Food Finds

crab cakes photo by Bhofack2 Dreamstime, Food and travel writer Steve Cook shares six favorite beach restaurants, in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Food Finds

Beach Dining Is a Shore Thing

Six favorite beach restaurants at East Coast destinations from MD to SC

By Steve Cook | April 7, 2022
Sandwich from Buttermilk and Honey RVA (from Instagram). For article, Boomer explores Hatch Local Food Hall in Richmond, VA, and finds familiar chefs and delicious foods from distinctive culinary backgrounds.
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Hatch Local Food Hall

Bringing some of RVA’s finest chefs together under two roofs

By Steve Cook | March 31, 2022
One of the filling sandwiches at Fat Kid Sandwiches
Food Finds

Fat Kid Sandwiches at Hatch Local

Let us start with the Ring of Fire

By Steve Cook | March 24, 2022
Sushi roll at Yoshi Sushi for article on the restaurant in Richmond, Virginia. Image from the Yoshi Sushi website.
Food Finds

Yoshi Sushi: Go Ahead, Make My Day

Or, why I love sushi

By Steve Cook | March 17, 2022
Seafood Sauteed Combination at Mama Cucina in Innsbrook, Short Pump, in Richmond Virginia's West End
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Mama Cucina Italian Restaurant

For an out-of-the-ordinary experience

By Steve Cook | March 10, 2022
Prime rib from the Aberdeen Barn in Charlottesville, Virginia. From Aberdeen Barn Facebook page
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The Aberdeen Barn in Charlottesville, Virginia

Where time stands still - plus happy hour at The Desserterie

By Steve Cook | February 24, 2022
The Philly cheesesteak sandwich at Main Street Steakhouse. Photo by Steve Cook
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Main Street Steakhouse, Richmond

Steaks with a side of soul

By Steve Cook | February 17, 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
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

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