New Options

Gastronomically curious? Try these newly minted Richmond restaurants.

Greek Grill CafAc Traditional souvlaki, moussaka, pasticcio, with subs, wraps and pastries. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 2313 Westwood Ave. 355-4001.

Urban Farmhouse Sandwiches, salads, soups, coffees in bright, casual, counter-service cafAc. Local and natural ingredients. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 1217 E. Cary St. 325-3988. theurbanfarmhouse.net.

Kenji Hibachi and Sushi Bar Traditional Japanese with hibachi tables, upscale setting. Bar with specialty sake. Full sushi and kitchen menu. Lunch and dinner daily. 11740 W. Broad St. in Parc Place at Short Pump Town Center. 364-1788 kenjirestaurant.com.

Pie In the former Si Tapas spot, pizzas, calzones, salads and wings in intimate setting with upstairs lounge. Lunch, dinner and bar daily. 214 N. Lombardy St. 257-7940. www.pierichmond.com.

The Republic  Comfort food with international flavors, small plates, sandwiches and burgers, steaks and entrees, whiskey bar with 20 taps, separate smoking and nonsmoking rooms. Lunch, dinner and bar daily. 2053 W. Broad St. 592-4444. www.therepublicrva.com.

Chopstix Asian Bistro Sushi Lounge Traditional and fusion, seafood to steak entrees, hibachi, tempura, teriyaki, sushi and sashimi. Lunch and dinner daily, late bar hours weekends. 15801 City View Drive, Midlothian. 379-8308. www.chopstixva.com.

Dora's Brazilian Grill   Rodizio restaurant with meats served table-side, with salad and side dishes for a fixed price. Dinner until 10 p.m. Mon. – Sat., Sunday noon – 6 p.m.; bar open nightly until 2 a.m. 1331 E. Cary St. 269-3697. www.dorasbraziliangrill.com.

Milestone Restaurant and Jazz Club   American and Caribbean apps and entrees, steaks, seafood, lamb, vegetarian. Live music, bar. Dinner Wed. – Sun. in Best Western Motel. 9826 Midlothian Turnpike. 382-1427. www.milestonejazz.com.

Steel Horse Bar & Grille    Big pub food menu, live entertainment and karaoke, smoking patio, sports on TV.  1920 W. Hundred Road, Chester. 706-6600.

Croaker's Spot Manchester  Soul seafood with southern sides, chicken dishes, bar in a 75-seat, renovated setting. Lunch and dinner daily. 1026 Hull St. 269-0463.

Trackside Grill   New, family-friendly restaurant in Ashland with American menu, burgers, pasta, daily fish specials, arcade, trains passing by. Lunch and dinner Mon. — Sat. 301 S. Railroad Ave. 752-4688.

Bonvenu  Pretty new Carytown spot with chops, steaks, crab cakes, wines and bar. Dinner Tues. — Sun., lunch Sat. and Sun. 2915 W. Cary St. 342-1003. www.bonvenu.com

Lucille's Southern Cuisine   Fried fish, chicken, traditional sides. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 1203 N. Laburnum Ave. 644-1646.

Bocca Toscana   Pizza, Italian dishes, specials in family-friendly cafAc. Lunch and dinner Mon. — Sat. 7021 Three Chopt Road in Village Shopping Center. 288-7773.

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