Arzu’s is located right “around the corner” from the Hotel Roanoke, in Roanoke, Virginia. Having dined there many times, I had the opportunity to return, again, and was once again not disappointed. This family-run business serves “International” cuisine, but much of it borders or leans Italian. Seafood, pastas, and veal weigh heavily on the menu. Each […]
Archive for December 3rd, 2006
Dec3
Dd33 Asian Bistro
This curiously-named new Asian-inspired restaurant is owned by Chef David Du, and is located off Cox Road in Richmond’s far west-end. I’ve eaten here twice now, both times on Friday nights. The first time was probably their second or third day open, and began virtually empty at 6:45 PM. Things had picked up before leaving, however. […]
Filed in: Asian Restaurant Review
Dec3
Table 50
The MessyChef dines at Table 50, a relative new-comer to the Roanoke, VA dining scene.
Filed in: French Restaurant Review
Dec3
Vietnam 1
Vietnam 1 BBQ is located off W Broad Street at Horsepen, next to the Tan A Supermarket in Richmond’s west-end. Vietnam 1 is about simplicity, not a place to impress anyone on decor or out of the ordinary service. Instead, it’s about simple, classic Vietnamese-restaurant classics, served affordably, and quickly. The server will come and take […]
Filed in: Asian Restaurant Review
Dec3
Soup and Salad Dinner
The Messy Chef makes a “French” onion soup and a mustardy salad for dinner, complete with croutons.
Filed in: In the Kitchen