From 821 Cafe’s FaceBook page:
Today marks 3 years since we opened our new restaurant. It has been sooo amazing and look forward to some exciting new things to happen this summer! Thank you richmond, we are glad you took a chance with us
In addition, a VCU official “also said that VCU is talking with Panda Express about adding a location to the VCU. Jamba Juice in the Commons Convenience will also be improved next semester.”
From the FaceBook event page:
Please join St. Andrew’s School for a fundraiser at Eat by Pescado’s on April 22nd from 5 pm to 10 pm. Eat will donate a portion of the entire day’s sales to St. Andrew’s!!
Eat by Pescado’s is located at 626 China Street, right in our own Oregon Hill neighborhood!
From 821 Cafe’s FaceBook page:
*4/20* = happy anniversary 821 Cafe!!! thanks to all of our families, friends, neighbs, employees and most of all YOU! Thanks for a wonderful 9 years and heres to many more! BOOYAN! Come hang with us for some grub and a beer!
From Fan of the Fan:
Dinamo reportedly opened its doors yesterday. The new restaurant–allegedly from partners Ed Vasaio and Brad Wein (Mama Zu’s/Edo’s Squid)–is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, according to a very busy waitress during this afternoon’s lunchtime rush.
No word yet on firm hours of operation, but there should be more information in a couple of days.
Dinamo is located at 821 W. Cary Street.
Well, no one took me up on a review, so I decided to have lunch on Belvidere at Popeye’s Pizza yesterday to see for myself. Slices are nice an’ big (though at 3.50 a slice, they better be).
Here is an excerpt:
At 821, meat lovers can order a one-pound burger served between two grilled cheese sandwiches, but there’s also a vegan chicken salad sandwich on the menu. If it’s bar or comfort food, 821 probably has it in meat and veggie forms. The vegan chili fries ($4) are enormous, a perfect drinking companion to soak up excess alcohol from 821’s well-chosen taps. Fried artichoke hearts ($8) aren’t elegant, but they’re strangely habit-forming with a classic crunchy exterior and creamy interior, served with a spicy sweet chili sauce.
And as long as we’re sticking with fried and unhealthy, the buffalo tofu ($7) has been a favorite of mine since before it was on the regular menu. Beer-battered tofu is covered in buffalo sauce and served on a roll with lettuce, tomato and vegan mayonaise. The house-made veggie burger ($7.25) feels healthier, with black beans, sweet potatoes and quinoa, a South American grainlike seed, making up the patty, with an avocado for a topping. Though the patty could be firmer, the subtle flavors strike a nice balance of sweet and savory with a hint of garlic. 821 offers an extensive vegan menu with breakfast choices, appetizers, sandwiches, salads and pasta.
821 Cafe
825 W. Cary St.
649-1042
821caferva.com
Monday-Wednesday: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Thursday-Friday: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
There’s also a nice bit about the Nile on Laurel Street.
From Richmond BizSense article:
Through 19 years of business, Legend has been fairly straightforward with its names — Legend Brown Ale, Legend Pilsner, Legend Porter.
“We like to be sure that people know what they are getting,” said Dave Gott, vice president of operations. Names sell the brewery and build brand allegiance.
One day, though, assistant brewer Brian Knight and others started tossing around ideas. They came up with a theme, the Urban Legend Series, and four names: Guardian Dog Doppelbock, Richmond Vampire Imperial Red Ale, Lost City Saison and Locomotive 231.
“They had all the names ready to go. We said, ‘Sounds good to us,’” Gott said.
History and local lore predominate. The Guardian Dog Doppelbock, the initial release that’s out now, pays tribute to the iron statue of a black dog that watches over a child’s grave in Hollywood Cemetery. There are several versions of the tale, and Legend notes the mystique.
“The dog has a personality of his own and has been reportedly discovered looking in various directions. He is said to come alive if he feels the need to protect his young mistress,” Legend’s description says.
The Iron Dog is one of the most popular monuments in the cemetery, and it appears the Legend series is a hit as well.
“People are really reacting to the names,” Gott said.
Has anyone tried it yet? Any reviews?
From EAT Oregon Hill (Pescados China Street)’s FaceBook page:
Our EAT salad is a great way to start your meal off right! Manakintowne greens, strawberries, orange supreme, candied pistachio, goat cheese, strawberry coriander vinaigrette.
