Longstreet’s
One of my most favorite lunchtime venues has to be Longstreet’s Deli in on Sycamore Street in Olde Towne, Petersburg. Their food is always spot-on and the service is excellent. They also sell specialty wines and beers and have a great selection of imported and local vintages to choose from. The atmosphere is very laid back. It’s not unusual for the owner to prepare your food and there has been many a time that his wife would bring it out to you on roller skates (She’s a champion skater so don’t worry about wearing your lunch entr√©e.)
When my work and life took me south of Richmond (too far to warrant a lunch in the Fan or Shockoe Bottom every day), I missed the eclectic, quirky, yet relaxed atmosphere of the eateries in our capitol city. Longstreet’s filled that gap and continues to provide my friends and family with it’s blend of unique charm and excellent edibles as it has for years now. If you are ever in the area, I highly suggest checking them out.
This was sketched at Longstreet’s Deli, very quickly, in my little Moleskine book while waiting for our food last Friday.