The State of the Plate

State of the Plate 2011

Before we begin, eat with us Food is an avocation for our restaurant critics. We invite you to share your opinions with us....

Best Service Team: Chez Foushee

Server Tyler Rogers brings energy and charm to his work at downtown's Chez Foushee. Service is knowledgeable and gracious, in keeping with the restaurant's...

Best New Restaurant/Best Design: Balliceaux

Balliceaux's interior design is stunning, and its experienced staff takes pride in bringing new and exciting ideas to Richmond diners, drinkers and music...

Dishes We Love

A few of our favorite things.

Restaurant of the Year: Acacia Mid-town

  Star Chef: Dale Reitzer of Acacia Mid-town is known for his seafood dishes in particular, such as this grouper with caviar-butter sauce....

Best Comeback: Lemaire at the Jefferson Hotel

  Chef Walter Bundy brings culinary excellence to Lemaire, which has been redesigned for wider appeal at varying prices. It's a must-visit destination...

Take It Back/Bring It On

Things our critics want to see more or less of in Richmond restaurants.

Best Menu: CafAc Rustica

We love the surprises that spring from chef and owner Andy Howell's culinary imagination. Just when we think we know every schnitzel in...

The List

Our critics choose their 52 favorites.

Letting It Linger

Slow sips in the search for the timeless digestif.

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