s'mores, basil, biscoff, cinnamon

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As for the premise, every week I’ll be sending you a few unique and notable Richmond desserts I’ve discovered.

I’ve teamed up with all the bakeries and restaurants included in the newsletter to repost and share the treat I’ve picked (with permission of course). Think of it as a little directory. 📖

I’m also partnering with local business sponsors to share events or other things that any sweet lover can appreciate.

This week’s issue is presented in partnership with Pop Up RVA. Get the deets of their new location opening in Chesterfield. The info is at the bottom of this email.

Now that we have all that covered, let’s get into our first batch of sweets…

Nutella and S'mores-y Cruffin
Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co.

This cruffin (croissant and muffin hybrid if it didn’t click 🥐) is filled with Nutella, topped with house-made mocha sauce and graham cracker, and finished with a torched vanilla bean marshmallow. Yum! The price is $6 and it’s seasonal.

Location and Google address link:
1805 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23223
(Shockoe Bottom)
2100 John Rolfe Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23233
(West End)

Instagram: @ironcladcoffee

Sweet Basil Ice Cream
Scoop

Ice cream steeped with fresh basil. Does this count as an herbal remedy? It’s good for cooling and happiness so I think so. 😉 This scoop is seasonal and will only be around for the rest of July. Go get it!

Location and Google address link:
403 Strawberry St, Richmond, VA 23220
(The Fan)

Instagram: @scoop.rva

RVA without the R: Ok so every now and then I will show love to a Virginia spot that’s not in our backyard, but still a block away. (mostly RVA though. I promise.) This sweet spot is good if you’re venturing to Norfolk or Virginia Beach.

Biscoff Crepe 🥞
Lily’s Crepes

A crepe made with a lotus spread. The best description I can muster is a Biscoff cookie in butter form, with cinnamon and spice undertones. Ha. That was pretty good actually.

Also banana, vanilla ice cream, Biscoff drizzle, and graham cookie crumbs.

Location and Google address link:
Glenwood Shopping Center, #12, Chesapeake, VA 23322
(Chesapeake, VA)

Instagram: @lilys.crepes

Spirited Sweet of the Week
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(you know - liquored up, NSFW, kid unfriendly, adulting)

“Cobra’s Fang”
Sincero

This concoction is made of rum, passionfruit, ginger, cinnamon, and citrus. Perfect for a hot day. The restaurant specializes in Mexican-American cuisine.

Location and Google address link:
404 N 2nd St, Richmond, VA 23219
(Jackson Ward)

Instagram: @sincero_rva

*all photos are used with the owner and sweet maker’s permission.

Sweet Scout Partner
Pop Up RVA

After being known for its weekly artist market at The Diamond (don’t fret, lots of food and sweet vendors as well), Pop Up RVA is expanding to a permanent location in Chesterfield.

The space is 9,000 sq ft and will feature 30 local businesses every day. Coming August 1 so be in the look out!