Vinny's Italian Grill and Pizzeria

Dear Food Diary,

Tonight my boyfriend took me to Vinny's Italian Grill and Pizzeria.  I found their food to be made with deliberate precision.  My boyfriend thought the Calamari was the best he ever tasted.  The pieces of Calamari were all uniform... rings that resembled meaty onion rings.  It was something you could give to a new trier of Calamari if the tentacly pieces are too adventurous for them.  I liked the appetizer but my entree was out of this world.  I ordered the Hot Sicilian Sandwich because sometimes a girl just needs a hot Sicilian.  Am I right girls? *wink, wink*  The sandwich looked delicious in the menu picture with perfectly cut red peppers and beautiful clumps of warm mozzarella.  I was shocked when I got a sandwich that looked exactly like the menu picture.  It was a sandwich with just the right amount of sopresata, pepperoni, salami, and basil on lightly toasted bread.  Gourmet level food for only $6.75.  If you are any where near Leavell's Road in Fredericksburg, you must try Vinny's.

On my way to Art Class

Dear Food Diary,

I've been busy.  Among other things, I've been taking an art class.  See my awesome drawing to the right?  Well during my travels to art class in Richmond, I acquired three new favorite restaurants.  Below are three must try restaurants in the Richmond area.

1) Stella's - Fine Greek style dining.

Must Try Items - The Avgolemono and the Calamari


2) Bandito's Burrito Lounge - A bar restaurant combo that has a variety of mexican foods with a southern Louisiana type feel.

Must Try Items- One of their dishes containing seafood, like perhaps their shrimp tacos or their creole bowl with craw-fish.

3) Fat Dragon- Traditional Chinese food with a farm to table twist and modern exotic decor.

Must Try Items- If you can handle spicy, the Firecracker Shrimp and the Chili Dumplings

Now you know where to eat in Richmond... You're Welcome

P.S. The girl who ate Fredericksburg would like you to know that she is still on a weight loss journey and to that end she has actually... hang onto your seats... joined a gym.  More updates will follow.

Barbara Eastwood's New Novel

Hello Readers,

I wanted to take the opportunity to share a couple of exciting things with you.  My new book The Dozen Lives of Erica Whitefield is now available at all major book stores under the pen name Barbara Eastwood.  You can purchase it online at Barnes and Noble.  Also you can check out my artwork I have for sale on my website Inside the Mind of Barbara George.

Thanks for reading... buy my book. :-)


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There you go Ryan, are you happy?  Get on Facebook you bearded freak.  Just kidding Ryan is great.  He blog stalks me and he bought my book.  Much Love. :-)