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Way 56/100 - Hanover Avenue Unofficially ordained the ‘Halloween street’ years ago, Hanover Avenue transforms from a quiet residential street to a haunted thoroughfare of lights, costumes and ambitious decorations for one night of the year. Throngs of ghosts, superheros, pirates and festooned pets parade down the avenue on Halloween night, collecting candy and reveling in the spooky, the strange and the fantastical.

Way 55/100 - Secco Wine Bar Settled into its new home on Robinson, Secco Wine Bar has quickly been adopted by the fan district as a go-to place for interesting wines, delicious food, and people-watching on the patio. Stop in for the ‘Uncork & Unplug’’ happy hour any weekday for an opportunity to take a break from your screen (place your phone in a box while you’re there to get the discount!) and catch up with a friend. I’ll cheers to that!

Way 52/100 - Joe’s Inn Ahh, Joe’s Inn. A true staple of Richmond and rightly so. Its Shields Avenue location opened its doors in 1952, and has offered up comfort food and all day breakfast ever since. Whether you snag a cozy booth in the restaurant side or stake out a stool at the bar, you can enjoy the Big Breakfast, Spaghetti A La Joe or a slice of Oreo mudslide pie, all with a side of friendly service that just feels like home.

Way 50/100 - Idle Hands Bread Company and Scoop ice cream A bakery and an ice cream shop snuggled side by side on Richmond’s beloved Strawberry Street in The Fan - could there be anything more perfect? Pop into Idle Hands for coffee and a mouth-watering array of sourdough pastry, or pick up a loaf of ‘Epps,’ their French blonde sourdough, for dinner. Head next door to Scoop (they’re open late!) and treat yourself to a scoop or two of their ever-changing selection of homemade ice cream such as ‘croissants and jam’ and ‘sea salt chocolate malt’. Can’t decide? You can order a flight!

Way 48/100 Garnett’s, anchoring the corner of Park and Meadow is alluring - it simply draws you in. Whether it’s the fanned shape of the building itself, the cheery paint, or the multicolored chairs lined up by the wall that bring you in initially, it’s the warmth, quality and reliability that keep you coming back. The interior, textured by tin ceilings, warm woods and an array of art and decor on the walls feels cozy and intimate, not unlike a hug, or a trip to grandma’s (the coolest and most interesting of grandmas). Settle into a table or sit up at the bar - a great option if you want to get a closer look at the mouthwatering cakes and pies. No seats left? Order to-go and take your picnic to the park in one of their sturdy wicker baskets. If you’re in the mood for snack plates, salads or a sandwich of any kind, you’ll surely find what you’re looking for here - cold, hot, multi-ingredients or simple - soup, chips or pickles on the side… at Garnett’s, it’s hard to make a wrong choice.

Way 34/100 “There are places I remember....” - truly appropriate words to pay homage to just one of the many historic and unique homes in the fan district - one which happens to be particularly near and dear to my heart. Next time you take a walk through The Fan or one of Richmond’s many interesting and historically-rich neighborhoods, slow down your steps just a little... take time to observe and appreciate all the little details. Not only the color of the door, or the detail of their porch brackets, but the bike dropped outside the door, the cat peeking out from under the curtain, the woman working in her garden, the couple on the porch swing...the new potted plant on the front stoop.  These houses are all someone’s home, and what’s inside the home makes the outside far more beautiful. Get out there, observe and enjoy this beautiful city!

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