Food Scene
Starbucks
400 N Robinson StSuper close to the apartment.
Cozy little restaurant best known for huge, delicious portions of pasta at great prices. Candlelit and romantic.
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Edo's Squid
411 N Harrison StCozy little restaurant best known for huge, delicious portions of pasta at great prices. Candlelit and romantic.
Sabai
2727 W Broad StYummy thai food with great cocktail menu.
Early Bird Biscuit Co.
119 N Robinson StBest. Biscuits. (and great coffee too)
Delicious pizza! I'd recommend ordering ahead and taking it to-go.
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8 ½ in The Fan
401 Strawberry StDelicious pizza! I'd recommend ordering ahead and taking it to-go.
Kuba Kuba
1601 Park AveFun atmosphere, good Cuban food.
Athens Tavern
401 North Robinson StreetCozy Greek restaurant a few blocks from the apartment, my secret neighborhood spot.
Health food grocery store with a juice/smoothie bar and hot bar. Beware, the parking lot is usually packed.
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Ellwood Thompson's
4 N Thompson StHealth food grocery store with a juice/smoothie bar and hot bar. Beware, the parking lot is usually packed.
Great breakfast or lunch spot with selection of juice, smoothies, acai bowls, etc...
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North End Juice Co.
718 Cleveland StGreat breakfast or lunch spot with selection of juice, smoothies, acai bowls, etc...
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun bar/arcade with extensive selection of self pour beer and wine and old school games.
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The Circuit Arcade Bar
3121 W Leigh StFun bar/arcade with extensive selection of self pour beer and wine and old school games.
Fun pool hall with good selection of drinks and food.
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Greenleaf's Pool Room
100 N 6th StFun pool hall with good selection of drinks and food.
Great selection of wine and food. A few blocks from the apartment.
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Secco Wine Bar
325 N Robinson StGreat selection of wine and food. A few blocks from the apartment.
Arts & Culture
Must see! If you're in town on a Thursday go for Jazz night or Friday for happy hour.
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdMust see! If you're in town on a Thursday go for Jazz night or Friday for happy hour.
Shopping
Cool shop in the center of Carytown shopping area. Start here and walk the area. Lots of shops and restaurant options.
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Need Supply Co.
3100 W Cary StCool shop in the center of Carytown shopping area. Start here and walk the area. Lots of shops and restaurant options.
Entertainment & Activities
Movieland at Boulevard Square
1301 N Arthur Ashe Blvd