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Sunf1re96 t1_j6czwmq wrote

Can anyone point me to really good eggs benedict in the Fan? I've got a craving

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JamesBhand-007 t1_j6d5ru7 wrote

I like Helen’s Virginia Benedict (I think that’s what it’s called?) It’s the one with the pork belly!

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AndThenThereWasQueso t1_j6d2ohu wrote

I honestly still haven’t figured out exactly what “the fan” encompasses but I do like the eggs Benedict at Sine and the fact that you never have to wait for a table.

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stickynohte t1_j6dkkd4 wrote

Generally, people are split on the “stopping point” of the fan. For me, it’s the quadrant from Boulevard to Harrison. Then I consider Harrison to Belvidere “VCU territory.”

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Stitchmond OP t1_j6dscws wrote

To me the Fan includes VCU: Broad, Belvidere, Boulevard, and the downtown expressway are the borders.

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AndThenThereWasQueso t1_j6dsuol wrote

I need a map of what is what because I still have a hard time figuring it all out.

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stickynohte t1_j6eawoj wrote

I had to make a map for a roommate once so she knew which streets were parallel aka alternative options for her work commute.

This pic might help! (Although I would encompass Cary St. east of boulevard as part of the Fan as well. To the west of boulevard, Cary St. is Carytown.) I think Stitchmond’s ruling of using the expressway as a southern cutoff point is very valid. I only use VCU as an eastern cutoff as the parking regulations change drastically in that area and you can get a feel for when you’re technically “on campus.”

https://preview.redd.it/dycvnu8fo2fa1.png?width=1170&format=png&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=9b8c4adfe4ed212f74b5c8826a66fb5caa275a64

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Sunf1re96 t1_j6dseor wrote

Good to know, but that's Downtown/Shockoe Bottom

ETA: if I felt up for driving I would go to Liberty Public House. That place slaps

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AndThenThereWasQueso t1_j6dsq4u wrote

Did you end up finding one? I love a good Benedict

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Sunf1re96 t1_j6dto7e wrote

Sounds like Helen's is a good spot. I like Liberty Public House. This morning I settled for a grease bomb omelet from Village Cafe with a pint sized mimosa

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AndThenThereWasQueso t1_j6e2zdw wrote

Oh word the one time I went to Liberty the Benedict had no seasoning and was flavorless. I heard they are under new ownership since then though.

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Sunf1re96 t1_j6e5q0y wrote

I had a Benedict from there last week that was pretty tasty. I'm gonna check out some of these Fan locations soon tho

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rattylight t1_j6f8k4n wrote

Ok only because you mentioned LPH, if you're up for driving another time, the Northside Benedict at The Mill in Bellevue is one of my faves in the city. It's exactly like an eggs Benedict that they used to have at LPH before their ownership changed. On a biscuit with cheese, it's so good haha. Add their honey habanero hot sauce too!

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