Week 31 - July 29 - August 4

New Favorite Cuisine SOUL FOOD

So my office is south of the James River in Richmond.  The area is called, or was once called Manchester.  Downdown Richmond is essentially accross the river.  I compare it to being on the west side of the Grand River in Grand Rapids.  The neighborhood around my office is a revitilizing area, but was once almost exclusivly industrial, so as you can imagine, most of the good eateries seem to be on the other side of the river......save at least one!

Croakers Spot!  If your ever in Richmond, make a point to go to 1020 Hull Street and find this little gem.  It is highly rated on most of the internet rating type sites like Yelp and Google.  They specialize in seafood and soul food. 

So I must admit, I went here by myself...but what is a guy supposed to do?  Sometimes leftovers just aren't going to cut it for a Friday lunch adventure.  Plus, I like exploring to local establishments to be able to be a good host when my friends and family come to Richmond.

This place is in a really urban area.  Old buildings, buzy street in between an area of newly built urban condos and an area that has, what seems to be condemable buildings.  So I was a little nervous that I may be out of my comfort zone a little, but it was without the slightest insidence. 

As I am catching up on some blogging, I can't recall the dish, but I think it was the Fried Seafood Dinner.  It consisted of fried fish, fried shrimp, and crab cakes, covered with sauted onions and green peppers, with sides of cabbage, grits, and a piece of corn bread.  There was so much food here, even I, could not eat it all.

And it was delicious!  Litterally, some of the best seafood I have ever had.  Oh, and the grits?  They were great too.  Being a yanky, I guess I don't appreciate this southern side, but these were great!

The atmosphere was pretty cool as well.  The waitstaff was fast and friendly, even though it was packed for prime lunch hour.  They had some ecletic music playing, from what I could tell including jazz and some MoTown classics.

The building takes up at least two old storfronts.  In one half, the entrance if for take out only, which was packed, the other is seated dining.  Very nice woodwork inside that looks pretty recently renovated.  This is a definate go back spot.  I think this will be the spot when I am hankering for that grease fix/comfort food and look lazy to make it.

Although, I may have no soul when it comes to dancing, I certainly have soul when it comes to eating!  If they only had a microbrew here, I wouldn't go anywhere else.