Jul 27, 2023 - Things to Do

Visit this coconut street vendor in Richmond to beat the weekend heat

We've spent a lot of time thinking about ways to beat the heat this week.

Here's one idea: Visit the strip mall tucked away behind the Dunkin' on Staples Mill Road and be transported someplace tropical.

What's happening: Most days, there's a vendor who sets up under a tree in the parking lot selling coconuts out of the back of her truck.

For $10, she'll hack one open with a machete and fill a cup with the water inside.
Bonus: She tops the drink with the coconut meat, which she scoops out with a special tool.

The bottom line: It's an experience.

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