ShorelineExploring and celebrating the place we all love to call home.
VOL. 298 / Shoreline
Meet this week’s guest editor, Greg Holis. Before becoming the General Manager of Shoreline, Greg spent over six years as an English teacher in Thailand. During this time, Greg became a scuba diving enthusiast and developed a passion for all things related to marine life and conservation.
In 2024, Greg joined the team at Shoreline Seafood Market and was instantly enamored with owner and founder David Whitby’s commitment to selling and preparing high quality, ethically sourced, sustainably caught seafood. He also relished the social nature of working in a seafood market and restaurant, connecting with guests and developing genuine relationships within the local community.
Greg has a few tips up his sleeve that he’s sharing with Here readers in today’s issue about his favorite ways to explore and celebrate this place we all love to call home.
Take it away, Greg ...
Dinamo
There’s little debate here, Dinamo never misses. This gem nestled along Cary Street for the past 13 years has been the go-to for Richmonders serious about Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Open Tuesday through Saturday at 5 pm, snag a reservation and get ready for one of the best pizzas in town. And when available, never pass on the seafood salad special. In fact, any special Dinamo offers is a must for a restaurant known for its seasonal offerings, focus on local ingredients, and no nonsense approach to plates that always leave a lasting impression. And if you can’t snag a reservation, it’s first come, first served bar seating at this legendary spot.
Vitals:
Dinamo / Tuesday - Saturday dinner 5 pm - close / 821 West Cary Street
WayGone Brewery
Think of “Cheers,” everyone in this place will become your newest best friend, and they have killer beer. Not to mention, the most welcoming and friendly staff in the area. Opened in 2023, this Patterson Ave. watering hole can be found in the Canterbury Shopping Center. While it’s on the newer side of local breweries, the owners met as neighbors on nearby Goneway Drive, where they spent over a decade dialing in their craft as home brewers. Today you’ll find a selection of locally brewed beer, alongside wine, nonalcoholic options, Billy Pie pizzas, chili, and more.
Hands down, if you're looking for upscale Southern cuisine at its finest, you're looking for The Roosevelt. There's a reason why Leah Branch, executive chef at The Roosevelt, was one of two Virginia chefs honored as a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, with finalists announced on March 31. Oh and she was also just named a Rising Star Game Changer by StarChefs. Awards or no awards, what really matters here is consistency, authenticity, and a rotating seasonal menu. Think fried catfish, seared scallops, cornbread, smoked chicken wings, and craft cocktails, all served in a turn-of-the-last-century building in Richmond’s oldest neighborhood, Church Hill.
Vitals:
The Roosevelt / Mon-Sat, 5-10 pm; Sunday, 5-9 pm / 623 North 25th Street
Shoreline’s Annual Oyster Roast.
Shoreline is partnering with Waygone Brewery and King Corrotoman Oysters to bring Richmond an afternoon of complimentary oysters, wine tastings, and beer. Free admission and dog friendly.
Expect good people, fresh oysters, and hot fish sandwiches with housemade chips to keep you fueled. Happening at Shoreline Seafood Market. Bring your crew and celebrate the community that makes this place special.
