When the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts opens this weekend, two restaurants will be offering dining options. Casual dining at Best Cafe on the first floor of the museum features elements like pizza, panini, entree salads and a daily special – along with grab and go selection of wraps, salads, and sandwiches. Amuse is the name of the sit-down restaurant on the second floor with food offerings that focus on locally produced food. The most spectacular thing about these two dining options – is the VIEW! Here’s Chef’ Danny Ayers point of view.
All of this is about a mile from our Fan District bed and breakfast. A leisurely stroll westward will take you through the heart of the Fan District and its fabulous architecture on neighborhood streets, lined with trees (young and mature!), leading you right to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. A weekend full of activities are planned including an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Mary Morton Parsons Plaza at 10 AM on Saturday, May 1, with government officials, donors, and trustees in attendance and the Huguenot High School Marching Band providing music. Roving performers including dancers and puppeteers are also programmed. Check the schedule here.
Join us in Richmond Virginia as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts takes its place as the 10th largest museum in terms of square footage and, now, adds dining with a view. Don’t forget the special exhibition of Louis Comfort Tiffany: Color and Light begins on May 29th. This is the only US appearance of this exhibition. Combine it with a tour of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s Glorious Glass exhibition of glass art by Hans Godo Frabel installed in the garden and conservatory. Make your plans now!
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