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Drifting Elizabeth

I am a freelance book reviewer and writer in the Richmond, VA area. I sometimes throw food, travel, and lifestyle into the mix.

If you are looking for info on places to eat, things to do, and sites to see in the Charlottesville and Richmond, VA areas, this is the spot. I lived in Charlottesville for 16 years, and recently moved to Midlothian, VA (just outside of Richmond), and I've done a lot of exploring. Follow along for my suggestions!

What Food is Richmond, VA Known For?

January 19, 2026

What Food is Richmond, VA Known For?

Beet salad from Can Can Brasserie in Carytown in Richmond, VA
Charlottesville Downtown Mall Food Crawl with C-ville Bites

August 21, 2024

Charlottesville Downtown Mall Food Crawl with C-ville Bites

Charlottesville Downtown Mall Food Crawl with C-ville Bites
Five Charlottesville Winery Tours

August 9, 2023

Five Charlottesville Winery Tours

Charlottesville Winery Tours
The Eight Best Charlottesville Events

July 26, 2023

The Eight Best Charlottesville Events

Best Charlottesville Events
Best Casual Restaurants in Charlottesville, VA

July 7, 2023

Best Casual Restaurants in Charlottesville, VA

Best Casual Restaurants in Charlottesville, VA
How to Order Wine Without Looking Clueless

July 6, 2023

How to Order Wine Without Looking Clueless

How to Order Wine Without Looking Clueless
What to Do in Charlottesville, VA

June 20, 2023

What to Do in Charlottesville, VA

What to Do in Charlottesville
Dairy Market: Combining Past & Present for a New Future of Charlottesville

May 17, 2023

Dairy Market: Combining Past & Present for a New Future of Charlottesville

Dairy Market Charlottesville
Ten Best Coffee Shops In Charlottesville, VA

May 13, 2023

Ten Best Coffee Shops In Charlottesville, VA

Best Coffee Shops In Charlottesville, VA
Fine Dining in Charlottesville, VA

April 3, 2023

Fine Dining in Charlottesville, VA

Fine Dining in Charlottesville, VA
Local Food Hub Charlottesville

March 28, 2023

Local Food Hub Charlottesville

Local Food Hub Charlottesville
Twelve Best Wineries in Charlottesville, VA

March 9, 2023

Twelve Best Wineries in Charlottesville, VA

Best Wineries in Charlottesville, VA
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I’m a professional book reviewer and blogger. I started Drift in Charlottesville, and now I’m exploring RVA (mostly Midlo and Richmond). Follow along!

Now that I’m in the Richmond, VA area, I am loving Now that I’m in the Richmond, VA area, I am loving exploring. This weekend I had to check out Undeniable: The Designs of Christian Siriano and Ashley Longshore at The Branch Museum of Design. You can view this colorful collection from January 17 - March 22, 2026.
I’ve fallen a bit out of the loop (having a baby w I’ve fallen a bit out of the loop (having a baby will do that to you 🤗🍼), but I was finally able to check out the new @guajiros_cville location. 
It is perfect - eclectic vibe, super inviting, lovely team, delicious food and drinks, and a space large enough for all they’re planning. I love it!
I also highly recommend the avocado toast - so good, especially with a Bloody Maria. 🥑
What’s better than a quick weekend getaway? A ma What’s better than a quick weekend getaway? 
A magical wedding brought Brendan and me back to one of my former cities, Philadelphia! We had a great time exploring. Here’s a recap:
Where We Stayed: @thenotaryhotel - Great location, beautiful rooms
Where We Ate: @prunellarestaurant (amazing mocktails!), @pearlandmary_phl (great raw bar), @rdgterminalmkt (funnel cake!!!!)
What We Did: @muttermuseum, @philamuseum
Tell me - what’s your favorite Philly spot?
New Blog Post ✈️ I’m sharing my Travel Planning C New Blog Post ✈️
I’m sharing my Travel Planning Checklist in order to help make organizing your trip less stressful. After all, wouldn’t you rather focus more on the fun parts of planning your trip and worry less about the boring bits? My guide can help - link in bio!
And let me know in the comments - what is your favorite travel tip?
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