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Ipanema Cafe is one of my rva.

1. Ipanema Cafe

8.7
917 W Grace St (btwn N Harrison & Shafer St), Richmond, VA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · VCU · 44 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: get the grilled tofu sandwich, it'll blow your mind and i don't like tofu.

Cous Cous is one of my rva.

2. Cous Cous

900 W Franklin St (at Shafer St), Richmond, VA
Mediterranean Restaurant · VCU · 29 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: great for tapas, a drink or 2 and a dance party. all in 1 evening.

Mary Angela's Pizza Subs & Pasta is one of my rva.

3. Mary Angela's Pizza Subs & Pasta

8.7
3345 W Cary St (Freeman Rd), Richmond, VA
Pizzeria · Carytown · 44 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: grab a delicious and cheap slice & a beer.

Carytown Burgers & Fries is one of my rva.

4. Carytown Burgers & Fries

7.4
3449 W Cary St (btwn S Nansemond St and S Crenshaw Ave), Richmond, VA
Burger Joint · Carytown · 101 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: call in your order for faster service, delicious burgers and they're huge!

The Black Sheep is one of my rva.

5. The Black Sheep

901 W Marshall St (at Goshen St.), Richmond, VA
Sandwich Spot · Carver · 131 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: the subs will sink you, they're enormous and delicious.

821 Cafe is one of my rva.

6. 821 Cafe

8.2
825 W Cary St (at Cherry St), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · VCU · 73 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: lots of vegan/veggie options, terrific draft selection, huge mimosas.

Halcyon Vintage Clothing is one of my rva.

7. Halcyon Vintage Clothing

7.7
117 N Robinson St, Richmond, VA
Vintage and Thrift Store · The Fan · 2 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: divine shop with great turnover, so check in often. oh and they sell vintage buttons as well for you sewists.

Bygones Vintage Clothing is one of my rva.

8. Bygones Vintage Clothing

7.7
2916 W Cary St (Colonial Ave.), Richmond, VA
Clothing Store · Carytown · 4 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: beautiful vintage clothing, men's and women's.

Luxor Vintage is one of my rva.

9. Luxor Vintage

3001 W Cary St, Richmond, VA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Carytown · 3 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: be prepared to dig and you will find treasure.

Kuba Kuba is one of my rva.

10. Kuba Kuba

9.0
1601 Park Ave (N Lombardy St), Richmond, VA
Cuban Restaurant · The Fan · 109 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: get the tres leche cake!

Garnett's is one of my rva.

11. Garnett's

9.2
2001 Park Ave (at N Meadow St), Richmond, VA
Sandwich Spot · The Fan · 53 tips and reviews
The Roosevelt is one of my rva.

12. The Roosevelt

9.2
623 N 25th St (M St), Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: perfect twist on southern food, comforting but not too heavy with a divine bar selection.

Shelf Life Books is one of my rva.

13. Shelf Life Books

8.5
2913 W Cary St, Richmond, VA
Bookstore · Carytown · 13 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: you can waste an afternoon here and not be sorry.

Harrison Street Coffee Shop is one of my rva.

14. Harrison Street Coffee Shop

8.0
402 N Harrison St (btwn Franklin & Grace), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · The Fan · 35 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: terrific for vegan/veggie food.

Balliceaux is one of my rva.

15. Balliceaux

203 N Lombardy St (btwn Hanover & Grove Ave), Richmond, VA
Cocktail Bar · The Fan · 68 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: great brunch and great for drinks.

Helen's is one of my rva.

16. Helen's

6.4
2527 W Main St (at Robinson St), Richmond, VA
Breakfast Spot · The Fan · 38 tips and reviews
Joe's Inn is one of my rva.

17. Joe's Inn

9.2
205 N Shields Ave (btwn Hanover Ave & Grove Ave), Richmond, VA
Breakfast Spot · The Fan · 116 tips and reviews
3 Monkeys Bar & Grill is one of my rva.

18. 3 Monkeys Bar & Grill

7.7
2525 W Main St (at Robinson St), Richmond, VA
Bar · The Fan · 54 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: split the calamari, it's huge and delicious.

