Category: Foodie

ShoreDog Cafe: More Than Just a Cup of Coffee

Situated next to Sweetest Stitch and just around the corner from Kuba Kuba Dos, ShoreDog Cafe is a friendly little restaurant nestled in the Tuckahoe Shopping center, near the University of Richmond. In the morning, you could be lured in for a delicious cup of Lamplighter coffee or a scoop of Homestead Creamery ice cream for an afternoon pick me up. Their sandwiches and salads could bring you in for lunch, and their new menu would be perfect for a date night.

Photos via Sweet Sauce

You might not expect a coffee shop to be able to offer rave-worthy entrees, but after a glass of wine, I was fully convinced this place is more than just coffee and sandwiches. (Note: For now, dinner service is only Wednesday-Sunday, so plan accordingly!)

This summer, ShoreDog Cafe hosted an event for a handful of Richmond bloggers to sip and sample our way through their new dinner menu and it did not disappoint! If you love seafood, you won’t want to miss this menu, but even the vegetarians had plenty to enjoy!

Their menu was loaded with seasonal ingredients, healthy options, and delicious comfort foods so there truly was something for everyone! If you’re looking for a spot for a cozy date, a casual business meeting, or dinner with a friend, be sure to check them out!

You can view the ShoreDog Cafe menus here! (P.S. They offer takeout, too!)

What’s your favorite place for a cozy date?

October 28, 2017
Local Love: Favorite Restaurants Across Virginia

Virginia has tons of amazing restaurants across the state. Whether you’re dining with your kids or your dog, craving pizza or something gluten free, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of our favorite picks!

Best For: Dining with Your Dog

Alanna and her furry pal enjoyed enjoyed Copperwood Tavern, a dog friendly spot in Shirlington. (Although if you do bring your dog, make sure it’s warm enough to eat outside! don’t miss where to eat in Clifton, VA if you’re in the area.

Best For: Dining Gluten Free

Dining out while avoiding gluten can be tough, but Tupelo cafe in Virginia Beach has you covered! Susan of 2 Cats and Chloe enjoyed her meal sans gluten.

Best For: Dining with Kids

Craving Mexican and a night out as a family? Paladar Latin Kitchen in Tysons, VA is kid-friendly! Hip Mama’s Place has the details.

From Buzz & Ned’s to Chuy’s, Alyson of Richmond Real Estate Mom shares her favorite family friendly picks in RVA!

Best For: Quality Pizza

You’re probably thinking, pizza is pizza, but not this pizza. The Neapolitan pizza at Pupatella will change the way you think about pizza forever. Looking for more pizza ideas? Here’s a list of the best pizza spots in Virginia!

Best For: Breakfast & Brunch Food

Craving a casual (yet totally delicious) bite? Millie’s is a Richmond classic. Carol’s review of this popular breakfast spot will have you craving brunch! Need more breakfast ideas? Here’s a guide to the best breakfast in Richmond, VA!

Best For: Dining on the Peninsula

If you live in the Hampton Roads area, you know that crossing the tunnel is never fun. (Hello, traffic.) But great options can be limited out there. If you’re in the area, try Ventu re Kitchen and Bar. Heather was excited to find this great local spot!

Best for: Wine lovers

Looking for winery ideas? Charlottesville was recently named wine region of the year! We love this list of wineries in Crozet, VA.

What are your favorite restaurants in Virginia?

November 11, 2015
Virginia Blogger Recipe Round Up [January]

I love reading so many awesome blog posts on our weekly Friday Favorites link up and so many of them make me hungry! There are tons of talented food bloggers across the state, so I thought I’d share some of the recipes that I’ve been popular on our link ups lately:

Hosting a brunch? Try this sausage & veggie egg bake from The Kitcheneer! Would you believe that a whole serving is barely over 200 calories? Yes. It’s true.

If you’re hungry for something sweet, try this homemade pie crust from TheDanaReneeWay and fill it with whatever pie filling your heart desires. Bonus: you can also brag to your friends that you made it form scratch.

I shared my healthy cookie dough bites a few weeks ago and I’ve had multiple friends text me pictures of the cookie dough bites they’ve made!

This is probably the most colorful salad I’ve ever seen. Isn’t it beautiful? This Beet, Tangerine and Blood Orange Salad from Bourbon and Brown Sugar is proof that salads in the winter can be just as delicious as summertime salads!

For those of you sticking with a Whole 30 diet, Susan from 2 Cats and Chloe has you covered with these Whole 30-approved wings!

Don’t forget to join us on Fridays for our weekly link up! It’s open to all types of bloggers across Virginia!

What’s your current favorite recipe?

January 27, 2015
An Apple Craft and An Apple Snack
It’s Foodie Friday! Today’s post is from our very own contributor, Tinsley over @ CookingShorts.com. Her blog is “designed to bring short recipes and good food to your table.” What a great mission!

There’s still time to get out to your local orchards and enjoy Apple Picking Season. Let’s plan to do something fun with all those apples and make a craft and a snack. These Sticky Caramel Apples and Apple Stamps are easy to make and they’re a big hit with the kids!

How have you enjoyed this Apple Season?

Sticky Caramel Apples:

Ingredients:
- 9 assorted apples, room temperature
- 9 popsicle sticks
- 8 oz. package individually wrapped soft chewy caramels, unwrapped
- 2 ounces white chocolate
Click here for directions ….

Apple Stamps:
- canvas bag
- newspaper – to go inside bag
- 2-3 apples, halved (or any fruit)
- fabric paint
- 2-3 triangular sponge brushes
- 1 paint brush
- envelope cardstock
Click here for directions ….

Enjoy – <3 Always Tinsley
October 11, 2013

Apples, Apples, Apples via CookingShorts.com

Today’s post is from our foodie contributor, Tinsley over @ CookingShorts.com. Her blog is “designed to bring short recipes and good food to your table.” What a great mission!

Fall is here and the leaves are starting to fall. Do you know what that means? It’s time to go APPLE PICKING! U-pick farms are awesome family activity to remind us where our food comes from. If you’ve never been before, be sure to check them out early fall. It’s a wonderful way to spend with family and /or friends.

Now what are you waiting for? Get outside, breathe the fresh air and enjoy apples!

Always – Tinsley

Pick-Your-Own Farms – Find an apple orchard near you

Apple Variety Directory – Learn about the many varieties of apples

	Awesome Apple Pie Apple pie. Is there anything better in life?
	Apple and Goat Cheese Crostinis Get a little fancy and impress your guests with this fantastic recipe.
	Apple Empanadas This recipe takes the flavors of autumn and bakes it into a decadent empanada. Oh, and maybe make a double, or even triple batch. These yummy treats will go fast!
	Stuff and Bake Granny Smith Apples We took all the flavors of a classic Thanksgiving dessert and stuffed them inside of a delicious tart, Granny Smith apple
	Apple Chicken Sausage Here’s how we take fresh autumn apples and chicken sausage from into a rock star meal.
	Apple Cinnamon Chicken “Winner Winner, Apple Chicken Dinner”