Steve Cook

The Philly cheesesteak sandwich at Main Street Steakhouse. Photo by Steve Cook
Food Finds

Main Street Steakhouse, Richmond

Steaks with a side of soul

By Steve Cook | February 17, 2022
Cover for "Bugs Bunny at the Symphony." This week’s What’s Booming in Richmond takes us from Beatles to Bugs to bourbon, all in one week – and that’s not all, folks!
Steve Cook

What’s Booming: From the Beatles to Bugs to Bourbon

All in one week – and that’s not all, folks!

By Steve Cook | February 10, 2022
2 crab cakes on a plate with lemon and a mixed green salad. Photo by Bhofack2 Dreamstime. Richmond food and travel writer Steve Cook takes readers to another classic restaurant in Richmond, Virginia: Sam Miller’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Restaurant ... yes, seafood, plus hand-cut steaks, French onion soup, and so much more. All in a warm, cozy setting.
Food Finds

Sam Miller’s Restaurant: Shockoe Slip into Something Comfortable

Plus Happy Hour and bonus crab cake recipe

By Steve Cook | February 10, 2022
paella Photo by Photopips Dreamstime. A taste of paella and empanadillas from Kuba Kuba Dos, sister to chef Manny Mendez’s Cuban restaurant, serving Richmond diners since 1998.
Food Finds

Kuba Kuba: So Nice, They Named It Twice

A taste of paella and empanadillas from the long-time Richmond favorite restaurant

By Steve Cook | February 3, 2022
3 redneck tenors
Steve Cook

What’s Booming: From Swing to Twang

Lots of energy at Dominion Energy Center, plus ‘A Doll’s House – Part 2’ opens

By Steve Cook | February 3, 2022
Seafood tower at Birdie's cafe and oyster bar. Image by Steve Cook
Food Finds

Taking a Peep at Birdie’s

Plus Happy Hour at Switch Pop-Up Bar

By Steve Cook | January 27, 2022
From 'Come from Away.' Photo credit: Matthew Murphey. For What's Booming article on Musicals Both Murderous and Moving - clearly the moving musical!
Steve Cook

What’s Booming: Musicals Both Murderous and Moving

Plus a violin virtuoso, Richmond Cider Days, and almost the Eagles

By Steve Cook | January 27, 2022
Unplugged Games Café interior, with communal tables, bar, and shelves of games
Food Finds

Unplugged Games Café

Big game hunters find plenty to love at Unplugged Games Café

By Steve Cook | January 20, 2022
Kari Smith promo photo. Lead photo for What's Booming: Live Music and Previously Live Luminaries
Steve Cook

What’s Booming: Live Music and Previously Live Luminaries

Bach, Schumann, and Kari Smith – it’s a cornucopia of classics. Plus Edgar Allen Poe turns 213

By Steve Cook | January 20, 2022
martin luther king day concept image by Siam Pukkato Dreamstime. For What’s Booming: Wild and Inspired
Steve Cook

What’s Booming: Wild and Inspired

Festivals, events honoring MLK Day, and music – in Richmond and Williamsburg

By Steve Cook | January 13, 2022

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