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The Hounds Tale, which opens daily at 4 p.m., is a casual, cozy bistro-type restaurant created by Don and Geri Pratt of Williamsburg. Located in the Griffin Arms building on Prince George Street, the restaurant features affordable fresh, tasty bites that range fromcomfort foods with a twist, to dishes that evoke memories of travels abroad. Great spirits include a variety of regional beers and wines as well as an array of delightful, hand-crafted cocktails. Of course, locals will recognize Don and Geri as the owners of Aromas coffeehouse and bakery, also located on Prince George Street. There are two other Aromas locations as well, including one on the campus of William & Mary and another in Newport News. The tiny English pub-ish place truly delivers a fun, artsy vibe that the Pratts hope their customers will find unlike any other. It is reminiscent of quirky bars and restaurants in Richmonds Fan District and Carytown area, as well as similar neighborhoods in metropolitan areas like Pittsburgh and Atlanta. Aromas got us started in this direction, Don says. We envision a culinary arts district in the downtown area someday, that will complement the existing arts district. Our mission for Aromas and The Hounds Tale is to help our neighbors and guests enjoy life each day, but behind that is an incredible effort to incorporate good food and beverages at a reasonable price and have fun. Executive chef Steven Sowell has put together a menu that Don refers to as eclectric.Not eclectic, he explains. Its eclectric with an R, and heres why. Our food is shockingly yummy! It gives you a pop in the mouth. Thats true of the drinks too, by the way. Our bar team creates the most wonderful cocktails. A Virginian native who had returned to his home city of Williamsburg to open The Hounds Tale, Steven started out his culinary career working during college at Aromas Coffeehouse on Prince George Street. He then went on to join the elite at The Culinary Institute of America where he met hi
