The wine cellar at Birdie's in Richmond, VA on May 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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The Sparrow, with London dry gin, naval strength gin, dry vermouth, Fino sherry, celery bitters, and saline, at Birdie's in Richmond, VA on May 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Brandon Terry makes a cocktail at Birdie's in Richmond, VA on May 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Crab dip at Birdie's in Richmond, VA on May 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Deviled eggs at Birdie's in Richmond, VA on May 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Topped with intense whole-grain mustard and zippy chow-chow relish, even the hot dogs at the restaurant are next level.
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Birdie's focus on fresh and refined finishes is reflected in its well-dressed Caesar salad.
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Light is at play in many ways at Birdie's, a bright and contemporary space that's outfitted with marbled tables, brass fixtures and polished gallery floors.
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The Improved Baby Bird mocktail, left, is made with Lyre's Italian Orange, pineapple, lime, molasses and mint, and the Sprezzatura Spritz features Cocchi Americano, St. Germain, sparkling wine, olive and lemon.
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The cioppino at Birdie's is a bold tomato-based stew teeming with herbs, spices and seafood.
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Shrimp cocktail with chile-pepper vinaigrette at Birdie’s.