01/08/2020
All kinds of talent showing up today at 3322. Shake it baby shake!
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Xtra’s Cafe is closed for business until further notice.
Operating as usual
01/08/2020
Xtra’s Cafe is Closed
Help Wanted!
I would like to turn this space into a kitchen of the arts.
I am looking for a few good people with plenty of experience and knowledge in business and/or the arts.
Hours are at your own pace and the reward is the satisfaction of building something special that gives back to those who earn it.
This is not a non-profit but an opportunity to those who are willing to work hard and learn the art of business management.
We are looking for volunteers or a think tank in order to use this space to highlight the talent this area has to offer. The plan at this time is to offer affordable partnerships based on talent, to offer training and skills in the trade.
My vision is to display murals for promoting local artist. Paintings on the walls for sale by unknown artist. To give an opportunity for new chefs to gain experience in the kitchen and prove themselves ready with a night showcasing their own menu. To consider any event that promotes small businesses.
I am looking for; retirees, stay at home moms and people with passion who have always wanted to own a business and have been looking for the door of opportunity.
If you have ideas to share and/or would be interested in meeting like minded people, please stop by Bangles and Beads and ask for Shirley or leave your name and number and I will call you back. My time is limited because we are still getting offers to lease this space. Please act now.
12/10/2019
What’s gonna bring you to Xtra’s on a cold wet day besides awesome food? One thing I know for sure is if Xtra’s going to open back up, we need to be more than a place to eat great food.
Please choose one or more or add your own:
1. Ladies only comedy hour brunch!
2. Men only comedy happy hour!
3. 4-6 year old fashion brunch show!
4. Wannabe Chef pop up
5. Nobody famous Art showings
6. Speed dating for middle schoolers
7. Trivia guy comes to your table
8. Dance contest in 15 seconds
9. Sing along to Queen or (?)
10. Guest speakers
11. Mime clown food runners and servers
12. Comedy night
13. Wine tasting
14. Pop up to promote new chef’s
15. Your favorite food truck pop up.
16. To grow and meet new social media groups
17. Political conversation with strangers
18. Art showing
19. Clothing swap
20. Kids eat free
21. $2 kraft beer
22. Mentoring with business owners
23. Game night
24. Chess match
25. Card night with strangers
26. Video game competition on widescreen
27. Meeting strangers with something in common
28. Poetry
29. Sharing money saving ideas
30. Fashion show
31. Repurpose contest
32. Reinvented clothing contest
33. Impersonator
34. Mom’s sharing ideas of raising children
35. Local art contest
36. Beading contest
37. Crafting contest
38. Made from scratch and over the top dress contest
39. Song writer contest
40. Talent shows from school kids
41. Perform your favorite song (dance, sing along or pantomime)
42. Paint night
43. Bust a Groove catwalk contest
44. Karokee
45. Speed dating for adults
Would you consider participate in organizing this event?
Please send me your contact information via messenger.
12/07/2019
What’s going on with Xtra’s? Because I promised to bring you up to speed, I’ve been having a stay vacation and getting a lot of sleep. I’ve finally stop having dreams of how to fix the old problems and now having dreams of exciting things to do with this space myself. Of course that is causing me to lose sleep again! LOL, but I’m realistic and know it will take more creative people than myself. I have had a few calls from people who are excited and want to help. I can’t wait to meet with them but I suppose I may have to wait until after the Holidays to pull this meeting together. Meanwhile I am still interested in any ideas the community has to offer because one thing life has taught me is there is always a better way.
11/30/2019
Does Carytown need another chain restaurant? Should we sell the building and move the bead store? We have been here for over 30 years and have been a part of it all. When I think about the community and what’s best for it, I wonder what you would say. With vultures only offering pennies on the dollar, am I only left with an option of leaving this business empty? With all the educated and artistically talented people living in this community I am thinking of giving Xtra’s to them. Do you know anyone with a lot of talent and/or a little money who would like to be a part of a cooperative to own a business in Carytown? Chefs, Servers, artist, event planners, managers and investors. If so I can be reached at (804)355-0446. Just ask for Shirley
11/27/2019
It was just about a year ago that my daughter (with my blessing) chose to leave the restaurant to raise a family. Now I love a challenge and had a lot of fun but I came to realize I was not capable of filling my daughters shoes to run the restaurant. As I realized the Holiday season was upon us and I was going to be so short staffed, I decided that if I couldn’t do it right, it was best not to do it at all.
To those of you I let down and disappointed; please know you were appreciated and now have enough time to grab those jobs available while others are taking the Holiday season off.
I would like to give a shout out to Marty and Teresa who never missed being our first customer every Sunday morning. You guys are so awesome and sweet and their are no words to express our gratitude. There are more of you and you know who you are. You’re the ones who had to look at the pictures of Xtra’s baby during your visit. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Now I’m not saying this restaurant or a new restaurant won’t be opening back up. I’m saying if it does, I want to make sure it is done right and by someone who knows what they’re doing. Our family is just going to take some time off to figure it all out.
