Lulululu's

Just back at my desk after a fabulous lunch w/ Anya at Lulu's (thanks Anya!). We made it round trip in 55 minutes - not so important on one's second-to-last-day of work (YAY!), but always appreciated when the waitstaff can accommodate a work schedule. But enough about that, let's get down to the (you guessed it) BACON. (As an aside, I had my cholesterol checked last week and it is perfect!). I had the most sublime sandwich: bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato. On barely toasted squishy whole-grain bread with just a trace of mayo. With a side of asparagus topped with a couple shavings of parm. Crispy bacon + smooth avocado + sweet tomato = happiness.

Six Burner

For a mere $23 one selects a delectable app (roast beets and goat cheese with NUTELLA-I know!), main course (scallops, salmon, or chicken), and then the most fabulous ass-building panna cotta.

This doesn't need any more comment- it is awesome and great value.

What a Bargain!

It's not in Richmond, and it ain't haute cuisine, but it was delicious and cheap! I was lucky enough to attend the practice rounds at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia last Monday - Wednesday. This was by far the most beautiful and best executed sporting or any other event I have ever attended. The flowers were amazing, azaleas in the peak of bloom, and the fairways were more pristine than any green I've ever duffed a ball onto. The best part, however, were the $1.50 pimiento cheese sandwiches and $2.00 beers! Lunch was a fat sandwich, chips, moonpie, and 2 beers for $7.50! Augusta was a fantastic town with great food, sincere people, and beautiful scenery. I can't recommend it enough.

The Weekly Bacon

Since I am the only one posting - and probably reading - this blog, I will write about whatever I damn well please. And that is BACON. Today's is a bacon-infused bourbon and maple syrup cocktail. I've gotten to the point that I don't like much in my bourbon besides some ice, but there's always room for bacon.

Carena's part 2

John and I checked it out on Friday, and thought it was very ... meh. Not bad / not great, strange atmosphere, excellent service (including a free sample of the oxtail when we asked about it) (think greasy pot roast). Anyway, glad to have gone, but doubt we'll go back - we have too much Richmond yet to eat!

File under Strange but True

If yall get tired of my endless bacon rantings, I can start another blog called "Eating Bacon". Meanwhile, I bring you Maple Bacon Lollipops.

Carena's Jamaican Delicious

My friend (Marguer-eats) and I ventured deep into the south side Saturday night for some eats at Carena's and were well treated for it..  The ambience of Carena's is not fantastic but for fuck sake it was a Friendly's in a past life so we forgave them for that.  We were promptly attended to by a seemingly 9 year old Russian girl who proved to be a very good and pleasant server.  We started off with the conch fritters which were very nicely prepared if not totally exciting but still worth it.  My friend had the salmon which as we found was the much lighter of the two entree selections.  The fish was light, tasty and very nicely turned out.  I had the tilapia which was much richer in every way:  saucier, more savory, more sloppy yet altogether yummy.  I was doing a bunch of ecstasy-style moaning and groaning while eating.  I thoroughly enjoyed it.  Altogether, the meal was great, well worth it and will certainly visit again.  Phil.