Monday, August 22, 2011

Favorite Richmond Restaurants



Since my life rotates around food, I have been carefully sifting through the culinary offerings of my new home since I moved here a few years ago.  Of course this list will change regularly as chefs and restaurants come and go, but here is how it stands as of today...

Brunch (aka the greatest meal ever invented)
Millie's - check out the soft lobster scramble, the Cajun Mess, or my beloved huevos rancheros with a generous mimosa and addictive coffee  http://milliesdiner.com/
Lulu's - I always get the salsa chicken verde chilaquiles  http://www.lulusrichmond.com/
Can Can - I crave the ham and gruyere crepes all the time, with a classy cappucino http://cancanbrasserie.com/0408_opening.html

Lunch - weekdays
My abs.
Kenn Tico has a DELICIOUS Cuban sandwich, and rumor has it that the mojitos are fabulous http://www.kennticocubanbargrill.com/
Moveable Feast - fresh sandwiches and salads galore - a great place for fresh options and I get a little too excited about their morning emailed specials
City Dogs - a whole menu of hot dogs?!  Awesome.
JoJo's - best pizza ever, quite possibly because it is made of 95% grease.  Don't forget to get the fries.
the carts - I am usually at Christopher's Runaway Gourmet or the taco cart for a pork burrito and fresh guac

Dinner
Dinner is pretty much equal parts food and drink for me
Best food, hands down, is Julep's http://juleps.net/ - get whatever the special is
Best seafood is Pescado's, China Street, where I highly recommend the fish tacos with a mango mojito http://www.pescadosseafood.com/
Best TexMex - Nuevo Mexico, a surprising little gem with generous margaritas included in a $2.95/rita happy hour
Best casual fare - Mosaic - I love the tuna salad and the seafood mac 'n cheese is awesome http://mosaicedibles.com/

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