Conch Republic Rocketts is one of my rva.

19. Conch Republic Rocketts

6.8
11 Orleans St (at Rocketts Landing), Richmond, VA
Seafood Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: sit on the deck if it's nice!

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is one of my rva.

20. The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

8.9
4708 Old Main St (at Orleans St), Richmond, VA
Seafood Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 65 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: terrific brunch for a special occasion or a decadent weekend.

Nate's Taco Truck is one of my rva.

21. Nate's Taco Truck

Richmond, VA
Food Truck · 7 tips and reviews
City Dogs is one of my rva.

22. City Dogs

7.9
1309 W Main St (at Randolph St.), Richmond, VA
Hot Dog Joint · The Fan · 56 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: stays open til 3am and the dogs (all beef or vegan) are delicious.

Richmond City Hall is one of my rva.

23. Richmond City Hall

6.4
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
City Hall · Capitol District · 7 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: hit up the observation deck on the top floor for a great free view of the city

Hollywood Cemetery is one of my rva.

24. Hollywood Cemetery

8.7
412 S Cherry St (Albemarle), Richmond, VA
Cemetery · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 32 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: picnic by the river and visit some famous southerners.

Bellytimber Tavern is one of my rva.

25. Bellytimber Tavern

1501 W Main St (at S Plum St), Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · The Fan · 66 tips and reviews

26. Indigo Avenue Clothes

3324 W Cary St Ste A (Crenshaw), Richmond, VA
Women's Store · Carytown · 2 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: terrific consignment shop.

The Byrd Theatre is one of my rva.

27. The Byrd Theatre

8.9
2908 W Cary St (Colonial Ave), Richmond, VA
Movie Theater · Carytown · 60 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: $1.99 movies in a vintage theatre, saturday nights has the amazing wurlitzer.

Sticky Rice RVA is one of my rva.

28. Sticky Rice RVA

8.2
2232 W Main St (at Strawberry St), Richmond, VA
Sushi Restaurant · The Fan · 130 tips and reviews
Shields Market is one of my rva.

29. Shields Market

8.0
206 N Shields Ave, Richmond, VA
Gourmet Store · The Fan · 16 tips and reviews
Can Can Brasserie is one of my rva.

30. Can Can Brasserie

9.1
3120 W Cary St (btwn S Auburn & S Belmont Ave), Richmond, VA
French Restaurant · Carytown · 131 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: get the burger and the mac'n cheese.

Tarrant's Cafe is one of my rva.

31. Tarrant's Cafe

8.8
1 W Broad St (at N Foushee St), Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Richmond · 115 tips and reviews
McCormack’s Whisky Grill & Smokehouse is one of my rva.

32. McCormack’s Whisky Grill & Smokehouse

7.8
204 N Robinson St (btwn Hanover & Grove Ave), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · The Fan · 51 tips and reviews
Mongrel is one of my rva.

33. Mongrel

9.0
2924 W Cary St, Richmond, VA
Gift Store · Carytown · 22 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: find the perfect gift you didn't know you were looking for

Dot's Back Inn is one of my rva.

34. Dot's Back Inn

8.6
4030 MacArthur Ave, Richmond, VA
Diner · Bellevue · 57 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: cheap delicious brunch

Legend Brewing Company is one of my rva.

35. Legend Brewing Company

8.2
321 W 7th St, Richmond, VA
Brewery · Old Town Manchester · 91 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: sit on the deck and enjoy a local brew and raw bar

Bottoms Up Pizza is one of my rva.

36. Bottoms Up Pizza

7.7
1700 Dock St (at S. 17th St.), Richmond, VA
Pizzeria · Shockoe Bottom · 83 tips and reviews
Capital Ale House is one of my rva.

37. Capital Ale House

7.7
623 E Main St (btwn S 7th & S 6th St), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · City Center · 115 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: go for the beer, the food's ok... burger nite is $2 burgers

Pie Restaurant is one of my rva.

38. Pie Restaurant

214 N Lombardy St (Hanover Ave), Richmond, VA
Pizzeria · The Fan · 36 tips and reviews
Siné Irish Pub & Restaurant is one of my rva.

