Land of Saffron is fabulous! They are a Richmond-based food pop up and caterer that serves…read moreauthentic Spanish paella. They offer two styles: traditional with chicken, shrimp, and mussels, or vegan with white truffle oil. Both of course have the usual Spanish rice and vegetables. A heaping portion served in paper bowls costs about $12 and you can add the truffle oil to the non-vegan paella for $1. I first sampled their offerings at the Broad Appetit food festival, and was amazed watching them cook for the masses. I've never seen such a large paella pan in my life! Even with thousands of potential customers milling about, their attention to detail was striking. The seafood and chicken was beautifully and symmetrically laid out in the pan where it cooked, and the staff made sure each scoop had identical servings of protein. Most importantly, the flavor is phenomenal. They have the recipe down to a science, so even in enormous batches both the rice and meat is perfectly cooked and well seasoned. The combination of the tangy rice, succulent proteins, and acid from the peppers makes it very well balanced so no one component overwhelms the others. I also absolutely love the vegan version, which has such a great earthy, luxurious flavor with the white truffle oil. It's umptious, comforting food that leaves you stuffed and satisfied. They do not currently have their own website or Facebook page, but you can find them on Instagram, the AllEvents Richmond website, and on Facebook Events where they're pop ups are announced. They frequent Final Gravity Brewing and/or Ardent Craft Ales every other month or so. The pop up aspect does mean that you can't satisfy your craving whenever it calls, but it makes it feel a bit exclusive. It also feels a bit like a community, because you start to recognize other loyal fans and friends of the owners. I absolutely recommend it to paella lovers and novices alike!

The paella is incredible and Daniel is just the absolute best. We have used him for our past 2…read moreChristmas parties both times everyone was blown away. If you get a chance to have this paella, do not pass it up.

I didn't know this place existed until today, boy am I glad I stumbled upon it. I was running…read moreerrands on Midlothian and wanted to get tacos for dinner. I love a good authentic Mexican style taco, I am talking about homemade corn tortillas and onions and cilantro. I order 3 Carne Asada tacos and they smell so good that I ate them in my car. They were so flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this place. It will make you feel like you are in Mexico.

From the owner: We serving the Real Authentic Mexican Foodread more

Lillie burger was flavorful and collards rocked ! Service was attentive and welcoming. New space…read moreis well lit and lively.

Came to this place based on Yelp reviews and was not disappointed. The short rib egg rolls were…read moreexcellent. The Thai basil dipping sauce is perfect. Lobster shrimp and grits was delicious. The grits were the perfect texture. ( I'm not sure why I can't get good grits in California). Lastly we share the sweet potato cornbread-nice!! I only wish we had room for the peach cobbler. It looked wonderful. Grace was our server and so helpful. Not only with our menu selections but also things to see and do in Richmond.

The venue and atmosphere was very cute! The food was really good I enjoyed the fish pac and cheese…read moreand the collard greens! My boyfriend got the chicken and French toast and they handed the Cinnamon Toast Crunch toppings to it. The service was really great they offered a lot of options and told us of customer favorites.

Upon entering it was quiet and empty. Not sure what time they opened. I had a 1pm RSVP. I was…read moreimmediately seated! The waitress was sweet and engaging. I order a cocktail that was not hitting so u ordered a shot to add to it. The food was mid...or less than see details in captions of photos

Julep's has always been awesome and consistent every visit. Tony has severed us a few times and…read morehe, as the others, are very knowledgeable in the menu and drinks. Also, extremely attentive and on point. Went while they had holiday decorations up and a holiday drink menu. The holiday drinks are work a trip if for nothing but drinks and an app or dessert. Definitely try the green fried tomatoes. I am always torn on what to order with so many awesome choices. I got the pan seared pork chop this visit that was so juicy you are going to die over it! A must to have on your list of places to eat.

Excellent experience! Highly recommend the she crab soup. Arugula salad was also excellent. Fried…read moregreen tomatoes were good, not great, and pork belly was also good but small. Ham ravioli sound weird but were incredibly delicious with the sweetness and nuttiness of brown butter sauce and balsamic. Drinks were tasty, service was attentive but not annoying. Nice vibe for a classy meal. Yet prices were reasonable for a restaurant of that caliber. Highly recommend, would return.

Haven't been here in quite some time; but glad that my husband and one of our friends Mom asked me…read moreto get out today. One of the best spots in downtown Richmond (Scott's addition area) for a small group to enjoy a great meal in a cozy setting! I finished off the salmon cake sandwich with french fries; as it was very delicious and filling. The hostess and wait staff were helpful and friendly during the whole experience.

Was passing through Richmond, and a lot of my friends recommended LUNCH.SUPPER! for brunch. My…read morepartner and I were seated promptly. Only street parking is available, but it wasn't too difficult to find a spot. The atmosphere: Very rustic vibe with some farmhouse-style decor. They have table, high-top, bar, and patio seating available. The food: I opted for the Chicken and Waffles with a side of cheese grits. I chose to make it hot for more spice. It's served with one whole waffle, two large pieces of fried chicken, and syrup on the side. The chicken was not seasoned as much as I hoped and wasn't as spicy as I expected, which was a bummer. The cheese grits were alright as well, but not as flavorful as I hoped. My partner ordered the Double Barrel Bowl, and he really enjoyed it. It was packed with pulled pork and was plentiful and filling. The service: Great and kind service from Mave (I believe that is her name but I'm not entirely sure). She informed us about the daily specials and was attentive throughout our visit.

