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Stella’s Restaurant
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Greek dishes and shared plates at a Richmond restaurant rooted in Stella Dikos’s family recipes.
Check the menu and reservation availability before heading out.
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Stop for coffee, house-made pastries or a breakfast sandwich while exploring Carytown.
Indoor café at 2930 W Cary; the carryout window is next door at 2928. Check kitchen hours.
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Try globally inspired dishes designed for sharing in a converted Fulton Hill schoolhouse.
Check the current menu, reservations and parking directions.
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Pair Richmond-brewed beer with Neapolitan-style pizza at the Fulton brewpub, with outdoor seating on a wooded patio.
Check the current beer and food menus, hours and reservation options for Fulton.
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Choose from baked spaghetti, sandwiches and breakfast dishes at this longtime Fan restaurant.
First come, first served; no reservations. A children’s menu is available.
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Find Greek and Italian comfort food at the Trak family’s restaurant on Three Chopt Road.
Check dining hours before visiting; some days are reserved for private parties.
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Find locally roasted coffee, pastries and café food in Church Hill.
Check the current menu and café hours before visiting.
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Try locally brewed beer at a Goochland taproom with outdoor deck seating, food service and live music.
Check the current tap list, kitchen hours, live-music calendar and deck access; outdoor spaces can be reserved for private events.
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Find breakfast dishes, burgers, baked subs and pasta at a longtime Richmond cafe near VCU.
Check the current menu and hours before visiting.
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Try burgers, sandwiches and comfort-food dishes at a neighborhood restaurant in Bellevue.
Check the current specials and brunch hours.
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Find burgers, comfort food and all-day breakfast, with vegetarian options, in Church Hill.
A children’s menu is available. Check the current menu and dining hours.
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Explore Southern dishes with West African ingredients and global influences at this local restaurant.
Choose upstairs or downstairs when reserving; the restaurant cannot guarantee a change on arrival.
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Try a seasonal Southern menu, Virginia wines and cocktails at a neighborhood restaurant in Church Hill.
Check the current dinner menu and reservation availability.
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Find Greek comfort food, including gyros, souvlaki and traditional baked dishes, at Bellgrade.
Check the Midlothian menu and dine-in or takeout options.
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Choose wood-fired pizzas, tacos, seasonal dishes and weekend brunch at this Richmond-based restaurant group’s Short Pump location.
Check the current seasonal menu and reservation availability.
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Find Italian pastas, chicken and seafood dishes at this longtime Innsbrook restaurant.
Check the current menu and dining hours before visiting.
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Plan a waterfront meal overlooking the Swift Creek Reservoir, with seafood and other dishes from a scratch kitchen.
A children’s menu is available. Contact the restaurant before booking a party of nine or more.
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Choose tacos, fajitas and Mexican comfort food at Short Pump Town Center, with rooftop dining.
Check the current menu and reserve a table through the restaurant’s website.
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Visit the West Creek taproom for craft beer, food and live music, with outdoor seating on the patio and in the beer garden.
Check the brewery’s calendar for live music and its current food options.
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Stop on West Main Street for large pizza slices or a whole 28-inch pie.
Check the current slice choices and menu before ordering.
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Find sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts at this corner cafe in the Fan.
Check the cafe’s current menu and hours before visiting.
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Choose cakes, pies and other desserts, with coffee and savory food at the Cary Street cafe.
Visit the cafe and shop at 1912 W Cary Street; 1903 is the production kitchen. Order whole cakes ahead.
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Find Mexican dishes, tacos and tostadas at this Carytown restaurant.
A children’s menu is available; check the current menu and reservation options.
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Stop for Italian ice, frozen custard or a layered gelati at the Lauderdale Drive location.
This location has a walk-up window and online ordering.
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Choose Italian dishes, steaks and seafood at this Manakin Road farmhouse restaurant.
Check current menus and dining hours before making the trip.
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Choose Thai dishes and sushi on West Broad Street in Short Pump.
Check the restaurant’s current menu and ordering options.
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Browse Asian groceries and find a meal or bakery treat at the market’s food court.
