Café Gutenberg

The chefs at this casual bistro raid Richmond's ancient Farmer's Market across 17th Street for their "local vegetable fondue," actually steamed fresh vegetables served with a Vermont cheese "gravy" on a French baguette. I'm more fond of their homemade corncakes, which can be ordered plain, with a mixed berry compote, topped with regular country or vegan sausage, or served with lox, cream cheese, and scrambled eggs. A variety of sandwiches and salads appear. The top main course is a mixed grill with a choice of beef, shrimp, and chicken, or with vegetarian mock duck and tofu. For dessert I can't resist the Banoffi pie: graham crackers, whipped cream, bananas, caramel, and chocolate. You can watch the Bottom scene from sidewalk tables in warm weather.

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