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ucy Maud Montgomery, the author of the Anne of Green Gables novels, once wrote, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” I share those sentiments and I’m glad to spend them in a region that arguably has the most beautiful Octobers anywhere on earth. Once Labor Day is past, I start to relax. The nights are more comfortable. The days are still warm, but not unbearably so and there’s so much to do. We’ve covered some of the ways that you can enjoy your late summer and early fall throughout the pages of this issue. Have you driven out to The Highlands? This beautiful new-home community offers such a refreshing out-in-the-country feel but with so many amenities. For our story, I visited the Highlands and toured some of the new model homes going up in the 55+ section of the new Lake Margaret at The Highlands neighborhood. Some of the county’s most respected homebuilders are showcasing their houses out there. And this is the perfect time of the year for a visit. I also “discovered” The Reserve at The Highlands. This is one of the most beautiful restaurants. Because it had formerly been part of Highlands private golf club, I was expecting stuffy. It’s anything but. Now that the golf course at The Highlands has become semi-private, the renovated restaurant is welcoming to all. During my visit, I couldn’t have been made to feel more at home. This is also the very best time of the year to head for the hills. In our travel piece, “Wine With a View,” our writer, Chesterfield resident Lisa Puster, takes us on a tour of some of the most beautiful wineries in the Blue Ridge. By the time November gets here and our November issue is in your hands, it would be too late to tell you about Ashland Train Day. Folks from all over the Metro Richmond area as well as the entire state, put Train Day on their list as an event not to be missed. If you’re not familiar with it, read Angela Weight’s fascinating story in this issue. We’ve got other excellent ideas, on the pages to follow, as to how you can make the most of the season Check ‘em out. And if you have some ideas of your own, please share. We’re always looking for ways to make this an awesome autumn.
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Angela is a native of Middle Georgia who followed her husband (and his job) to Richmond in 2014. An insatiably curious freelance writer, she has covered everything from monster truck racing to the latest embalming techniques (though not in the same article). When Angela isn’t clicking away on her laptop, she can usually be found at a baseball field cheering for one of her sons.
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Lisa Puster is a web content manager, writer and mom of two teenage daughters, Meredith and Morgan. Lisa is a selfproclaimed shopping, yoga and wine enthusiast. Her interest in wine began after working for a wine distributor years ago. She enjoys pairing her love for wine with her love for writing!
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Taylor O’Bier is a Northern Neck native, or legacy, if you will. She comes from generations of Northern Neck watermen and Tangier Island natives. She received her B.A. in Digital Media from Longwood University in May of 2016. She loves reading, cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers, binge watching Netflix, and impulse buying beauty products.
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to petrification. And then, the Grandson came along. Six years old, endless energy, with a child’s fascination of the world and an unwavering need to have Gamma along for his ride. It started rather simply – ‘What’s a zipline, Gamma?’ Said the urchin. “He has to have an adult with him”, said the guide. “YES, I’ll go,” said the Gamma stepping into the harness. Who would have thought that saying YES meant being tethered to a cable flying through the tree tops? A little over an hour later and I was ecstatic. Like the heart of the Grinch, a little part of my heart began to melt, along with my doctrine of NO. YES has become my buzz word. YES, let’s go run around in the mountains. YES, let’s get up at two in the morning to see a meteor shower. YES, let’s go camp out for a weekend with a horde of other dead heads at a music festival. YES, let’s, let’s, let’s .. the world’s oyster of opportunities opened up and my life changed…again. Following the infamous (yet actually misquoted) words of the iconic Eleanor Roosevelt to “Do one thing every day that scares you,” my newfound motto is now “Just Say YES.” The plethora of possibilities is phenomenal. Belly laughs, and rope burns await as I launch myself through the treetops of a life well lived. And all I need to do is Just Say YES!
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HEALTH
One Step At a Time How one woman survived cancer’s mark on her family
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nne Paperella was walking her dog near her home in Kilmarnock, Va. the morning she got the call. She remembers hearing the radiologist from the Parades Institute in Richmond saying both sites on her right breast tested positive for invasive ductal carcinoma. She remembers only being able to recognize one of those words; “carcinoma.” She remembers feeling weak in her knees as the realization hit her. This memory is familiar to one in eight women in the U.S., according to BreastCancer.org. But Anne is much more than a statistic or a survivor. She’s an advocate and an optimist with a bigger picture in mind.
