When you get tired of Dhall, which is extremely rare, these 15 Richmond eats will leave you foodified. In no particular order because they're all too great to rate, I certainly missed these eateries over summer break.
1. The Original Mexican Restaurant, aka ~Mexico's~
A short crawl from Horsepen apartments, Mexico's serves as a hangout for University of Richmond students before they fiesta. Although it may seem like just an average taco-making joint, we college students create a hip, margarita-filled atmosphere. Thursdays just aren't the same without half-priced margs.
2. Shyndigz
As RVA's first "dessert only" restaurant, you'll want to dig into their tasty desserts such as their Kitchen Sink Pie. Let them (college students) eat cake!
3. Cafe Caturra
Just a short drive from UR, Cafe Caturra's chic atmosphere is the perfect setting for a casual soup and salad lunch with friends, a rough brunch after a night out or a dinner with visiting parents eager to pay for you and your friends' meals.
4. Boyer's
I scream, you scream, we all scream for free ice cream. What's better than amazing ice cream? Free, amazing ice cream! Boyer's graciously offers up one free ice cream a week to UR students.
5. Stuzzi
Although Papa John's and Chanellos may taste amazing at 2AM, nothing beats a Stuzzi's pizza.
6. Carytown Cupcakes
Warning: after devouring one Carytown Cupcake, you may develop OCD (obsessive cupcake disorver). You can't buy happiness, but you can buy Carytown Cupcakes, and you can't be sad holding a cupcake.
7. Galaxy Diner
3, 2, 1, blast off! The thought of anything having to do with "blasting off" after a night out isn't pleasing, but this diner's breakfast is out of this world. You'll become an alien to dieting if you choose to order a Nuclear Waste foot long dog with tater tots, french fries, fried Oreos (pictured above) and a milkshake.
8. Burger Bach
Not to be confused with the famous composer, bach is pronounced like "batch." Burger Bach and college students are a match made in heaven. This isn't just your average burger joint. Their beef comes from New Zealand (foreign food...yum) and they offer a range of turkey, chicken and veggie burgers as well. They even have a Hangover Cure burger (shown above) for when you sleep in too late to make it to dhall brunch.
9. Azzurro
Azzurro offers an elegant, softly lit, intimate and comfortable atmosphere typically reserved for meals with visiting parents due to the expensive food. Just a short walk from UR, you'll want to ciao down on their pizza and pasta. The food is so great that customers can't stop and take a picture before they dig in.
10. Osaka
Osaka sushi is soy, soy yummy.
11. Toast
Known by college students for their amazing brunch, I would also toast to their lunch and dinner.
Another "my parents are visiting and taking me out to dinner" restaurant, The Tobacco Company's food is smokin' good.
13. Mellow Mushroom
It's hard to stay in a mellow state of mind when there are so many different options of toppings and pizzas to choose from.
Can you do the can can? If you can then I can. Bon Appetit! The Can Can is known for their French style atmosphere and brunch that'll leave you saying "oui oui!"
15. The Daily
Lettuce wrap this list up with The Daily. I wish I could eat here daily. The Daily offers tasty, healthy options and organic fare in their earthy atmosphere.