Thanks again to all of you that help make the last 8 years happen.
11/24/2019
It was just about a year ago that my daughter (with my blessing) chose to leave the restaurant to raise a family. Now I love a challenge and had a lot of fun but I came to realize I was not capable of filling my daughters shoes to run the restaurant. As the Holiday season was upon us and I knew I was going to be so short staffed, I decided that if I couldn’t do it right, it was best not to do it at all.
To those of you I let down and disappointed; please know you were appreciated and now have enough time to grab those jobs available while others will be taking the Holiday season off.
I would like to give a shout out to Marty and Teresa who never missed being our first customer every Sunday morning. You guys are so awesome and sweet and there are no words to express our gratitude. There are more of you and you know who you are. You’re the ones who had to look at the pictures of Xtra’s baby during your visits to the restaurant. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Now I’m not saying this restaurant or a new restaurant won’t be opening back up. I’m saying if it does, I want to make sure it is done right and by someone who knows what they’re doing. Our family is just going to take some time off to figure it all out.
Thanks again to all of you that help make the last 8 years happen.
11/23/2019
weekend special rvahappyhour carafes $15 for $4
11/22/2019
weekend special rvahappyhour carafes $15 for $4
11/21/2019
Chicken, kale and quinoa soup! glutemfree
11/17/2019
a fun way to dine!
11/15/2019
Fresh catch seared Salmon, quinoa salad sauté spinach, rosemary brown butter with our new fall on carafe special
rvahappyhour
11/15/2019
Special Quinoa scramble with tomatoe, spinach, Feta, fresh Jalapeño and toast.
rvahappyhour
11/15/2019
Fresh catch seared Salmon, quinoa salad sauté spinach, rosemary brown butter with our new fall on carafe special
rvahappyhour
11/14/2019
Fresh catch special cherry tomatoes white sauce on penne
rvahappyhour
11/09/2019
weekend special hush puppy egg Benny on an English muffin. rvahappyhour weekend special hush puppy egg Benny on an English muffin. rvahappyhour crenshawparkingdeck
11/06/2019
Special with Rum, Cinnamon, persimmon served with black beans and rice.
11/06/2019
Wednesday Slider Special is two blackened with blue cheese fried onions and fried pickle for $6 Mojito Night!
11/06/2019
The Big LeBYRDski Bar Crawl begins at Xtra’s this Saturday at 5 p.m. get your tickets at the Byrd and wear a robe or something else the Dude would like. Chef Lloyd is cooking up some cool bar snacks! You’ll want a try this cocktail!
11/05/2019
this week is with remoulade sauce. $2 off during 4-6:30 daily $2 off wine glasses & Drafts, bottled beer $2.50 rails $3 fireball shots $3.50 $2 off our appetizers during Extended until 9 on
11/02/2019
weekend special fried egg on a crescent roll with salmon, cream cheese, capers and greens. rvahappyhour
11/01/2019
Hot Veg Salad with Steak!
11/01/2019
Happy Hpur 4-9 Tues-Thursday and Sunday! $2 off wine glasses & Drafts, bottled beer $2.50 rails $3 fireball shots $3.50 $2 off our appetizers during Shown is our Mezza platter.
10/31/2019
Soups up! Squash with Apple and dehydrated beats.
10/30/2019
special blackened shrimp linguine w/prosciutto spinach & herb goat cheese in lemon butter sauce
10/30/2019
this out! Lemon curd , Rosemary butter cracker, candid beets and orange zest! it’s
10/30/2019
Chocolate Bread a Pudding with blood orange syrup and a spiced squash purée.
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3322 W Cary Street # B
Richmond, VA
23221
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 4pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm - 10pm |
| Thursday | 4pm - 10pm |
| Friday | 11am - 10pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 10pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 9pm |
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Comments
Hi, I am with Town Hall.
We are preparing a Welcome Kit for new residents that are moving into our community.
Our Welcome Kit can only feature one Cafe and I would like to discuss your being the exclusive Cafe for our new residents.
I would like to schedule a time when you are expecting me so that I may drop off a sample of our "Welcome Kit" and explain the program in greater detail.
Please message me or for immediate assistance, feel free to call or text me on my cell which is listed below.
Thanks.
Carole Merwin
804-539-9433
We are preparing a Welcome Kit for new residents that are moving into our community.
Our Welcome Kit can only feature one Cafe and I would like to discuss your being the exclusive Cafe for our new residents.
I would like to schedule a time when you are expecting me so that I may drop off a sample of our "Welcome Kit" and explain the program in greater detail.
Please message me or for immediate assistance, feel free to call or text me on my cell which is listed below.
Thanks.
Carole Merwin
804-539-9433