Food. Dining. Restaurants. VCU.Author Archive
Cellar Door: A Feast Behind The Cellar Door
Words and Photos by Aleena Inthaly There are days when I get sick of the over populated commotion of campus and desire to dine at a place offering more than just over-baked cheesy college-kid munchies. So I set off to explore more of the Richmond area and came across a tiny sign offering dinner specials [...]
Salty Sam: My Life in the Kitchen
Words by Sam Isaacs Food: The most used and abused drug in the world. Think about how many times your mood has been altered because of it. How many times has a scent taken you way back to a favorite dish your family used to eat? Or does the sight of a [...]
Top Five: Worst Places to Take Your Date This Valentine’s
Words by Azam Malik Photos by Aleena Inthaly and Noelani Martin With oft-dreaded, much clichéd V-Day upon us, the least we at Shafer Bird can do for you is to provide you with a list of the five WORST places you could possibly contrive to take your date near campus. With our list and a [...]
Top Five: Best Places to Take Your Date on Valentine’s Day
Word by Aleena Inthaly It is that time of year where romance is in full bloom in the lovely River City as Valentine’s Day is before us. Richmond is a candle-lit, sweethearted getaway in its own way with numerous places to impress that special someone. There is a variety of amorously delicious spots for students [...]
Mama’s Kitchen: Simple Is Good
Words and Photos by Amanda Campbell Near the corner of Grace and Harrison Streets is a mom and pop run restaurant that blends in with its surroundings. With a plain white brick exterior and a bright red door, Mama’s Kitchen looks like just another mediocre Asian eatery. It is the food though that sets it [...]
Garnett’s Cafe: The Art of the Sandwich
Words and Photos by Sam Isaacs A sandwich is easy to make, but hard to master. Sure, anyone can throw together something at home, but there is something special about sitting down and ordering a well thought out and put together sandwich. Located in the heart of the fan at Park and Meadow, Garnett’s Cafe [...]
By the Slice — Round Two: Arianna’s Grill
By The Slice: A (Semi-Frequent) Column of One Man’s Quest To Conquer The Pizza of Richmond Words and Photos by Tommy McPhail (with guest Pizza-Purveyor Kevin Hill) Fellow Pizza-Pirates, it has indeed been ages since I’ve graced the digital landscape with lavish tales of the succulent, curious and (in some cases) downright questionable dish we [...]
Jamaica House: Island Spice at an Affordable Price
Words and Photos by Allison Landry Whether you’re a Richmond resident, student, or newcomer it’s not hard to notice how many diverse backgrounds are present in the community. Established in Richmond 1994, Jamaica House – or as many regulars will call it, “Jam House,” – became a “home away from home for the island people [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
