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"101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 804-649-4629lemairerestaurant.com. Located in the iconic Jefferson Hotel, Lemaire is a New American restaurant that offers the rich Southern flavors of Richmond’s food culture. Their dishes are made from top-quality Virginia-grown ingredients, and are available through their customizable menu structure, giving guests a different culinary experience every time."

"Bringing fresh and modern gastronomic delights to Richmond is the New American restaurant Lemaire. The restaurant is housed in one of Richmond’s most iconic cultural attractions, The Jefferson Hotel. The menu is created by head chef and Richmond native Walter Bundy, and comprises locally grown ingredients that reflect influences of the South."

"Ipanema Cafe has been Richmond’s premiere vegan spot since 1998, and has recently come under new ownership. This local, black-owned sandwich shop and bar is located in the basement of a small building in the heart of the VCU school district on West Grace Street. It’s a nice, quiet place to grab dinner and drinks with your friends."

"The upscale boutique hotel is conveniently located near top Richmond-area attractions such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, showcasing original building design elements blended with airy contemporary decor. Modern artwork is highlighted within the hotel's lovely guest rooms, which feature state-of-the-art amenities such as flat screen televisions, mini bars, and complimentary wireless internet. Upgraded suites add private living rooms, loft bedrooms, and floor-to-ceiling historic windows."

"For an absolutely adorable, yet chic vibe, Quirk Hotel is a must-visit. The Broad Street location means you can easily hop on the bus or quick Uber ride to neighborhoods like The Fan, Carytown, or Scott’s Addition. Though the hotel has so much to offer, you don't really need to leave."

"Max’s on Broad is a spacious two-floor Belgian eatery on Brook Road with lovely views over Broad Street. Owned by Ted Santarella, Max’s has an air of an old European brasserie with octagon tile floors and décor elements of iron, wood and brass, and boasts an appropriately Belgian and French menu. Try French favorites such as onion soup, foie gras, and beef carpaccio, or one of the tasty sandwiches for lunch."

"Enjoy Belgian and French inspired fare with a seafood focus while looking out of magnificent windows opening onto Broad Street. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 804-225-0400"

"I don’t know why it does, but I know that I’m not mad about it. Home Sweet Home makes the best grilled cheeses in the city and for brunch, lunch and dinner. They put a major twist on the classic comfort food with gourmet ingredients."

"The beers cheap - the crowd is friendly.The owners are nice people they made me as a new customer seem very welcome."

"Description: With prints of old Richmond on the walls, dark wood, and a bar that’s cooler than most with its famous ice strip down the middle, this place has all the right touches. It might take you a while to slog through the 30-page beer menu, with 300 beer possibilities. Dozens are on tap, and the servers will be happy to narrow the choices down for you."

"This 108 year old, 25 foot wide by half-a-city-block-long building has 46 taps, 2 cask conditioned ale hand pumps and a selection of over 200 bottled beers. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 804-643-2537. Sandwiches, 0.3 MILES"

"We are locally owned and serve only the best craft beer from around the world, across the USA and of course local Virginia brews."

"The Reynolds Gallery spans 4,400-square feet and hosts 15 exhibitions each year. Located at 1514 West Main Street, the gallery displays and sells many pieces of art created by local and international talent and includes emerging artists such as Ellsworth Kelly and Jasper Johns."

"After working in the non-profit sector for a number of years, the founders of Circle Thrift and Art Space wanted to start something that would not only serve the community, but that could give back in a meaningful way. After finding a space on West Broad in 2015, Circle Thrift and Art Space was born, offering a combination thrift store and art display space to support local artists and musicians. The shop recently relocated a little further down West Broad to 400 W Broad St., at the corner of Broad and Monroe streets."

"Akida Japanese Restaurant’s rolls and sushi are rated to be one of the best in Richmond. It has a very modest and comfortable ambiance, with wooden tables, well-lit and moderately decorated interiors. The chefs ensure that the food served is hot, made using the freshest ingredients and the presentation also is brilliant."

"This hole in the wall serves up some of the best deals on sushi in Richmond!. Akida’s small space can be packed come dinnertime, but the fantastic service and variety of rolls makes the wait worth it. Pro Tip: Snag a seat at the bar, if you can, and watch the creation of your sushi from start to finish."

"Located in a turn-of-the-century building in Richmond’s oldest neighborhood, The Roosevelt is an award-winning restaurant run by Chef Lee Gregory, whose untraditional menu celebrates the food of the South. The Roosevelt opened in 2011 to public and has been serving favorites like the Southern poutine and lamb sausage, the roasted catfish served with rice grits, and the peanut butter pie with whipped cream. The famous bar boasts an all-Virginia wine list, regional beers and an array of signature cocktails that will leave you wanting more."

"A post shared by Cala Di Volpe Boutique Hotel (@caladivolpemvd) on Oct 1, 2015 at 7:03pm PDT. AZZURRO Ristorante is another one of Richmond’s superb Italian restaurants. The wine list is endless, while their menu includes all the classics like pizza and pasta dishes."

"A refined and elegant Italian restaurant just over the James River, Azzurro is as popular for business luncheons as it is for big evening celebrations. They use their expert touch ..."

"Don’t let their location fool you; this is arguably one of the best fine-dining Italian restaurants in Richmond. Located in the Hilton Hotel in the downtown area, La Grotta is truly a premier dining experience. The owner and chef is a native Italian and has been sharing his love of food since the 1980s."

"529 E Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219Website | Facebook | Twitter | Photo: FB. La Grotta is warm and inviting and features gourmet Northern Italian cuisine and an extensive wine list!"