Check food court vendors and their menus before visiting.
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Find Vietnamese dishes and a craft beer selection at this West Broad Street restaurant.
Check the current food menu and beer list on the restaurant’s website.
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Stop on West Broad Street for fried chicken and sides.
Check this location’s current menu and ordering options.
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Find smoked meats and sides at the Glenside Drive location.
Use the Glenside location’s menu and ordering links.
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Choose smoked meats and sides at the Stone Village Way location in Midlothian.
Use the Stone Village Way location’s menu and ordering links.
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Find Philly-style cheesesteaks, hoagies and other sandwiches on Park Avenue.
Check the current menu and use the restaurant’s online ordering link.
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Choose pizza, craft beer and other dishes at the West Cary Street location.
Check the Fan location’s menu and reservation options.
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Find Mexican tacos, burritos and Tex-Mex dishes at the West Main Street location.
Use the Main Street location’s menu; the business has other branches.
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Stop on Lauderdale Drive for oven-baked subs, cheesesteaks and other sandwiches.
View this location’s menu on Uber Eats; confirm store hours before visiting.
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Try duckpin bowling, indoor mini golf, arcade games or karaoke, with food and drinks in one venue.
Check the current age policy before a family visit; some late evening hours are 21+.
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Plan bowling, a meal or live music at the Myers Street venue, with dog-friendly outdoor dining on Tommie’s Patio.
Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio; check current patio availability and pet rules. Check lane booking and the current age policy; later evening visits are 21+.
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Find Irish pub food, drinks and live performances at this Patterson Avenue pub.
Check the performance listings and reservation availability before visiting.
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Pair a live music performance with dinner at this West End listening room.
Check show tickets, seating and dining details at the venue’s website.
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Plan a seafood or steak dinner in historic Tobacco Row.
Check the menu, dress code and reservation availability before visiting.
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Pick up smoked barbecue, fish and Southern sides from a family-run roadside spot.
Check opening days before driving out; food can sell out.
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Try tropical diner dishes and cocktails in a colorful Forest Hill restaurant.
Check the current menu and dining hours.
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Choose Italian-inspired dishes in a cottage setting with a garden patio.
Check reservations and patio availability before visiting.
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Find tacos, fajitas and other Mexican favorites at the Eastridge Road restaurant.
This card is for Eastridge Road; the website also lists other locations.
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Stop for breakfast, deli sandwiches and a Reuben at this Cox Road deli.
A breakfast and lunch option; check closing time before heading over.
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Pick up fried chicken, prepared meals, bakery treats and other Ukrop’s favorites.
Check current hours and menus for the Patterson Avenue Market Hall.
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Try Southern comfort food and explore a large whisky selection at Regency.
This is the Regency location, separate from McCormack’s Whisky Grill on Robinson Street. Check dining hours and reservations.
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See a theatre performance, dine at the restaurant or explore the museum and historic rooms at Hanover Tavern.
Check theatre tickets, restaurant reservations and museum-tour availability before visiting. Historic tours have an admission charge; guided tours require advance booking.
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Visit a family-owned farmhouse brewery in rural Powhatan for small-batch beer, seasonal food and indoor or outdoor seating.
Check current taproom hours and food offerings. Only service animals are allowed, and outside food is not permitted.
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Explore locally brewed beers in an Ashland-area tasting room and beer garden.
Check current tasting-room hours, food availability and scheduled programming before visiting.
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Choose a board game from the library, settle in with food or drinks and ask staff to help you learn something new.
Check current game-pass charges and table availability. Food and drinks are separate from the game pass.
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Try locally brewed beer at a Scott’s Addition taproom with outdoor seating in its beer garden.
Seating is first come, first served. Check the current tap list and kitchen menu; dogs are welcome in the outdoor beer garden only.
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Explore a Richmond brewery’s farmhouse-inspired ales, sour beers and other craft brews at its Scott’s Addition taproom.
Check current taproom hours, beer selection and any scheduled programming. This listing is for the Scott’s Addition location.
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Plan a Texas-style barbecue meal at a locally run Scott’s Addition restaurant near Ardent’s beer garden.
