"When you want to get flirty over a few glasses of nero d’avola and fettuccine all’amatriciana, get to Corks. The tiny Richmond wine bar and restaurant has just a few tables, and never gets so loud that you can’t hear your date telling you about their detailed skincare routine. Aside from housemade pasta, they also have snacky plates like prosciutto and burrata and caprese salads. " - julia chen 1