Food. Dining. Restaurants. VCU.
Home Team Grill: Sports, Burgers – all you need.
Words and Photos Cory Johnson
A sudden roar can be heard from half a block away on Main Street, and I realize that I won’t be able to get a seat inside.
On a Saturday afternoon in mid-October, Home Team Grill is packed with sports fan. Rainbows of sweatshirts, hoodies, and hats in team colors litter the inside of the restaurant. The bar area only has standing room and every table and booth is filled with fans, watching one of many games playing around the bar.
3 Monkey’s: Budget Friendly and Flavorful
The Final Verdict: Go here if you want some amazing and distinct food that is priced right and serves huge portions. You will not be disappointed!
Words and Photos by Amanda Campbell
The name of the restaurant itself is unique enough. But when looking at the menu and seeing American classics with Greek, Italian and Asian inspired flavors added in, you know this place will serve a meal to remember.
Walking into the deceivingly small restaurant on the corner Main and Robinson in the Fan district, there is a certain feeling of comfort and hominess to the place. With a light, airy and covered patio and a long and narrow interior dining area filled with comfortable dark wooden booths and a softly lit bar, there is a variety of seating options to suit your mood and dining atmosphere desires.
Edo’s Squid: Delicious Food, Poor Service
Words and Photos by Kiara Moore
Edo’s Squid is located on top of another restaurant on North Harrison Street. The outer appearance does not suggest the promise of delicious Italian cuisine that awaits hungry diners.
When I opened the door, I was faced with a narrow staircase; after I finished my short, but steep, trek up the stairs, I was immediately hit with the delicious smell of food and the loud din of the dimly-lit restaurant. I was surprised by the fine dining experience that appeared before me. The low light created an intimate atmosphere; the dining tables made for a classy setting with candles on the tables. It was a Saturday night, so it was incredibly busy, and made the already small space seem cramped.
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The Hill Café: Small Portions for A Hungry Tummy
Words and Photos by Paige
The lights are dimmed at The Hill Café in the heart of Church Hill as I entered with excitement. It is not often I venture to Church Hill since I live so close to campus and there are a lot of food options close by. However, it is always nice to expand my food horizons.
Prior to making the trek to The Hill Café, I made sure there was a vegetarian alternative on their Restaurant Week menu. The menu was divided into three courses. For the first course the options were two types of Caesar salads, a house salad, or a cup of New England Clam Chowder.
Raising Cane’s, IHOP and Croutons: One Tough Call
Words and Photos by Michael Pasco
On October 24th, 2011, VCU introduced a new dining facility labeled the Laurel and Grace Place (which is something I doubt any student would actually say) right by most of the freshman dorms.
Weeks before they were ready, I knew I wanted to try all of the establishments over the course of the opening day. I was most excited for Raising Cane’s because I have heard nothing but good things about it from my buddies at ODU, but as far as hype goes, IHOP comes in first. Croutons, Salads, and Wraps was more of something that people appreciated being there as opposed to the excitement of the other two.
Laurel and Grace Place: New Dining Options
Words by Amanda Campbell
Photos by Michael Pasco
VCU Dining Services added three new eatery options for students on campus last Monday and was well received by a crowd of hungry student ready for something different.
As a part of the new Laurel and Grace Place, the IHOP Express, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, and Croutons Salads and Wraps were all open for students on October 24th centrally located less then a block from three of the major freshman dorms.
City Dogs: Fully Stocked Bar, Over Stuffed Dogs
Words by Mike Lammay
Located a short, pleasant walk uptown from campus on West Main Street, City Dogs is a great place to get a drink. Its food, though somewhat uninspired, is edible, the staff kind and accommodating, and, of course, the bar fully stocked. And while nothing more than the walk home reminded me there may be better places to grab a quick lunch in the area, catching the game on any one of their six flat-screen T.V.s’ sure is a blast.
The Veggie Monoblogs Introduces: Doin’ it Right
Words by Paige Baxter
Everyone can say they’re vegetarian. It’s really easy, look: “Hey guys, I am vegetarian.” Not getting the right nutrients you need is even easier to do. No one is perfect and I am aware of this. I have been vegetarian for six years now and there’s no way I always get all the right nutrients. Being a vegetarian can be healthy, but it can also be unhealthy. It all depends on how it’s done.
It seems like a lot of work, right? Well, I am here to give you a few pointers. One obvious solution to any nutrient deficiencies vegetarians may run into is taking supplements. However, a lot of the necessary nutrients and vitamins can be found in food items you eat every day.
Food of the Folk Fest!
Words by Michael Pasco
Photos by Amanda Campbell
As you walk into the actual festival, past all the porta-potties and dining tables are the food stands. The thing about the Folk Festival is, because it was made open to the public, they had to make all their revenue from sponsorships from local businesses, including local restaurants.
By The Slice: A (Semi-Frequent) Column of One Man’s Quest to Conquer the Pizza of Richmond
Words and Photos by Tommy Dale McPhail
Fellow Richmonders, Students, Delinquents and Lovers of Pizza alike, I welcome you to what I hope shall become a column to remember. Regardless of age, religious affiliation or preference of Van Halen vocalist, we are all united under the affection of one delectable and iconic dish of all-time: pizza. As somewhat of a connoisseur of the oven-baked pie myself, it’s my goal to go forth and experience the many highs and lows that 804 ‘za has to offer so that you, the reader, may never have to experience a bad slice again.
In this segment, we take a look at one of RVA’s most legendary pizza-joints, Bottoms Up!
