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Brock's Barbecue is a fairly decent barbecue restaurant in the town of Chester just south of Richmond. They have a reputation for ribs, but their pulled pork barbecue is also good. Besides their restaurant at the address below, they take their show on the road. They cater events large and small like the 2006 Republican Roundup at Innsbrook Pavilion in Glen Allen. They brought an enormous trailer where they cooked and served the food. A smaller refrigerated truck brings the food. They had their pulled pork barbecue, hot dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, and potato salad. At some of these functions, they do their ribs.
I went back twice for their pulled pork barbecue and the baked beans. They tell me they serve the same kind of food in the same way at their restaurant. It was good barbecue, but I have had much better. The food for the catered event was free, but the price represented below reflects the price of a similar meal at their restaurant.
en español, em português Leave a Comment Theme: BarbecuePrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 11310 Iron Bridge Road, Chester, VA 23831Phone: (804) 796-7539Directions: From I-95: Bear right at exit 67 to Chippenham Pkwy 0.2 mi (0.3 km.); Continue on Chippenham Pkwy 3.2 mi (5.2 km); Bear right onto off-ramp to Iron Bridge Rd 0.1 mi (0.2 km); Bear right onto Iron Bridge Rd 7.3 mi (11.7 km).
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This is the grill house chain that we have not seen in Ontario, but was conspicuous all over Northern Virginia.
We had a buffet dinner on I66, east of Front Royal, while coming back from Washington DC. The variety of food served was amazing, the food was delicious and service excellent.
There is a Golden Corral on Route 33 as well, east of Harrisonburg.
Our favorite was seafood and the course available was:
· Battered Pollock Fish Fillet
· Breaded Butterflied Shrimp
· Breaded Jumbo Shrimp
· Breaded Shrimp
· Cajun Style Fish Fillet
· Cajun Whitefish
· Cracker Crumb Fish Fillet
· Hot Steamed Shrimp
· Kentucky Style Fish Fillet
· Salmon Fillet, Carved
· Salmon Steaks, with Lemon Herb Butter Sauce
· Steamed Whitefish Leave a Comment Theme: Autogrill/Rest StopPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: On I66, east of Front Royal.
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The restaurant at the Homestead is one of the BEST! I was privileged to attend a cooking session by Chef Schnarwyler and it was quite a production.
Sweet Red Pepper Soup:
6 red bellpeppers,
1 quart heavy cream,
sea salt.
Split peppers in half & remove seeds, cut into quarters & place in pot with cream. Simmer 15 min. then blend in food processor. Add salt to taste. Return to stove and heat to simmer. Sprinkle with chopped chives, or add lump crabmeat if desired. Bon Appetit! Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Nat (b1bob) chose this restaurant for our last meal on American soil in the end of our fantastic southern odyssey just before flight back to Poland from nearby Dulles Airport. And it was a perfect choice, thanks Nat.
The building is a preserved streamline modern diner and quite popular place as I noticed. The smoking section, with tabletop jukeboxes in small booths, however, has an old-fashioned feel. The menu is far larger - and far more eclectic - than you might find in a typical diner. Inexpensive breakfast is served 24 hours a day and 29 Diner is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. They are closed on Christmas Eve for about 12 hours and that's all. The only thing noteworthy about the breakfast is that it's the South, so you can get grits (a type of maize porridge).
According to the official website, the 29 Diner building was delivered to its location in 1947 and is registered Virginia Historical Landmark. Let me explain.
A diner is a prefabricated restaurant building typical for the Northeastern United States especially New Jersey. Diners developed from mobile lunch wagons and are a favorite pop culture memory for many. In many areas, diners were superceded in the 1970s by fast food restaurants. I am suprised that this one in Fairfax survived. Today it's surrounded by development area of strip malls and car dealerships. The number 29 derives from the Route 29 by which it's located. In 1947, Route 29 was a rural place and the diner was in the middle of nowhere. It was basically a truck stop.
