Melting Pot
The Melting Pot is a chain of fondue restaurants with 145 locations throughout the United States. The Richmond, Virginia, site has been in business for more than 15 years. Visit The Melting Pot for a unique multi-course meal. Each meal begins with cheese fondue appetizer and is followed by your choice of fresh salads. Following the salad, you will be served one of a number of entrees made with either pork, chicken or beef prepared in your selection of wine-infused special sauces. For dessert, you will be served a chocolate fondue sauce served with a selection fresh fruit that includes strawberries.
The Melting Pot is a well-decorated upscale restaurant that caters to a trendy crowd. Hot pots sit on dark wood tables covered in starched linens at The Melting pot, and the dim lighting makes the large main dining room seem quaint and cozy. A full bar severs a number of premium top-shelf martinis and other cocktails.
The Melting Pot is great at accommodating large groups, but the setting is also suitable for an intimate evening.
Melting Pot
9704 Gayton Rd.
Richmond VA 23238
804-741-3120
meltingpot.com
Cafe Gutenburg
Cafe Gutenburg is a popular restaurant in Richmond that serves a number of German- and American-style meals. A number of fondue selections are featured, with one of the most popular being the Local Vegetables Fondue that combines a plate of fresh-baked bread served with locally grown organic vegetables. A hot pot of gourmet cheese is served with the bread and vegetables. Choose from a number of specialty crepes as an entree or a number of steak and seafood items. Bratwurst is also a favorite at Cafe Gutenburg. A full bar serves a number of wines from a list that has been noted in Wine Spectator Magazine. For beer fans, a number of premium imported selections can be had or taken to go in the form of six-packs.
Cafe Gutenburg
1700 E. Main St.
Richmond VA 23223
804-497-5000
cafegutenberg.com
Can Can Brasserie
This gourmet French restaurant serves a number of tasty fondues that feature a long list of premium cheeses and chocolates served with fresh fruit, fresh breads and vegetables. The goat cheese fondue in particular is one of the most popular menu items served. In addition to the fondue offerings at Can Can Brasserie, you can also choose from other dishes such as the popular hangar steak, pork medallions, smoke salmon and a variety of soups, salads and soups. The vibe at Can Can Brasserie is known to be fast-paced and energetic and the surroundings are luxuriously decorated in marble, dark woods and tiles. A full bar serves a number of cocktails and fine wines.
Can Can Brasserie
3120 W. Cary St.
Richmond VA 23221
804-358-7274
cancanbrasserie.com
Article Written By Rose Pitcher
Rose Pitcher is a licensed and accredited cosmetology instructor, marketing consultant and writer in Redding, Calif. Pitcher holds Bachelors of Arts degrees in journalism and mass communications from Chico State University in Chico, Calif. Pitcher has been published in a number of beauty industry publications in print and online including eHow and Trails.com.
