There are only a gizillion great brunch places in Richmond but I hereby recommend Belvidere's Eggs Belvidere!
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Joe's Inn
An RVA classic. Best happy hour ever, Greek and Italian family recipes - all treasures.
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The Camel
One of Richmond most storied venues, a Social Oasis to some. This fantastic venue / bar / restaurant is the reason many smaller touring acts have decided to play Richmond again.
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The Box
Chas, Tash, Ben, Church, Matt... The only bar in town that I learned EVERYONE’s name in the first week of writing this thing. The first bar that I’m going to MISS when I leave. Have some of their good juju. Go.
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Commonwealth Restaurant and Skybar
It’s the diamond ring on the slender finger of the girl someone better than you proposed to. Sexy, sleek and well-dressed restauraunt sporting an open air skybar.
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Continental Divide
Local indie ICON. Order EVERYTHING. From the Margaritas to the Santa Fe Enchiladas, noms and more noms. Get in here!! The cooks eat crying babies.
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Fellini's #9
Old school dark wood and brass bar with a colorful past and a secret next door (9 1/2). I didn’t tell you about it though. Best Calamari Ever. Live band karaoke too!!
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Mas Tapas
Unforgettable tapas, extensive wine list, and a very "happy" bullfighter portrait to stare you down at the bar. You'll get it when you see it.
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Maya
Christian and Peter have corralled the locals who know how to drink without being obnoxious d-holes. Best place to go if you if you don’t know anyone in town. You will by the time you leave.
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Ten
Cavernous and designed at the edge of a blade, this place is SHARP. Pocket squares and cufflinks sharp. The sushi so good it judges YOU.
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Zinc
An old gas station turned gastropub, Zinc is pure platinum. Oh, and Vu, the owner, has the best tattoos in town. Damn straight. If you take pride in making perfect martinis, order one here and feel bad about yourself.
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Zocalo
Spanish cuisine with odd little numbers like Key Lime Chicken and Mexican Chocolate Bread Pudding. Reserve the private, curtained booth if you’re famous. Douche. You’re not famous.
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Fardowners
Live music, straightforward American menu, like a Budweiser on your neighbors’ porch. Being directly across from train tracks makes me want to call it precious, but I’m scared it might punch me.
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Franklin Inn
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821 Cafe
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The National
This venue saved our souls when it opened in 2008. It's a renovated historical landmark, as are a lot of Richmond venues - but with a lot of tech thrown in. The best bands come here and they're always booked full.
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Akida Japanese
You will never have an argument about the best place for sushi in Richmond. This is it.
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Can Can Brasserie
Our best response to any argument that puts Richmond behind any other city. French brasserie with enough unique elements and service flair to make Balthasar take notes.
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Comfort
As I write this I am craving their mac n’ cheese, cornbread, and every Southern fried gob of deliciousness that has made them unimpeachable force of pride in this city. Hot DAMN, they are good.
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Cous Cous
A little Marrakech and a lot of heart. Beautiful and delicious, with a healthy bar scene after hours.
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Empire
Our CBGB’s. The spot has changed names and hands over the decades but has always remained a legendary hole for the punk and metal horde.
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Balliceaux
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Helen's Restaurant
Incredible southern comfort food in heels. After 10, the best place to insert yourself into the wheels that move RVA’s underground culture.
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Ipanema Cafe
Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant with giant tofu bricks of history as one of RVA’s locals’ all-time favorites. Don’t miss the delicious pie!
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McCormack's Whisky Grill
It’s called Whiskey, why aren’t you already there? If the wall of amber-hued heavenly libations isn’t enough, the fried green beans should do the trick.
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Strange Matter
THE venue that touring metal, punk and indie bands want to play. The list of “who played here” is long and un-Richmondlike braggy.