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ALICE MAE’S SOUTHERN CUISINE, Upscale-Southern. Sunday home cooking style soul-food. 112 Bank St., 622-5800 or 515 Washington St., Olde Towne Portsmouth, 399-7091.

ANTIQUITIES, French/American. Fresh seafood, Certified angus beef, lamb, veal & duck. Chateaubriand Bouquetiere, Caesar salad, flambé dessert prepared tableside. Named “Most Romantic Restaurant” in the HR Monthly Readers’ Choice Awards, Feb. 2003. 1500 N. Military Hwy. 757-466-8000. $$$ www.norfolkhilton.com/restaurants.htm • ANTIQUITIES CLOSEUP [PDF]

BAKER’S CRUST BREAD MARKET, American. Featuring hand crafted European baked breads and pastries. Entrees, sandwiches.Homemade desserts and crepes. 330 W. 21st St., 757-325-3600. $$

BANGKOK GARDEN, Asian. Named “Best Asian Restaurant” in the HR Monthly Readers’ Choice Awards, Feb. 2003. 339 W. 21st St., Norfolk. 757-622-5047. 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-498-5009. Hilltop. 757-425-4909.

BAY POINTE GRILLE, Steaks, Seafood, Pasta. Waterside patio. 9500 30th Bay St. 757-496-5677. $

BLUE CRAB, Seafood, Steaks, Pasta. 4521 Pretty Lake Ave., East Beach Marina. 757-362-3133. $$

THE BLUE HIPPO, Contemporary American. Extensive wine list and martini menu. Caviar service, cheese boards and eclectic entrees. 147 Granby St., 757-533-9664. $$$$ www.thebluehippo.com

BLUES ALLEY, American. Good food and wine in a cozy setting with jazz music. Named one of the 50 Best Restaurants — HR Monthly, Jan. 2003. 455 Granby St. 757-622-0081.

BOBBYWOOD, Eclectic American. Creative contemporary fare with unusual ingredients. Named one of the 50 Best Restaurants — HR Monthly, Jan. 2003. 7515 Granby St. 757-440-7515.

BODEGA, Spanish, Tapas. Large menu of small courses, perfect with a pitcher of sangria. Named one of the 50 Best Restaurants — HR Monthly, Jan. 2003. 442 Granby St. 757-622-8527.

CAFE ROSSO, Italian. Homemade pizza, pasta, soup, sandwiches, desserts. Regional menu. 123 W. 21st St. in Ghent. 757-627-2078. $$

CASTALDI’S MARKET & GRILL, Italian. More than 40 wines by the bottle and glass. 300 Monticello Ave., MacArthur Center. 757-627-8700. Lunch $, Dinner $$

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY, American. Serving gourmet, stone-fired flat bread, salads and sandwiches and desserts. Terrace Court, MacArthur Center. 757-628-9260. $

CHINA GARDEN, Chinese. 80 item buffet, sushi, green Tappanyaki and dessert bar. Named “Best Chinese Restaurant” in the HR Monthly Readers’ Choice Awards, Feb. 2003. 854 N. Military Hwy., 757-461-3818. $$

COLLEY CANTINA, Southwestern. Fusion of traditional Southwestern fare with seafood, Cajun, Caribbean, French and American cuisines. 1316 Colley Ave. 757-622-0033. $

CORA, Southern favorites, local seafood. Regional cuisine includes fried shrimp, hoppin’ John and peach cobbler. Named one of the 50 Best Restaurants — HR Monthly, Jan. 2003. 723 W. 21st St. 757-625-6100. $$$

DOMO SUSHI BAR & JAPANESE RESTAURANT, Sushi & Japanese cuisine. 273 Granby St. 757-628-8282.

DOUMAR’S DRIVE-IN, Burger Joint, Barbecue. Known for their limeades and ice cream. 1919 Monticello Ave. 757-627-4163. $

EL RODEO, Mexican. Fajitas, enchiladas, steaks. 5834 Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-466-9076. $

EMPIRE LITTLE BAR BISTRO, American, Tapas. Great food, and the cocktail is king; 50 kinds of martinis grace the menu. Named one of the 50 Best Restaurants — HR Monthly, Jan. 2003. 245 Granby St. 757-626-3100.

ENRICO’S RISTORANTE, Greek/Italian. Fresh seafood, Angus steaks, pizzas and pastas. Oak bar serving appetizers and cocktails. 4012 Colley Ave., 757-423-2700. $$

FELLINI’S RESTAURANT, American. Gourmet pizzas, homemade pasta dishes and Greek and Caesar salads. 3910 Colley Ave. 757-625-3000. $$ • FELLINI’S CLOSEUP [PDF]

FREEMASON ABBEY, American/Seafood. A varied American menu with an emphasis on fresh seafood. Named “Best Lunch” in the HR Monthly Readers’ Choice Awards, Feb. 2003. 209 W. Freemason St. 757-622-3966. $$

THE GERMAN PANTRY, German. Hundreds of imported food and gift items including beers and wines. 5329 E. Va. Beach Blvd. 757-461- 5100. $$

HELL’S KITCHEN, American. 124 Granby St. 757-624-1906.

