Adding Pho Que Huong at VCC in Glen Allen. It is consistently good with nice staff and a decent atmosphere (used to be a Famous Dave's BBQ).

My go-to is Pho 79 on Staples Mill.

Pho Thien Phat 2 has an interesting decor. I thought it was good, not amazing.

I won't return to Pho 95 (Willow Lawn).

I haven't been to Pho Tay Doh yet.

It's greasy but yeah, the food is consistently good.

They do investing but there's no guarantee that the investments will pay off or won't be grifted at some point.

Yep, I stick out when I open my mouth. One might think a "different" guy would be a commodity but women I know generally want a guy with a pick-up, local family ties, and conservative views.

There's a lot to like about this area but I am looking forward to my kids finishing school so I can move elsewhere.

It really is! 30-40min, esp. when you are just picking someone to drive to the city for a date takes up a good chunk of the evening. At least I work in the city and have dated women who offer to come up my way too. Gotta make it work!

Bumble was like that for me near VCC. I had more matches with women in Midlo than anywhere. Unfortunately my home location shows as either Ashland or Mechanicsville so I think the West Enders and city folk assume I'm a Hanover Nazi.

Has OLD been a good way to meet folks in Ashland for you?

Me too. My work, social and spirit center is in the city. The drive isn't bad as long as I moderate alcohol intake. It stinks having friends and dates mainly in Midlo and WE/SP though, but that distance would be an issue anywhere in the burbs.

I wish the down voters would explain to the rest of us how young people would meet other young people in Ashland outside of the college scene.

I live near VCC and there's no singles scene here (under 40yo) and a lot more people.

15 minutes will get you to Henrico, but it's 21 min to SA and 25 min to Carytown from RMU.

While also declaring ACAB.

Cool!

What's that?

I haven't heard bad about any of the ones mentioned. Those that support community events, sponsor teams, group rides, and/or demos on dirt tend to take the job seriously.

Those shops that tend to focus on sales to families... I wouldn't throw shade, but they aren't usually named as the go-to bike repair shop for serious enthusiasts and pros.

I'm guessing the argument could continue forever. Someone Will say they can source Texas-bred prime beef at the same price in Virginia as it would be in Texas and someone else will say it's not hand selected quality, quality degrades with shipping, etc. Someone else will say that it's a little bit more but not to justify ZZQ price, and someone will retort that it's all about supply and demand, etc etc. Someone else will say that beef from Texas is not a better than good quality beef. From Virginia, etc. Etc etc

Definitely! Underrated given the concentration of barbecue joints in Richmond City. Very good sides, as well.

Hanoverian here, and I like it too. Can't get more inclusive than this!

STFU about dat!

VCU Psychology Department still has an anxiety clinic I believe. You are seeing by a graduate student under supervision, but with that you get the latest treatments and payment is on a sliding scale.

I remember Have a Nice Day Cafe charged something like a $10 cover to get in. That cover charge went towards the buffet they had off in a corner. So that apparently covered the liquor license requirements.

Oh yeah, I was never in there but forgot about that place.

I don't think there has been since Off theHookah closed in 2016. That could hold over 600 people.

That had the feel of big city nightclubs, although perhaps smaller in size.

https://m.styleweekly.com/richmond/off-the-hookah-will-close-in-july/Content?oid=2339196

I mean, they play music. There's really nothing stopping people from dancing. Bring your own colored and flashing LED lights for a little extra pizzazz.

Valid question. I remember I checked that at the time. I'm happy to consider that the restaurant mislabeled it, the cashier was wrong, and I missed a tax on the receipt. Wish I kept the receipt.

This was mentioned before, but their sister store, Fancy Biscuit, has been known to add a tip to bills listed as a tax then has the tip line as well. The counter person confirmed that it was not a tax. I experienced it maybe a year ago and never went back.