Brunch Review And Recipe: Homemade Breakfast Pizza

October 11, 2015 by Sara Woznicki in Leisure, Life In Your 20's, life lessons, Richmond Brunch Review, Sara's Column, Tweets and Mascara

Disclaimer: I helped (or more like “helped”) make this brunch, so this by no means will be an unbiased review. It will be totally biased.

I am a big fan of pizza of any kind: buffalo chicken pizza, pizza bites, pizza bagel, cauliflower pizza, thin crust pizza, thick crust pizza, I could go on. So when I was propositioned to buy some supplies for breakfast pizza in return for a full assembly of said pizza, I was immediately sold. The shopping list was easy:

Brunch Review: Joe's Inn

Joe's Inn

October 04, 2015 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Richmond Brunch Review

My friend asked where we should go for brunch the Friday night before we inevitably went to Joe’s (did I give away the ending of this story too soon?), and I listed places I haven’t been to (since when you review the brunch scene, you really can’t revisit places). We then stalked the candidates’ menus and got stoked on the $8.25 Big Breakfast at Joe’s.

Nine hours later we rolled out of bed. Actually, my friend dressed and did her makeup. I rolled out of bed and put on flipfops. We then strolled to Joe’s like a college freshman going to D-Hall. (We weren’t hungover, I swear.)

Brunch Review: The Daily Kitchen and Bar

The Daily Kitchen and Bar

September 27, 2015 by Sara Woznicki in Cazey's Column, Leisure, Life In Your 20's, life lessons, Richmond Brunch Review, Sara's Column

There’s a lot to love about The Daily Kitchen and Bar. They locally source ingredients, serve a plethora of vegan and vegetarian dishes, have a beautiful patio in the heart of Carytown and pretty much only employ the happiest people on earth. When I went there for dinner last time, I got a pig and fig pizza, which was not only delicious but incredibly unique.

After Cazey and I did our TV spot for Vegetarian Awareness Week, we knew the only place that would be right to brunch at would be a place with a ton of vegetarian options, so to The Daily we went. Despite the cooler temperature and my lack of a jacket, Cazey asked for a table outside anyways. It ended up being perfect because we both ordered hot coffee to warm us up from the cooler temperature.

Brunch Review: 23rd and Main

23rd and Main

September 20, 2015 by Sara Woznicki in Leisure, Life In Your 20's, Richmond Brunch Review, Sara's Column, Tweets and Mascara

I really only keep people around who offer their opinions up for stellar brunch places, and that’s how I ended up at 23rd and Main Saturday morning. My experience previously with 23rd and Main was showing up for my second Restaurant Week rendezvous, which was much better than the first Restaurant Week experience I had at La Grotta. That was the one and only time I’d ever been to 23rd and Main prior to today, and it was pretty delicious. I had a crab dip, steak and dessert, all paired with a deliciously dry red wine.

23rd and Main was surprisingly not busy for brunch when we arrived, and were able to sit down immediately. We got a perfect table in the middle of their courtyard, with just enough shade to keep me from sweating to death. Not only does 23rd and Main offer a specialty brunch menu, but also serves from their full menu and full bar for brunch. My decision was pretty easy: nothing sounds quite as fascinating as the Don Johnson, which is a tempura-fried burrito.

Brunch Review: Pike’s Old Fashioned Soda Shop

September 13, 2015 by Sara Woznicki in Leisure, Richmond Brunch Review, Sara's Column, Tweets and Mascara

One of the reasons that the brunch buffet also won out was because it is a local legend in Charlotte. It’s sort of a place you have to go, much like Millie’s is in Richmond. So to Pike’s Old Fashioned Soda Shop we headed.

Upon arrival, you are immediately hit with nostalgia. It’s like you walked through the doors and back in time to the scene of a black-and-white movie. As we make our way to our seats, you have to snake through the several tables of the buffet, which only whet my appetite more. There seemed to be more options than advertised online, and I couldn’t wait to dig in.

Brunch Review: Kim Cafe

September 06, 2015 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Richmond Brunch Review

A few weekends ago while visiting my parents in Virginia Beach, my dad asked if I wanted to go out for breakfast. Since I run a brunch-focused blog, I obviously said yes. He then asked if I wanted to go Denny’s or a local place called Kim Café.

Hmm. Let me think about that one.

Brunch Review: Kuba Kuba

August 30, 2015 by astoldoverbrunch in Cazey's Column, Richmond Brunch Review, Sara's Column

For Cazey’s friend’s second day in Richmond, we decided to take her to an RVA favorite, Kuba Kuba. Sara and Cazey have both been to Kuba Kuba several times before. In fact, we tried going for our Valentine’s Day date, but there was a line, and neither of us honor the virtue patience, so we left.

In this case, Cazey was still worried about a wait since Kuba Kuba does not take reservations and does not have expansive seating. The restaurant is located on a nondescript corner in the heart of the Fan, only indicated by its flashing “Kuba Kuba” sign with a rooster. If you can’t tell, they specialize in Cuban food.

Brunch Review: 821 Cafe

August 23, 2015 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Richmond Brunch Review

When you first arrive to 821 Café, you aren’t sure whether to seat yourself or wait for a waiter – or who even is the waiter among the waiting masses (okay, “masses” may be an exaggeration). 821 is a small joint that emphasizes the “Richmond hipster” vibe: Read exposed brick walls and strangers sitting side-by-side as they enjoy local beers (at least I think they’re local; I don’t know my beers).

I brought my out-of-town friend here since I had eaten dinner here twice before and thought 821 appropriately showcases the more alternative side to Richmond. The menu offers multiple tofu options and the wait staff is often adorned in as many tattoos and piercings as the other customers.

#MyBrunch Photo Contest Weekly Update

August 22, 2015 by astoldoverbrunch in Life In Your 20's, Richmond Brunch Review, Social Media

The first week of the My Brunch Photo Contest has come to an end. We've received great submissions of your brunches and have enjoyed them, so thank you all for the submissions!

Some of our favorites from the week are:

Brunch Review: Paul's Homewood Cafe

Paul's Homewood Cafe

August 16, 2015 by Sara Woznicki in Leisure, Richmond Brunch Review, Sara's Column

Our reservation for Sunday brunch was at Paul's Homewood Cafe, which as conveniently located .3 miles from my grandparents apartment. My first impression of Paul's was that it was a pretty small establishment, with an odd parking situation. We were right on time for our reservation, and got one of the two big tables in back. We were, after all, meeting a few of my grandparent's friends (how cute!).

The waiter was patient with us as we swapped seats to ensure everyone's maximum enjoyment, and was friendly and joking with us all. He also used the phrase, "complimentary mimosas," which put a bit of extra sparkle in my eye for the entire meal.