River City Food and Wine

This morning we strolled over to Sammy’s Bakery on MacArthur Ave. in Bellevue to pick up something for breakfast. My husband could not pas...

Before watching Venus at the Byrd Theatre last night we ventured over to the New York Deli. The revamped eatery just a few doors west of t...

My hubby and I dined at The Cheesecake Factory last week. He had received a generous gift certificate and with the kitchen that continues t...

A new Farmers' Market is about to appear in the heart of River City. The Byrd House Market will have its grand opening on Tuesday, May 1...

I had the opportunity to taste some very fine wines from Chateau Montelena at J. Emerson. In fact, the two estate Cabernets retailed for abo...

The ingredients for a perfect Spring Sunday morning listed below: Before striving for perfection, ensure you have the right ingredients...

This is your official wine service announcement courtesy of pjpink... On April 24 from 5 - 7 PM, J. Emerson will be tasting the following wi...

Last week Phriendly Jaime from West of Shockoe asked me about a good Mexican place north of the James. To my chagrin, I could not really co...

Last night we finally had the chance to eat at Tarrant’s Café, located at 1 West Broad St. in the space formerly occupied by Tarrant’s Drug...

Two nameless peppers sat in my refrigerator. I meant to use them in some Mexican dish about a week ago. Alas, I neglected them. So forlorn....

I just finished reading Champagne – How the World’s Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times by Don and Petie Kladstrup. A qu...

My stove has been moved to its new resting place. We rolled the refrigerator back into the kitchen after its holiday in the sun room. Unfort...

Last night we went to Ashland Coffee and Tea to hear Page Wilson and Reckless Abandon (their version of Low Rider was unexpected and a hel...

Bakery Art is an Armenian and Middle Eastern Bakery and Grocery located at 5716 Patterson Ave. Proprietor Artin Ayvazian carries traditional...

For the past couple of weeks my husband has had a craving for cassoulet. Of course, he was really lusting after the delectable comfort-style...