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(10/20/11 6:40am)
Carytown prides itself on offering off-beat shops and eateries to satisfy those of us who aren't content with Chipotle or Panera Bread, and who are looking for something closer to campus. You've got CanCan Brasserie for French, Nacho Mama's for Mexican, Amici for fine Italian and a handful of great seafood, diner, brunch and American options to boot. Secco Wine Bar fits right in with Carytown's European restaurent feel with its variety of small dish offerings. Secco Wine Bar is operated by River City Cellars, the internationally stocked wine shop right next door, which allows Secco the luxurious wine list that pairs so perfectly with its dishes.
(03/31/11 4:59am)
Centrally located in Richmond's Fan district and extremely close to quaint Cary Street, Avalon Restaurant & Bar offers unique tapas-style dining. With a wide array of small plates influenced by cuisines from across the globe, the menu at Avalon is constantly changing and evolving. There is a wide variety of meat and seafood options as well as several vegetarian and gluten-free dishes as well.
(03/24/11 3:36am)
So you might be wondering at this point if I ever eat at restaurants that don't deserve 4 out of 5 stars, but I stuck in the Ethiopian restaurant a few weeks ago to mix things up. When coming up with my ratings I try to base them on restaurants I know of the same caliber. For example, Tarrant's Cafe from my column a few weeks ago cannot be compared to Acacia Mid-Town even though they both received four out of five stars. In my mind, Tarrant's serves a completely different, more casual dining purpose whereas Acacia Mid-Town is more upscale and refined. However, both places deserved four out of five stars for their genre of restaurant.
(02/24/11 2:42am)
Deciding how many stars to give Nile was really a struggle.
(02/10/11 4:14am)
Gluten-free eaters now have a delicious spot on Broad Street to take their non-restricted eating friends.
(02/03/11 4:26am)
Tarrant's Cafe is relatively off the beaten path for those who frequent the culinary mecca that is Cary Street and the Fan. However, well worth the trip down West Broad, Tarrant's offers upscale pub food in a warm and inviting environment. Tarrant's Cafe ended up being the perfect choice for a pre-movie dinner as its location is a few minutes from the Bowtie Cinema, and its extensive and varied menu also had plenty of options for my party, which included one gluten-free eater, one with a shellfish allergy and a vegetarian.
(01/26/11 4:00pm)
Xtra's Cafe is a new gem in the heart of Carytown that offers a great variety of dishes in a fun and slightly retro atmosphere.