Archives: Bits and Bites

Restaurant specials: Wednesday

Guys! You’re halfway to the weekend. Here are some great restaurant deals around town to help you get over the hump.

Restaurant specials: Tuesday

Tuesday has a reputation for being dull. Well, Richmond restaurants say pish-posh to that. Take a look at some great specials going on around town on Tuesdays.

Restaurant specials: Monday

Monday, Monday. People don’t like you much, do they? Luckily, certain restaurants in Richmond are working to change folks’ perception of you.

High-class tailgate

Costco comes to the rescue and helps one lovely lady put together a high-class tailgate with little expense and even less effort. Seriously, your mind will be blown by what she was able to put together. Come see…

FOOD! Strange Matter

In the old Nancy Raygun space, Strange Matter tries to be both Vegan-friendly diner and club venue and ends up confused about both.

Gluten-free kids

So, we’ve got gluten issues in our house. I’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease, along with my 3-1/2-year-old daughter. And judging from how grocery stores seem to be making gluten-free products more available, we are not alone.

Fifth Quarter: Chicken Littles

And by “chicken littles” we mean “chicken livers.” Wait, wait hear us out. This hors d’oeuvre is a great throwback snack and sure to please your guests (whether they know what they’re eating or not).

Virginia wineries show their goods

Our resident foodie got a chance to attend the Governor’s Cup Grand Tasting at the Virginia Wine Expo last Friday. The Grand Tasting boasted the ability to taste and buy over 350 Virginia wines, including reserve wines not available the rest of the weekend. Come check out her faves…

McCormack brings southern comfort to the Fan

Mac McCormack has been serving up spirits, brews, and punk-rock atmosphere in his Shockoe Bottom bar, McCormack’s Irish Pub, since 1999. Starting today (hopefully), RVA residents can partake in Mac’s newest endeavor: family-friendly restaurant meets edgy, cool bar.

A chat with Bocca Toscana owner, Giuseppe Carollo

Giuseppe Carollo is the almost- 28-year old co-owner of the newly-opened Bocca Toscana, located in the Village Shopping Center near the University of Richmond. We had a chance to speak with him about the new space, his favorite items on the menu, and what advice he has for other young restaurateurs looking to make their mark in this town.

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