Sunday, October 28, 2007

Si

If you blink you will miss this restaurant on Lombardy Street. Authentic Spanish Tapas, Wines and Sangria. If you sit upstairs it may be close quarters along the bar, there are one too many tables.

The food was great! Calamari, Salmon, Endive Salad, Manchengo Fries, Duck. All the dishes were great! The interesting thing was that all of the servers shake your hand when they approach the table. How personal is that?

Si, of course!

Monday, October 22, 2007

Honey Whyte's

Honey Whyte's I have heard makes great burgers and turkey burgers. One night before a meeting at school, I set out to try these great turkey burgers. The actual cafe is set aside from the bar so you have to walk through the bar to get a table. Lucky for me a very,very pleasant bartender asked "what can I get for you sweetie"; secretively I love it when women say this to me.

I asked for a menu and ordered a turkey burger with l,t,m,o and a pickle which also comes with beef-steak fries. In about 10 minutes I had my food and I was off to school. It was like a Christmas present, I was finally going to have a Honey Whyte's Turkey Burger. When I arrive at school I opened up the environmentally incorrect container (I knew I was not in SF.CA anymore) and immediately thought of Clara Peller from Wendy's; "yeah, where was my beef?"

Okay, although the burger was small it had better taste good and it did. It was quite delicious. The bun was soft, the lettuce, onion and tomato was fresh and there was no mayo shooting out the side of the bun. BIG PLUS! The fries were seasoned with salt and the Blue Cheese Dressing I dipped them in was chunky; I really asked for ranch.

I would go back, they had other food items I wanted to try and the bartender was nice enough for me to go back. This is not a fancy bar, but who cares!

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Louisiana Flair


I am a fan of mom and pop places. The food is generally authentic and tastes really good. I look for food explosions to happen on my tongue and ladies and gents it did here. Since my step-mother was not around, I figured it was okay to eat my dessert first. My friend, well she had to be convinced it was okay. So a small piece of bread pudding with wiskey sauce arrived shortly after ordering. The sauce looked like melted butter and as long as it was butter I was a happy little boy.

It was yummy, the raisins were plump and the sauce did not taste overpowering. My friend? Well she thought it was tight, but not as in good; as in dense. We both prefer bread pudding that needs to be spooned out rather then cut. BUT! It still was very good.

The fries tasted like the oil was fresh. PLUS!!!! My catfish poyboy served with mayo, lettuce, tomato, grilled peppers and mushrooms was mouthwatering. The bread, was fresh with a crunch to the outside. The slaw was mayo based and fresh, who knew this damn yankee would love catfish. I thought this little place on Grace Street was a gold mine and I will be back with more friends.

Honestly, some of the best service I have experienced in Richmond.

Joes Inn - Bon Air


I realize that there are two locations for Joe's and I wonder if the menu's are the same. While reading this please keep in mind that this is for Joe's Inn - Bon Air. I hade baked feta, veggie lasagna and water. The only good thing about Joe's - Bon Air is the pizza. I have said my peace, goodnight!

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Cielito Lindo

Guacamole, Margaritas and Salsa. Are these your favorite things at a Mexican Restaurant? Well they are mine. If you ever want delicious Mexican food then look no more because I found it. YES I DID and I am not telling anymore other then the name.

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Relish


I do enjoy relish; it is good with tuna fish and on turkey burgers. However, this Relish is the little eatery in Shockoe Bottom. Tucked between the Wings Factory and the Pigeon Bar is a little oasis of good food, good drinks and a satisfactory salad bar.

My lunch today was a yummy homemade Turkey Burger, topped with melted Swiss cheese, tomato, red onion and lettuce. I would recommend getting the teriyaki sauce on the side; it is a little salty...good but salty.

I liken this restaurant to good quality fresh and healthy food.