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"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

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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!

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

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4. Sticky Rice

5. The Pit and The Peel

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We don't buy into these... just like how we don't buy our friends.

8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

7. "I don't need to buy my friends."

6. "Oh, so I'll bet you love to drink."

5. "Can you tell me some of your secrets?"

4. "What do you do at your meetings?"

3. "Do you guys haze really badly?"

2. "Is it just like in the movies?"

1. "Sororities are so basic."

There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

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1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

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3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

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6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

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