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Visual-Sheepherder36 t1_j9u54uy wrote
Was about to post in the bi-weekly thread and, yes, I was pleasantly surprised with the Buffalo chicken mac.
suurahh t1_j9u58rk wrote
I get the weirdest vibes off of the owners from their Instagram.
GMUcovidta t1_j9ux9nd wrote
They are weird (knew one of their daughters pretty well) but very very kind people.
jside69 t1_j9xk1yw wrote
I worked at bookbinders for a few years. They aren't necessarily bad people, but live in a very privileged bubble. Personally I dislike them but that's my own feelings.
rvasatxguy t1_j9znajz wrote
Had to check out their IG. They seem to have that social media “our ife is perfect” vibe down to a T. And also Eagles fans so that sucks.
JosefDerArbeiter t1_j9ujv9s wrote
I've had the greek wedding and it's delicious
As it is now (unless they're planning to pop up some outdoor seating in warmer months) it's 100% a to-go place. You are currently unable to sit down and eat there, well you could but you'd be sitting on the curb outside
cr4zy-cat-lady t1_j9u7u61 wrote
I tried it and it was honestly pretty mid. It wasnt bad but definitely left something to be desired.
DCFishingGuy t1_j9txzyo wrote
Give it 13 months.
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Food may be good, location is eh due to parking and lack of foot traffic
DowninDowntown t1_j9uly4d wrote
Seems like a great place to walk to after drinking across the street
V3gasMan t1_j9ue59y wrote
I think it’ll last. They managed to keep bookbinders open all of Covid. Might have to changes things around/switch things up but I think it’ll be fine
jdbug100 t1_j9vhqm1 wrote
they've got roughly 1,200 apartments being developed within walking distance of them, so probably easily 2,200+ new people in the neighborhood. key will be 1) surviving until they are built and 2) converting them against fat dragon or BBB or En Su Boca or all of Scotts Ad.
tarheel343 t1_j9vr7oj wrote
Very true, I hope they make it. But they could totally exist alongside all of those places.
GMUcovidta t1_j9vygsb wrote
Yeah I've never once in my life pondered if I want to wait in a line for an hour to pay $70 for BBQ or if I want late night Mac and Cheese. There's demand for more than 3-5 restaurants, particularly casual restaurants, in Scott's Addition.
calsi t1_j9u73sw wrote
Parking isn’t bad, as they’re sharing the decently-sized lot right next to the building with Starbucks.
TakeOneAerial t1_j9uxdz1 wrote
Saw this and tried their Balboa Mac for lunch with a chicken piece. Mac was good and the chicken piece more so. Worth checking if you're really about some mac and cheese or get hit with a random craving.
Having said that, won't be my new go-to when friends from out of town come through, etc.
Freseper t1_j9vryom wrote
Well that’s a fun name.
RVAperson9 t1_j9umb7v wrote
Sidenote, has any restaurant in Richmond ever opened on time? It never takes just a few months to order and redesign everything, hire staff, and train them.
freetimerva t1_j9vrbxh wrote
City hall is notoriously poor at providing necessary documents in a timely manner. It's a major barrier for businesses here.
Jamaican buddy said it was easier to open a business in Jamaica than Richmond, because at least he knew who to bribe and how much.
Zestyclose_Attempt55 t1_j9vx8if wrote
The fiesta is good but my fav is broccoli and mushroom. Haven’t tried them all yet. I think the chicken strips could be better. Next time get the Mac and cheese there and run thru chick fil a and add nuggets!! The desserts are AWESOME!
S60T6 t1_j9w8ifd wrote
Hate to admit I wasn’t impressed when I tried it. Got the buffalo mac and it just tasted like cheap hot sauce and and looked like something I could slapped together myself at home. Portion was also a joke for how much they charge. I can think of 5 other restaurants that aren’t Mac & cheese focused at all that still have better Mac and cheese.
Notexactlyanoob t1_j9x0o6w wrote
Across from Happy Trees.
JCKang t1_j9yceez wrote
I had a stand right next to them at the Scott's Addition Festival last fall. Friendly people and nice food... but then at the end of the festival, they dumped their water, got lots of my rust-able merch wet, and zero apology.
FilthDropz t1_j9tv440 wrote
I tried it for the first time last weekend, crazy delicious