39. Siné Irish Pub & Restaurant

8.2
1327 E Cary St (at Virginia St), Richmond, VA
Pub · Shockoe Slip · 63 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: leave by 6:30 or 7 to avoid the business crowd

Penny Lane Pub is one of my rva.

40. Penny Lane Pub

8.3
421 E Franklin St (at N 5th St), Richmond, VA
Pub · City Center · 75 tips and reviews
The Edgar Allan Poe Museum is one of my rva.

41. The Edgar Allan Poe Museum

8.1
1914-16 E Main St, Richmond, VA
Museum · Shockoe Bottom · 30 tips and reviews
Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille is one of my rva.

42. Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille

8.7
2300 E Broad St (at N 23rd St), Richmond, VA
Pub · Church Hill · 39 tips and reviews
Nick's Produce & International Market is one of my rva.

43. Nick's Produce & International Market

2413 Westwood Ave (Dabney Rd), Richmond, VA
Sandwich Spot · Jackson Ward · 19 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: get a sandwich, you won't be disappointed.

Rumors Boutique is one of my rva.

44. Rumors Boutique

7.4
723 W Broad St, Richmond, VA
Vintage and Thrift Store · VCU · 6 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: hidden gem of a consignment shop, loads of art students and musicians

Edo's Squid is one of my rva.

45. Edo's Squid

8.7
411 N Harrison St (btwn W. Franklin & Grace St.), Richmond, VA
Italian Restaurant · VCU · 48 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: hearty italian and very intimate

46. B-Sides Thrift Boutique

2925 W Cary St, Richmond, VA
Boutique · Carytown · 1 tip

kristindowniekristindownie: consignment store with a range of clothing from vintage to modern

Fan Tastic Thrift is one of my rva.

47. Fan Tastic Thrift

6.9
1914 W Main St, Richmond, VA
Vintage and Thrift Store · The Fan · 8 tips and reviews
Diversity Thrift is one of my rva.

48. Diversity Thrift

7.6
1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond, VA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Carytown - Museum District · 18 tips and reviews
West End Antiques Mall is one of my rva.

49. West End Antiques Mall

7.2
2004 Staples Mill Rd, Richmond, VA
Antique Store · 4 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: great place to wander on the weekend, just don't get lost.

The Mill on MacArthur is one of my rva.

50. The Mill on MacArthur

8.6
4023 MacArthur Ave, Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · Bellevue · 42 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: my fave BLT in RVA

Books, Bikes, And Beyond is one of my rva.

51. Books, Bikes, And Beyond

7 W Broad St, Richmond, VA
Boutique · Downtown Richmond · No tips or reviews
Lift Coffee Shop & Café is one of my rva.

52. Lift Coffee Shop & Café

8.3
218 W Broad St (btwn N Jefferson & Madison St), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · Jackson Ward · 43 tips and reviews
Rostov's Coffee & Tea is one of my rva.

53. Rostov's Coffee & Tea

8.8
1618 W Main St, Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · The Fan · 14 tips and reviews
Chiocca's Downstairs Deli & Bar is one of my rva.

54. Chiocca's Downstairs Deli & Bar

8.8
425 N Belmont Ave (Kensington Ave), Richmond, VA
Sandwich Spot · The Museum District · 37 tips and reviews
8 1/2 is one of my rva.

55. 8 1/2

8.3
401 Strawberry St, Richmond, VA
Pizzeria · The Fan · 25 tips and reviews
Havana '59 is one of my rva.

56. Havana '59

7.9
16 N 17th St (E Main St), Richmond, VA
Cuban Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 50 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: head straight for the rooftop deck, you won't regret it. also the mojito's are delicious.

Alamo BBQ is one of my rva.

57. Alamo BBQ

8.9
2202 Jefferson Ave (22nd St.), Richmond, VA
BBQ Joint · Church Hill · 88 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: nothing but love here.

Lamplighter Roasting Co. is one of my rva.

58. Lamplighter Roasting Co.

9.0
116 S Addison St (at Parkwood Ave), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · The Fan · 114 tips and reviews
Lemaire is one of my rva.

