A longtime VCU-area favourite, Ipanema has been one of Richmond's best vegetarian restaurants since 1992. The menu changes weekly based on what's available, with influences ranging from Southeast Asian to Mexican to European. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the clientele is a good cross-section of Richmond's younger, more bohemian side. There is usually a wait on weekend evenings; the bar serves good cocktails while you wait.