Best Welcoming Committee by a Restaurant
Critics' Pick
Scott Elmquist
Sweet Teas Southern Cuisine in Shockoe Bottom, where every time someone walks in the door, an employee sings out, “Welcome to Sweet Teas!” Co-owner Shane Thomas, pictured, says the chicken and waffle is a top-selling dish. 1800 E. Main St., 648-0267, sweetteasva.com.
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