59. Lemaire

8.2
101 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Richmond · 42 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: best Old Fashioned in RVA and you can't go wrong with the Rockfish!

The Jefferson Hotel is one of my rva.

60. The Jefferson Hotel

8.9
101 W Franklin St (North Jefferson Street), Richmond, VA
Hotel · Downtown Richmond · 58 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: simply, the best.

Don't Look Back is one of my rva.

61. Don't Look Back

2929 W Cary St (btwn S Sheppard & S Colonial), Richmond, VA
Taco Restaurant · Carytown · 71 tips and reviews
Saison is one of my rva.

62. Saison

8.7
23 W Marshall St, Richmond, VA
Cocktail Bar · Jackson Ward · 36 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: the duck and sweet potato waffles, yum!

Heritage is one of my rva.

63. Heritage

8.9
1627 W Main St (S Vine St), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · The Fan · 55 tips and reviews
Well-Made Pastry Alliance is one of my rva.

64. Well-Made Pastry Alliance

8.8
2707 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA
Bakery · Church Hill · 28 tips and reviews
Proper Pie Co. is one of my rva.

65. Proper Pie Co.

9.1
2505 E Broad St Ste 100 (N 25th St), Richmond, VA
Bakery · Church Hill · 49 tips and reviews
Sub Rosa Bakery is one of my rva.

66. Sub Rosa Bakery

9.3
620 N 25th St (Jefferson Ave.), Richmond, VA
Bakery · Church Hill · 30 tips and reviews
Anthony's on the Hill is one of my rva.

67. Anthony's on the Hill

8.1
2824 E Broad St (29th Streets), Richmond, VA
Italian Restaurant · Church Hill · 11 tips and reviews
Poe's Pub is one of my rva.

68. Poe's Pub

7.7
2706 E Main St, Richmond, VA
Pub · Shockoe Bottom · 21 tips and reviews
LUNCH. | SUPPER! is one of my rva.

69. LUNCH. | SUPPER!

9.3
1213 Summit Ave (btwn Broad & Marshall), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · Carytown - Museum District · 98 tips and reviews
Mint is one of my rva.

70. Mint

2501 W Main St (S Davis Ave), Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · The Fan · 26 tips and reviews
Julep's New Southern Cuisine is one of my rva.

71. Julep's New Southern Cuisine

8.5
420 E Grace St (at N 5th St), Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 31 tips and reviews
Rappahannock Restaurant is one of my rva.

72. Rappahannock Restaurant

8.6
320 E Grace St (4th Street And E Grace St), Richmond, VA
Seafood Restaurant · City Center · 55 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: the oysters!!!! even the low salt ones are briny and delicious!

Pasture is one of my rva.

73. Pasture

416 E Grace St (N 5th St), Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · City Center · 43 tips and reviews
The Roosevelt is one of my rva.

74. The Roosevelt

9.2
623 N 25th St (M St), Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews
525 at the Berry Burk is one of my rva.

75. 525 at the Berry Burk

525 E Grace St (6th St.), Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · City Center · 11 tips and reviews
Belmont Food Shop is one of my rva.

76. Belmont Food Shop

8.9
27 N Belmont Ave, Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · The Museum District · 10 tips and reviews
Belmont Butchery is one of my rva.

77. Belmont Butchery

9.1
15 N Belmont Ave (btwn Floyd & Ellwood Ave.), Richmond, VA
Butcher · The Museum District · 14 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: RVA's boutique butchery

Mekong is one of my rva.

78. Mekong

9.0
6004 W Broad St (at N Crestwood Ave.), Richmond, VA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 118 tips and reviews
The Diamond is one of my rva.

79. The Diamond

7.8
3001 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA
Baseball Stadium · Carytown - Museum District · 67 tips and reviews
Pearl Raw Bar is one of my rva.

80. Pearl Raw Bar

2229 W Main St (S Addison St), Richmond, VA
Seafood Restaurant · The Fan · 37 tips and reviews
The Well is one of my rva.

81. The Well

900 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA
Bar · VCU · 13 tips and reviews