Local Eats

Fun meets flavor by way of food trucks

By Ellie Browning on August 28, 2018 Community, Local Eats

ABOVE: Patricia Clements orders food outside the LaBete food truck at St. Ann’s Catholic Church last week. The aroma of delicious food and sweet treats filled the air Aug. 22 as the parking lot at St Ann Catholic Church hosted several food trucks and hungry customers. Food vendors included La Bete, Slideways and Scoop’s Ice Cream Truck. Patricia Clements, the education director at St. Ann, organized the weekly event over three years ago. “I was familiar with several of the Baptist churches in Richmond, and they were doing food courts on Wednesday nights. I knew a couple of the folks who…

It’s Absolutely Divine: Fine contemporary cuisine at Rivers Bend

By Press release on June 23, 2016 Local Eats, Uncategorized

In October 2013, Willy and Karin Rau opened the doors to Divine, a restaurant and wine bar offering a unique dining experience for Chester dwellers and visitors. Upon entering Divine’s chic and classy dining area, guests encounter an aesthetically pleasing and intimate dining space— beautiful wood flooring, warmly dimmed lighting, stone walls with rich red accents. Even more impressive than the sophisticated ambiance is the menu. At Divine, the chefs practice traditional French cooking techniques with a contemporary twist for a healthier and lighter finish. They focus on fresh and high quality ingredients for enhanced flavors and an excellent eating…

LOCAL EATS: The secret is in the sauce

By Linda Fausz on May 11, 2016 Local Eats, Uncategorized

Brock’s Bar-b-que Restaurant & Catering has a vinegar base bar-b-que sauce that keeps you coming back. It is the kick – a great mustard/vinegar base with a kick that is distinctive and enticing. You will find it perfect for dipping your bar-b-que chicken, beef or pork. The sauce helped kick-start a successful catering business 41 years ago for Charlie and Doris Brock and a successful restaurant business that is celebrating its 29th anniversary on Thursday, May 12. Now retired for nearly 17 years, their sons, Timmy and Jimmy, continue on with their traditions, recipes, and reputation for good service and…

Enjoy the richness and splendor of Greek food

By Linda Fausz on March 3, 2016 Local Eats, Uncategorized

Olympia Restaurant owner Gerasimos “Jerry” Limperatos’s goal is for his customers to enjoy the richness and splendor of Greek food, but it is also important for him to offer a full Greek dining experience. So diners who visit can enjoy the Mediterranean colors that echo those of the sea and sky painted throughout the dining area. While reviewing the menu one may take notice to the antique chandeliers, baby cherubs painted on the ceiling and the pictures of wonderful Greek landscapes that drape the walls. All of the special touches create an atmosphere of dining in Greece and from the…

Local Eats: Restaurant Guide

By Linda Fausz on February 25, 2016 Local Eats, Uncategorized

AMERICAN Applebee’s 11900 Iron Bridge Plaza Bigs Barbecue 6515 Centralia Rd Brew American Gastropub 6525 Centralia Rd Boulevard Flower Gardens Cafe 2100 Ruffin Rd. Buffalo Wild Wings 12312 Bermuda Crossroads Ln. Central Park Deli 12744 Jefferson Davis Hwy Half-Way House Restaurant 10301 Jefferson Davis Hwy Hooter’s 2401 W Hundred Rd Howlett’s Restaurant & Tavern 3530 Festival Park Plaza 804-930-1034 www.howlettstavernchester.com Huckleberry Cafe & Catering 11400 Iron Bridge Rd I Don’t Know Sports Grille 1920 W. Hundred Rd. King’s Korner 7511 Airfield Dr, North 804-271-0033 www.kingskornercatering.com Logan’s Roadhouse 2301 W Hundred Rd Mr B’s 11844 Chester Village Dr Murphy’s Law 6411 Chesterfield Meadows Dr.…

Aromas, spices and rich flavorful dishes at Ambrosia

By Linda Fausz on February 17, 2016 Local Eats, Uncategorized

The intoxicating aroma of Indian food is ever present when walking into Ambrosia Indian Cuisine Family Restaurant located near River’s Bend. Local residents and restaurant owners, Daljit Singh and Kulwinder Kaur opened their doors three years ago for us to discover Indian food and its rich mix of spices. In the restaurant business for nearly 10 years, the owners bring the spicy, rich and flavorful dishes to Chester that have more of a northern region influence which means the dishes tend to be creamy with yogurt-based sauces. Kaur enjoys greeting customers, helping with selections and explaining the terms on the…

LOCAL EATS: A romantic date night awaits at Peking Restaurant

By Linda Fausz on February 10, 2016 Local Eats, Uncategorized

When the Lee family opened Peking Restaurant in the Breckenridge Shopping Center 25 years ago, it was Steve Lee’s mission to continue the tradition of the first Peking Restaurant opened over 40 years ago in Richmond, to provide the finest, most healthful Chinese dining experience, offering delicious entrees using only the freshest produce. “It’s the food,” said Jason Lee, Steve’s son who joined the business seven years ago. “We are different. Everything is made to order and we make 99 percent of it in house.” The Chester location is one of five restaurants in the family chain. Upon arrival, it…

Local Eats Restaurant Guide

By Linda Fausz on January 28, 2016 Local Eats, Uncategorized

Howlett’s Restaurant & Tavern: Classic American pub

By Linda Fausz on January 20, 2016 Local Eats, Uncategorized

Re-establishing itself in 2009 after a three –year hiatus from its Courthouse location, Howlett’s Restaurant & Tavern customers were overjoyed to once again take pleasure in their famous signature dish – Prime Rib, prepared nightly with Howlett’s special rub, slow cooked overnight, which is why it is so tender, and their specialty recipe for the crab cake. Howlett’s Restaurant & Tavern is located in the new urban development, the Chester Village Green – Festival Park. Owned by Joe and Brooke Helbling, it serves an American-influence menu offering daily lunch and dinner specials. Along with their famous signature dishes, other favorites…

Local Eats: Sibley’s Bar-B-Que is a southern treat

By Linda Fausz on January 13, 2016 Local Eats, Uncategorized

Charming BBQ Restaurant in the Heart of Chester Satisfying the taste buds of happy customers and full stomachs at a great price, Sibley’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant & Catering has been serving great bar-b-que and southern cooking to the Chester community since its opening in April, 2000. Located at the corner of Winfree Street and West Hundred Road, favorites for its loyal customer base tend to be the hickory smoked pork bar-b-que, ribs, brisket and chicken. Other favorite choices include their pork chops, catfish and their homemade pies. Sibley’s Bar-b-Que is a family affair and the Sibley story goes further back than…

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