First Place: District 5

1911 W. Main St.
658-1113
district5rva.com

Second Place: Babe’s of Carytown

Third Place: Can Can Brasserie

With a must-see Sunday brunch (DJs included!) and weekend nights that range anywhere from steady to completely slammed, District 5 has become the spot to hit in the Fan. When asked what accounts for its ever-growing popularity, General Manager Roland West points to a number of things. “Celebrities,” he deadpans. “You never know if Jeff Goldblum might show up.” It might also have something to do with the staff. “Working here is more than just a job for them. They actively want to be here and enjoy their time here,” he says. “People can see how much fun the staff is having and they want to be here having fun with them.”