Met a friend last night her for drinks and snacks, and I will definitely be making this a regular…read morespot! Very cute little shop with quite a bit more seating than I was expecting. We each ordered a cheese (which came put together on a plate with pickles, jams and honey), and an appetizer - I got the sub rosa bread (yum!) and she got the olives. Everything was super good! Our server was there if we needed a refill on our wine, but other than that we were left to catch up for as long as we wanted. They were really helpful in giving us suggestions based on what we said we liked, and there was no air of superiority like another certain wine shop.... Very pleased with the wine, food and service!

Love this little wine store a good mix of wines at various price ranges. Also have some wines you…read morecan't find at other stores. Friendly customer service and they great wine tasting events.

The small, quiet, intimate feel of the bar and dining room!!…read more The waitstaff were highly professional and friendly! The food was a creative number of choices and flavor- wise exquisite!

Phenomenal!! Can't recommend enough. We stopped by without…read morea reservation and sat at the bar. Service a was awesome, friendly, professional and attentive. We started with cocktails and they were delicious, we tried all 4 cocktails of the night and they were each delightful. After that we had 3 small plates and 2 large. The brown butter soft boiled egg had me wishing I could lick the plate! We tried Scallop crudo and it was one of our favorite dishes of all time in RVA. The beets were great, and well balanced. We also tried the beef tongue special, which was so tender it fell apart at the slightest touch of your fork and melted in your mouth, with a green garlic sauce that I'll be dreaming of for days to come. Lastly we had the pork loin, perfectly cooked, tender and juicy. We had a cornmeal cake for desert which was great, not too sweet, and we took most home to enjoy later. The restaurant is charming and inviting, small but not crowded or too loud. Can't wait to return! With the small rotating seasonal menu, we went for specials and staff recommendations, which we love!

Carytown is so fun! Based on my research I wanted to try this Spanish bar. We had just eaten a…read moreheavy lunch so the plan was for cocktails on the roof top patio. It was mid day so we were seated upstairs with no wait. Staff is super responsive and friendly. Outdoor seating was great with its view of the street below. Complimentary nuts and olives were given. Sangria was my drink of choice and it was delicious. I the drink was largely fresh made with their house wine and was so easy to drink. After a couple of glasses, I wanted to try their popular meat and cheese tray. I asked about a combo of both Spanish cheeses and meats. The sausages were excellent and the soft and hard cheese just added a nice touch to the snack.

9/10 experience at Importante :) My mom and I went yesterday for tapas and it did not disappoint!…read moreWe arrived around 3 PM and it was the perfect timing because around 3:15, the place was PACKED! We ordered sangria and the table red wine and both were delicious. The sangria rioja is a touch on the sweeter side, which I personally don't mind, but just be aware if that is not your thing! It did taste better once it was a little bit diluted. The rice dish (arroz meloso) was one of their brunch specials and it was FANTASTIC! It has shrimp, chorizo, and chicken, and the rice was cooked and flavored to perfection. It was like a mini paella and the portion was huge. Definitely big enough to share for two people! I even told the waitress they need to add this to their menu permanently and not just as a special. We also ordered the patatas bravas (the crispy potatoes with spicy sauce), and it quite literally transported me back to my time when I lived in Spain. It came with a side of garlic aioli which was divine...creamy, garlicky (but not TOO garlicky), and seasoned well. the red sauce on the potatoes was delicious and spicy, so beware if you are not fan of spicy food. We had a little mishap with another tapa (the pan iberico, which they have listed as a flatbread) which I unfortunately did not take a picture of and did not care for at all. They gave us the vegetarian version by mistake, but our waitress was awesome and she recognized the mistake right as it came to our table. We got the right one and it wasn't bad, but definitely wouldn't order again. That would be the only thing I would avoid from the menu, as it's not traditionally Spanish. It was like a mini pizza with chorizo and had manchego melted on top. I'm sure a lot of people would like it, but it just didn't make much sense to me! Atmosphere is warm and inviting, and I can't wait to go back for a wine tasting and more tapas. Try them out :)

We had a great experience dining at The Stables for a graduation celebration! The setting was…read moreintimate and cozy, and our large party was very comfortable. Our waiter was so kind and attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious! Highlights were the ribeye, the pork shank, the pea salad... I could go on!

The pork shank was phenomenal - fell right off the bone. Their service was incredible, even the…read moremusic was great. Can't recommend this place enough.

I walked by this place and was instantly attracted by the menu, really interesting things on here…read morelike fried oyster mushrooms and crab bites. An elevated menu with strong flavors. I was also really excited to see a place with nice shade and outdoor seating on Cary that might be pretty chill. This place did not disappoint. Sitting out front on the patio with no wait, under one of the few mature trees on Cary felt like our own private oasis. The fact that the wine was award-winning and delicious and that the owner, Trevor, the chef, George and the staff were so friendly and chill, like people I'd like to spend a lot of time seeing or at least supporting. I'm always looking for places I want to come back to again & again because they make me feel good, this is that type of place, which is really, really rare. I bought a few bottles to take home, to keep the spirit with me.

