TABLE TALK: New look for Lemaire; a sports bar coming to the Marriott

The Jefferson Hotel will get a fresh presence with the new Lemaire restaurant, slated to open this summer.

Chef Walter Bundy, a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute, has served as executive chef of the original Lemaire for the past six years. He will continue in the role.

However, Bundy's primary objective now is to present a "farm to table" philosophy by using regional produce and herbs.

The restaurant has been completely renovated, with a new bar and lounge added. A color pattern of golds, tans and creams, accented with pumpkin, will offset the bare wood tabletops and new wood flooring.

Initially, Lemaire will only be open for dinner, with plans to expand with breakfast and lunch service in the fall.

The restaurant seats 139: 16 seats in the bar, 33 in the lounge and 90 in the dining rooms.

For details, visit http://www.jeffersonhotel.com or call (800) 424-8014.

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The downtown Richmond Marriott will unveil an upscale sports bar in mid-August, with construction beginning in a couple of weeks.

T-Miller's Sports Bar and Grill will feature outdoor seating for 50 people.

The name, say developers, is a tribute to the department stores that anchored downtown Richmond for decades: Thalhimers and Miller & Rhoads.

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The "smorgasbord in the street" known as Broad Appétit returns for its second year June 7.

The festival will take over the 100-300 blocks of West Broad Street from noon to 5 p.m. with vendors selling samples of prepared foods, Virginia produce, cheeses, herbs, artisan breads and confections from local organic farms.

More than 50 Richmond restaurants -- and several Virginia wineries -- will present their offerings for $3 per sample (admission to the event is free).

Some participating restaurants are Acacia, Bistro 27, Gibson's Grill, India K'Raja, Café Rustica, Kuba Kuba, Louisiana Flair, Mexico Restaurant, Q Barbecue, Sensi, Sticks Kabob Shop and The Black Sheep.

For a complete list, visit http://www.broadappetit.com.

Food and cash donations will be accepted to benefit Meals On Wheels and the Central Virginia Foodbank.

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Friendly's will likely make some new buddies with Free Ice Cream Day.

On June 6, from noon to 5 p.m., the restaurant will give Friendly's fans a free single scoop of any flavor in a dish or cone.

Also in the cold-and-creamy department, a buy one, get one free coupon for Wendy's new Frosty flavors (Frosty-cino and Coffee Toffee Twisted Frosty) is available at http://www.frosty.com.

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A second area Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shop is now open at 7005 Three Chopt Road.

The 34-seat restaurant joins its sister property in Short Pump in serving freshly made subs and delivering to the surrounding area.

The Three Chopt location is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.

For details, call (804) 282-5222 or visit http://www.jimmyjohns.com.

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The Beach House Bar & Grille (4040 Cox Road in The Shoppes at Innsbrook) is prepped for summer with new garage door windows that open from the Parrot Bar to the 1,000-square-foot patio.

Also, the restaurant/bar adds The Keys Dueling Piano Show to Thursdays starting tonight at 8. The show is the same as the ones on Fridays and Saturdays, except with the added benefit of $2 admission and $2 drink specials.

Friday and Saturday admission is $6.99 and $7.99, respectively.

For details, call (804) 612-6116 or visit http://www.beachhousebar.us.

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Michelle Williams of The Richmond Restaurant Group (The Hill Café, deLux and Europa, among its properties) is adding the former Karsen's (3411 W. Cary St.) to her repertoire.

The restaurant, expected to open next month, will be called Water Grill and focus on seafood.

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On Monday, Westchester Commons will welcome 5 Guys Burgers and Fries and CiCi's Pizza.

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