Mechanicsville Travel Guide

 b1bob Says:  The Cold Harbor National Cemetery across the street from Garthright House contains nearly 2000 burials from the War Between the States, including most of the Union dead from the two large area battles. There are monuments there to Pennsylvania and New York soldiers, as well.... 

 b1bob Says:  From the outside, and even on the inside, Sapori seemed to me like a really classy restaurant. Like I always do, I test out restaurants like these at lunch time. If it's bad I'm not out much. The decor looked more Oriental than Latin or Italian. That is a curious combination... 

 b1bob Says:  I was surprised one evening to find Nacho Mama's gone from its Mechanicsville location. Instead of slinking off to La Casita, I tried this place without expecting too much given the track record with newer restaurants around here. With very few exceptions, Mexican... 

 b1bob Says:  There have been several incarnations of Chinese buffets at this location across the 5 years since CVS moved cattywampus across the street. The previous one had to be the WORST Chinese buffet at which I have ever eaten. For example, they seem to let the food languish under... 

 b1bob Says:  Zheng is the last Chinese restaurant...listed in the Mechanicsville phone directory. For a tenant at a shopping centre, they pay special attention to decor. It's tasteful, but not overdone. The waitress was friendly, helpful, and attentive. It's open 7 days a week:... 

 b1bob Says:  The drug store lunch counter is getting to be as scarce as hen's teeth. Mechanicsville is blessed by two of them: Mechanicsville Drug Store and Westbury. It is on the Mechanicsville Turnpike Bypass at a shopping centre anchored by the flea market and Dollar General store.... 

 b1bob Says:  Aptly named the Riverbound Cafe, it is located on Route 360 East (the main thoroughfare between Richmond and various river holiday spots) at Creighton Crossing Shopping Centre, just east of downtown Mechanicsville, Virginia. The hours are: Monday to Saturday (7am-9pm);... 

 b1bob Says:  I first heard of the opening of Marty's Grill on facebook when friends who lived in that area became fans of it. Before I committed myself to becoming a fan, I had to taste the food. In late March, 2010, I finally got around to try this place that had only been open a couple... 

 b1bob Says:  This is a small new restaurant at the shopping centre across the parking lot from the Kroger next to Blockbuster Video where Coffee, Fudge and Nuts used to be. It is run by a couple (the husband is an American and the wife is Iranian). Of course they offer gyros, but they... 

 b1bob Says:  Arizona Joe's is a fairly new establishment in the area taking over for Dublin's Irish Pub. It is at the Mechanicsville Shopping Centre at the intersection of the Mechanicsville Turnpike bypass and Shady Grove Road next to the Dollar General Store. Unlike its predecessor,... 

 b1bob Says:  The Sports Page has the look and feel of a neighbourhood sport bar. The TVs are more ubiquitous in that there are small sets at every booth. The service is fast and friendly. I had the chicken tenders plain with mustard sauce (you can have them Buffalo style with blue... 

 b1bob Says:  Parkway Restaurant is a combination American and German restaurant. As of April, 2009, it was the only German restaurant in the Richmond area. It is located at the Cold Harbor Shopping Centre at the corner of Cold Harbor Road and Stonewall Parkway. The atmosphere is that of... 

 b1bob Says:  Hanover Village Shopping Centre is a small strip mall at the corner of Mechanicsville Turnpike and Lee-Davis Road. Anchoring Hanover Village are Tractor Supply Company and Rite Aid Drug store. You can also buy or enjoy sporting goods, hair or nail styling, arts and crafts,... 

 b1bob Says:  Mechanicsville is located on the Battlefield of Cold Harbor, which was fought to a draw in 1864. Because of that, there is no shortage of Southern pride here. For example, I live on Lee-Davis Road named for General Robert E. Lee and Confederate President Jefferson Davis.... 

 b1bob Says:   This is not exactly a fond memoury, but a notable one. Camp Hanover is located in still-rural (for the moment) eastern Hanover County. It opened for the express purpose of hosting church retreats. In late October, 1981, my church youth group went on a retreat here. I...