Aww…a night on the town…wait are we really in Richmond, Va.? Yes, my friend, YES! We are!
That’s right with so many hot spots turning heads (and raising prices) in Richmond it is easy to forget where you are sometimes.
This past weekend Kate and I ventured past the bottom to the infamously beautiful Rocketts Landing. Now I know that I have dogged The Boathouse in the past (and I am sticking to it) but really even if the food is not so impressive the view is well worth the 2 hour wait on a Saturday night. Who needs to go to dinner anyway? We ended up just going for a glass of wine to check it all out. But do due the really large dining space it ended up being really noisy and we really couldn’t have that intimate chat that friends go out to have. Besides had we’d stayed we might have run out of money; 2 drinks (like Balliceaux) +crowd +noise ++stellar ambience and view, around $18.00. So, we ventured on to Sensi.
Sensi as usual is and always will be a hit in my mind. We ordered all but one dish off of the Sensi Assaggi Menu and everything was very small and very good. Kate and I are huge on proportion and these little dishes priced between 3 and 4 dollars really hit the spot. Small plates packed with lots of flavor. Kate ordered the Mini Caprese, Basil Pesto- $3.00. Let’s just say it didn’t last long. She also ordered the Prosciutto, Mozzeralla Mango- $3.00. And for better or worse even the stinky meat plate didn’t last too long. I ordered the Seared Tuna, Wasabi, Balsamic- $4.00- Let’s just say that was incredibly perfect in all the taste. The blend of balsamic and seaweed salad that adorned the dish was perfectly surprising! Not to say that we are just a couple of heifers (again the dishes were small) but I also ordered the Petite Crabcake, Seasonal Fruit- $4.00 (that was a melt in your mouth kinda deal) and the Fried Oysters, Spicy Aioli-$ 4.00- took on a crispier version of the regular Richmond staple.
Kate (the red wine drinker) ordered Speri Valpolicella (if you want to know where it originates you better know your latitude and longitude (no joke). I (of course) started with a Pinot Grigio, followed by a fantastic Prosecco and ended pleasantly with a Flirtini. With all the drinks and most of the Assaggi Menu in our bellies our tab was around $70.00. We had a fantastic time (which I think makes the difference). Needless to say I am (as a frugal Richmonder) more willing to pay for the perfect blend of good food, atmosphere and drinks without price being an option.
Overall: a great night out. Thanks Richmond!
That’s right with so many hot spots turning heads (and raising prices) in Richmond it is easy to forget where you are sometimes.
This past weekend Kate and I ventured past the bottom to the infamously beautiful Rocketts Landing. Now I know that I have dogged The Boathouse in the past (and I am sticking to it) but really even if the food is not so impressive the view is well worth the 2 hour wait on a Saturday night. Who needs to go to dinner anyway? We ended up just going for a glass of wine to check it all out. But do due the really large dining space it ended up being really noisy and we really couldn’t have that intimate chat that friends go out to have. Besides had we’d stayed we might have run out of money; 2 drinks (like Balliceaux) +crowd +noise ++stellar ambience and view, around $18.00. So, we ventured on to Sensi.
Sensi as usual is and always will be a hit in my mind. We ordered all but one dish off of the Sensi Assaggi Menu and everything was very small and very good. Kate and I are huge on proportion and these little dishes priced between 3 and 4 dollars really hit the spot. Small plates packed with lots of flavor. Kate ordered the Mini Caprese, Basil Pesto- $3.00. Let’s just say it didn’t last long. She also ordered the Prosciutto, Mozzeralla Mango- $3.00. And for better or worse even the stinky meat plate didn’t last too long. I ordered the Seared Tuna, Wasabi, Balsamic- $4.00- Let’s just say that was incredibly perfect in all the taste. The blend of balsamic and seaweed salad that adorned the dish was perfectly surprising! Not to say that we are just a couple of heifers (again the dishes were small) but I also ordered the Petite Crabcake, Seasonal Fruit- $4.00 (that was a melt in your mouth kinda deal) and the Fried Oysters, Spicy Aioli-$ 4.00- took on a crispier version of the regular Richmond staple.
Kate (the red wine drinker) ordered Speri Valpolicella (if you want to know where it originates you better know your latitude and longitude (no joke). I (of course) started with a Pinot Grigio, followed by a fantastic Prosecco and ended pleasantly with a Flirtini. With all the drinks and most of the Assaggi Menu in our bellies our tab was around $70.00. We had a fantastic time (which I think makes the difference). Needless to say I am (as a frugal Richmonder) more willing to pay for the perfect blend of good food, atmosphere and drinks without price being an option.
Overall: a great night out. Thanks Richmond!
