Balliceaux is Brilliant
I think this bowl of oats might just be the epitome of Eating Bird Food. 3 things I LOVE – oatmeal, trial mix, and nut butter- isn’t it just perfect?
It’s the traditional oatmeal and oatbran combo (1/4 cup each) cooked on the stove with 1/2 of a banana stirred in and a few sprinkles of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Topped with my homemade trail mix and a blob of better n pb. One of the best bowls of oats I’ve had in long time, plus It just screams fall to me for some reason. I think it’s the pumpkin pie spice and the colors of the trail mix.
I also baked some “out of the box” Archer Farms pumpkin monkey bread for Isaac. The box had been taking up way too much space in our cabinet for way too long. It turned out quite nicely if I do so say so myself.
From sweet to savory.
I recently went to my new favorite restaurant in Richmond, Balliceaux (pronounced Baliso). And… I think I’m in love. Balliceaux is a new seasonal, farm to table, locally sourced dining establishment right down the street from Isaac and I. We went for the Sunday Supper with Isaac’s parents so the menu was a little different than the usual dinner menu, but I was stoked because 1. they had a butter lettuce salad with figs and 2. they had a raw lasgane. Who knew that there was a restaurant in Richmond with at least one raw entree besides salad!?! Not I!
I apologize for the lack of decent photography- the lighting was very dim, which was awesome for the ambiance but awful for photos. I loved the renovated, anthropologie decor- so much so I wish I could have taken my own pictures, but like I mentioned, it was dark in there so here’s a gallery of interior photos that a photographer (whose better than me) took, if you’re at all interested.
Isaac’s mom and I shared the butter lettuce salad with shaved brussel sprouts, pickled shallots, figs, and a garden dill vinaigrette.
And the raw vegetable lasagne, which was made with Victory Farms (a local Richmond Farm) available produce.
Both the salad and the lasagne were delicious and are the main reasons I loved this place, besides the decor, the french press coffee, and the amazingly unique cocktail menu.
The table also ordered fish served on top of a panzanella. Which ended up being just that- a whole fish!
Creepy. I know.
Needless to day, if you’re in Richmond you must, must try out Balliceaux. It’s simply awesome! And if you weren’t already thinking of visiting Richmond just for Balliceaux, maybe you should check out this hilarious rap video.
I think I need to leave the computer now as I’ve been on it since I got home from work….aye aye aye
All of your food pics look especially lovely today! I’ve been following your blog for quite awhile but I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve delurked myself!
Enjoy your writing very much!
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Eating Bird Food Reply:
September 30th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Thanks for delurking Pam – I love meeting new bloggers/readers!!
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I think your bowl of oatmeal is perfect too! It does look like fall…it’s so pretty!
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Second food blog review of Balliceaux giving it a super-thumbs-up… they must be onto something
Din looked fantastic! I saw that rap video goin’ around facebook today too haha it is AWESOME!!!! The Man and I just watched it again and love it, those guys rock 
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hooray for tasty monkey bread (i too think it looks awesome) and trail mix on oatmeal. i might just follow your lead with the trail mix, oatmeal, and nut butter combination. it sounds great & looks so goooooood!
so awesome that you went to Balliceaux – dan and i are hoping to go super soon. their menu looks awesome – i saw that raw lasagne on there, and i believe they have a lot of other vegan yummies we could enjoy. i will go for figs alone!
hooray for victory farms! that’s our csa – we love them so much! local & organic produce – who could ask for more!?! they set up at the southside farmer’s market each saturday & at the 17th street one on thursdays, too.
oh yeah – we do have eat, drink & be vegan – so i’m fo ’sho gonna be checking out both the chimichanga and that lentil tomato pasta sauce recipe. thanks, Brittany!
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Eating Bird Food Reply:
September 30th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Go to Balliceaux- you’ll love it!
And let me know if you try the lentil tomato sauce. It’s yummy and perfect for freezing!
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Oh man girl that bowl does scream fall!!! Looks delish. I really need to try that oatmeal/oatbran combo. Your bowl of oats always looks so volumous and fluffy!
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Eating Bird Food Reply:
September 30th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Yes- you really must try it!
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You have excellent taste, girl: nut butter, trail mix, and oats are three of my faves too:)
PS Just added you to my blogroll–hope that’s alright!
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Eating Bird Food Reply:
September 30th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Of course that’s okay. You’re on mine!!
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Love the oatmeal – very colorful! On the other hand, the fish head I could do without!
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Eating Bird Food Reply:
September 30th, 2009 at 8:14 am
I feel ya on that one. I felt the same way!!
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That place looks great! I need to check out there menu for gluten free dairy free goodness. If Jessy can do it, I know I surely can!
That video is so cute!
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Eating Bird Food Reply:
September 30th, 2009 at 8:16 am
I agree, you surely can!!
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That video is amazing. haha. 5 minutes and I watched the whole thing! Just wanted to tell you that I eat oatmeal 95% of all mornings and you started it! This morning it was oats, chunky applesauce, raisins, and pumpkin spice.
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Eating Bird Food Reply:
September 30th, 2009 at 9:17 am
I’m so happy to have started your love for oatmeal- makes me proud! Today’s combination sounds amazing!
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i am so glad that you had a good experience. the place is so good looking. i hope that experiences like yours continue.
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Wow, that is awesome to have such a great restaurant that offers farm to table service!! Love seeing that! Your dinner looks yum to!
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I pretty much want to dive through the computer and steal that bowl of oats! Super jeal girllll
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That is a fancy out-of-the-box flavor, girl! This restaurant sounds awesome. It reminds me of this other one that changes their menu weekly or bi-weekly, and the recipes are compiled based on what produce they get from the local farms. I forgot what it’s called!
By the way, I love your bowl of oats
The trail mix addition is c’est magnifique!
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Their cocktails are super. Friends of ours worked witht he mixologist and came up with a St. Germain and basil Martini. It should be on the menu this fall. I was lucky enough to have them make it for me….wonderful
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