Over 4 months ago, a friend of a friend suggested a group of us all go out to the Old City Bar in downtown Richmond, which is located adjacent to the train station and Farmer’s Market. I never got to go then, but I did this evening, where I was joined by several friends and […]
Archive for December 21st, 2006
Dec21
Chocolate
This (Christmas) time of year, many think to their favorite things, among them in the food world, chocolate. In February, 2005, I began exploring different brands of chocolate to discover my personal favorite. I reported elsewhere on this project, but thought I would revisit some interpretations as a short-list guide for those of you choosing your […]
Filed in: Banter
Dec21
Thai Diner
Richmond’s duo of Thai restaurants, Thai Diner 1 and Thai Diner Too (Carytown) are two mainstays for Thai cuisine. I recently dined at the location on West Broad Street, in the same shopping center as Super King Buffet. This trip epitomized many, where Thai Diner is “hit or miss.” A personal favorite from other restaurants, the […]
Filed in: Asian Restaurant Review
Dec21
Red Oak Café
Located in the Centerville area of Goochland County, Red Oak Café offers diners a small dining room and adjoining bar for both lunch and dinner off West Broad Street. The decor won’t win you over, but the down-to-earth, homemade-style cooking may. I recently dined at the Red Oak for luncheon. We sampled from their prodigious club […]
Filed in: Restaurant Review
Dec21
Holiday Dinner #1: Ribs
Approaching Christmas, last night the Messy Chef hosted the first of several holiday dinners. I have decided to share some of the recipes and details regarding this first, and successful, dinner. Chinese Style Ribs This recipe was once again a success. It comes from the large tome that came out 2 years ago, The Gourmet Cookbook edited […]
Filed in: In the Kitchen