Food Finds

A burger with curly fries from Thirsty's at Massanutten, for article on finding fun and food in Massanutten
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Finding Fun and Food in Massanutten

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

By Steve Cook | April 20, 2023
The El Chavo Patacon from Latin Quarter Kitchen. Are electronics an inevitable – and desirable – part of dining in the future. At ChefSuite in Richmond, Virginia, the answer is “yes”!
Annie Tobey

ChefSuite in Richmond

Takeout and delivery of the future – today

By Annie Tobey | April 13, 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.
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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
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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.
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Son of a Biscuit Eater

Getting a Rise out of Southern buttermilk biscuits from North Carolina

By Steve Cook | March 23, 2023
Heilman Dining Center at the University of Richmond, Virginia
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The Heilman Dining Center

A hidden dining gem in one of Richmond’s most beautiful gems

By Steve Cook | February 23, 2023
pimento cheese photo by Bhofack2 Dreamstime
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Plenty of Pimento Cheese in Richmond

Enjoy the caviar of the South at a restaurant near you

By Annie Tobey | February 20, 2023
Torchy's Tacos. Image by Brian Marsh
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Torchy’s Tacos Comes to Richmond

Two Richmond locations join Charlottesville and 90ish other locations

By Brian Marsh | February 9, 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.
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Gatlinburg Grub

A geezer’s guide to the Tennessee resort town

By Steve Cook | February 2, 2023
Brunch with raw oysters, a Bloody Mary, and more. Brunch at Grain at The Main put an end to Steve Cook's plans to explore Norfolk, VA. But oh, it warmed the cockles of his heart and belly!
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Get a Raw Deal in Downtown Norfolk

The city’s revival includes this fantastic brunch at The Main

By Steve Cook | January 26, 2023

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