I discovered their pop up at this year's FilFest USA at Norfolk's Waterside. They definitely…read moreintrigued me with their sign for sinigang wings and sisig nachos; loved how they took a bunch of my favorite foods and combined them. My sister and I didn't have to wait long at all. Every one behind the booth was working hard to make sure we were all taken care of quickly and with courtesy. It seemed like a family affair and I love seeing more entrepreneurial Filipino families sharing their take on Filipino food. The flavor of the wings and sisig were delicious; I inhaled them really. My only thing was I wish there was a little more sisig and a little less onions in the tacos. But, I have a hearty appetite, so this might just be me. Otherwise, I really like what they're doing and will be back for more wings and sisig. They are definitely worth checking out. Look forward to seeing what they come up with next!

From the owner: Mangan is a filipino fusion pop-up. Established in 2017, Chef Ksmoove wanted to bring something…read moredifferent to the Hampton roads food scene. From sisig tacos to sinigang wings!

*Restaurant week review*…read more Acacia might be my new favorite spot for Richmond Restaurant Week. This was my first time here and we really enjoyed our meal. All the food was fantastic and the portions were larger than I've experienced at other places during this event. Seafood definitely seems to be their specialty as it was all tender and seasoned well. My favorites were the fried shrimp, scallops with gnocchi, and key lime panna cotta. The service was great and the restaurant itself is bright and clean. There is limited seating so I would highly recommend making a reservation, especially because their hours are limited as well. The tables are placed close together so it was loud at times. They also have a bar and outdoor patio section.

The restaurant has a nice and vibrant atmosphere. I started with the Baja margarita. I would not…read moreget that again due to the overpowering orange notes in the drink, but the food definitely makes up for it. I got the crab dip which was absolutely amazing. It was served hot with large chunks of crab. I got the Crabcake sandwich with fries and both were very good. Overall, a great spot for good food and a lively dining experience.

Hubs and I stopped by here around 12:45 on a weekday because this place looked awesome. Shawarma on…read morethe south side of Richmond? Yes please! There is a pretty small public parking lot directly across the street, and it was full, so I'm not 100% sure if we parked in the public parking or the parking lot of the glass shop next-door since there weren't really any signs. I really hate parking in the middle of any town, but it wasn't too bad. But I'm still not sure if we could've gotten a ticket or not. You seat yourself in this really awesome classic rock themed restaurant. The decor is great, a perfect mix of interesting things to look at, without being super claustrophobic-ly overwhelming. It is really cute. We took a minute to look over the menu, and decided on the house cut chips appetizer, and both a beef and chicken Shawarma for us to try both. The beef Shawarma was delicious. I really like the seasoning that they use on their meat or sauce or something. I never could place what it was or where it was, but the flavor is just heavenly. A little sweet, a little savory and delicious. The fresh pickled veggies were also amazing. They were still crisp with that snap that you really want with pickled foods. Chicken Shawarma was definitely my favorite since it had slightly different pickled vegetables. They were both good, but the chicken was definitely my favorite by just a touch. The bread was a little hard and chewy for my likings, it definitely stood up to the creamy sauce and the juicy pickled vegetables, but it almost hurt my teeth if you just had a dry spot that hadn't been soaking in some form of liquid. The house cut chips are just OK, nothing special by themselves, but that trio of dipping sauces was amazing. We were dipping our fries into it because we liked those a little better than the chips, but we ate almost every drop of that sauce trying to figure out which one was our favorite. one of the hot sauces is blueberry and very sweet with a mild spice, one is I think mango and not spicy initially, but when you swallowed, you definitely felt it burn in the back of your throat. It was a nice sneaky heat, which I love. And the third dipping sauce, we could not place, but we literally could not figure out which one we loved the most. They have a patio outside with lots of tables, but we did not go out there. It looks cute in the pictures though. The downside, is that while the service was very great, if you catch them out a bad time, they don't yet seem to be able to handle huge amounts of orders. They've only been open for about two months, I think, so that will come in time. It seems that they only have one guy cooking in the back, so we were unluckily there at the same time as a table of eight people. If we had all the time in the world, I could have sat and stared at the decor for ages. But unfortunately, if you are on a lunch break or have to be somewhere, they could potentially be so backed up it takes quite a while to actually get your food. It was a rare and random set of circumstances, and probably does not happen often, and she generously comped our chips which was not necessary but was very appreciated. The service here is absolutely top-notch. We will definitely be back for more of that delicious Shawarma. Definitely earlier in the day though, so we can sit as long as we want.

Lots of drink varieties and good music. Nice patio area with more music. Place looks small but it's…read morenot. Chatted with the owner for a bit and they were very friendly. If you're looking for a few drinks and chill to some music, this is your place.

Phenomenal food, outstanding service and wonderful presentation. I'll be attending every Levity…read moreevent every month! Can't wait until Chef Quick opens a full-time restaurant!

From the owner: Curating paired dinners throughout the 757. We also…read morespecialize in private events/In-Home chef services. We can’t wait for you to have the Levity experience!