Re-Posted from Style Weekly by Deveron Timberlake No restaurant can be all things to all critics — or rarely so — and the variables of place, taste and service can make a standout for one person fall flat for another. Some promising newcomers to the area — Si Tapas, Café Rustica, Ironhorse, Verbena and LuLu’s — made big impressions this year, not just on us but on those diners ever stalking the new thing. But why toast an infant when […]

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Re-Posted from Gayot.com Haute cuisine blends with college-town casual in an unprepossessing atmosphere. The line cooks dressed in tee shirts are positioned up by the front window so counter sitters can watch the action.  If you’re seated elsewhere, you’ll miss out on some of the fun.  The menu changes daily, but you might start with a seared duck breast salad, then move to Salvadoran spiced pork tenderloin over white yam puree and top it off with pumpkin gelato with caramel […]

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Re-posted from Lonely Planet “Breakfast, lunch or dinner, Millie’s does it all, and does it well. But where this Richmond icon really shines is Sunday brunch – our favorite dish was the Devil’s Mess, an open-faced omelet with spicy sausage, curry, veg, cheese and avocado. Heaven help us.” Re-posted from Lonely Planet

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Re-Posted from Frommers Once Millie’s was really a diner, and although it’s been renovated, the counter, booths and open kitchen are still here. It’s not a diner anymore, however, for now a talented young chef works the gas stove, turning out a variety of tasty dishes. His spicy Thai shrimp is always on the blackboard menu, which otherwise changes every 2 weeks. Sometimes he features South-influenced cooking, sometimes dishes from the Pacific Rim or Caribbean. Regardless, he prepares everything from […]

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Re-posted from CitySearch.com The Scene Millie’s is the living, breathing embodiment of the Richmond dining experience. Hunkered down in the valley between Church Hill and the old Lucky Strike Warehouse, Millie’s serves amazing cuisine in a history-soaked area of the Bottom. The funky knickknacks, toned-down saffron walls and dark-wood blend create an environment that is cozy and familiar. The service is professional and well-versed in the extensive wine selection. The Food If the chalkboard and nightly menus don’t give it […]

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Found in Moon Travel Guide – Virginia Millie’s puts a gourmet spin on countertop meals with entrees like Thai spicy shrimp and grilled quail on polenta.  It’s still definitely a diner—there’s a jukebox on the counter and the grill sizzles right next to the door—but the food guarantees you’ll have to wait for a table if you don’t show up early. Found in Moon Travel Guide – Virginia

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