Steve Cook

Closeup of three tacos. Life-changing tacos? That’s what food writer Steve Cook claims to have found at Lalo’s Pinches Tacos Bar and Grill in Richmond, Virginia.
Food Finds

Talking Tasty Tacos at Pinches Taco Bar

Another culinary venture from Eduardo ‘Lalo’ Macias

By Steve Cook | April 27, 2023
A burger with curly fries from Thirsty's at Massanutten, for article on finding fun and food in Massanutten
Food Finds

Finding Fun and Food in Massanutten

Where to fill up when you’ve emptied your tank having fun

By Steve Cook | April 20, 2023
Not a “rehash” from food writer Steve Cook, just an update on customer service, biscuits, and other food, with kudos to Eat 33 in Richmond, Virginia, for both.
Food Finds

Going Bonkers at Eat 33

A good meal in a friendly, warm, and welcoming environment

By Steve Cook | April 6, 2023
Meatball from Revel Market and Bar
Food Finds

Revel Market and Bar

What’s not to love?

By Steve Cook | March 30, 2023
Southerners have high standards for biscuits. Steve Cook is no exception, so he had muted expectations when he tried Rise biscuits.
Food Finds

Son of a Biscuit Eater

Getting a Rise out of Southern buttermilk biscuits from North Carolina

By Steve Cook | March 23, 2023
Mama's Chicken Kitchen fried chicken with fries and a biscuit. As part of A geezer's look at Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and two restaurants for grabbing Gatlinburg grub: Mama's Chicken Kitchen and Trish's Mountain Diner.
Food Finds

Gatlinburg Grub

A geezer’s guide to the Tennessee resort town

By Steve Cook | February 2, 2023
Burger at Tavern on the Green: Zion’s Crossroads, Virginia
Food Finds

Tavern on the Green at Spring Creek Golf Club

When you reach that (Zion’s) crossroad(s) in your life, eat a burger

By Steve Cook | January 5, 2023
Lalo Macias grilling. A restaurant’s backstory can be as colorful as the restaurant. This is true of Richmond restaurateur Lalo Macias of Lalo’s Cocina and more.
Food & Drink

Meet Lalo Macias

Continuing to live and love the dream

By Steve Cook | December 22, 2022
At ML Steak Modern Chophouse, Richmond VA
Food Finds

C’mon, Get Happy (Hour) at ML Steak

A new Richmond steakhouse will make you smile

By Steve Cook | December 15, 2022
Sticky Rice sushi and Tater Tots together on a platter
Food Finds

Lots of Tots at Sticky Rice

A surprising food pairing at this Fan favorite restaurant

By Steve Cook | December 1, 2022

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