Ricky’s Hot Chicken

Here you can find a version of the ever-popular Nashville-style hot chicken that is even halal. Available heat levels range from no heat to “a-bomb” with habanero, ghost, scorpion and reaper pepper added. You’ve been warned. These come as either quarters, tenders, wings or nuggets, and on Sundays, you can even opt for chicken and […]

Rise No. 1

Former President George W. Bush was at Rise when then President Barack Obama called him to inform him of Osama bin Laden’s death. Bush’s habitual order is crab souffle, which suggests to us that his taste in food is pretty good. Truthfully, any souffle here is probably good, especially paired with wines from a list […]

RJ Mexican Cuisine

The West End is packed with tourist-trapping restaurants; this isn’t one of them. Executive chef Ronald Von Hatten’s menu focuses on tweaked regional Mexican food, including gordita and queso fundido appetizers, with a little Tex-Mex (e.g., chimichangas and fajitas) thrown in to appease the natives. Make no mistake, however, the latter truly is lip service. […]

Rockfish Seafood Grill

This sibling to Shell’s seafood restaurants represents the best of the bunch. Great peel-and-eat shrimp and steamed crab. Terrific casual family dining.