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Anne found the lump in early February of 2012. After
Maria is what Anne describes as a “super athlete.” She
putting it off as nothing for a couple days, she visited a local
qualified for the Race Across America, where she cycled
doctor who then recommended she see someone at the Pa-
across the U.S. and won first place for women’s solo rid-
rades Institute. The doctors came back with worried looks
ers while raising $70,000 for brain cancer research. Maria
on their faces after her scheduled mammogram. They told
formed a charity called 3000 Miles to a Cure to continue
her they wanted her to come back the next day to have a
raising money. She brought Anne along for another ath-
biopsy. Instead, Anne said, “I can’t come back tomorrow. I
letic fundraiser called “Crossing the Canyon,” where they
have a party.” Before it was even confirmed as cancer, Anne
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physical thing she had done in her
later, the biopsy indicated two sites on her right breast with cancer. “I remember thinking, ‘Thank God it’s breast cancer’ because there are so many worse cancers to
“It’s hard. It is ups and downs. You get by with people helping you along the way. It’s a one-step-at-a-time kind of deal… you just had to look at the next step.”
have,”Anne recalls. “I felt lucky to
– Anne Paperella
have breast cancer.” At the time, she didn’t know just how lucky she was.
life. “It’s such a cool metaphor for the whole cancer journey, if you will,” says Anne, “It’s hard. It is ups and downs. You get by with people helping you along the way. It’s a onestep-at-a-time kind of deal…you just had to look at the next step.” With the tragic loss of her sister
After meeting with several doctors to come up with a plan, she opted for
and five surgeries to finish her own battle, Anne feels that cancer and her
a single mastectomy. She was 47 and single and felt like her dating life
journey changed her for the better. She became the person people would
would be over if she removed what made her feel like a woman. “I just
talk to when they or a loved one were diagnosed. She gained a whole
didn’t believe in removing something that didn’t have cancer in it,” she
new outlook on life. She’s walked away with stories to tell, like when she
says. She doesn’t regret the decision to get a single mastec-
was looking into getting an areola tattooed onto her newly
tomy, but she does note that you don’t get a deal on future
reconstructed breast.
mammograms for only having one real breast.
She came across Amy Black, an award-winning tattoo art-
According to Dr. James Pellicane, director of Breast Oncolo-
ist based in Carytown with a six-month waiting list. Black is
gy and co-founder of the Virginia Breast Center (affiliated with
the founder of the Pink Ink Fund, a non-profit organization
Bon Secours since 2008), about 75 percent of their patients opt
that helps breast cancer survivors with a post-mastectomy
for a lumpectomy. However, the number of mastectomies is
tattoo. After hearing Anne’s story, Black chose her as the
rising due to the variety of reconstruction options. “We see pa-
monthly recipient for a free tattoo and fit Anne in her sched-
tients from all walks of life,” Pellicane
ule within a couple of days. “We’re
explains. “We see patients as young
both looking at it and just crying. She
as their early 20s, all the way out to patients in their 90s. The disruptive force of breast cancer is much different depending at which part in your life you’re diagnosed.” Anne wasn’t about to let breast cancer disrupt her life. But cancer had its own agenda. Not long after
“We see patients from all walks of life,... We see patients as young as their early 20s, all the way out to patients in their 90s. The disruptive force of breast cancer is much different depending at which part in your life you’re diagnosed.”
Anne began her journey, her older sister Jenny Mulligan was diagnosed
– Dr. James Pellicane
with brain cancer and given a short
definitely understood the significance of returning a woman to what felt like normal,” Anne recalls. “Now every time I look in the mirror, I do feel normal. I never look at myself and go ‘Oh God. Look at me. I’m all scarred up.’” With her youngest child leaving the nest, Anne is starting a new chapter of her life; one that she feels will never include cancer again. “It’s
period to live. Jenny left behind a large, loving family with five kids, a lov-
not a death sentence. It’s a life thing,” she says. “This is just a little thing
ing husband and four siblings. Maria Parker, Anne’s other sister, felt she
in my life that I’ve gone through. It’s made me who I am today, and I’m
needed to do something to honor their sister’s legacy.
able to enjoy life.”
