In Search of Signature Appetizers

Barbecued Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp sautéed New-Orleans-style in reduced white wine, butter, garlic and spices.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
11500 W. Huguenot Road • Midlothian
804-378-0600 • www.sizzlingsteak.com

Porta Bella Mushrooms Tuscany
Broiled in a balsamic vinaigrette topped with tomatoes, spinach, garlic, basil and provolone cheese.
Joe's Inn
2618 Buford Road • Richmond
804-320-7011 • www.joesinn.com/BonAir

Potato Skins
Meaty baked potato wedges with melted cheese, real bacon bits and horseradish sauce.
Howlett's Restaurant & Tavern
In Chester Village Green at 3530 Festival Park Plaza, Chester
804-930-1034 • www.howlettstavernchester.com


Coco Loco Shrimp
Six coconut shrimp served with homemade mango salsa.
Nacho Mama’s
7610 Left Flank Road • Mechanicsville
804-730-7311 • www.nachomamasva.com

Gus’ Sampler
Fried Mozzarella Sticks, Spicy Buffalo Wings, Breaded Jumbo Shrimp and Potato Skins.
Gus’ Italian Cafe & Sports Bar
7358 Bell Creek Road • Mechanicsville • 804-730-9620


Fried Green Tomatoes
Lightly breaded green tomatoes, deep fried and served with homemade pimento cheese spread.
Hanover Tavern
13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. • Hanover
804-537-5050 • www.hanovertavern.org


Seared Ahi Tuna
Seared ahi tuna over a bed of fresh greens served with sesame soy vinaigrette and wasabi cream.
The Patio
3601 Cox Road, Suite A • 804-747-8333

Calamari Frita
Lightly breaded and fried calamari served with Cardinale sauce.
Hondo’s Prime
Shoppes at Innsbrook • 4024-C Cox Road
804-968-4323 • www.hondosprime.com


Chaat Papdi
Chaat is a dish inspired by the street foods stalls of India. The selections change daily, and this featured Chaat has Crispy wafers, chick peas, bengali gram, mung beans, potatoes seasoned with the Chef’s special blend of mint, tamarind and yogurt sauce. Its garnished with cilantro and cherry tomatoes.
Lehja
Short Pump Town Center, Suite 910
804-364-1111 • www.lehja.com

Soy Ginger Tuna Crisp
Fried Wontons, jasmine rice, wakame salad, fresh ahi tuna, asian and wasabi mayonnaise and sweet soy sauce.
T Millers
Located in the Marriott Downtown
804-648-BALL (2255) • www.tmillerssportsbar.com


Appetizer for Two
Two fried chicken or vegetarian spring rolls, chicken wonton, two fried or steamed check and shrimp dumplings and two shrimp tempura.
Thai Top Ten
911 ½ W. Grace Street • 804.200.3198


Phil’s Boom Boom Burgers
Three homemade burgers, a bit larger than minis, served with lettuce, tomato, sweet pickles and the famous boom boom sauce. Not frozen patties here; burgers are made with fresh ground beef seasoned with owner Kyle’s seasoning and marinade.
Phil’s Continental Lounge
5704 Grove Avenue
804.288.8687 • www.philscontinentallounge.com