Service is first come, first served, and the restaurant may close when food sells out. Check current opening days and availability before traveling.
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Pick up savory pies for lunch or sweet pies for dessert at an independent Church Hill pie shop.
Check current opening days and the changing pie selection before visiting. This is a pie-shop stop; onsite seating is not verified.
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Choose Greek dishes at a locally owned restaurant’s Chester location on Iron Bridge Road.
Check the current menu and opening hours. This listing is for the Chester restaurant, separate from Bell Greek’s Midlothian location.
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Try Italian pizza, pasta and subs at a family-owned Chester restaurant on Iron Bridge Road.
Check current hours, the menu and dine-in or takeout arrangements before visiting.
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Stop for coffee, pastries or ice cream at a neighborhood café on Forest Hill Avenue in Southside.
Check the current food menu, opening hours and seating arrangements before visiting.
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Meet for American dishes, weekend brunch or drinks at a Southside neighborhood restaurant with a garden patio.
Check current menus, brunch service and reservation availability. Indoor dining and outdoor patio seating are offered; patio availability may vary.
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Enjoy Italian pasta, pizza and other classic dishes at a family-owned restaurant on Williamsburg Road in East Henrico.
Check current menus and opening hours. This listing is for the Williamsburg Road restaurant, separate from similarly named restaurants elsewhere.
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Find American food, weekend brunch, outdoor patio seating and scheduled live music at a locally owned Hanover restaurant.
Check the current menu, brunch service and music calendar. Seating is first come, first served; this listing is for Leadbetter Road, separate from the West location.
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Meet over locally roasted coffee, breakfast or lunch at a family-owned café with indoor seating on Shrader Road.
Check current opening hours and the food menu before visiting. This listing is for the Richmond-area café on Shrader Road.
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Plan a creative fine-dining evening at chef David Shannon’s independently owned restaurant in Oregon Hill.
Check the current dinner menu and reservation availability before visiting. This listing is for the restaurant on China Street.
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Stop for ice cream and changing flavors at a neighborhood ice cream shop on Jefferson Avenue in Church Hill.
Check current shop hours and available flavors before visiting. Ask the shop about ingredients and dietary requirements.
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Pick up craft bread, pastries and coffee at an independent bakery and café in Church Hill.
Check current opening days, pastry availability and special-order arrangements before visiting.
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Meet for a neighborhood dinner and wine at an independently owned Church Hill restaurant with a changing menu.
Check the current dinner menu and reservation availability before visiting.
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Choose burgers and sides at a locally run Scott’s Addition restaurant between Ardent Craft Ales and ZZQ.
Check the current menu and opening hours. The restaurant is accessible through Ardent’s patio or Highpoint Avenue.
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Find Mexican tacos, quesadillas and other casual dishes at a locally run Scott’s Addition restaurant on Moore Street.
Check the current food and drinks menus and opening hours before visiting. This listing is for the Scott’s Addition restaurant.
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Plan a waterfront seafood meal or Sunday brunch with indoor dining and outdoor patio seating overlooking the James River.
Check current menus, brunch service and reservation availability. Outdoor seating may vary with weather and private events; this is the Rocketts Landing location.
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Try fire-roasted pizza, pasta and craft beer at a neighborhood restaurant on North Belmont Avenue in the Museum District.
Check the current food menu and opening days before visiting. The craft beer selection changes regularly.
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Start with kettle-boiled New York-style bagels, breakfast sandwiches and coffee at an independent deli in Innsbrook.
Check current shop hours and breakfast or lunch offerings before visiting. This listing is for the Cox Road shop.
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Stop for Italian espresso drinks, pastries and panini at a neighborhood coffee shop on Gaskins Road.
Check current hours and food offerings before visiting. The café is on Gaskins Road in West End, near Patterson Avenue.
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Meet for wine flights, a bistro meal or a wine class at a locally owned wine shop and bar in Short Pump.
Check current menus, reservations and the operator’s calendar for tastings or classes. Tastings, events and alcohol purchases require guests to be at least 21; this listing does not confirm a specific event date.
