Cocoru Chicken
On Wednesday April 13, we presented our 2nd tasting tour of the central Richmond area featuring a great selection of restaurants; centered on Number 3 Road and area from Bridgeport to Westminster Highway.
The Apron
Our Tasting Plate:
Tuna poke with ponzu pearls, avocado crema, house made rice cracker
Ricotta ravioli, lamb shank, olive crumble, mint pea puree on a spoon
Executive Chef Robert Uy (right)
And
Our Tasting Cup:
Wall Vesper
It was a cool evening in Richmond, attendees had a chance to explore the area, enjoy eats and drinks inside the restaurants throughout the night. They had a chance to meet many of the chefs, and servers as they showcased the best of what they do in Richmond.
Cocoru Chicken
Our Tasting Plate:
Deep fried rice cake with Korean spicy sauce
Yangnyeom Chicken – Deep fried chicken coated in Korean traditional Yangnyeom sauce with peanuts and garlic flakes on top
Pa-Dak- Deep fried chicken in House special sauce with shredded green onion on top
Snowfall Chicken- Deep fried chicken with Béchamel sauce and Grana Padano cheese on top
With condiments: One plate of pickled radish and sweet potato crisps
Harold’s Bistro
Our Tasting Plate:
Crab Cake with Chipotle Aioli and Corn Salsa
Chef Tim Vu
American Grille
Our Tasting Plate:
Halibut with mango and pineapple salsa
Tuna ceviche
Chef Danilo Ibara
Pizza Garden
Our Tasting Plate:
Two pizza slices from the selection featuring
Polo Eccellente
Capicolla
Margherita (vegetarian)
Ruchetta (vegetarian)
The restaurants featured many unique and tasty dishes to our guests to eat and drink throughout the event. Join us at our next Tasting Plates event in the East Village neighborhood on May 18.
By: Richard Wolak