Havana '59

Hmm...Tasty! There are not many Cuban options in Richmond, Va. But the ones we do have do Cuban food right! Havana '59, a classic dining spot with the urban back drop of the RVA nightlife offers dinner and drinks and they also host parties. Reasonably priced entrees around 20.00 offers more than enough food for one person. They also have appetizer and drink specials from 4-6:30p.m.

I ordered the Fresh Tamales del dia with black beans, jasmine rice and fried plantaines for 16.95. This dish was sooo good one could only wish for a bigger stomach so the eating could continue. I ordered the Soy glazed sesame crusted Hawaiian tuna with asian vegetables and wasabi mashed potatoes for 19.95 to go so the verdict is still out but it looked so tasty I had to take it home to try! Also ordered the Pork Morsels with cilantro dipping sauce for 6.95 and the 59' black bean soup for 2.95/4.95. Also included Sangria and a bloody mary.

The food was awesome the service was great and they are located in the heart of the bottom. If you go in the summer you can also sit on their patio upstairs (when it is not reserved).

16N. 17th St

(804)780-Cuba

Pie

Recently opened Pie offers Pizza, cal zones and other tasty treats at reasonable prices. I ordered the Capresse and really enjoyed the healthy portion of fresh mozzarella! You will still find Si's small tapas plate signature logo around but don't be fooled Pie is a different restaurant all together. Still the same layout with the dining room and kitchen downstairs and the bar upstairs.


Pie offers more of a restaurant dining experience than Mary Angela's or Arianna's and not as far to travel as Bottom's up Pizza. I really enjoyed the feel of the restaurant the menu was simple and easy to read (not too many choices and sometimes we just welcome the simplicity of a good pizza).
Parking may be a bit of a problem but if you can manage you'll enjoy this pizza spot. So if your looking for an inexpensive and refreshing take on Pizza in the fan (or if the wait at Balliceaux is crazy, walk across the street and) give Pie a try!

214 N. Lombardy

The Hill Cafe

Happy New Year!

Where did everyone and their mother go to eat?

Millie’s Diner.

I however, saw the line wrapped around the building in a left over Prosecco buzz and discovered brunch at The Hill Café (no line) instead. I ordered the exact same dish (Huevos Rancheros) that I would have ordered over at Millie’s! The portion was perfect and the Bloody Mary helped the left over haze! So in the event that you find yourself faced with an hour and half wait at Millie’s (and we have all done it) but you are just not sure about the wait or forgot your lounge chair and Richmond Times Dispatch then pop on over to the Hill Café, you’ll be glad you did! The Hill Cafe was better, faster and cheaper! That’s a New Year’s Resolution if I’ve ever heard one.

The Hill Cafe

2800 East Broad St.

(804)648-0360

www.thehillcafe.com