MOO/MAUXTASTIC

Every town has its burger, RVA has several that will get your tastebuds revvin’.

Beauvine | Fan
The burgers here are quality and so is the staff. This is a great happy hour spot and the burgers are unique, fresh, and don’t get me started on those duck fat fries!

Boulevard Burger & Brew | Scott’s Addition
Great outdoor area, burgers come out quick and dinerific. This is the perfect burger and milkshake joint.

Jack Brown’s | Westhampton
The perfect hangover cure. Simple. Sorry Vegetarians, this one is all beef minus the rabbit food. Check out their daily specials.

Carytown Burgers and Fries | Lakeside | Carytown | Short Pump
With three locations, it’s hard to dismiss CBF and they consistently make a great burger with many options for toppings. Bonus points for their crispy tots!

Kreggers at Hand | Fan | Ashland
If you wanna catch a game and a really good burger, you want Kreggers. Love their side options and the burgers are primo. One of the best Impossible burger options I’ve had!

Dot’s Back Inn | Bellevue
My favorite burger in town for so many years was The Famous Amos at Dot’s. Bacon, Cheese and oh so goodness and super affordable.

Pop’s Dogs Ma’s Burgers | Lakeside
Sometime you just want a roadie. You get both worlds here, Pop and Ma’s is small and full of Southern character.

Honey Whytes | Shockoe Valley
I forget about Honey Whytes sometimes, but when I do go there, I am reminded jarringly how good the burger is. Lots of tasty options with turkey and veggie available.

PERFECT PIES

I don’t mess around with Pizza, having lived in New York, I’m no stranger to what a great pie at 3am tastes like.

8 1/2 | The Fan | Church Hill
Speaking of Mama Zu, my hands down favorite pie in RVA. The fresh ingredients alone tantalizes the taste buds. I love grabbing this za and sitting in Scuffletown Park wolfing it down.

PBR | Fan | Mechanicsville
I like this place for its Fan location for the patio and to be honest the pizza is pretty solid. Sometimes I get tired of the whole “personal” pizza schtick, but if you are with a group, this place is fantastic.

Mary Angela’s | Carytown
Veterans, Mary Angela’s comforts me with futbol and New York style pizza and is reminiscent of my college years at VCU.

Dinamo | Oregon Hill
Cousin to Mama Zu (RIP), it’s no surprise they have knock your socks off pizza. Fresh and perfect.

Triple Crossing Beer | Fulton
I think sometimes simple is best. A good woodfire pizza at a brewery is a perfectly simplistic and go to combo. I love their pizzas

Hot for Pizza | Carver
The novelty alone is reason to delve into this pie heaven. If you are looking for unique pizzas with flare or some great Vegan options, this is the spot.

Zorch Pizza | Carytown
Food truck turned brick and mortar, Zorch satisfies the New York style slice, but also tantalises your tastebuds. Fresh ingredients and Vegan pies are available!

Christian’s | The Fan | West End
if you can deal with the starving VCU students at the Fan location, you will get a pizza that is very tasty. Only comes in one size but you can bet they’ll be leftovers for a day or two. I love this place for the convenience, slices, and overall goodness.

The Hop Craft Pizza and Beer | The Fan
I love the pizza here and it’s just a bonus that they have a craft brew market adjoined to the dining area. Try the Pickleback, so good! Unique options and if you’re not feeling pizza, get their meatballs to go and add it to your favorite pasta.

Jo-Jo’s Pizza | Downtown | Midlothian
How could I not love a pizza joint with my name? I lived in NY for a few years and I can say Jo-Jo’s is where I go to when I crave a slice in the city. Their lunch special is where it’s at: 2 slices and one bevvy for about $10 (I remember when it was $6). Midlo location is open til 9pm and downtown is unfortunately just until 3pm. A slice worth every NY penny.