Love Shack Baby: The Story Behind Richmond’s Favorite Brunch Spot 🥞✨🩷🦄

Season 4 is officially underway, and we’re kicking things off with a guest who has poured her entire heart into Richmond’s brunch scene. This week, we sit down with the one and only Sarabeth — aka SB — the owner and creative force behind SB's Lakeside Loveshack. From unicorn pancakes and glitter-covered coffee drinks to handwritten menus, fairy hair nights, and a whole lot of community love, SB has built more than a restaurant — she’s built a true RVA institution.In this episode, SB opens up about growing up between New York and Virginia Beach, working since she was 11 years old, becoming a single mom, and teaching herself how to cook on a line while opening her dream restaurant with only $5K, food stamps, and pure determination. We talk about restaurant chaos, brunch culture, confidence, mental health, building community, and why “Love Shack” became the perfect name for the colorful little spot that now feels like home to so many Richmonders.We also dive into:The story behind SB’s iconic menu names inspired by the B-52sWhy brunch is an experience, not just a mealThe realities of surviving COVID as a restaurant ownerRichmond’s food scene and some of SB’s favorite local spotsFairy hair, drag bingo, Pride collabs, and Halloween in the HubRaising her son while building a business from the ground upWhy confidence and authenticity are true superpowersPlus:Big Daddy drops it on us with a deep dive into the raw milk trend and whether the “unpasteurized movement” is worth the riskUpcoming RVA events including Dominion Energy Riverrock, Hello Summer Festival, line dancing at River City Roll, and moreBusiness of the Week: K-Bop at Väsen Brewing CompanyLOTS of Richmond restaurant love and local shoutoutsThis episode is funny, heartfelt, chaotic in the best way, and full of reminders to lead with kindness, authenticity, and love. Grab a mimosa, order the Knock A Little Louder Sugar Buns, and come hang with us. 💖✨