I and Urszula ordered omelettes which were huge and tasted great. They were served with delicious West Creek Grape Jelly packed in little paper bags like tea-bags. Additionally, what's important, we didn't pay much.
Leave a Comment Theme: DinerPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: 10536 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030Phone: +1 (703) 591-6720Directions: Northern part of Fairfax, 19 miles west of Washington, DC downtown. Take exit 60 off I-66 to Route 123 South (direction Woodbridge), drive about half a mile and turn on lights right to Route 29 and 50, Diner 29 is on your right, a parking lot in front.Website: http://www.29diner.com Other Contact: Fax:+1 (703) 937-4731
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There are many restaurants along the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville downtown. As I didn't know which one to choose for a lunch , I decided to enter Bashir's Taverna as there were quite many locals inside, so I could expect good food at reasonable price. And I like Mediterranean cuisine (Greek, Italian, Spanish, Moroccan) the restaurant offers. Lantern-lit interior in mixed industrial-mediterranean style is a bit dark but we got a table by the large window to the mall.
We had grilled chicken breast with honey mustard and spicy lamb sausages with mint sauce.
Well, it tasted very good, especially lamb sausages, although I am not a dedicated fan of lamb meat. One, large dish with assorted salads and bread (enough for two) cost only $9.00 including tax. If you don't mind plastic cutlery, dishes and glasses Bashir's Taverna is a very good choice.
Leave a Comment Theme: Eclectic/InternationalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 507 E. Main St., Charlottesville VA 22902Phone: +1 (434) 923-0927Directions: Charlottesville is 70 miles northwest of Richmond and 120 miles southwest of Washington, DC. Bashir's Taverna is in downtown, at eastern end of the Downtown Mall next to the Post Office.Website: http://www.bashirs.com Other Contact: bashir@bashirs.com
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When we walked to Jefferson Hotel, Urszula (matcrazy0) discovered this new restaurant looking for the bathroom. On the way back we ate supper there. I'm glad we did. It was our second Brasilian restaurant ever (after Krakow. Poland) and we became lovers of Brazilian food.
For awhile, we were the only consumers on that particular Wednesday night. A couple of students turned up as we were finishing our meal. A waiter was very nice although we had to wait maybe a little bit too long for our meals. But I can't complain. Nat enjoyed talking with the waiter and owner (a native Brazilian) in Portuguese.
Bife Acebolado and Guaraná drink.
First we followed the suggestion of Nat and ordered Guarana to drink. It tasted very good, a bit like Cream Soda.
What is Guaraná?
It is a tropical plant with small red fruit with a high caffeine content. Folks in Amazon region used to chew guaraná seeds as a source of energy or drink the powder dissolved in water. Nat told us that guaraná is also a very popular soft drink in Brazil. Guaraná is available in cans in Brazil and Latin stores in the USA but probably not in my country, Poland.
Nat and I ordered a meal called the Bife Acebolado. What's that?
It is a loin steak topped with caramelized onions and served with a side of black beans and rice. The steak was grilled as it should be (I prefer well done). Black beans are not popular in Poland, I can't remember whether I ate them before. Anyway, I liked them a lot.
Urszula had some beef with either white cheese or sauce served with tortillas and rice with vegetables. We shared our meals, and I must admit that this, unique for me beef, tasted great.
We paid $39.07 (with tax, add a tip) for 3 meals and drinks.
Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 1600 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220Phone: +1 (804) 359-0543Directions: Cattywampus from the J.E.B. Stuart statue on Monument Avenue underneath Stuart Apartments.Website: http://rain-tree.com/guarana.htm
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Nat (b1bob) wanted we to sample real Virginia cooking and that's why he chose just this restaurant for our early lunch. It was right place for delicious southern food.
The restaurant was placed in nice looking 2-store southern style house, mostly hidden by numerous decorative trees and bushes. The interior design was simple but nice and decorated with pictures depicting southern life in the past.
