Table Talk: Pour House Flip for Free Food on Friday

Outdoor dining will soon be much cooler at Kitchen 64 (3336 N. St.).

The restaurant is currently undergoing construction to enclose its outdoor patio (similar to Three Monkeys in the Fan).

The ongoing work means the patio area will occasionally be closed but will not affect operation of the restaurant.

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Today, participating Dairy Queen locations will donate $1 from every Blizzard sold to the Children's Miracle Network. DQ has brought back the Girl Scouts' Thin Mint Cookie Blizzard as the featured flavor of the month.

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Look for the Chinese Buffet & Mongolian BBQ to open in the coming months at Hanover Square (on Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville).

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Starbucks is revisiting its summer promotion from last year: Make a purchase before 2 p.m., then bring the receipt in that same day after 2 p.m. for any grande cold beverage for $2 (plus tax).

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Ipanema Grill (3641 Cox Road) is holding Salsa Samba night at 9 p.m., Saturday. Sponsored by the Latin Ballet of Virginia, the evening will include dance lessons, entertainment by the ballet and food.

Tickets are $10 at the door.

For more information, call (804) 379-2555.

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The Pour House in Short Pump (3438 Pump Road) has a new recession-busting special -- Flip for Free Food on Friday.

Purchase any beverage with your meal and the Pour House folks will flip a coin to see if you need to pay for your food (you get to choose heads or tails).

For more information, visit http://www.thepourhouse.us/ or call (804) 364-9083.

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In February, Caliente (2922 Park Ave.) created the Frozen Chocolate Goo dessert. The sticky treat was such a hit with customers that the restaurant is making August Goo Month as well.

For more information, call (804) 340-2920 or visit http://www.calienterichmond.com.

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On Aug. 28, the 4th Annual Gilbane Restaurant Walk will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. in Shockoe Bottom.

The event benefits the Hospital Hospitality House of Richmond and includes buffets at Europa, The Lucky Buddha, Stool Pigeons and The Tobacco Company.

Participants must register by Aug. 21 to attend. Tickets are $30 per person.

For more information, call the Hospital Hospitality House at (804) 828-6901 or visit http://www.hhhrichmond.org.

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