I stopped in with my mom and boyfriend after a quick wine tasting at Dinner Party across the…read morestreet. It seemed like the next obvious move. Plus I had heard great things about their Neapolitan pizza, so I was hyped to try it. Sooo bad news. The pizzas apparently weren't selling well enough, so they no longer offer them, nor will they be bringing them back in the future. They do have empanadas instead, though, which were quite tasty. I liked the margherita and the spinach ricotta. We also ordered a charcuterie plate after our server suggested it instead of the olives. Sadly it only had four olives on the plate, so we rationed. I wasn't a super huge fan of the plate, as it was heavy on crackers. I would've liked to see more variety for the price, including perhaps some fresh bread and more pickles. My boyfriend and my mom split crab fritters, and they really loved those. Between us, we purchased two wine flights and my mom had a moscato. They were out of many options, so perhaps they were in between inventory. The wines they did have were all great. I'd say overall our visit was nice. It wasn't groundbreaking by any means, and I'd be more likely to go to some of the other wine shops in the area first before returning -- but I do see a lot of potential here.

So cute, great staff, great snacks and wine. Yet to try the grilled cheese but I'm sure it's great…read moretoo. So cozy but with limited seating so you just have to hit it at the right time to grab a seat.

Cool little place. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. She…read moregave great wine and cheese recommendations. We really enjoyed the brie and goat cheeses we had. I had a tasty beer that hit the spot. We also tasted several of the wines they offer. Yum! I highly recommend checking this place out. It is fun and unique.

Lovely Mother's Day Brunch with family on Sunday!! So much fun! Food was delicious, came out hot…read moreand yummy! Server, David, was excellent! Perfect choice for family.

Came here for happy hour with coworkers and had a great experience. The food was excellent (even…read morethough I forgot to take pictures), the drinks were on point, and the staff was very pleasant and welcoming. We ordered all of the bar bites, and everything was delicious. My favorites were the crab cake bites, filet Wellington bites, and the spicy tuna wonton with caviar--absolutely excellent. I will definitely be back!

Fuel Pump is essentially the definition of craft coffee. Prices match the quality, especially for…read morethe fancier latte offerings. I've had several flavors, and I really like the cinnamon roll one the best. Their eggnog one over the holidays was delightful too. The space is on the smaller side inside, but they have a really nice patio area, perfect for the spring or fall. Service can be spotty depending on how busy they are, but overall they are friendly and doing their best! I'm happy to have Fuel Pump on my rotation.

I can't believe I've lived in Richmond without ever coming to the Fuel Pump. They have a wide array…read moreof fun, interesting, and affordable drinks. They have a wonderful atmosphere and an attentive staff. I will be coming here again soon to try more drinks!

I've been attending the silent reading party monthly at Blue Bee. We gather. Get snacks and a…read moredrink and read silently for two hours. It is a lovely event, and I highly recommend it. So far, I have tried the peach cider and the hot apple cider. The charcuterie board has a lot of food on it and the pizzas are delightful with hot honey.

I have loved this cider for many years, I am not local so this was my first stop in at the new…read morelocation. Pulling up to the building is deceiving as the area is mixed industrial/residential. The tap room is so cozy and welcoming. Many different options for cider. We started with a flight and the bar tender was really helpful in describing options for our selections. Our favorite was the shady grove. I also loved the bird and bee which was bourbon barrel aged cider. Awesome selection! Of note - this bar has cheese plate options and pizza. They welcome dogs and you are able to bring in food delivery if you'd like. Lots of games and cozy seating areas for groups!

I was surprised to find this ABC store wasn't on Yelp yet because it's been here for years and is…read morecentrally located. It was pristinely stocked, had a plentiful selection, and the staff was "Absolut"ly friendly and helpful! We were planning a party for a friend. We went in to purchase those tiny little bottles of booze to fill up a piñata (see? even grownups can play this game lol!) so we had to stick with the plastic bottles. The salesclerk came over and assisted us with our selections. The manager told us about the sales, he gave us some recipe ideas and we all had a nice chat while shopping. Check out was a breeze, maybe I should say a "sea breeze". Pop in here for your next hooch hookup...

I think this is the location that has moved. It moved next to the grocery store in the same…read moreshopping center so I think the address is different now. When I walked in after their remodel, angels sang, a bright light came on and I spun around in circles smiling with happiness as I couldn't believe my eyes. Okay, that's a little dramatic but that's what happened in my head as I've never laid eyes on such a beautiful ABC store! I'm used to the boring aisles with bottles lined up, uncomfortable mirrors so the clerks make sure no one is stealing and pretty much no décor other than some random cardboard advertisements for liquor but NOT THIS PLACE! They had a beautiful set up of seasonal liquor displayed at the entrance. A tasting bar built in. A beautiful display of airplane bottles on one wall and actual décor on the walls that made me want to say "I'LL TAKE ONE OF EVERYTHING!". If that wasn't enough, a salesman asked if I needed help and when they couldn't locate a bottle of pumpkin liqueur that I needed, he called a location down the street and had them hold it for me. Way to go ABC store, now if you renovate all locations like this, I'll be speechless!