MBV - roll call for Richmond show, Thurs. 7/30

I second capital ale house.  Very good place to go before the show, because of the very nice beer selection (if only it were monday for dollar burger night, it'd be heaven).  I also second the notion that there is a whole lot of good food in the area.

However, if you're going to go anywhere further than that, tobacco company et al, you're probably gonna wanna drive (it's only a few blocks, but still, why walk when  you can drive and it's easy.. unless you've been drinking).. and if you're going to drive.  You need to make your way to the bottom to 17th and Dock street and go to Bottom's Up Pizza.  Soooo good.  Of if you're in the mood for generic bar food, there's a BW3's right down there too. 

It's really not far away, Total of 13 or so blocks from the club.

Anyway, once you're in the bottom, it's not too rough to get back to the National.. just make your way up Main Street for about 10 blocks to 7th and then find somewhere to park.  Anywhere between there and Broad street, anywhere on (9th, 8th, 7th running north/south and Grace, Franklin or Main running East/west) is only a one-two block walk to the club and is free street parking.

I was with you through paragraph 1. Then you told people to go to Bottom's Up Pizza and Buffalo Wild Wings, wtF?

If we're going to get people to drive, send them west towards Carytown and check out Verbena, Avalon, Bacchus or Mezzanine.

Ha.. I like Bottom's up.. what can i say.  Not the best pizza, but i've been hammered way too many times in the bottom to not enjoy it.

Oh… that makes me think of Sin-e.  If anyone has the hankering for an irish resaturant pre-MBV.

As for BW3's.. i surely wouldn't go there, but some people may.  I know a decent number of people who wouldn't want to stray from their comfort level and stick to chains.  It's not me, but it happens.

I also specifically avoided sending people the other way towards the fan and carytown for the reason you mentioned.. waaay too many food options.  It'd be very hard to narrow it down to only a few.  Avalon and Bacchus are both great places to go, but for my money I'd be heading to Sticky Rice for a delicious bucket of tots before the show.  I probably lost you with that one too.

imbecile wrote:
but for my money I'd be heading to Sticky Rice for a delicious bucket of tots before the show.  I probably lost you with that one too.

Nah, we do the Rice every couple of weeks, and that sauce they put on the tater tots is like crack. It's not classy, and the sushi and sashimi is a bit lacking, but always a fun evening. Always.

Julian, wrote:

RatBastard wrote:
The only decent place for food close by, Gibson's Grill,  is partnered with the venue.  It is on the same block as the venue at the corner of 7th and Broad. 

Wow, I couldn't disagree more. Not about Gibson's quality (its ok), but that it's the only decent place close by. Guess it depends on your definition of close by but Tobacco Company, LuLu's, Capital Ale House, Comfort, Chez Foushee (lunch only, admittedly), Bistro 27 and Popkins Tavern are all within 10 blocks.

And that parking garage is $5. Someone can go south on 8th to Cary, then loop back around to 7th and going north and find parking after 6 for free within 2-3 blocks of National. No point in paying AT ALL.

Well I guess our definitions of close vary.  TC, Sine, and the others are OK.  WAY overpriced, especially TC, but not exactly what I would call close in the sense of walking distance.  A lot of those 10 blocks are huge hills and not exactly great places to walk.  I did forget about the Ale House.  That is just 2 blocks away (on 7th street south of the venue).  You are right about parking now that I think about it.  It is some other club *cough* that is $10! :)

RatBastard wrote:
…not exactly what I would call close in the sense of walking distance.  A lot of those 10 blocks are huge hills and not exactly great places to walk…

Well, with all due respect, dear friend, your particular medical issues might limit the area you wish to walk. I have walked many a time from Shockoe Bottom to The National with other people, and never thought twice about the distance.

Yeah different definitions of close! :)

Julian, wrote:

betao wrote:
And Julian, what are the price ranges of some of those restaurants? I know that Tobacco Company and Capital Ale aren't the cheapest, so which ones are?

Capital Ale House is definitely alot cheaper than Tobacco, Lemaire or TJs. You can get a burger and beer for, idk, $15 with tip.

LuLus, Comfort, or Bistro 27 are all going to run you 15-20 for entrees. Popkins Tavern is a gastropub and a definite good value. Really cool building and food whose quality far exceeds its pricetag.

So, in short, Gibson's, Popkins and Capital Ale would be your bottom tier price wise, Comfort, LuLu's, and Bistro 27 the middle tier, and Tobacco, Lemaire and TJ the upper tier. (Because it's been a while since I've busted out some tier rankings!)

Cool. Thanks for the heads up.

Also - for anyone venturing to Carytown - eat (even if only for desert) at galaxy diner. Nuff said.

Julian, wrote:

imbecile wrote:
but for my money I'd be heading to Sticky Rice for a delicious bucket of tots before the show.  I probably lost you with that one too.

Nah, we do the Rice every couple of weeks, and that sauce they put on the tater tots is like crack. It's not classy, and the sushi and sashimi is a bit lacking, but always a fun evening. Always.

I just go with their vegan and vegetarian rolls.  I enjoy them quite a bit, but it's kinda hard to screw up vegetarian sushi.  Agree on the tater tots, quite addicting, and it is always a good time.

Now I just wish the new-ish one up here on H. street was remotely comparable to the one back in Richmond.

Thanks everyone for the parking and restaurant suggestions in Richmond. Much appreciated. Keep 'em coming if you have more.

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Julian, wrote:
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I saw that, too.

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I live six blocks from the National. anyone trying to burn some doob?

In any case, here are my recommendations for food in Richmond . . .

821 Cafe (821 W. Cary St, good burgers, good vegetarian sammiches, charming, very much a relic of GRUNGE 90's)
Comfort (200 W. Broad, walking distance from the National, trendy "American Cuisine" but done proper, good vibes for yuppie fuckwads, PROLIFIC WHISKY COLLECTION, good mac'n'cheese, fish, noveau-meatloaf, et al)
Kuba Kuba (1601 Park Ave, dope Cuban restaurant, tight seating but chill vibes, good strong coffee, cuban sammich, awesome tostones, pasta dishes are pretty rad and huge enough for date sharing)
Alladins (801 W. Broad St, I used to live on top of this joint when I was 19, stoner/drunk fried food, excellent shwarma/gyro/baba ganoush/falafel. You can even get falafel on pizza, open crazy late, tapestries and hookahs to trip out on. kinda sketchy about some additional tax they charge, but good for blazed gyros and curly fries)
Perlys (111 E Grace St, for lunch, breakfast, closes at 3:00 PM, fucking great though, inexpensive short order diner, always playing good jazz, the friendliest cute southern waitresses, awesome sandwiches)
Little Mexico Burrito Chop (Broad and Laurel, next to Alladins, similar aesthetic to Chipotle, but more authentic flavors and cooks, local, free guacamole and chips, good vibes, real tender meat, better selection of vegetarian options for burrito (mushroom, spinach, peppers and onions, a couple more kinds of fresh salsas than Chipotle)

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I know what you said about me to Mr. Pretentious last year! Julian's America has a long memory!

Captain wrote:
Comfort (200 W. Broad, walking distance from the National, trendy "American Cuisine" but done proper, good vibes for yuppie fuckwads, PROLIFIC WHISKY COLLECTION, good mac'n'cheese, fish, noveau-meatloaf, et al)

This is the only place you listed I like, but it's a definite winner. Excellent liquor selection all around.