Richmond.com on North vs. South RVA Restaurants

Check out the latest from Karri at Richmond.com, Northside vs. Southside taking a look at what is going with restaurants on either side of the river. The most interesting to me was an update on Parkside Cafe.

Of course, there is one glimmer of hope for a new restaurant on Southside, and it’s one we’ve been waiting on for almost a year now. Parkside Café, in the former Seven Hills Market space, is still in the works and co-owner Travis Milton tells me that they could be open by the end of June, though July might be more likely.

I went by and got a peek at the place, and it looks like, city inspections notwithstanding, they can actually do it.

It’s still a shell, but there’s enough bones to see that when you walk in (to the door that used to be closed when it was Seven Hills), you’ll be greeted by a hostess stand and lounge area. Four six-top booths round out the room before you head over to the main dining room of more booths and banquette seating. All and all, they should be able to serve 40-50.

Head to the link to find out more.