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Sleep Apnea Questions & Answers SPONSORED CONTENT
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The Highlands Country Living With All of the Amenities
by Steve Cook
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n 1988, when George Emerson purchased 2,500 acres near the village of Chester, between Woodpecker and Nash Roads, the area was mostly wooded or farmlands. “It seemed like a long way out in 1988,” says Emerson, owner of Emerson Companies. “But not anymore.” Today, those 2,500 acres (now grown to over 3,000 acres) provide an exciting, yet relaxing lifestyle to about 3,500 residents who live in the more than 1,000 beautifully crafted homes that comprise The Highlands. What makes The Highlands so special? Emerson says it’s the largest planned development in Chesterfield County with acre-plus lots (some as large as five acres) that offer all the amenities such as a golf course, swimming pools and tennis courts already in place. The Reserve at the Highlands (ReserveHighlands. com)is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the county, offering excellent dining in a private club atmosphere, with views overlooking the golf course. Read more about the Reserve in our TasteBudz column. Richard Markins, president of DanRich Homes,* a builder in the Highlands, agrees. “The Highlands is great place to raise a family with estate-style lots,’’ he says. “There is so much room for kids to play in a safe environment, and that’s important to the young families in today’s times.” Perhaps, you’re wondering why you’ve never heard of such a wonderful place? “The Highland is one of RVA’s premier communities and a bit of a well-kept secret,” says Mark Hill, president of Hill Homes, Inc., * another of the 12 homebuilders in the community.
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Maybe The Highlands has remained somewhat a secret because there are no houses on the frontage roads, which gives the community a true country feel. But, in truth, The Highlands is not as far out in the country as it used to be. With the construction of Route 288, even folks who live or work in the city, are finding The Highlands to be quite accessible. The growth can also be attributed to being just minutes away from the Chesterfield County Courthouse complex, which has expanded to include both government and professional offices. Plus, Emerson says, many residents work at Fort Lee, which is less than 20 miles away. A number of the original homeowners in The Highlands have reached those golden years and are now active members of the community’s Nifty Fifty club. Recognizing the evolving housing needs of that ever-growing sector of the population, Emerson Companies is now developing Lake Margaret at The Highlands – a new custom-home
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neighborhood featuring a 55+ maintenance-free section with homes on acre lots. And with the lawn maintenance provided, residents can enjoy all the Luke Carson privacy of their spacious lots with none of the yardwork. As visitors tour the six model homes in Lake Margaret, which have already been completed or are nearing completion, they are sure to be impressed with the comfortable lifestyle afforded residents. And while Lake Margaret boasts its own senior clubhouse, those residents can still enjoy the same fantastic amenities offered to all who live in the Highlands. Prior to starting his own business, Chesterfield resident Luke Carson, owner of Carson Homes,* had over a decade of experience building homes for Emerson Builders. As one of the six builders in Lake Margaret, Carson says that the beauty of this new community is that it offers “the convenience of country living in a subdivision setting.” Markins also recognizes an additional value to having an age-restricted neighborhood as a part of the huge Highlands complex. “Another outstanding reason for these two neighborhoods is that a young family can live in The Highlands,’’ he observes. “And their parents can live in Lake Margaret, close by, but not too close.” Regardless of your personal circumstances, you’ll love the lifestyle offered to all residents of The Highlands. * For additional information on select homebuilders in The Highlands, see “Builders Profiles” following this article.
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“Another outstanding reason for these two neighborhoods is that a young family can live in The Highlands, and their parents can live in Lake Margaret, close by, but not too close.” – Richard Markins
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Builder Spotlight Luke Carson – Carson Homes 804-536-8060; Carson-Homes.com Luke Carson may be the definitive Chesterfield builder. He was born and raised in Chesterfield. After graduating from Thomas Dale High School, Carson, who is married and has two children, entered the construction field and gained experience in various aspects of the industry. After spending about a decade working as a superintendent for Emerson Builders, Inc., in the county, he started his own business. Today, Carson, a fully-custom building contractor as well as a designer, is building homes throughout Chesterfield. In addition to his projects in The Highlands, Carson builds in Meadowville Landing, Mount Blanco and all around the tri-city area. He’ll even build your home on your own homesite. “Most of my homes are all brick,” he says. “I build a mix of everything, from Craftsman to Colonial.” The hallmark of a Carson
home has to be the quality of both materials and construction. “My goal is to provide each homeowner with highquality craftsmanship, professional service and timely completion at a fair price,” he says. “I am committed to custom building your home exactly the way you want it and to make your building process as stress-free as possible.”
