Table Talk: Café Caturra opening a Short Pump outpost

Café Caturra Coffee & Wine has been such a success that a fourth location is coming to the Richmond area.

The coffee shop/café/wine bar is expected to open by mid-September at the Short Pump Crossing Shopping Center (3332 Pump Road) in western Henrico County.

John Duffey, a joint venture partner in the business, said this location will feature a patio with seating for 40 and a wood-burning fireplace (a second one will be inside).

In addition to serving artisan coffee, breakfast sandwiches and pastries in the morning, a menu of salads, panini and homemade soups for lunch, and small plates -- which they call "wine fare" -- in the evenings, Café Caturra also offers a daily special from 3 to 6 p.m. called "$3, $4, $5."

All beers are $3 each, some small plates are $4 each and all glasses of wine are $5 each. Patrons are also encouraged to sample the wines before purchasing.

The new Café will be open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.

To check out a menu or contact the other locations, visit http://www.cafecaturra.com.

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The Tobacco Company Restaurant (1201 E. Cary St.), which is celebrating its 32nd anniversary this year, is now providing free valet parking during dinner hours and all day Sunday.

The restaurant is also offering an anniversary special three-course dinner for two for $77. Visit http://www.thetobaccocompany.com to view the menu and print the coupon.

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Another anniversary special, The Berkeley Hotel's "Dine Like It's 1989," has been so successful, it's being extended through Sept. 13.

For $29 per person, diners receive a three-course dinner. Choices include crab cakes and crab bisque; New York strip steak and oven-roasted chicken; and bourbon bread pudding and cheesecake.

Seatings begin at 5:30 p.m. daily, and reservations are recommended.

For details and to view the menu, visit http://www.berkeleyhotel.com. For reservations, call (804) 225-5105.

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A new Smoothie King has opened at 10871 W. Broad St., on the corner of Cox and Broad.

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The Endless Shrimp promotion at Red Lobster has returned. Diners can chow down on a nonstop supply of teriyaki grilled shrimp, Cajun shrimp, garlic shrimp scampi, hand-breaded shrimp or coconut shrimp bites.

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Quaker Steak & Lube, the Pennsylvania chain known for its wings and racing theme, has been rumored to be moving into the empty building at 8000 W. Broad St., former home to Bennigan's.

A Quaker Steak representative would only say that the company is reviewing sites at this time.

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In this month's Discover Richmond special section, it was incorrectly noted that Trak's Greek and Italian Restaurant (9115 Quioccasin Road) is closed Mondays. The restaurant is open Monday-Saturday.

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