JACK QUINN’S, Irish and American fare. Live Irish and American bands. 241 Granby St. 757-274-0024. $$

KELLY’S TAVERN, American. Named “Best Burger” in the HR Monthly’s Readers’ Choice Award, Feb. 2003. 1408 Colley Ave. Other locations in Norfolk, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. 757-623-3216.

KINCAID’S FISH, CHOP AND STEAK HOUSE, American. Featuring seafood, corn-fed Nebraska beef, extensive wines and specialty liquors. Named “Best Overall Restaurant” in the HR Monthly Readers’ Choice Awards, Feb. 2003. MacArthur Center, 300 Monticello Ave. 757-622-8000. $$$

THE KOSHER PLACE CAFE AND MARKET, Kosher. Serves deli sandwiches to full meals including steaks, fish and veal. 738 W. 22nd St. 757-623-1770. $-$$

LE PROMENADE, Casual Cafe.. Prime rib buffet and champagne Sunday brunch. 1500 N. Military Hwy. 757-466-8000. $

LUNA MAYA, Mexican food with a Latin influence. Vibrant atmosphere geared toward an adult clientele. Named one of the 50 Best Restaurants — HR Monthly, Jan. 2003. 2000 Colonial Ave. 757-622-6986. $

MAGNOLIA STEAK, Southern Regional. Serving certified Angus beef, fresh seafood, vegetables, ribs and pasta. 749 W. Princess Anne Rd. 757-625-0400. $$$

THE MAX BAR & GRILL, American. Catering. Casual fine dining. Colley Ave. 757-625-0259. Lunch $ Dinner $$

MONASTERY, Eastern European. Hearty Hungarian-influenced food. Named one of the 50 Best Restaurants — HR Monthly, Jan. 2003. 443 Granby St. 757-625-8193.

NEW BELMONT, American. Named one of the 50 Best Restaurants — HR Monthly, Jan. 2003. 2117 Colonial Ave. 757-623-4477.

OMAR’S CARRIAGE HOUSE, American. Located in downtown Freemason area. Lunch $, Dinner $$, and Sunday Brunch $ 313 W. Bute St. 757-622-4990.

THE PAINTED LADY, Regional fare with an eclectic Southern flair. Dinner, lunch, brunch or afternoon tea. Live piano music. 112 East 17th St. 757-623-8872. $-$$-$$$

PASTA GRANDE, Southern Italian. Reservations. 1500 North Military Hwy. 757-466-8000. $$

RISTORANTE LA GALLERIA, Italian. La Galleria features a wood-burning pizza oven. Menu items include pastas, veal, chicken, seafood and vegetarian dishes. 120 College Place. 757-623-3939. $$-$$$

ROWENA’S, Tea Room. Assorted tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones, Rowena’s pound cakes and sauces, soups and salads. Reservations requested. English Garden Tearoom is available for private parties. 758 West 22nd St. (Behind Eckerds at 21st & Colley) 800-627-8699. $$

SAI GAI RESTAURANT, Chinese, Japanese and American. Serving Hampton Roads since 1948. 11am -11pm daily. 7521 Granby St. 757-489-4521. $

SAN ANTONIO SAM’S. Tex-Mex. 1501 Colley Ave. 757-623-0233.

SHIPS CABIN, Gourmet Seafood. Located on the Chesapeake Bay with great sunset views. 4110 E. Ocean View Ave. 757-362-4659. $$$

SIAM 21, Thai. Formerly Chez Beau. Named one of the 50 Best Restaurants — HR Monthly, Jan. 2003. 742 W. 21st St. 757-624-2455.

SPIRIT OF NORFOLK, American. Buffet meals and live entertainment. Dinner cruises feature dance bands. Lunch cruises include a narrated tour of our historic harbor. at Waterside, 100 W. Plume St., Suite 106. 757-627-7771, 757-625-1748. $$$$

STERLINGS'S, Steak/Chop House. Featuring regal cut bone-in prime rib and twin center cut fillets. 245 Granby St., 757-625-3366. B,L,D. LN. HC. BAR. NS.CC. $$.

SURF RIDER, Seafood. Named “Best Seafood” in the HR Monthly Readers’ Choice Awards, Feb. 2003. Locations: 723 Newtown Rd., Norfolk, 757-461-6488; 8180 Shore Dr., Norfolk, 757-480-5000. 928 Diamond Springs Rd., Virginia Beach. 757-497-3534. 2100 Marina Shores Dr., Virginia Beach. 757-481-5646.

TABB’S AT RIVERVIEW, American. Low-key family style restaurant with classic American cuisine. Named one of the 50 Best Restaurants — HR Monthly, Jan. 2003. 4019 Granby St. 757-626-0871.

TODD JURICH’S BISTRO, American. Named one of the 50 Best Restaurants — HR Monthly, Jan. 2003. 150 W. Main St. 757-622-3210.

VELVET 25 BISTRO, American. 2502 Colley Ave. 757-625-5525. $$$

WILD MONKEY GOURMET DINER, American, European, Asian. From Ten Dollar Meat Loaf to Cabernet Braised Lamb Shank. Sunday brunch. 1603 Colley Ave. 757-627-6462. $$