Richard Markins – DanRich Homes 804-520-2100; DanRichHomes.biz Richard Markins grew up in the home construction industry working with his father. Although his earliest experiences were in doing mainly interior trim, he says, “I built my first house at the age of 19.” In 1994, he started his business, DanRich Construction Co Inc. Shortly thereafter he began doing business under the DanRich Homes name, because it better reflected his specialization in the industry. Markins, a native of Chester, now lives in Colonial Heights. He and his wife have four sons. In addition to building in Lake Margaret at The Highlands, where you can visit his recently completed, furnished model home, he also builds in Meadowville Landing, Wellington Farms and throughout Colonial Heights, as well as in Dinwiddie and Prince George counties. He will also build your home on your own individual homesite. He says that generally his homes range in size from 1,700 to 5,000 square feet
with a price range from about $250,000 to over $800,000. DanRich builds single-family homes with first floor masters, two stories and ranch-style homes. “I am a builder with a portfolio of plans and I allow customizations and very custom homes,” he says. Today’s customers, he adds are interested in more open spaces for entertaining. “People enjoy having guests over and cooking for them.” Markins sums it up this way: “I enjoy dealing directly with my customers and seeing their visions come to life.”
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Mark Hill – Hill Homes Inc. 804-739-4843; HillHomesRVA.com Richmond native Mark Hill has been building homes for more than a quarter of a century. He got his start in the industry working with his father who was already an established, wellHILLHOMESRVA.COM known local builder. Hill, who has won awards for both his building and plan-design expertise, is married with two grown children. Hill, who has completed over 170 homes in the county, will build your home anywhere in the metro area. His homes in The Highlands and in Lake Margaret start at about $395,000 and generally run between 2,300 to 4,000 square feet. “Craftsman style is still very popular but the Farmhouse style is exploding on the building
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> From the high $300s, Lake Margaret at The Highlands is a 55+ Amenity-rich Community Including a Private Clubhouse, Lake Access for Fishing & Kayaking as well as a Swimming Pool, Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Walking Trails and 24-hour Fitness Center. > All First Master Floor Plans — Can Be Customized! > Lawn Care, Snow Removal of Drive & Walks, Leaf Removal and More! > Large Lots, with a Few Remaining Lake-front Lots. > Mark Hill is On Site Every Day Insuring Every Detail is Correct. > Hill Homes is Also Building for Families in The Highlands.
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Extra Billy’s Burnt Ends Time is key in good barbecue and Extra Billy’s puts the time into their Burnt Ends. Their beef brisket is smoked for up to twenty hours to get it flavorful and spoon-tender. The long smoke time creates the flavorful smoky bark on the outside of the meat. To round out the smoky flavor, pair it with the fruity finish of Extra Billy’s 2017 Gold Medal Belgian Tripel.
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King’s Korner Catering & Restaurant
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King’s Korner Baby Back Ribs Dickie King has created somewhat of a food empire since he started selling barbecue back in 1982. His King’s Korner catering business (and restaurant) has expanded a lot since then, but he hasn’t forgotten his barbecue roots. Their baby back ribs, pulled pork, slaw, and baked beans will give you a taste of what has made King’s Korner barbecue a hit for so many years.
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The Virginia Combo Simplicity is the key word for the folks at Virginia Barbecue who serve true wood-smoked meats along with authentic freshly made sides in their “Mom and Pop” restaurants. It’s not only simple, it’s simply delicious. The Virginia Combo features the classic North Carolina-style barbecue with baked beans and their Southern Shredded Slaw. Virginia Barbecue founder, Rick Ivey says the North Carolina-style is the restaurant’s best seller “by two to one.”
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TD’s Smokehouse BBQ 8919 Patterson Ave.; 804-741-9804; TDsSmokehouse.com
Smokehouse Platter When it comes to barbecue, TD’s Smokehouse and Catering covers all of their bases. Their goal is to cater to whatever the customer wants. For our visit, owner and pitmaster Scott Bonds created a Smokehouse platter filed with such delicacies as a smoked half chicken, smoked beef briscuit, smoked pulled pork and a slab of ribs as well as crawfish and sausage jambalaya and etouffee. The platters perfectly blend BBQ, Cajun, and soul food for the contrast of the sweet Kansas City sauce, and Cajun heat.
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Rib Platter After 25 years in the business, Buz Grossberg is still using the same process and recipes today that put his barbecue on the map over two decades ago. It’s all 100-percent wood-smoked meats, and his meticulous attention to detail shines when it comes to Buz and Ned’s variety. Pictured here are the spare ribs, baby-backs, and beef ribs (clockwise,) served with slaw, hush puppies and baked beans). All pay tribute to Buz’s goal of serving authentic and delicious barbecue.
