Excellent first experience with Grace…read more Great service. Clean, fresh, and delicious food. Did I mention, fantastic service? Beautiful space. Give this place a shot. I'll be back!

The small, quiet, intimate feel of the bar and dining room!!…read more The waitstaff were highly professional and friendly! The food was a creative number of choices and flavor- wise exquisite!

Carytown is so fun! Based on my research I wanted to try this Spanish bar. We had just eaten a…read moreheavy lunch so the plan was for cocktails on the roof top patio. It was mid day so we were seated upstairs with no wait. Staff is super responsive and friendly. Outdoor seating was great with its view of the street below. Complimentary nuts and olives were given. Sangria was my drink of choice and it was delicious. I the drink was largely fresh made with their house wine and was so easy to drink. After a couple of glasses, I wanted to try their popular meat and cheese tray. I asked about a combo of both Spanish cheeses and meats. The sausages were excellent and the soft and hard cheese just added a nice touch to the snack.

9/10 experience at Importante :) My mom and I went yesterday for tapas and it did not disappoint!…read moreWe arrived around 3 PM and it was the perfect timing because around 3:15, the place was PACKED! We ordered sangria and the table red wine and both were delicious. The sangria rioja is a touch on the sweeter side, which I personally don't mind, but just be aware if that is not your thing! It did taste better once it was a little bit diluted. The rice dish (arroz meloso) was one of their brunch specials and it was FANTASTIC! It has shrimp, chorizo, and chicken, and the rice was cooked and flavored to perfection. It was like a mini paella and the portion was huge. Definitely big enough to share for two people! I even told the waitress they need to add this to their menu permanently and not just as a special. We also ordered the patatas bravas (the crispy potatoes with spicy sauce), and it quite literally transported me back to my time when I lived in Spain. It came with a side of garlic aioli which was divine...creamy, garlicky (but not TOO garlicky), and seasoned well. the red sauce on the potatoes was delicious and spicy, so beware if you are not fan of spicy food. We had a little mishap with another tapa (the pan iberico, which they have listed as a flatbread) which I unfortunately did not take a picture of and did not care for at all. They gave us the vegetarian version by mistake, but our waitress was awesome and she recognized the mistake right as it came to our table. We got the right one and it wasn't bad, but definitely wouldn't order again. That would be the only thing I would avoid from the menu, as it's not traditionally Spanish. It was like a mini pizza with chorizo and had manchego melted on top. I'm sure a lot of people would like it, but it just didn't make much sense to me! Atmosphere is warm and inviting, and I can't wait to go back for a wine tasting and more tapas. Try them out :)

First time at The Stables and I don't know why I haven't heard more people talking about it. Food…read moretaste is top notch, nothing is too much or too little. Serving portions are more than enough and the starters could be eaten as a meal. We went for a date night without a reservation and ate at the bar. The bartender, Zach was really in his element. He made the experience even better. Wonderful experience. We will be back every season to see the changing menu options.

I've been wanting to try The Stables for years, especially since The Stables Market closed in my…read moreapartment building. My boyfriend made a reservation for us for this past Friday night. Initial observations were that the vibe was cozy and cute but I was thrilled I brought a cardigan. It was rather chilly inside. For drinks, my boyfriend had a glass of orange wine and I ordered their turmeric mocktail, which tasted like a health food drink (in a good way). We also started with the rolls and butter. That butter was stellar. For our entrees, I ordered the fresh catch, which was flounder, and my bf had the rabbit ravioli with a side of beans. He cleared his dishes and also finished off what I couldn't eat of mine. Everything was really quite tasty. It seemed like a popular birthday celebration spot too, as two tables were marking the occasion. We were too stuffed for dessert. Prices were reasonable for the quality and aside from being chilly, I really enjoyed myself.

