Cafe Gutenberg

For our 2 year anniversary we went to Cafe Gutenberg in Shockoe Bottom. It was during the Sampling Shockoe event where all restaurants in Shockoe Bottom offered a 3 or 4 course menu for a set price per person. We took advantage of it and loved it. The food was incredible, so fresh and so flavorful. I went back with a few other fellow interns to study for our medicine competency a month or so later and got a sandwich...just as good.

Cafe Gutenberg really emphasizes local and fresh ingredients. I love eating there because their food tastes great and because they care about supporting local agriculture and a sustainable food system. 

And now...our anniversary dinner...

chilled local musk melon and basil gazpacho

baby beets and goat cheese with VA wildflower honey

heirloom tomato salad with lemon, basil and white balsamic dressing 

wild salmon with herb lentil salad, grilled romaine and wholegrain mustard cream

saffron and sweet pea risotto with oyster mushroom, braised leeks and sun-gold tomato

vanilla bean crème brulee 

vegan chocolate pecan tart