The mint julep at Julep's New Southern Cuisine , in its pewter mug, is a thing of beauty. 1719-21 E. Franklin St., 377-3968
Since Louisiana Flair closed, Nathaniel Sams has been making his famous gumbo at Boychik's Deli . 4024-B Cox Road, 747-1030
The family-style service at Tanglewood Ordinary means that you better watch out if you get between us and the black-eyed peas . 2210 River Road West, Maidens, 556-3284
We think ordering Croaker's Spot's Eggleston Fried Fish Boat should be mandatory. 1020 Hull St., 269-0464
Comfort's transcendent banana crème brulee is your childhood banana pudding in silky dress-up clothes. 200 Broad St., 780-0004
The delicious deviled eggs at Sally Bell's Kitchen might just be the most Southern food we can think of. 708 W. Grace St., 644-2838
Chicken strips are for losers. When you go to Lee's , order your chicken crispy and spicy, and get a few pieces with some bones in ‘em. 2200 W. Broad St., 355-1059
Mrs. Marshall's potato salad , from a 1920s recipe with house-made mayo, and its tarragon chicken salad are Carytown comfort foods. 3125 W. Cary St., 355-1305
Who needs minced pork when you can have Bill's Barbecue's creamy chocolate icebox pie ? For locations, see billsbarbecue.net.
Using a neighbor's recipe, Suzanne Wolstenholme of Homemades by Suzanne elevates sandwiches with her homemade yeast rolls . 102 N. Railroad Ave., Ashland, 798-8331
We're not sure Richmond could survive without Perly's biscuits . 111 E. Grace St., 649-2779
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