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Writer's pictureSonya Feeser

ELYA: A Contactless Dining Experience

Swipe to take the lid off!!!! 🤩➡️🥗 If you like CAVA and are looking for something similar but want to #supportlocal, ELYA is your answer! Eat Like Your Ancestors, aka ELYA, features only local/organic food and the BEST part is their smart fridge/vending machine that makes it a completely contactless dining experience! 🤯



They opened the first ElyaFridge at the end of last year and have since added more fridges all over Richmond as part of their pilot study to test-run how the fridges do in locations such as businesses, schools, and hospitals. If you know of a place that could use an ElyaFridge, DM them to let them know! The fridge is SO simple to use: 1) swipe your credit card and 2) take out what you want. It automatically charges you ONLY for the items you take out...it’s like magic! Check out my instagram account @sonyasfoodforthought for a video that shows how easy the whole process is. I tried it out back in January, and let me tell you, I was so surprised by the quality of ingredients and fresh flavors. 😋 I got the Mediterranean Chicken Bowl which was so vibrant with color and full of ingredients I don’t usually eat but went so well together. 🥬🍅🥦



They have so many vegan, gluten free, and vegetarian options and they are constantly making new recipes and changing the menu so there are endless items to try. 😍 This concept is super quick, safe, and convenient, not to mention quite innovative.💡 I can picture this being the perfect grab-and-go meal to bring along to work or when I’m running errands on the weekend and need a quick pick-me-up. The permanent fridge I went to is located in Manchester but they also have pop ups so you have to keep an eye out! 👀 You should give @elyafood a follow and try it out some time!



📍: 7 E 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23224

💲: Bowls range from $7-15, drinks range from $3-5

🏆: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Instagram: @elyafood



Originally Published 03/06/2021

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