The service was good. The meals were not that overly large like in many U.S. restaurants but delicious.
The menu was relatively short with exact explanations on each served dish. Their menu change with seasonal availability of fresh ingredients. It includes 2 appetizers, a few salads and sandwiches and four main courses:
1. Jumbo lump crabcakes with Old Bay scallion remoulade sauce ($14.95),
2. Deep fried Chesapeake oysters with Old Bay scallion remoulade sauce ($11.95),
3. Tricolor cheese tortellini in a garlic and chardonnay cream sauce with grilled chicken bread ($8.25)
4. James river chicken Saltimboca - chicken breast served with fresh sage leaves and Smithfield ham, finished with an oyster cream accented with bourboun ($9.95).
HOURS
Daily 11.00 am - 3.30 pm for lunch
Sun - Thu: 5.00 pm - 9.00 pm for dinner
Fri & Sat: 5.00 pm - 10.00 pm for dinner
Sunday Brunch served 11.00 am - 3.30 pm.
Nat and I ordered baked Virginia ham (not mentioned in the menu) with traditional pineapple-raisin sauce served with spoon bread and a medley of zucchini and red peppers.
Urszula had James River Chicken Saltimboca - chicken breast layered with fresh sage leaves and Smithfield ham, finished with an oyster cream accented with Maker's Mark bourbon served with the aforementioned side dishes.
Both dishes tasted delicious. Virginia ham is a bit salty. It's my recommendation. More pictures of the restaurant, the meals and the menu are put in my Charles City travelogue Indian Fields Tavern.
Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 9220 John Tyler Mem. Hwy., Charles City, VA 23030Phone: +1 (804) 829-5004Directions: In Charles City, central-east Virginia on scenic Route 5 (SR-5), 37 miles east of Richmond, 25 miles west of Williamsburg,140 miles south of Washington D.C. Details in my Charles City Transportation Tips.Website: http://www.indianfields.com Other Contact: Fax: +1 (804) 829-5411
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CONVENIENT LOCATION
Since we (Urszula, Chris, Kathy, Kristine, Nat, and myself) were all staying in Arlington, we chose restaurant in Crystal City for our VT-meeting. Jaleo is only 10 min. walk from Crystal City metro station, in safe area. But we 5 drove my hired car and met Kristi wating very long time for us. Luckily they have a valet parking ($4.00) for consumers :-).
RESTAURANT
It was a huge, busy, loud and colorful restaurant. Although it was busy Friday, they were able to seat us right away. We all had great time in Jaleo in the night on 15th October 2004. We enjoyed both our company and food. The food and service were great. The place was right loud on Friday night which forced us to shout and made more difficult for me to understand English of whomever was sitting next to me. Haha, it was good training for both my ears and my English knowledge. I enjoyed those loud conversations a lot. Let's meet there again!
TAPAS
I am not very familiar with tapas, they are not popular in Poland. I surely tasted them in Spain where they were included in the price of drinks served in bars; it's customary to share them. Those in Jaleo where larger ones and in larger variety of both cold, hot and seasonal tapas (over 50 kinds).
Tapas are Spanish snacks, the simplest ones are something like a meat put on crackers :-). Tapa means "a cover" in Spanish. The name originates from the card which was used as a covering on top of a drink to protect it from flies; then it became a habit to top this cover with a snack.
THE BILL
A lot of food, soft drinks and beers for 6 persons and $120.23 on the receive (add customary 15% tip).
All tapas and other dishes I tried in Jaleo were delicious - just a great experience.
I enjoyed especially:
- bechamel fritters of ham & chicken (croquetas de Jamón y pollo): simple snack but very good;
- fritters of dates and bacon (Dátiles con tocino como hace todo el mundo): strange combination but extraordinarily good, I almost had to fight Nat so he wouldn't eat them all;
- fried squid with alioli (calamares a la romana): I must admit that it tasted great in Jaleo although I am not a fan of squid and never order it.
