Tiffany: Color and Light’s closing is imminent – just 3 weeks away on August 15th! Have you seen the glass master’s exhibit at Richmond’s Virginia Museum of Fine Arts? Better make your plans now. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Richmond VA Dining Suggestions’ Category
Time is Running Out for Tiffany
Sunday, July 25th, 2010Food and Art; Art and Food
Friday, April 30th, 2010When 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. (more…)
April 29 Spanish Wine Pairing Dinner
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010Just 5 blocks from our Richmond Virginia bed and breakfast, Six Burner restaurant is offering a special Spanish Wine Dinner. Dave Jones of Michael Downey Selections will offer comments on the evening’s wine pairings for this very special four course dinner. Dinner begins at 6:30 and reservations are required. You won’t want to miss a single course, so spend the night at an in-town inn and put your parking worries to rest. The menu starts with foie gras y queso, the second course is chorizo, roasted potatoes and cherry tomatoes, the third is Andulsian stew and the dessert course is flan with wild berries. Wines will be paired with each course and are available for an additional charge. Take a quick trip to Spain without leaving central Virginia.
So book your room and walk to Six Burner for a delightful evening. Wake the next morning to fresh ground coffee and a hearty gourmet breakfast. Truly a gourmet experience!
Upcoming Wine and Food Pairing in Richmond
Sunday, April 18th, 2010On Wednesday, April 21, ACACIA Mid-town, is offering a fabulous 3-course meal paired with wine for $35 per person. The menu is focused on Spring, featuring ingredients like salmon, tuna, asparagus, spring peas, and pork loin. The menu is paired with wines from Spain and a representative from the distributor will be on hand to discuss each wine. You won’t find this menu on Acacia’s website, but here is a sneak preview….
First course: local asparagus, housemade mozzarella, lemon caper, olive vinaigrette served with Cava, N.V. Codorniu Pinot Noir Brut
Second Course: hot pastrami smoked salmon, rye gnocchi, light fennel kraut offered with Albarino, Mar de Frades Rias Baxas
Third Course: choice of
lime-crusted rare tuna, fava bean mash, red pepper compote, spring pea cilantro sauce served with Chardonnay, Raimat, Costers del Segres 2007
OR
roasted pork loin, wrapped with pork belly with celery root gratin, apple pecan pork sauce served with Tempranillo, Vina Zaco, Rioja 2006.
Space is limited – so make your reservation now. Make it a special evening by reserving a room at our Richmond Virginia bed and breakfast – less than a mile away from this restaurant. And, we have tips and suggestions on other neighborhood eateries that will tantalize your tastebuds.
Adam Richman visits Richmond Eateries
Saturday, April 17th, 2010Adam Richman, star of the Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food,” has been spotted in Richmond Virginia. His first stop was Caliente, a Museum District eatery known, as its name suggests, for its spicy food. Adam taped a food challenge: conquering Caliente’s own “stupid wings.” From Caliente’s menu their stupid wings “are the hottest wings you’ll never eat – if you somehow manage to finish ‘em, Caliente’ll buy ‘em!” Those in attendance was sworn to secrecy, so the outcome of the food challenge is unavailable – but the schedule indicates the episode should air on July 4th. Adam is still in town and has plans to film additional challenges at other neighborhood and city eateries through the weekend.
Television network food stars have been visiting Richmond’s food scene for some time now, including Bobby Flay and Guy Fieri. Innkeeper Mike, a foodie himself, will be happy to assist you with dining plans that follow in their footsteps — or better yet, trace your own tailor-made path. So make your reservation and stay at Richmond’s finest bed and breakfast for a taste of the unique flavors of Richmond’s dining scene.