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Dickie King
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O
ver the years, King’s Korner Catering has undergone a seismic shift from a small roadside barbecue operation to a high profile catering business with customers all along the Mid-Atlantic region. Dickie King has watched his small barbecue business grow into something truly phenomenal. He’s been the caterer and pitmaster for the Jimmy Dean estate, as well as for such events as the Old Dominion Barn Dance. He’s even become David Bridals’ preferred caterer in the Richmond area. Despite all the accomplishments over the years, Dickie and his staff remain as grounded as ever on the founding principle, which boils down to treating people well. “If you treat people right, they treat you right,” Dickie says. You can see evidence of this in his small, but loyal staff, which he says is more like a family. Between the five of them, you’ll find over 120 years of combined work experience at King’s Korner. The way Dickie treats his barbecue crew most certainly extends to all of his guests, “I live to satisfy the customer,” he adds. “I like to see people eat, and I like to see people happy.” As of this summer, King’s Korner will have catered over 1,400 weddings. At times, they’re catering five events in a single day. Dickie has turned his business into a well-oiled machine. Yet, even he admits that it was all built on the back of his simple and tasty beginnings: barbecue, chicken and ribs. Dickie serves up a smattering of sauces – Virginia, Western and North Carolina styles – to suit your tastes and to complement the variety of slow-smoked meats. When asked about advice for those looking to perfect their barbecue art, Dickie’s says, “Pick the sauce of your choice, and stay with it. You’re not competing against others; you’re competing against yourself.”
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Extra Billy’s Smokehouse & Brewery 1110 Alverser Dr., Midlothian
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J
ason Harr is the four4th generation in his family to be workingwork in the restaurant business and, over time, it’s become more than just a workplace for him., “It’s more of a passion, that you have to follow through with, than a job,” he says. His passion seems to be a family trait. Just , because just as he worked with his father as a kid, so, today, his daughter helps him on the job. Jason wants to ensure that those founding-family values are extended to his guests at Extra Billy’s. Being a barbecue pitmaster comes with its fair share of long-hours and labor-intensive work, but Jason says it’s all worth it. “Seeing happy customers and the smile on people’s faces can make that 8 a.m. to midnight shift fly by,” he says. While those family values are a driving force in his work, it’s clear that he takes a lot of personal pride in his craft. The smoker at Extra Billy’s is running all week long, burning one percent hickory wood to get their meats to the perfection that Jason is looking for. All of the barbecued meats are served with sauce on the side, because, Jason says, they take pride in their barbecue., “We let the hickory smoke do the work for us,’’ he says. “.We don’t want to disguise it with a BBQ sauce.” One of Jason’s personal favorites at Extra Billy’s is their brisket. He says it’s the closest thing to a Texas brisket you’ll find. He’s discovered that good brisket comes from his patience as a pitmaster. “You need it to sweat it a little bit,” he says. “Once you hit your ideal temperature after smoking, wrap it and let it rest. , he says. “Resting time is key.”
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tastebudz with Steve Cook
As I made my travels around the county this month, I noticed a definite trend of business owners moving from careers in education to the food and beverage industry. Okay, I ran into three business owners. Maybe it’s not a trend. But it’s my hook for an introduction and I’m sticking with it.
ONE HUNDRED BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL: Actually, you’re going to find a lot more beers than that, as well as some wonderful wines, at Bottleworks in Stony Point Shopping Center (3078 Stony Point Rd.). Co-owners Geoff Hunt and Barbara White left their careers as public school teachers to pursue a passion – craft beers. And boy are they pursuing it in a most excellent way. I visited with them in their store the other day and I’m very impressed. I didn’t know there were that many beers on earth. Geoff says that Bottleworks offers about 600 different labels. But if that isn’t enough, they’ll be happy to special order just about anything you’d like. “If it’s distributed in this area, we can get it for you,” says Barbara. In addition to hundreds of choices of beer, there’s also a large selection of wine from all over. Geoff and Barbara gave a lot of thought to just what they wanted in their store. “We wanted to be in a neighborhood. We want to get to know our neighbors and to be involved in the community. We don’t want to be 38 Chesterfield Living
a big box store,” he says. It’s probably an advantage having school teachers/beer enthusiasts operating a place like this because while they’re not pushy, they are there to assist and even educate shoppers. “If you’re not a big beer drinker,” Barbara says, “we can help you find something in here that you will enjoy.” The store also offers 16 constantly rotating taps for growler fills. And, from what I’ve seen, some of the beers on tap are not brews that you’ll easily find in a typical restaurant. Bottleworks also carries a variety of locally-produced food items including Birdie’s Pimento Cheese, Damn Yankee Chipotle Hot Sauce and Ames Hot Southern Honey. On Friday afternoons, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., they offer tastings, featuring a different brewer or wine distributor each week. You can keep up with new additions as well as upcoming tastings on their website (BottleworksRVA.wixsite.com/bottleworksrva), at Untappd.com or on their Facebook page.