We ordered and tried a bunch of different tapas as each of us tasted a little bit and passed a plate around to the next which was my favourite way of eating :-) But I was more concentrated on what we were talking about than remembering what I ate :-). The other dishes included rabbit, fish and crabs. Well, I almost forgot, next time I would follow Nat and order rabbit in a dried fruit sauce (Conejo con frutas secos). Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 2250 Crystal Lane, Arlington, VA 22202Phone: +1 (703) 413-8181Directions: Northern Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. Corner of Crystal Dr. 10 min. walk from Crystal City metro stattion. Details in my transportation tip To Jaleo Crystal City.Website: http://www.jaleo.com Other Contact: Fax: +1 (703) 413-5566
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in Richmond offers over 30 kinds of doughnuts, among them:
- Original glazed
- Cinnamon bun,
- Chocolate iced,
- Pumpkin spice cake,
- Key lime pie,
- Strawberry filled.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is a chain of bakeries which produce and sell dougnuts since 1937. It was founded in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Now, they are in all states and in Canada, UK and Australia, too.
This one in Richmond has been at this location since 1955 and became very popular, the best place to either buy or taste famous dougnuts in the area.
Hot and freshly made doughnuts in great variety ($0.93 with tax per each). The second dozen cost $1 less :-). We ordered a few doughnuts. Try original glazed, glazed raspeberry filled and chocolade iced kreme filled. All tasted great, probably the best doughnuts I ever had! Yummy... Cafe latte ($2.71 with tax) was... drinkable.
Leave a Comment Theme: BakeryPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 4910 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23230Phone: +1 (804) 355-9111Directions: I-64E: take exit 185B to US-33/Staples Mill Rd., drive it 0.9 mi and turn right to US-250 = W. Broad Street, the restaurant 0.1 mi on the right.Website: http://www.krispykreme.com Other Contact: +1 (800) 4KRISPY
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It was out-of-the-way place I would never find if Nat hadn't showed us the way to this favourite of many Richmonders. There were right many folks inside on a Thursday night. As usual in the USA we had to wait to be seated by the restaurant staff, all of whom know Nat.
The first thing I noticed were thousands of Christmas lights put both outside and inside (under the ceiling). They were shining and blinking and made the festive atmosphere.
There are typical Mexican meals available:
- Carne Asada
- Pollo
- Taco Dinner
- Fajitas Dinner
- Enchilada Dinner
- Burrito
Menu here: 1, 2.
La Casita offers also combination plates for those who can't decide. They include basic Mexican dishes like taco, tostada, enchilada, burrito. All dinners include La Casita's homemade Mexican Rice and Beans - made fresh daily. All meals are served with three homemade Mexican sauces:
- red medium,
- white hot,
- green very hot (warning: it's terribly hot!!!).
Nat and Urszula had the combination. I had a beef fajita - my recommendation.
Beef fajita served with sauteed onions, red and poblano peppers, guacamole, sour cream, rice and beans (recipe here) tasted great and cost only $9.00 (add 4.5% Virginia sales tax and 15% tip = almost $11.00).
If you don't like beef there is chicken ($8.50), shrimp ($11.50) and Porta Bello ($8.50) fajita dinner.
The combination Dinner of Urszula included one taco, one tostada and one enchilada, topped with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. Everything tasted delicious, believe me, and cost only $7.00 (add 4.5% Virginia Sales Tax and 15% tip = almost $8.5).
Leave a Comment Theme: MexicanPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 5204 Brook Rd., Richmond, VA 23227Phone: +1 (804) 264-9896Directions: I-95N & I-64W: exit 78, turn: left to Hermittage Rd under the freeway (0.3 mi), second left (Sherwood Ave. 0.6 mi) and right to Brook Rd, restaurant 0.3 mi on the left (U-turn necessary). I-95S & I-64E in the next tip.Website: http://www.lacasitarestaurant.com Other Contact: LaCasitaVA@aol.com
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