It has been far too long since I have written about the food and drink adventures of Richmond present and since the last time I wrote a lot has changed. So, for the moment here are a few places to start…
Let’s start from one end and work our way around shall we (but we will probably end up in some version of a loop)?
Rockett’s Landing is slowly but surely developing into a perfectly situated community with good food venues to boot. The Conch Republic, The Boat House and M Wine Bistro have all proven to be beautiful places to take anyone or even treat yourself! The food can vary at these establishments as with any place but patrons will still enjoy their evening out…or lunch…or brunch!
Speaking of…BRUNCH…what once was a novelty in the Richmond area has quickly blossomed into a Richmond staple. Not many places don’t offer brunch and most are reasonably priced and offer deals on pitchers of Mimosas and even build your own Bloody Mary bars! Perhaps the one that comes to mind the quickest is the Bloody Mary bar at Belly Timber. They offer several selections of mixers and many garnishes to make your perfect bloody.
Fresca is another (and much needed) vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurant in the area. The first time I went there I ordered the OMGarlic wrap and have to say that it was shocking to my taste buds- but I loved it. I only finished half and took the other half for lunch the next day (unaware of the unspoken shared work space rules) and offended a lot of people- but I was happy! I later went back because I could not stop craving the explosion of garlic in my mouth and someone must have complained because when I ordered the same OMGarlic wrap again it was lacking on the OMG- but I will still go back in the hopes of a repeat first experience. This place is super cute and yummy too! Selba is set to open not too far from Fresca only extending Carytown’s (Cary Street Rd.) path to a full belly. Exciting!
I hear many good things are happening in Church Hill: The Roosevelt. I have not personally been there (yet) but everyone seems to love it and kudos to residents in the neighborhood to having another fine establishment with which you can walk to and fro. Don’t forget OMG café- offering most foods under $10 and yet another restaurant I still need to get to. Though I have to say I have remained faithful to the Hill Café. I just don’t get up to Church Hill that often and I am sure it is a only 10 minute drive. But there are so many other food distractions along the way.
On another hill: Oregon Hill; Pescados and Mama Zu are still attracting food lovers from all over and pleasing their neighbors with tasty mouth watering meals and both are so different they seem to pose very little competition to the other.
MacArthur Ave. has been busy lately and Bellvue has reignited a northern Italian flame that I thought I once lost: Enoteco Sogno has moved to the North Side and still proves to be just as romantic and delicious. Just around the corner is Dot’s Back Inn and The Mill and several other little catchy establishments including a wine market…yes please!
You’ve heard it on the radio… it is loud and obnoxious but seriously Off The Hookah does prove to be a fun evening. The food isn’t your typical bar food and the place is really pretty- it is also big enough that if you want to get out of the crowd and just relax you can. Friendly to all ages and all walks of life from what I can tell- everyone seemed to have a blast!
As far as Carytown goes…Sweet Frog has my heart. It is the closest thing I can get to Taro in a pinch and I can add pretzels to it- that usually is enough for me to follow all the other sheep- that place is always crowded. Secco also proved to ultra affordable in the way of lunch and their portions are huge as well as stimulating to the palate.
Finishing with the West End (other side of Malvern) we now have Stella’s and The Blue Goat. Both remain packed as Richmonder’s share their excitement over more fabulous places to eat. The Blue Goat is simple yet tasteful in décor and the food proved to be something like comfort food meets I dare you to try it. Rabbit pate, oxtail, and the whole fish made for some interesting facial reactions when brought to the table but all the three are mouth watering and good. We made sure to eat the meat behind the eyes of the fish and left nothing to take home in a box!
Thanks to many social networking coupon sites many can take advantage of going out and trying new places in Richmond or at least places they have never tried before. Just remember to tip on the pre-discounted dinner bill so these places will continue to hook us up! I have one for Julep’s (love that place) and just used one at Europa. The small plates at Europa are by no means small but prove to amazing in taste!
