664901 Thu Nov 05 08:27:26 -0800 2009 7 11 South 0 5157975 We'll be staying at the Marriott on Independence Park Dr and are looking for some recommendations for dinners. We were told there's a Cracker Barrel close by that we'll visit for breakfasts, but that's not the kind of dinner place we're looking for. Something a little more upscale, with a decent menu & wine list is more to our taste. Hoping some of you locals have some spots to recommend. Thu Nov 05 08:27:26 -0800 2009 1121689 RAGHOUND 1 5157988 One place we like in the West End is DD33 http://dd33va.com/net/home.aspx. Jimmy's Deli is good for breakfast if you want something other than Cracker Barrel for breakfast or lunch. Another place that is short drive from your hotel and nice is Chez Max http://chezmaxva.com/home.htm. Thu Nov 05 08:33:55 -0800 2009 5157975 11990 Janet from Richmond 2 5159234 dd33 is excellent. also very close to there is eurasia. quite nice. the name is confusing - it is NOT primarily asian food so would be different from dd33. http://www.eurasiarich.com/ for lunches/carryout i like a place at westerre parkway called verde. local place hidden behind a panera and chipotle. let me know how far you are willing to travel as i live in the area. oh and jimmy's is a good dive for breakfast. Thu Nov 05 14:56:45 -0800 2009 5157988 99136 AMFM 1 5164747 Try Little Venice www.littlevenicerichmond.com , it is upscale, excellent food & wine list accompanied by great atmosphere & service Sun Nov 08 06:32:14 -0800 2009 5157975 41654 NXS 2 5164906 agreed but closed both sunday and monday i believe (i know sunday for certain) just so you know in advance. Sun Nov 08 08:11:04 -0800 2009 5164747 99136 AMFM 3 5165564 Little Venice Business Hours: Lunch Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Dinner Monday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Closed Sunday -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10482 Ridgefield Parkway Richmond, VA 23233 See Map and Directions Phone: 804.741.6022 Fax: 804.741.6062 Email: littlevenice@littlevenicerichmond.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sun Nov 08 15:01:43 -0800 2009 5164906 41654 NXS 4 5165932 ok - it's chez max (above) that's closed sunday AND monday. sorry! Sun Nov 08 18:05:49 -0800 2009 5165564 99136 AMFM 1 5185547 I like Patina Grill that's out that way www.patinagrill.com, also Barrel Thief, it's a little farther out than Verde, but it's good: www.barrelthiefwine.com. Also, if you're looking for a lunch spot, Grandpa Eddie's has some good barbecue: www.grandpaeddiesbbq.com. For Thai food, Thai Diner is also good. Mon Nov 16 09:30:38 -0800 2009 5157975 139372 princsoreo