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GET FRESH: Our creative director Mike Lay has been telling me how much he enjoys shopping at Bon Air Seafood, located at 2722 Tinsley Drive, just off Forest Hill Avenue and Buford Road. So, I paid a visit. I was immediately impressed with the cleanliness of the store and with the impressive display of the seafood. Owner, Joe Skinner was also in the public school system, having served as a guidance counselor on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. He moved back to Richmond and bought the seafood shop about three-and-a-half years ago. “It sort of fell in my lap,” he says. “I love it.” There’s a lot to love about Bon Air Seafood. Joe describes it as a small, fresh seafood market. “We focus on the freshness of our products. Our in-house prepared seafood and our salads are top notch,” he says. I ordered the imperial crab and ate it before I got out of the parking lot. It was amazing! Everything in the store looked fresh and fantastic. I also had a taste of the tuna salad, which is made with the same fresh yellowfin tuna sold in the shop. That, too, was exceptional. With seasonal parties on the horizon, you might want to check out the shrimp and crab balls. “People line up during the holiday season for them,” Joe says. “They’re such a hit at parties.” It’s also the time of year, as the weather cools, that my thoughts turn to a hot delicious bowl of soup. Soup is somewhat my go-to comfort food. Bon Air Seafood makes their own shecrab soup, lobster bisque and oyster stew. In addition to seafood, you’ll also find a full line of popular marinades, sauces, herbs and spices, along with a good selection of both Vir4824 ginia and organic wines as well as local craft beers.
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FEED THE MONSTER: We’ve been visiting a lot of local barbecue joints in preparation for this issue of our magazine. One of my favorite barbecue places is Virginia Barbecue. I’ve been enjoying Rick and Nina Ivey’s barbecue since they first opened in Ashland about 17 years ago. Their story is interesting. In 2007, an old high school friend asked Rick if he could help cater for the friend’s NHRA pro-stock crew. Well, that gig led them to take on the job of catering at the NASCAR National Guard VIP areas. For about five years now, the Ivey’s and their Virginia Barbecue catering division have been providing trackside catering for the folks with Monster Energy. Rick tells me that this entails serving about 150 of the Monster staff along with stunt and setup crews and of course the Monster girls. Plus, he says, there’ll often be a few VIPs including some of NASCAR’s top drivers. “Richard Petty stops by at just about every race,” Rick says, “We just presented him with his 80th birthday cake created to exactly resemble his trademark hat, in Daytona on July 2nd.” And it’s not all barbecue. “We do maybe 50-percent Virginia BBQ,” Rick explains. “We switch it up a lot to keep them excited not knowing what’s next.” The variety ranges from fried turkey with all the trimmings to slow-roasted angus NY Strip. When he serves at the Richmond Raceway, he generally prepares a special seafood meal with sautéed shrimp, scallops and jumbo lump in lobster sauce with duchess potatoes topped with Jarlsberg cheese. That’s some good eating. Even though his Monster gig keeps him traveling the country, Rick says he’s always looking for more business. “I love doing large events,” he tells me. “Going forward, I plan to focus on catering growth at my Midlothian location. it’s what has been my background over the past 30 years and what I enjoy most. Successfully feeding masses of people delicious comfort food is what we do.”
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DAILY PROVISIONS: I’ve had the opportunity to visit Joe Driebe’s Bon Air Provisions meat, seafood growler and wine shop, located at 2624 Buford Road, on several occasions recently. Joe has owned and operated Joe’s Inn Bon Air for sixteen years. About a year ago, he opened Bon Air Provisions, two doors down from his restaurant. Here’s the cool thing about Bon Air Provisions: It’s so convenient and so easy just to park by the door, pop in and select the freshest meat and seafood or refill that growler with 24 taps of mostly local beers and ciders. “When most shoppers do their weekly shopping, they make their best guess on perishable items which may or may not be used before the go bad or thrown in the freezer,” says Joe. “With Bon Air Provisions, you decide what protein you want to eat that day, park near the door, run in, select your meat, fish and seafood and take it home to enjoy while it is still fresh.” Not only is the convenience a big draw but so are the prices. While most butchers and seafood places have to factor waste in their pricing – in other words, if it doesn’t sell it will be greatly reduced or thrown out – he doesn’t have that problem. “We go through so much product in the restaurant that running out of an item is our biggest worry, not product sitting in the case. This ensures that our products are always fresh. With no waste to factor in to our pricing, we can keep our prices in line or lower than the grocery stores. But unlike a grocery, which more and more are relying on meat cut in a commissary and placed in packaging flushed with gas to make the color stay bright long after the meat is not fresh, all of our products are cut fresh and onsite”. Something else I noticed when shopping at Bon Air Provisions, the craft beer growler fill prices are much lower than at similar places. Typically, growler fills are priced considerably higher per ounce than the same beer in a bottle. “Our pricing is more in line with the price per ounce of bottle beer which is how it should be considering the economy of refilling the same bottle” Check out Bon Air Provisions for yourself and see.
