Food Finds

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
Holiday cocktail at the Evergreen at Birdie's for Holiday Cheers RVA.
Food Finds

Holiday Cheers in Richmond

Birdie’s, The Jasper, and other seasonal-themed bars

December 8, 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
Cakes and other sweets at Krecek Kakes. Richmond food and travel writer Steve Cook takes us to two delicious small town dining experiences in Central Virginia: Krecek Kakes in Orange County and Obrigado in Louisa County.
Food Finds

Main (Street) Meals

The charm of small town dining at Krecek Kakes and Obrigado

November 3, 2022
raw oysters on a platter. Richmond food and travel writer Steve Cook gives three reasons why Happy Hour at Latitude Seafood Co. will make you sing.
Food Finds

Come On Get Happy at Latitude Seafood Co.

Three things to make you happy during Happy Hour

By Steve Cook | October 20, 2022
Richmond food and travel writer Steve Cook takes us to Chester for a local favorite, Brocks Bar-B-Que, and introduces us to the family behind the catering business and restaurant.
Food Finds

Brocks Bar-B-Que

Still crazy (about the food) after all these years

By Steve Cook | October 13, 2022
Richmond food and travel writer Steve Cook compares two well-known restaurants, Waffle House and The French Laundry. See if you agree.
Food Finds

The Waffle House: It’s No French Laundry. Thankfully

How do these two well-known restaurants stack up?

By Steve Cook | October 6, 2022
beef vindaloo curry Paul Vinten Dreamstime. For article on Noorani Kabab House in Henrico County, Richmond, Virginia.
Food Finds

Discovering the Buffet at Noorani Kabab House

Butter Chicken and Beyond

By Steve Cook | September 22, 2022
country breakfast with flaky biscuits and country ham, scrambled eggs, fresh strawberries, coffee and orange juice. Photo by Cheryl Davis, Dreamstime. Boomer goes to The Pickel Barrel for comfort food that will satiate your belly, from flaky biscuits with country ham to Southern supper gems.
Food Finds

I’m Going to The Pickel Barrel

Spell check be darned, I’m going and I know it’s right

By Steve Cook | September 15, 2022
Burger and fries: Travel back in time to Westwood Fountain in Richmond’s West End, a Virginia restaurant serving classic homemade meals for breakfast and lunch.
Food Finds

Back to the Past at Westwood Fountain

Eating up the nostalgia at a restaurant, pharmacy, and retail store

By Steve Cook | September 8, 2022

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