Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
It's a lovely walk on a summers night, great food, cocktails and you can uber home!
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Laura Lee's
3410 Semmes AveIt's a lovely walk on a summers night, great food, cocktails and you can uber home!
Great for an early morning coffee and croissant. So very civilized. Happy hour specials include an amazing burger and raw bar. Lovely champaign, French bistro fare and grood people watching.
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Can Can Brasserie
3120 W Cary StGreat for an early morning coffee and croissant. So very civilized. Happy hour specials include an amazing burger and raw bar. Lovely champaign, French bistro fare and grood people watching.
If you can get in, go. Amazing rustic Greek, owned by a local family.
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Stella's
1012 Lafayette StIf you can get in, go. Amazing rustic Greek, owned by a local family.
You must go here. They don't take reservations for less than 6 and there is always a line. They have a brusk and strict seating policy. It's quirky and there is no need to complain about it. Get over it because the food is incredible. Must order: Whole Branzino, White Pizza, Squid with Arugula and White Bean, Rockfish, Tuna, Pork Chops, the list goes on. Order EVERYTHING you possibly can.
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mamma'Zu
501 S Pine StYou must go here. They don't take reservations for less than 6 and there is always a line. They have a brusk and strict seating policy. It's quirky and there is no need to complain about it. Get over it because the food is incredible. Must order: Whole Branzino, White Pizza, Squid with Arugula and White Bean, Rockfish, Tuna, Pork Chops, the list goes on. Order EVERYTHING you possibly can.
Great cocktails, food, and service. It's hard to explain but totally worth it. It's worth it for the steak tartare alone.
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Metzger Bar and Butchery
801 N 23rd StGreat cocktails, food, and service. It's hard to explain but totally worth it. It's worth it for the steak tartare alone.
When you want cheap eats, in a neighborhood place, go to Joes. Be careful, there are two Joe's Inn in Richmond and this is the best. For some reason, I think the food tastes better if you sit bar side.
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Joe's Inn the Fan
205 N Shields AveWhen you want cheap eats, in a neighborhood place, go to Joes. Be careful, there are two Joe's Inn in Richmond and this is the best. For some reason, I think the food tastes better if you sit bar side.
Cute neighborhood coffee shop within walking distance. Sweet vibe.
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Westover Station
5047 Forest Hill AveCute neighborhood coffee shop within walking distance. Sweet vibe.
Fresh aromatic Chinese food from famed chef, Peter Chang. Dine in only, for some reason it does not survive the trip home.
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Peter Chang
2816 W Broad StFresh aromatic Chinese food from famed chef, Peter Chang. Dine in only, for some reason it does not survive the trip home.
Perfect dinner for two: Steak, arugula with white beans and squid and braised fennel.
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Edo's Squid
411 N Harrison StPerfect dinner for two: Steak, arugula with white beans and squid and braised fennel.
Lamplighter Coffee Roasters Addison St. Cafe
116 S Addison StLaid back, boho coffee shop.
The line goes fast, I promise. Great place to go for unique desserts with a glass of champagne. Generous portions.
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Shyndigz
1912 W Cary StThe line goes fast, I promise. Great place to go for unique desserts with a glass of champagne. Generous portions.
En Su Boca
1001 N Arthur Ashe BlvdCheap Mexican food with a good local hipster vibe.
Essentials
Hate it or love it, Ellwood's is the best local organic market. Great juice, salad bar, organic meat, cheese, wine, produce. Great place to have breakfast and people watch. Everyone goes to Ellwood's.
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Ellwood Thompson's
4 N Thompson StHate it or love it, Ellwood's is the best local organic market. Great juice, salad bar, organic meat, cheese, wine, produce. Great place to have breakfast and people watch. Everyone goes to Ellwood's.
You can walk to this shop. Part bike shop, part grocery store. Good selection of wines, local products and bikes.
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Outpost Richmond
4813 Forest Hill AveYou can walk to this shop. Part bike shop, part grocery store. Good selection of wines, local products and bikes.
Love this place! Great little bar, kitchen, and a well-stocked convenience store. Lovely spot to sit outside and enjoy lunch or a glass of wine.
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Union Market
2306 Jefferson AveLove this place! Great little bar, kitchen, and a well-stocked convenience store. Lovely spot to sit outside and enjoy lunch or a glass of wine.
Shopping
Owners Kristy and Evan Cotter have created a well-curated shop of new and hand made objects, jewelry, candles and scents. You need something from this shop. Trust.
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Dear Neighbor
2415 Jefferson AveOwners Kristy and Evan Cotter have created a well-curated shop of new and hand made objects, jewelry, candles and scents. You need something from this shop. Trust.
Live at a higher vibration. Everything in this sweet little shop has been chosen with your wellbeing in mind.
Boketto Wellness
106 N Vine StLive at a higher vibration. Everything in this sweet little shop has been chosen with your wellbeing in mind.
Arts & Culture
While away the day looking at art or bring your laptop and sit in the cafe for a change of pace. Open late on Thursday and Friday nights for wine and music. If you like yoga—join the locals for Saturday morning sun salutations with project yoga on the deck of the VMFA. This usually runs from April to October. Check out the schedule at projectyogarichmond.org
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdWhile away the day looking at art or bring your laptop and sit in the cafe for a change of pace. Open late on Thursday and Friday nights for wine and music. If you like yoga—join the locals for Saturday morning sun salutations with project yoga on the deck of the VMFA. This usually runs from April to October. Check out the schedule at projectyogarichmond.org