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MY HAPPY PLACE: I have discovered my new very own Chesterfield County Happy Hour happy place. You can read the details in this issue’s Happy Hour Guide. I was so blown away by the ambience, the atmosphere and the entire experience at The Reserve at the Highlands (8136 Highland Glen Dr.) that I just have to share it with you. For years, this was the clubhouse part of the Highlands private golf club. But now, the golfing has become semi-private and The Reserve is open to the public. I’m guessing most of the guests on the night of my visit were residents of the beautiful Highlands neighborhood. But, from my experience, I can tell you that there’s nothing stuffy about the place. I pulled up a seat at the bar between some wonderful people. David and Shirley, a couple about my age were to my right and Wrenn, also a resident of the community, was to my left. Wrenn probably was about twenty years younger than the rest of us, but everyone seems to fit right in. Shirley, a retired nurse, was so helpful in telling me about the community and especially about The Reserve. She says that she and David eat (and enjoy an adult beverage) there quite frequently. David is especially fond of the prime rib. I will definitely have to return and try that. Everyone raves about the burgers, which are half-price during Happy Hour (see the guide). On Monday nights, they do a kids eat free deal and they also have live music on most Thursday through Saturday evenings. You can check their website (ReserveHighlands.com) for additional info.
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WITH LATITUDE SEAFOOD CO.’ S KEVIN GRUBBS AND CARLOS PEREZ
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very so often, hard-work, passion and patience intersect, producing something truly incredible. Latitude Seafood Company is an example of that intersection. Kevin Grubbs and Carlos Perez are half of the four-part team that runs Latitude and contributes to its ever-changing menu. The chefs, each with approximately 15 years of restaurant business experience, have combined patience, passion and hardwork to make a name for themselves at Latitude. Kevin and Carlos had discussed doing something on their own prior to the Latitude opportunity. Both agree that being on the management side of the business has been incredibly rewarding. “I love it because we get to decide what we’re going to do. It’s special to create new dishes. It’s fun. We’ve been workhorses for other restaurants, so now that we get to do it for ourselves, it’s more exciting.” Carlos and Kevin work together to transform the fluctuations of the seafood market into creative dishes at Latitude. Menu options change daily and seasonally depending on product availability. You know you’ve “It’s special to create found a good seafood spot when the new dishes. It’s fun. chef is able to explain that the current Richmond-area shellfish shortage is We've both been due to the season closing in Canada, workhorses for other the growing demand in Asia and the restaurants, so now shortage of snow that we get to do it for crabs around Alaska. ourselves, it’s more The Latitude exciting.” team has been able to convert that talent, experience and knowledge into a warm, welcoming venue serving upscale food in a casual setting. It doesn’t hurt that the happy hour is amazing. One of Carlos' and Kevin's most popular seafood specialties is the Halibut Scampi. The dish starts with fresh halibut, a firm and sweet white fish caught off the Canadian coast that is then paired with a tangy and buttery shrimp scampi. "People love that fish," the chefs say. "It sells out within hours.” 44 Chesterfield Living
Halibut Scampi INGREDIENTS To cook halibut:
Shrimp Scampi, stage 1:
Shrimp Scampi, stage 2:
Shrimp Scampi, stage 3:
halibut filet 1 oz. grapeseed oil 2 tsp. seafood seasoning
2 oz. white wine 1 tbs. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tbs. heavy cream
6 jumbo shrimp 1 tsp. seafood seasoning 1 tbs. garlic
4 oz. unsalted butter
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Place sauté pan on medium high heat with 1 oz. grapeseed oil. 3. Season the halibut evenly on both sides and place in oil once the pan is hot. 4. Place halibut in oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees. 5. In a separate pan, sauté stage 1 until shrimp are medium. 6. Add Stage 2 and reduce by ¾ volume. 7. Remove from heat and slowly add the butter. 8. Place shrimp on top of fish, drizzle sauce over shrimp and serve!
