Guidebook for Richmond

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Guidebook for Richmond

Food Scene

A hidden gem more people are discovering just two blocks from 210 N. Meadow. Amazing sandwiches and homemade desserts.
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Garnett's
2001 Park Ave
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A hidden gem more people are discovering just two blocks from 210 N. Meadow. Amazing sandwiches and homemade desserts.
Been a Fan legend for decades; small, authentic Cuban fare.
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Kuba Kuba
1601 Park Ave
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Been a Fan legend for decades; small, authentic Cuban fare.
Another Fan "institution". Local favorite for breakfast and its tasty (and gigantic) Greek spaghetti.
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Joe's Inn the Fan
205 N Shields Ave
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Another Fan "institution". Local favorite for breakfast and its tasty (and gigantic) Greek spaghetti.
My husband and I went here on our first date and it continues to be a favorite, not just with us. The sauted garlic spinach is to die for!
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Bacchus
2 N Meadow St
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My husband and I went here on our first date and it continues to be a favorite, not just with us. The sauted garlic spinach is to die for!
Best simple Italian fare in RVA. Basically a take out place but there are two small tables inside, not much of a dining area, just a place to sit. Pizzas, sandwiches, salads, desserts as well as Italian pantry products to entice you to try and copy cat their menu (but no one can).
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8 ½ in The Fan
401 Strawberry St
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Best simple Italian fare in RVA. Basically a take out place but there are two small tables inside, not much of a dining area, just a place to sit. Pizzas, sandwiches, salads, desserts as well as Italian pantry products to entice you to try and copy cat their menu (but no one can).
Very good value and selection of local favorites such as oysters, po boy sandwiches, fish tacos and much more. Bar scene is lively, booths for dining are comfy and good for conversation, back patio has garage doors which when open provide fun people watching as folks stroll by. Above Pearl there's a nightclub which is often going strong into the wee hours. Entrance is on the street next to Pearl
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Pearl Raw Bar
2229 W Main St
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Very good value and selection of local favorites such as oysters, po boy sandwiches, fish tacos and much more. Bar scene is lively, booths for dining are comfy and good for conversation, back patio has garage doors which when open provide fun people watching as folks stroll by. Above Pearl there's a nightclub which is often going strong into the wee hours. Entrance is on the street next to Pearl
Because everyone seems to want to know where the closest Starbucks is...
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Starbucks
400 N Robinson St
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Because everyone seems to want to know where the closest Starbucks is...
Tiny and terrific new addition to the area. Best croissant I have had outside of France!
Red Cap Pâtisserie
719 N Meadow St
Tiny and terrific new addition to the area. Best croissant I have had outside of France!
Best rotiesserie chicken around, and the rest of the food is good too!
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Chicken Fiesta
2311 W Broad St
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Best rotiesserie chicken around, and the rest of the food is good too!
Iconic desserts!
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Shyndigz
1912 W Cary St
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Iconic desserts!
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The Fancy Biscuit
1831 W Cary St
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Authentic cuisine from Mexico. Fun ambiance, tasty food and good value, especially on Tuesday Taco Night. They also have many fun events such as trivia nights, karaoke and live music on weekends in their events backroom.
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Flora
203 North Lombardy Street
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Authentic cuisine from Mexico. Fun ambiance, tasty food and good value, especially on Tuesday Taco Night. They also have many fun events such as trivia nights, karaoke and live music on weekends in their events backroom.
Asian/American fusion fare with great flair and fun vibe. Good happy hour deals in the bar area. Often adds a DJ and dancing on weekends.
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Fat Dragon Chinese Kitchen and Bar
1200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
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Asian/American fusion fare with great flair and fun vibe. Good happy hour deals in the bar area. Often adds a DJ and dancing on weekends.
Excellent sushi location, small and inviting.
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Akida Japanese Restaurant
606 N Sheppard St
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Excellent sushi location, small and inviting.
Easy walk to great ice cream!!
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Scoop
403 Strawberry St
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Easy walk to great ice cream!!
Short walk to one of the newest pizza and beer places in RVA and my opinion, one of the best crusts around. Owner is a graduate of VCU and has done a super job training his staff to deliver great service and are very knowledgable about their menu, food and brew.
Pies And Pints
2035 W Broad St
Short walk to one of the newest pizza and beer places in RVA and my opinion, one of the best crusts around. Owner is a graduate of VCU and has done a super job training his staff to deliver great service and are very knowledgable about their menu, food and brew.

