Leah's Guidebook
Food scene
If you’re looking for a great place that has fantastic food and drink AND outstanding service, this is the place. Modern French fare, killer custom cocktails, and a moody vibe. A place loved by all.
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Grisette
3119 E Marshall StIf you’re looking for a great place that has fantastic food and drink AND outstanding service, this is the place. Modern French fare, killer custom cocktails, and a moody vibe. A place loved by all.
Yummy, local breakfast sammy joint. Support small biz and fill that tummy at the same time.
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Early Bird Biscuit Co.
119 N Robinson StYummy, local breakfast sammy joint. Support small biz and fill that tummy at the same time.
Burgers and beer. Need I say more? This place is small, quaint, and kinda old school. Simple but great burger menu, plus a killer beer selection.
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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint RVA
5810 Grove AveBurgers and beer. Need I say more? This place is small, quaint, and kinda old school. Simple but great burger menu, plus a killer beer selection.
There are multiple locations for this great gelato shop. Be ready to get hooked. Danger, you can purchase by the pint.
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Gelati Celesti Ice Cream
1400 N Arthur Ashe BlvdThere are multiple locations for this great gelato shop. Be ready to get hooked. Danger, you can purchase by the pint.
If you are a third wave coffee buff (like me), this is a must. They are takeout only currently but have a pop up every so often. They have the best coffee in town, hands down. Plus the owners are friendly and fantastic. Tis the Richmond small biz way.
Recluse Coffee Bar and Roastery
If you are a third wave coffee buff (like me), this is a must. They are takeout only currently but have a pop up every so often. They have the best coffee in town, hands down. Plus the owners are friendly and fantastic. Tis the Richmond small biz way.
OG Italian spot. Been here forever. Never stops drawing a crowd. Worth the reservation, worth the wait. Good old fashioned Italian at its finest. Plus outstanding seafood.
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Edo's Squid
411 N Harrison StOG Italian spot. Been here forever. Never stops drawing a crowd. Worth the reservation, worth the wait. Good old fashioned Italian at its finest. Plus outstanding seafood.
This is a great little spot near the house. Only half a mile, easy walk. It’s considered a rock and roll bar; arcade games, black and white tile floors, fun movies playing on the tv’s, plus epic cocktails and decent bar fare. A fine little spot if you don’t want to trek too far from the house.
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Fuzzy Cactus
221 W Brookland Park BlvdThis is a great little spot near the house. Only half a mile, easy walk. It’s considered a rock and roll bar; arcade games, black and white tile floors, fun movies playing on the tv’s, plus epic cocktails and decent bar fare. A fine little spot if you don’t want to trek too far from the house.
Hands down, one of THE best bakeries I’ve ever been to. Small biz, wood fired, breads, pastries and Recluse coffee! You will fall in love and probably eat way too many pastries. But it’s oh-so worth it.
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Sub Rosa Bakery
620 N 25th StHands down, one of THE best bakeries I’ve ever been to. Small biz, wood fired, breads, pastries and Recluse coffee! You will fall in love and probably eat way too many pastries. But it’s oh-so worth it.
A little off the beaten path but great Vietnamese sandwich shop. Banh mi, buns, and other delicious sundries. Also located near an Asian market that has wonderful goodies. Plus! a kick ass pho joint a few doors down.
Catina Bakery
West Broad StreetA little off the beaten path but great Vietnamese sandwich shop. Banh mi, buns, and other delicious sundries. Also located near an Asian market that has wonderful goodies. Plus! a kick ass pho joint a few doors down.
The Smoky Mug is a short walk from the house, less than half a mile. It’s a quaint little coffee shop that also does BBQ for lunch. It’s not the finest of coffee selections but it’s close and does the job.
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The Smoky Mug
15 E Brookland Park BlvdThe Smoky Mug is a short walk from the house, less than half a mile. It’s a quaint little coffee shop that also does BBQ for lunch. It’s not the finest of coffee selections but it’s close and does the job.
Sister spot to Grisette, Jardin will give you an authentic European experience. Curated wines by the bottle, fine cheese and charcuterie and of course, the patio. Jardin does not disappoint.
Jardin
Sister spot to Grisette, Jardin will give you an authentic European experience. Curated wines by the bottle, fine cheese and charcuterie and of course, the patio. Jardin does not disappoint.
This little local spot is less than a ten min drive from the house. The food is authentic Italian and the wine selection is 🤌🏼.
The portions are a nice size for sharing and Tuesday is pizza night!
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Enoteca Sogno
1223 Bellevue AveThis little local spot is less than a ten min drive from the house. The food is authentic Italian and the wine selection is 🤌🏼.
The portions are a nice size for sharing and Tuesday is pizza night!
The food is delicious. The portions are big enough to share. Wine is great. Perfect night out.
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Dinamo
821 W Cary StThe food is delicious. The portions are big enough to share. Wine is great. Perfect night out.
Sightseeing
For a fantastic view of the city, catch a sunset, or to have a picnic. Libby Hill Park is nice for many things. It’s also rich with history and has many landmarks nearby.
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Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin StFor a fantastic view of the city, catch a sunset, or to have a picnic. Libby Hill Park is nice for many things. It’s also rich with history and has many landmarks nearby.
This museum does not disappoint. It houses some great pieces and always has a unique exhibition. 10/10
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
This museum does not disappoint. It houses some great pieces and always has a unique exhibition. 10/10