I stopped in with my mom and boyfriend after a quick wine tasting at Dinner Party across the…read morestreet. It seemed like the next obvious move. Plus I had heard great things about their Neapolitan pizza, so I was hyped to try it. Sooo bad news. The pizzas apparently weren't selling well enough, so they no longer offer them, nor will they be bringing them back in the future. They do have empanadas instead, though, which were quite tasty. I liked the margherita and the spinach ricotta. We also ordered a charcuterie plate after our server suggested it instead of the olives. Sadly it only had four olives on the plate, so we rationed. I wasn't a super huge fan of the plate, as it was heavy on crackers. I would've liked to see more variety for the price, including perhaps some fresh bread and more pickles. My boyfriend and my mom split crab fritters, and they really loved those. Between us, we purchased two wine flights and my mom had a moscato. They were out of many options, so perhaps they were in between inventory. The wines they did have were all great. I'd say overall our visit was nice. It wasn't groundbreaking by any means, and I'd be more likely to go to some of the other wine shops in the area first before returning -- but I do see a lot of potential here.

Fell in love with this spot. They have $1 wings on Wednesdays and the flavors are so unique and out…read moreof this world. I forgot to take a pic bc they were so good. The ambiance is real cute and on Wednesdays you can get an $18 wine flight. I will definitely be returning. The outside seating is also really nice.

Cool little place. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. She…read moregave great wine and cheese recommendations. We really enjoyed the brie and goat cheeses we had. I had a tasty beer that hit the spot. We also tasted several of the wines they offer. Yum! I highly recommend checking this place out. It is fun and unique.

I adore Truckle Cheesemongers. Their location in the Museum District is so inviting and bright…read more It's a great spot for special events like cheese yoga or to simply catch up with a friend over cheese and wine. Their orange wine is great! I don't think I've tried a "bad" cheese (don't even think that's a thing?) there yet. And the folks working are always friendly and welcoming. Really reasonable pricing for their offerings too!

Came here for happy hour with coworkers and had a great experience. The food was excellent (even…read morethough I forgot to take pictures), the drinks were on point, and the staff was very pleasant and welcoming. We ordered all of the bar bites, and everything was delicious. My favorites were the crab cake bites, filet Wellington bites, and the spicy tuna wonton with caviar--absolutely excellent. I will definitely be back!

Fleming's did not disappoint for my bday celebration. Greg was our server and he was outstanding…read more He remembered me from previous times before. Our food was very flavorful and hot. We decided to come to Tomahawk Tuesdays which was our first time experience. We usually opted out the sides but since the special comes with two salads, two sides, and 2 desserts and this time we got the wedge salad and Fleming's salad. The Brussel sprouts and Fleming's potaoes could have used just a tad bit of salt. Our Tomahawk steak was cooked to perfection. The booth seating is what i requested and it was honored. We will definitely return again.

This spot was much slower than some of the other coffee shops in the area which was nice. They had…read morea small selection of pastries and a menu of specialty drinks as well as your standard coffee drinks. The pastries were soft and sweet and the service was quick. Definitely worth a stop.

Tried fuel pump due to being recommended by my followers. Maybe I went on a really really REALLY…read morebad day but this is probably the worst matcha I've ever had. The service was nice enough but when I entered at 1PM on Friday. There were boxes everywhere. On the table tops, the menu board on the floor. There's no listed menu so you have to wait to get to the register to even see what they have. It really looked a mess in there and not like it was ready for patrons. I ordered my matcha which came out to almost $10!!!!! Imagine my surprise when the barista brings it out to me and it looks like swamp water and it tasted like diluted milk with a hit of matcha. I was so disappointed and I really wanted to ask for another drink cause $10 down the drain is tough but I just left. Based on the barista and the look of the establishment, it probably wasn't going to get any better. I'm really losing hope in getting matcha from cafes in Richmond. Truly so disappointing. I threw it away as soon as I walked out the door.

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I have loved this cider for many years, I am not local so this was my first stop in at the new…read morelocation. Pulling up to the building is deceiving as the area is mixed industrial/residential. The tap room is so cozy and welcoming. Many different options for cider. We started with a flight and the bar tender was really helpful in describing options for our selections. Our favorite was the shady grove. I also loved the bird and bee which was bourbon barrel aged cider. Awesome selection! Of note - this bar has cheese plate options and pizza. They welcome dogs and you are able to bring in food delivery if you'd like. Lots of games and cozy seating areas for groups!