In this week’s edition of RVA Deals over on on RVA News, I’m tackling how to get the best deals at Ellwood Thompson’s (plus the usual top picks). Feel free to weigh in!

In other local discussion, Jason (RVAFoodie) has a post lamenting the lack of affordable eateries in year-end “top restaurant” lists, and offers a few suggestions. Also, Richmond BizSense interviews Tom Lisk about his thoughts on the potential of ABC privatization and happy hour advertising reforms.