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-52s
• Why brunch is an experience, not just a meal
• The realities of surviving COVID as a restaurant owner
• Richmond’s food scene and some of SB’s favorite local spots
• Fairy hair, drag bingo, Pride collabs, and Halloween in the Hub
• Raising her son while building a business from the ground up
• Why confidence and authenticity are true superpowers

Plus:

• Big Daddy drops it on us with a deep dive into the raw milk trend and whether the “unpasteurized movement” is worth the risk
• Upcoming RVA events including Dominion Energy Riverrock, Hello Summer Festival, line dancing at River City Roll, and more
• Business of the Week: K-Bop at Väsen Brewing Company
• LOTS of Richmond restaurant love and local shoutouts

This 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. 💖✨