. It's a grown and sexy pb&j ☺️ come dine with us #rva #rvadine #rvawine (at Secco Wine Bar)