Becky’s – A Richmond Institution

About a hundred years ago (OK, more like 10 years ago) I worked at the corner of 1st and Cary Streets.  Across the street (on the north side of the street) was a breakfast and lunch place called Becky’s.  I had a fabulous metabolism back then, so I ate breakfast there almost every day.
Becky’s has [...]

Restaurant Review – Summer Shack in Richmond, Virginia

Drive out Broad Street a ways (a long ways) and you will find The Summer Shack positioned jauntily on the lot.  A small boat decorates the front.  You walk in, and the decor is decidedly beach-themed.  Volleyball nets and flip flops decorate the walls.  The tables and chairs are mismatched in a charming, not messy [...]

Two Sweet – Gourmet Cupcakes

I had never really traveled down Lauderdale Drive on any type of sweets-finding mission,  but I heard about Two Sweet and decided to go on over there to check it out.  It is an adorable little cupcake boutique that sells perfect (and visually pleasing) cupcakes.  They have a weekly schedule, posted on their website, so [...]

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