Good luck and happy eating!
Let’s start from one end and work our way around shall we (but we will probably end up in some version of a loop)?
Rockett’s Landing is slowly but surely developing into a perfectly situated community with good food venues to boot. The Conch Republic, The Boat House and M Wine Bistro have all proven to be beautiful places to take anyone or even treat yourself! The food can vary at these establishments as with any place but patrons will still enjoy their evening out…or lunch…or brunch!
Speaking of…BRUNCH…what once was a novelty in the Richmond area has quickly blossomed into a Richmond staple. Not many places don’t offer brunch and most are reasonably priced and offer deals on pitchers of Mimosas and even build your own Bloody Mary bars! Perhaps the one that comes to mind the quickest is the Bloody Mary bar at Belly Timber. They offer several selections of mixers and many garnishes to make your perfect bloody.
Fresca is another (and much needed) vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurant in the area. The first time I went there I ordered the OMGarlic wrap and have to say that it was shocking to my taste buds- but I loved it. I only finished half and took the other half for lunch the next day (unaware of the unspoken shared work space rules) and offended a lot of people- but I was happy! I later went back because I could not stop craving the explosion of garlic in my mouth and someone must have complained because when I ordered the same OMGarlic wrap again it was lacking on the OMG- but I will still go back in the hopes of a repeat first experience. This place is super cute and yummy too! Selba is set to open not too far from Fresca only extending Carytown’s (Cary Street Rd.) path to a full belly. Exciting!
I hear many good things are happening in Church Hill: The Roosevelt. I have not personally been there (yet) but everyone seems to love it and kudos to residents in the neighborhood to having another fine establishment with which you can walk to and fro. Don’t forget OMG café- offering most foods under $10 and yet another restaurant I still need to get to. Though I have to say I have remained faithful to the Hill Café. I just don’t get up to Church Hill that often and I am sure it is a only 10 minute drive. But there are so many other food distractions along the way.
On another hill: Oregon Hill; Pescados and Mama Zu are still attracting food lovers from all over and pleasing their neighbors with tasty mouth watering meals and both are so different they seem to pose very little competition to the other.
MacArthur Ave. has been busy lately and Bellvue has reignited a northern Italian flame that I thought I once lost: Enoteco Sogno has moved to the North Side and still proves to be just as romantic and delicious. Just around the corner is Dot’s Back Inn and The Mill and several other little catchy establishments including a wine market…yes please!
You’ve heard it on the radio… it is loud and obnoxious but seriously Off The Hookah does prove to be a fun evening. The food isn’t your typical bar food and the place is really pretty- it is also big enough that if you want to get out of the crowd and just relax you can. Friendly to all ages and all walks of life from what I can tell- everyone seemed to have a blast!
As far as Carytown goes…Sweet Frog has my heart. It is the closest thing I can get to Taro in a pinch and I can add pretzels to it- that usually is enough for me to follow all the other sheep- that place is always crowded. Secco also proved to ultra affordable in the way of lunch and their portions are huge as well as stimulating to the palate.
Finishing with the West End (other side of Malvern) we now have Stella’s and The Blue Goat. Both remain packed as Richmonder’s share their excitement over more fabulous places to eat. The Blue Goat is simple yet tasteful in décor and the food proved to be something like comfort food meets I dare you to try it. Rabbit pate, oxtail, and the whole fish made for some interesting facial reactions when brought to the table but all the three are mouth watering and good. We made sure to eat the meat behind the eyes of the fish and left nothing to take home in a box!
Thanks to many social networking coupon sites many can take advantage of going out and trying new places in Richmond or at least places they have never tried before. Just remember to tip on the pre-discounted dinner bill so these places will continue to hook us up! I have one for Julep’s (love that place) and just used one at Europa. The small plates at Europa are by no means small but prove to amazing in taste!
Good luck and happy eating!
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