GWAR, Bruce Springsteen, Aimee Mann, and Tom Robbins spent formative years exploring the residential streets, cobblestoned alleys, hidden parks, and river views that make up the swath of land west of the Capital City's downtown presence. As Virginia Commonwealth University has grown, it's become more and more a part of the surrounding Fan District. The two have housed cultural, gastronomical, and creative forces for years, and their mix of genteel style and gritty energy set the resulting neighborhood apart. Nearby, Hollywood Cemetery brings historic star-power to the area by serving as the resting place of US Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler, in addition to offering killer views of Downtown and the James River.
Beautiful co-working done in a beautiful space.
Likely the largest collection of whisky in the city (aside from the Virginia ABC), McCormack's offers a serious library of whiskys, bourbons, and ryes along with, thank goodness, a knowledgeable staff to guide you through the process of tasting them. The tiny, wood-lined spot is towards the western end of the Fan on a street that gets fairly busy during drinking hours. But their southern comfort food (with late night and vegetarian-friendly menu) and, of course, highly specialized selection of whisky set them apart.
