With the house hunt over and pending appraisal, I had a free day on the weekend to hang out with a friend. We arrived and ended up wandering around Carytown, checking out the different shops in this hipster enclave. Across from the Byrd Theater on Cary Street, we stopped for a bite to eat. Apparently the restaurant had changed the menu recently. The weather was nice, so we sat outside, listening to the impromptu drum circle across the street and watching the dogs walk by.
The Harland Sanders
Fried chicken breast topped with bacon, cheddar cheese and ranch, with some pretty fantastic fries.
Burger topped with cheddar cheese and a fried egg with a side of curly fries.
View of the restaurant's mural from the side.
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Following this lunchtime gluttony, we went to visit Maymont, which has a lovely house tour for $5. A fabulous example of the Gilded Age, the swan bed along is a sight to see. We also peeked in the Jefferson Hotel, whose staircase was inspiration for the Gone with the Wind party scene. Richmond has a more southern feel, but the areas swiftly transition from safe to questionable. The Jefferson Hotel area was quite similar to Baltimore, while the Carytown area made me think of Charlottesville.
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