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Explore produce, a bakery, deli foods and prepared meals at a family-owned permanent food market near Short Pump.
This is a permanent grocery and specialty-food store, rather than a weekly farmers market or scheduled vendor event. Check current departments and opening hours before visiting.
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Choose handmade ice cream at the Short Pump location of a Richmond-founded ice cream company.
Check current shop hours and available flavors. Ask the shop about ingredients and dietary needs; this listing is for The Corner at Short Pump location.
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Choose sushi, specialty rolls and Asian fusion dishes at the Short Pump Town Center location of a Richmond restaurant group.
Check the Short Pump location’s current menu, reservations and opening hours. This card is for suite 1102 at Short Pump Town Center, rather than the Scott’s Addition or Forest Hill restaurants.
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Pick up Italian hoagies, cheesesteaks and other sandwiches at a family-owned sub shop on Nuckols Road.
Check the current menu and opening days before visiting. Larger sandwich orders may require advance notice; ask the shop about group ordering.
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Choose smoked barbecue, brisket, pulled pork sandwiches and comfort-food sides at a Richmond restaurant on John Rolfe Parkway.
Check the current menu and ordering hours before visiting. This is the restaurant at 2120 John Rolfe Parkway; the former Gayton Road location now handles catering.
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Start with specialty coffee and savory breakfast kolaches at an independent café in the Village Shopping Center.
Check current hours and offerings before visiting. This listing is for the reopened Three Chopt Road café, rather than its former location.
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Choose Mexican tacos, fajitas, burritos and margaritas at a family-owned restaurant on West Broad Street.
Check the current menu, opening hours and dining arrangements before visiting.
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Choose Italian pizza, pasta, calzones and classic dishes at a neighborhood restaurant on Nuckols Road.
Check the current menu and dine-in or takeout hours before visiting.
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Meet for seafood, oysters, cocktails or Sunday brunch at the Short Pump Town Center location of a Richmond restaurant group.
Check menus and reservations before visiting. Sunday brunch is a regular offering; check current service hours. This shopping-center location has no riverfront setting.
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Explore painting, mosaics and art classes for children and adults at an indoor art studio and café serving specialty coffee and Ukrainian desserts.
Check current projects, class availability and online booking before visiting. This Place listing does not confirm a class date or guarantee drop-in availability.
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Choose New York-style pizza, Sicilian pizza, Italian pasta dishes and subs at Vinny’s on Lauderdale Drive.
Check the current menu and ordering hours for the Lauderdale Drive restaurant. This listing is separate from Vinny’s on Washington Highway.
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Stop for Iraqi tea, coffee, espresso drinks, baklava and Middle Eastern pastries at a neighborhood café on Patterson Avenue.
Check current hours and menu before visiting. The visitor link opens the regional tourism listing.
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Stop for cakes, cupcakes, pastries, coffee and savory breakfast bites at a bakery and café on Libbie Avenue.
Check current café hours and available food before visiting. Custom cakes and larger orders may require advance arrangements.
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Try craft beer, cider or wine at a local brewery and taproom with indoor seating and a dog-friendly outdoor patio on Brook Road.
Check current taproom hours and food offerings. The arcade and brunch advertised for the separate Lakeridge Parkway location are not offerings confirmed for this Brook Road Place.
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Enjoy Virginia wine tasting flights or a guided wine tasting at a family-owned winery with a tasting room, patios and a covered pavilion.
Check current tasting options, group arrangements and the winery calendar before visiting. Wine tastings require guests to be at least 21; scheduled concerts and classes need separate date and ticket checks.
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Try hands-on cooking classes, date night cooking classes, knife skills or cocktail classes at a local indoor culinary studio.
Choose a class and reserve through the current operator calendar. Check age requirements, dietary arrangements and availability for the selected class.
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Choose Japanese hibachi meals, sushi and bento boxes at a family-owned restaurant in Innsbrook.
Check the current Innsbrook menu and ordering hours before visiting.
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Choose Chinese dumplings, noodle dishes, soups and traditional entrées for dine-in or takeout at Chen’s on Nuckols Road.
