Food Finds

2 crab cakes on a plate with lemon and a mixed green salad. Photo by Bhofack2 Dreamstime. Richmond food and travel writer Steve Cook takes readers to another classic restaurant in Richmond, Virginia: Sam Miller’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Restaurant ... yes, seafood, plus hand-cut steaks, French onion soup, and so much more. All in a warm, cozy setting.
Food Finds

Sam Miller’s Restaurant: Shockoe Slip into Something Comfortable

Plus Happy Hour and bonus crab cake recipe

By Steve Cook | February 10, 2022
paella Photo by Photopips Dreamstime. A taste of paella and empanadillas from Kuba Kuba Dos, sister to chef Manny Mendez’s Cuban restaurant, serving Richmond diners since 1998.
Food Finds

Kuba Kuba: So Nice, They Named It Twice

A taste of paella and empanadillas from the long-time Richmond favorite restaurant

By Steve Cook | February 3, 2022
Seafood tower at Birdie's cafe and oyster bar. Image by Steve Cook
Food Finds

Taking a Peep at Birdie’s

Plus Happy Hour at Switch Pop-Up Bar

By Steve Cook | January 27, 2022
Unplugged Games Café interior, with communal tables, bar, and shelves of games
Food Finds

Unplugged Games Café

Big game hunters find plenty to love at Unplugged Games Café

By Steve Cook | January 20, 2022
Charred pan seared sirloin with roasted fingerlings in paprika aioli, charred broccolini, and chimichurri at Charred Wood Fired Oven & Craft Bar. Photo from Charred Swift Creek Facebook
Food Finds

It’s Hot. It’s Delicious. It’s Charred

From wood-fired delights to a creative craft cocktail program

By Steve Cook | January 13, 2022
external shot Mom's Siam in Richmond, Virginia, in Carytown. Photo from Moms Siam Facebook page.
Food Finds

Dining and Happy Hour at Mom’s: Mom’s Siam

‘When I’m looking for an incomparably delicious meal with old friends, there’s no place like Mom’s‘

By Steve Cook | January 6, 2022
NC cheese from Prodigal Farms is named Piedmont Provencal. It has a layer-cake bloomy rind with olive/basil tapenade in the middle. From Trio Restaurant and Market in North Carolina's Outer Banks / OBX
Food Finds

Trio Restaurant & Market in the OBX

A Tasty Trio for the Whole Gang + a Park Avenue Happy Hour

December 30, 2021
Buddy’s Place Neighborhood Bar
Food Finds

Buddy’s Place: Dive Into this Neighborhood Bar

Like Rick’s Café in RVA with a Happy Hour

By Steve Cook | December 23, 2021
Scallops over Pumpkin Sage Risotto (with some Parmesan to make it nice and creamy) at White Dog Bistro in Mathews, Virginia
Food Finds

Memories Are Made of Bliss

White Dog Bistro in Mathews, Virginia

By Steve Cook | December 16, 2021
Park Lane Tavern Boddingtons fish and chips, Facebook image from the Richmond, Virginia, location
Food Finds

Park Lane Tavern in Short Pump, Richmond

Serving great food in diverse way + Happy Hour of the Week

By Steve Cook | December 9, 2021

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