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Rosa’s Italian Ristorante

helium — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:46:53 +0000

“The oldest pizzeria in the Area” – Brick oven pizzas, 14 pasta sauces, 27 Italian dinners.

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Boathouse at City Point

helium — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:46:53 +0000

The Boathouse at City Point boasts a spectacular sweeping view of the Appomattox and James Rivers in Hopewell. Boasting a modern, upscale and sophisticated interior, the design maximizes the views with a wall of windows facing the water. During warmer months, al fresco dining is available on the extensive deck overlooking the rivers along with an outside bar to enjoy cocktails at sunset. With an extensive menu, the offerings emphasize fresh seafood with five types of fresh oysters available daily, along with their signature Crab Cakes and a variety of fresh seafood. Those preferring meat can also enjoy steak or chicken as well as a variety of fresh seasonal salads. A popular Happy Hour features $1 oysters and drink specials. Reservations are highly recommended for lunch and dinner.

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Salty Siren

jwilliams — Mon, 29 May 2023 15:56:13 +0000

Who doesn’t love to enjoy great beer and food with a beautiful view? Serving multiple beers from their flagship brewery in Florida, alongside other beers from independent breweries including Petersburg’s Trapezium Brewing, beer lovers will rejoice in the selection! It’s not all beer though, they have a full bar too. The menu offerings include tacos, burgers, seafood baskets, steamed shrimp, and wings. Most afternoons and nights, there is live music by the water.

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Richlands Dairy, Creamery & The Kitchen Table

jwilliams — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 16:22:31 +0000

Four generations are operating a beautiful 800-acre dairy farm and creamery in western Dinwiddie County that has been operating since the mid-1700s. Their fresh from the cow milk and ice cream is available in the new creamery. The family-owned Richlands Dairy Farm has been a fixture on Route 460 in Blackstone for many years. It now reaches new heights of popularity with the opening of the Creamery. How can you possibly pass by this new landmark without stopping for a delicious ice-cream in a freshly made waffle cone? Their mission and vision are summed up in “Honest to Goodness Dairy”. What does that mean? They are transparent in their operation, taking care of their cows with the highest of standards, installing large windows for visitors to look through to the milk plant, conducting tours of the farm so that everyone can see exactly what they are doing. Not only that, a very important part of their mission is giving back to their community as they commit to giving away one gallon of milk to a needy family or to a food bank for every 10 that they sell. Commendable business practices and. oh, my…. the ice-cream is AMAZING! And you can order country style delicious food for lunch and dinner. Be sure to try it!

October is Fall Festival and every weekend, so get everybody in the car and tour the farm, go on a hayride, select your pumpkin, navigate a corn maze, milk a cow, have some ice cream and really see what farm life and a creamery is like. Group tours can be scheduled during May – October and watch the calendar for Dinners on the Dairy. This is a VA farm that’s all about using Virginia products.

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Joe’s Steak and Seafood

jwilliams — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 11:22:15 +0000

Joe’s Steak and Seafood is conveniently located for those traveling on I-85 or visiting Virginia Motorsports Park. A favorite spot for local Dinwiddie County residents, Joe’s serves a variety of steaks, seafood, and other dishes. Joe’s also offers a full bar and a variety of wine and beer. Of note are the variety of side dishes to accompany your steak and seafood and daily specials. There is something for everyone here! They pride themselves on the freshest meat and seafood and sourcing their food locally.

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Wabi-Sabi

helium — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 02:43:00 +0000

There is an atmosphere of exotic uniqueness at Wabi Sabi. The minute you walk through the doors of this trendy Mediterrasian fusion restaurant you are greeted to beautiful scenery, helpful staff, and smiling patrons. “My goal with Wabi Sabi is to be that oasis for people, where they leave the world outside,” says owner DJ Payne.

With two full menus – a sushi selection and a more traditional menu – even regular visitors find something new to eat with every meal. The vibrant nightlife is unparalleled and the bartending staff at DJ’s Martini Lounge pride themselves on their delicious specialty martinis. The live entertainment is always a wonderful surprise – Wabi features bands ranging from hip alt-rock to old-time bluegrass.

Payne, a life-long restaurateur, takes great satisfaction in providing his guests with an elegant, stylish dining and socializing experience. “I’m very passionate about what I do. I like connecting with people,” Payne adds. “There’s something for everyone at Wabi.”

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Roma’s Ristorante Italiano

helium — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 02:32:00 +0000

Affordable distinctive Sicilian cuisine in a beautifully renovated setting – Menu also includes steaks and seafood.

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Maria’s at Old Town 21 Ristorante Italiano

helium — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 02:18:00 +0000

Nestled in the historic district of Petersburg, Virginia, Maria’s at Old Town 21 Ristorante Italiano was founded by the Crapa family from Sicily, Italy. Specialities include homemade pasta and dishes such as swordfish, rustica pizza and panini. And they serve luscious desserts and drinks.

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Nanny’s Southern Style Restaurant

helium — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 21:28:00 +0000

This 35-year-old restaurant couldn’t be more classically Southern. Founded and owned by the Stewart family the entire time, this much-beloved establishment serves up great Barbecue Pork, Brisket and St. Louis-style Ribs along with all the favorite sides that you can imagine. Ronnie Stewart had always dreamed of owning a restaurant while serving in the Prince George County Police Department. He achieved that dream, even before he retired from the Police Department, thanks to his wife Linda taking the helm from the start. Sons Tim and Jeff ultimately joined the business too. Together they all continue to serve delicious food both at the restaurant, and through catering.

The family describes their barbecue as a Virginia/Carolina blend (Ronnie Stewart hails from South Carolina). They use a mixture of hardwoods to smoke the meat for 14 to 15 hours. The sauce is homemade and is the same one that Ronnie and Linda concocted 35 years ago. Interestingly, they use the sauce when cooking the Ribs which often baffles customers as they say it tastes different from the sauce they know. However, when cooked, the vinegar in the sauce evaporates resulting in a much sweeter taste.

Nanny’s is not only known for their barbecue, but also their Fried Chicken. It’s so legendary that once a serious fan was craving it so much during her pregnancy that she got in her car and drove all the way from Georgia to get some! Their Sweet Tea is also hugely popular.

When you ask the family what they love best about our region, the answer is simple: the people. So many locals have grown up with Nanny’s being an integral part of their lives. For out-of-towners, they say that some folks plan their vacations around their opening hours! With such easy proximity to I-95, it’s a great stop off point for some terrific local food if you’re traveling.

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Luca Italian Ristorante

helium — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 21:27:00 +0000

Casual, family-oriented Italian restaurant in the heart of Prince George Courthouse.

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Giuseppe’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant

helium — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 16:23:00 +0000

A tradition in Dinwiddie – friendly, neighborhood atmosphere; specialties include several varieties of homemade cannelloni, penne vodka, lots of veal, seafood and chicken dishes, veggie lasagna, non-Italian options and, of course, great pizzas.

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Colonial Italian Restaurant & Pizza

helium — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 15:44:00 +0000

A Colonial Heights family tradition for 15 years; lunch & nightly dinner specials.

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Carini’s Pizzeria & Ristorante

helium — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 15:40:00 +0000

Delicious homemade traditional Italian dishes; pizza dough made fresh daily. Italian Restaurant · Pizza Place · Family Style Restaurant

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