Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Lifestyle

Local Favorites of Richmond, Virginia

"Richmond has many districts to it including The Fan, Shockoe Bottom, The Museum District, or Carytown that bring the excitement to this city."

Reagan Dolliver

Jan 24, 2017

George Mason University

Worth The Buzz

Richmond, Virginia is filled with so much culture, whether it is from the natives or the diverse VCU community. Richmond has many districts to it including The Fan, Shockoe Bottom, The Museum District, or Carytown that bring the excitement to this city. There are hundreds of local restaurants that make Richmond what it is, here's a few favorites.

1. 23rd and Main Taphouse

http://www.23rdandmain.com/#index-taphouse

Located on East Main Street in Shockoe Bottom, this taphouse is an exciting environment to be in. The food served ranges from pizza, salad, entrees, hamburgers, and sandwiches. One of my personal favorites includes the truffle fries as an appetizer. In addition, this restaurant has a perfect room for larger parties and serves brunch from 11 am to 3 pm on the weekends.

2. Social 52

Located in the Fan, Social 52 has become one of the most popular places to be. Known for the amazing night life at this restaurant, it is known for the food as well. This restaurant serves anything from flatbread pizzas, soups, salads, and more entrees. This restaurant also has many exciting night events that are inviting to the Richmond community

https://www.social52rva.com

3. Tobacco Company Restaurant

http://www.thetobaccocompany.com/

This restaurant is located on East Cary Street in the Shockoe Slip district. Although on the higher price end, it is well worth the money. The beautiful scenery during the day turns into an amazing night life in this restaurant. The lunch menu features steak, sandwiches, soups, and salads while the dinner menu features seafood, steaks, salad, and pastas.

4. Sticky Rice

http://ilovestickyrice.com/

Sticky Rice, located in the Fan, is known for the tasteful Asian food served. Their menu shows a variety of Asian food including sushi, rolls, sashimi, sandwiches, and noodles. If you're looking for a tasty appetizer, try the bucket of tater tots. I would definitely recommend!!! Not only does Sticky Rice have great food, they also have a great night life. Their events include 50% off select items on Mondays, Karaoke Night Tuesday nights, and dance parties every Friday and Saturday night! Sticky Rice is not a place you want to miss.

5. The Pit and The Peel

http://www.thepitandthepeel.com/

The Pit and the Peel is a unique juice bar located right next to VCU's campus on West Main Street. Their food served ranges from smoothie bowls to quinoa bowls. They make their smoothies and juices fresh right in front of your eyes. The Pit and the Peel is perfect for if you are looking for something to cool you off on a hot day. The Pit and the Peel is also expanding their business to a space located in Carytown soon!

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Relationships

11 Signs You've Found The Ultimate Friend Group

They are the types of friends you have for life.

Western Washington University

3332

Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash

If I have learned one thing in my lifetime, it is that friends are a privilege. No one is required to give you their company and yet there is some sort of shared connection that keeps you together. And from that friendship, you may even find yourself lucky enough to have a few more friends, thus forming a group. Here are just a few signs that prove your current friend group is the ultimate friend group.

Keep Reading...Show less

friends

Entertainment

8 Things All Siblings Know Too Well

As told by Ross and Monica Geller.

Clarion University

2417

FanPop

When it comes to television, there’s very few sets of on-screen siblings that a lot of us can relate to. Only those who have grown up with siblings knows what it feels like to fight, prank, and love a sibling. Ross and Monica Geller were definitely overbearing and overshared some things through the series of "Friends," but they captured perfectly what real siblings feel in real life. Some of their antics were funny, some were a little weird but all of them are completely relatable to brothers and sisters everywhere.

Keep Reading...Show less

ross and monica

Lifestyle

11 Types Of Sorority Girls

Who really makes up your chapter...

University of Connecticut

2185

Owl Eyes Magazine

College is a great place to meet people, especially through Greek life. If you look closely at sororities, you'll quickly see there are many different types of girls you will meet.

1. The Legacy.

Her sister was a member, her mom was a member, all of her aunts were members, and her grandma was a member. She has been waiting her whole life to wear these letters and cried hysterically on bid day. Although she can act entitled at times, you can bet she is one of the most enthusiastic sisters.

Keep Reading...Show less

sorority girls

Lifestyle

10 Reasons Why Life Is Better In The Summertime

Winter blues got you down? Summer is just around the corner!

Westfield State University

1850

coconut tree near shore within mountain range

Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash

Every kid in college and/or high school dreams of summer the moment they walk through the door on the first day back in September. It becomes harder and harder to focus in classes and while doing assignments as the days get closer. The winter has been lagging, the days are short and dark, and no one is quite themselves due to lack of energy and sunlight. Let's face it: life is ten times better in the summertime.