Drinks & Nightlife

Excellent acoustics. Small music venue, a favorite among locals. Food is just OK, pretty predictable, but there is a vast array of beer, and eclectic crowd across generations.
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The Camel
1621 W Broad St
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Excellent acoustics. Small music venue, a favorite among locals. Food is just OK, pretty predictable, but there is a vast array of beer, and eclectic crowd across generations.
Great midsize music venue which is gaining attention of many nationally known artists as well as a favorite with locals. Has a big outdoor patio which provides some welcome fresh air on a crowded night, but it is also where smokers gather so there's that too.
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The Broadberry
2729 W Broad St
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Great midsize music venue which is gaining attention of many nationally known artists as well as a favorite with locals. Has a big outdoor patio which provides some welcome fresh air on a crowded night, but it is also where smokers gather so there's that too.
This is a new spot rapidly gaining loyalty from locals, including us! It began as a venue for private events, mostly fundraisers, and has recently transformed into a bar on the ground level, (still space for private events on the mid level) and a fantastic rooftop beer garden on the top level specializing in German fare. Wednesdays-Sundays there is either live music or a DJ, sometimes both. A superb place to gather before dining, after or just hang there for the whole night. Sunset views are often stunning, especially after a rainfall when double rainbows are often seen.
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The Hof Garden
2818 West Broad Street
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This is a new spot rapidly gaining loyalty from locals, including us! It began as a venue for private events, mostly fundraisers, and has recently transformed into a bar on the ground level, (still space for private events on the mid level) and a fantastic rooftop beer garden on the top level specializing in German fare. Wednesdays-Sundays there is either live music or a DJ, sometimes both. A superb place to gather before dining, after or just hang there for the whole night. Sunset views are often stunning, especially after a rainfall when double rainbows are often seen.
One of, if not the first, craft brewery in Scott's Addition, an area now defined by its vast alcoholic offerings. Isley is bigger than it looks from the street and has a really easy going vibe along with good brew.
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Спасо-Преображенский собор
1715 Summit Ave
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One of, if not the first, craft brewery in Scott's Addition, an area now defined by its vast alcoholic offerings. Isley is bigger than it looks from the street and has a really easy going vibe along with good brew.
Probably our favorite brewery spot nearby for its beer garden setting along with tasty brews
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Ardent Craft Ales
3200 W Leigh St
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Probably our favorite brewery spot nearby for its beer garden setting along with tasty brews
This place really launched Richmond's craft brewery scene and they still command high marks in most everyone's book. They host food truck nights, live music events and more. Only about a mile from our place, an easy fun spot to check out.
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Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
2410 Ownby Ln
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This place really launched Richmond's craft brewery scene and they still command high marks in most everyone's book. They host food truck nights, live music events and more. Only about a mile from our place, an easy fun spot to check out.
Books many nationally known groups as well as local bands
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The National
708 E Broad St
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Books many nationally known groups as well as local bands

Arts & Culture

One of the best smaller art museums in the country, not to be missed. There is a live jazz cafe every Thursday evening, no cover, great people watching, simple food, wine and beer for purchase in the Best Cafe. Amuse is their upscale restaurant on the second floor. Best to make reservations.
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Музей изящных искусств Вирджинии
200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
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One of the best smaller art museums in the country, not to be missed. There is a live jazz cafe every Thursday evening, no cover, great people watching, simple food, wine and beer for purchase in the Best Cafe. Amuse is their upscale restaurant on the second floor. Best to make reservations.

Everything Else

Iconic stretch of local shops and restaurants. A few chains have crept in lately, but mostly homegrown offerings. The best stretch of diverse dining in town, street musicians, classic old Byrd theater (showing second runs and classic oldies) and more.
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Кэритаун
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Iconic stretch of local shops and restaurants. A few chains have crept in lately, but mostly homegrown offerings. The best stretch of diverse dining in town, street musicians, classic old Byrd theater (showing second runs and classic oldies) and more.

Parks & Nature

Maymont is part of this beautiful, expansive green space with something for everyone. A children's farm, nature center, historic mansion, Japanese Gardens, Italian Gardens, trails for hiking, pond with paddle boats and in the summer, outdoor music offerings.
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Byrd Park
600 Lakeview Ave
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Maymont is part of this beautiful, expansive green space with something for everyone. A children's farm, nature center, historic mansion, Japanese Gardens, Italian Gardens, trails for hiking, pond with paddle boats and in the summer, outdoor music offerings.
Trails loop around the island attracting all ages to enjoy the island. In warm weather people sun bathe and splash on rocks surrounding the island, watch skilled kayakers navigate the rapids and more. Great for hiking and biking. Accessible foot bridge from Tredegar Iron Works and Brown's Island.
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Белль-Айл
1 Belle Isle
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Trails loop around the island attracting all ages to enjoy the island. In warm weather people sun bathe and splash on rocks surrounding the island, watch skilled kayakers navigate the rapids and more. Great for hiking and biking. Accessible foot bridge from Tredegar Iron Works and Brown's Island.

Entertainment & Activities

Great location for current blockbusters and additional smaller independent/film festival offerings in the Criterion Cinema.
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Movieland at Boulevard Square
1301 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
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Great location for current blockbusters and additional smaller independent/film festival offerings in the Criterion Cinema.

Essentials

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Lowe's Home Improvement
1640 W Broad St
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Kroger
1601 Willow Lawn Dr
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Our favorite spot for staples and savings!
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ALDI
927 Myers St
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Our favorite spot for staples and savings!
Closest small market to our space, not a big inventory but fine with basics and very convenient. Impressive wine and beer selection for its size, plus specialty olive oils and other local treats. Also has very good prepared foods for meals "on the run" at reasonable prices.
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Shields Market
206 N Shields Ave
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Closest small market to our space, not a big inventory but fine with basics and very convenient. Impressive wine and beer selection for its size, plus specialty olive oils and other local treats. Also has very good prepared foods for meals "on the run" at reasonable prices.
Excellent small market and like everything in RVA these days, has a deep and impressive beer inventory along with 20+ rotating taps and growlers.
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Strawberry Street Market
415 Strawberry St
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Excellent small market and like everything in RVA these days, has a deep and impressive beer inventory along with 20+ rotating taps and growlers.