Check the current menu and dining or takeout hours before visiting.
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Enjoy Indian curries, biryani, naan and vegetarian dishes, or choose a weekday lunch thali at a neighborhood restaurant on West Broad Street.
Check the current menu, lunch thali service and reservations before visiting.
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Choose Thai curries, pad thai, noodle dishes and soups at a family-owned restaurant on West Broad Street.
Check current lunch and dinner hours, menu and spice options before visiting.
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Build your own bowl of Korean ramyun with a choice of instant noodles and toppings at a self-serve ramen bar in Short Pump.
Check current menu, topping choices and self-service instructions before visiting.
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Meet for Mexican tacos, fajitas, enchiladas and cocktails at Tres Machos Cantina & Cocina in Innsbrook.
Check current menu and dining hours for the Cox Road cantina before visiting.
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Choose Mexican street tacos, quesabirria, tortas and Tex-Mex dishes at Big Chile’s West Broad Street restaurant.
Check the current menu and dine-in or takeout hours before visiting.
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Enjoy Vietnamese pho noodle soups, rice vermicelli dishes and banh mi sandwiches at Pho Saigon on West Broad Street.
Check the current menu, dining hours and reservations before visiting.
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Enjoy Japanese ramen noodle soups, curry bowls and other casual Japanese dishes near VCU on West Grace Street.
Confirm current operating hours and dine-in or takeout availability before visiting.
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Meet for locally roasted coffee, breakfast sandwiches, baked treats and lunch at an independent neighborhood café in Bon Air.
Check the current menu, café hours and ordering availability before visiting.
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Enjoy coffee and espresso at a family-owned roastery café, or pick up freshly roasted beans to brew at home.
Check current café hours and the pickup menu before visiting the Oak Lake Boulevard location.
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Choose Indian curries, tikka dishes, biryani and vegetarian options for lunch or dinner on Midlothian Turnpike.
Check the current menu, lunch and dinner service, and table availability before visiting.
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Enjoy Japanese ramen noodle soups, rice dishes and appetizers at Takara’s Westchester Commons restaurant.
Check the current Westchester menu and dine-in or takeout availability before visiting.
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Thursdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., year-round. Browse local produce, food and handmade goods at the farmers market hosted by The Great Big Greenhouse. Check organizer updates before visiting.
Market hours are separate from garden-center hours. Check the organizer for holiday changes and vendor availability.
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Meet for locally brewed beer, Neapolitan-style pizza and a meal at Triple Crossing’s Midlothian brewpub, with a patio overlooking a pond.
Check the current Midlothian food menu, tap list and reservations. Use the operator’s event listings for scheduled programming.
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Choose New York-style pizza by the slice or whole pie, Italian sandwiches and other casual favorites at Jo-Jo’s Midlothian location.
Check the current South location menu, hours and dine-in or takeout availability before visiting.
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Pick up locally roasted specialty coffee, espresso drinks and baked goods at Ironclad’s John Rolfe Parkway café.
Pickup-oriented café. Check current hours, available baked goods and walk-up or drive-through service before visiting; this is the 2100 John Rolfe Parkway location.
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Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon May–October; 9 a.m.–noon November–April. Shop local produce, food and handmade goods at Bryan Park. Check organizer updates before visiting.
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Sundays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., year-round. Meet local farmers and makers at this producer-only market in Forest Hill Park. Check organizer updates before visiting.
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Saturdays, 9 a.m.–noon, year-round. Browse local produce and food vendors at Discovery United Methodist Church. Check organizer updates before visiting.
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Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Saturday outdoor vendors, 9 a.m.–noon. Find local produce, prepared foods and handmade goods. Check organizer updates for indoor-shop, Sunday and holiday hours.
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Saturdays, 9 a.m.–noon October–April; 8 a.m.–noon May–September. Shop farm produce, prepared foods and local goods beside St. Stephen’s Church. Closed the Saturday after Christmas; check organizer updates.
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Sundays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., May–October. Browse produce, local food and makers at City Stadium. Check the organizer’s current season dates and updates before visiting.
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