THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Saturday, June 15, 1996 TAG: 9606210729
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E7 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: SPECIAL EDITION: A VISITOR'S GUIDE TO THE EXPANDED VIRGINIA MARINE
SCIENCE MUSEUM
SOURCE: BY RUTH FANTASIA
FLAVOR EDITOR
LENGTH: 30 lines
Perched above a marshy area and located in the museum's main building, the Osprey Cafe, with its wide windows and wood trim, almost brings the outside indoors.
While few diners will make special trips here just to eat, the Osprey's stylish teal-and-blue decor and varied menu will make it a pleasant spot for hungry museum-and movie-goers.
The cafe is designed to be ``more than your typical attraction concession,'' operator Christopher Savvides says.
Some of the more interesting menu items are Caesar, Cajun-shrimp and grilled-chicken salads, spicy black-bean burgers and smoked turkey sandwiches with cucumbers and pesto mayo on croissants.
The menu also includes such standard fare as hamburgers, hot dogs, pork barbecue, pasta salads, soft pretzels and ice cream.
Prices range from $1.50 to $5.95 for entree items, Savvides says.
The Osprey is a serve-yourself affair. Pick up a tray, travel down the line, fill a beverage cup and pay the cashier. If you're so inclined, you might find a seat on the outdoor deck overlooking the marsh. Otherwise, choose one of the 75 seats inside.
by SS