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SPORTS BARS Uptown Alley
6101 Brad McNeer Pkwy, Midlothian; 804-744-1047; UptownAlleyRichmond.com Uptown Alley is neither your typical bowling alley nor your typical sports bar. It takes the best of both and adds so much more, such as great dining, huge screens, live music and a lively upscale cocktail lounge. Check this fall’s Tailgate menu featuring such treats as Stadium Nachos and Buffalo wings.
Kickback Jack’s
9318 W. Broad St.; 804-965-6902 10330 Midlothian Turnpike; 804-272-6234 KBJacks.com Kickback Jack’s has all the makings of a great sports bar: Lots of big screens playing virtually any sporting event you could possibly ever want, a full bar, and a kitchen cooking up scratch-made food. Aside from that trinity of sports-bar essentials, the real draw for me was the staff. You can tell that it’s a fun place to work, and in turn, a fun place to kick back and enjoy a drink with friends.
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RESTARANT AND BAR Enjoy an elegant dining experience in a beautiful casual seeing.
The Reserve at the Highlands brings a fresh and modern dining experience to the Chesterfield Community, located in the Golf Club at the Highlands in Virginia. The Reserve is locally and family owned and operated by Sal and Tillary Buffa.
Sunday Brunch 10 am - 4 pm • Live Music • Banquet & Catering • Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3 pm - 6 pm — LOCATION — 8136 Highland Glen Dr Chesterfield, VA 23838
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Happy Hour Guide River’s Bend Grill
course. Throw in a fantastic Happy Hour and, well, you’ll just have to check it out for yourself.
13283 Rivers Bend Blvd., Chester; 804-530-9953; RiversBendGrill.com Monday through Friday 4 to 7 p.m.
Monday through Friday 3 to 8 p.m. (Thursday ‘til 9) Draft beer (16 oz.) - $3
Beer, draft Bud Light, Miller Lite, Yuengling - $.50 off
Well drinks - $3
Highballs - $.50 off
House wine - $4
One More Thing: They run specials every day Check their Facebook page to stay abreast.
Cheese fries - $5
The Taphouse at River’s Bend
Warm pretzels & cheese fondue - $5
13131 Rivers Bend Blvd., Chester; 804-295-5247; TaphouseChesterVA.com Appetizers, salads and paninis headline the menu in this friendly Chester hangout.
Food Specials run during Happy Hour and again from 10 to close, Monday through Thursday Bravo Potatoes (wedges) - $5 Two burger sliders - $5 Potato skins - $5 Wings (half pound) - $5
Monday through Saturday 3 to 7 p.m. Beers, select drafts and bottles - $1 off
One More Thing: On Mondays, kids eat and play for free. See Uptown Alley for details.
Wine, glass $1 off One More Thing: Daily specials include entrée and beer combo for $12.99 (Mondays); two apps for $10 and two entrees for $16 (Tuesdays) and Open Mic Night (Wednesdays, 7 to 10 p.m.).
The Reserve at the Highlands
8136 Highland Glen Dr., Chesterfield; 804-796-5805; ReserveHighlands.com Cool, casual, chic, sophisticated…Can one place be all of this? Yes, and The Reserve, once a private club and now open to the public, does it all. From the elegant dining room to the comfortable, welcoming bar to the “veranda” as the regulars call it – a place where you can relax in comfortable lounge chairs overlooking the golf course while you enjoy the view and your drink. And, oh yeah, the food is very good, too.
Your Place Sports Bar and Grill 101 Wadsworth Dr.; 804-560-1830 This hangout, located along the Midlothian corridor, offers great Happy Hours, karaoke on Friday, big-screen TVs and lots of fun. Monday through Sunday 2 to 7 p.m. Beer, domestic drafts - $1 off Rail drinks - $1 off One More Thing: The place is run by an avid pool player. So, that’s the big deal here. Tournaments are held every Saturday.
If you are a restaurant or beverage manager, please send your Happy Hour specials to Steve@RichmondNavigator.com. Our Happy Hour Guide is provided as a service to our readers. This is not an advertisement, nor is any compensation involved.
Monday through Friday 3 to 6 p.m. Beer, drafts - $2 off Highballs - $3 Winehouse by the glass - $5
All happy hour listings are subject to change. Please drink responsibly.
Appetizers, select- $2 off Burgers – ½ price One More Thing: There’s live entertainment most Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Check their Facebook page for schedules.
Uptown Alley
6101 Brad McNeer Pkwy., Midlothian; 804-744-1077; UptownAlleyRichmond.com What do you get when you combine one of the coolest lounges in town with an ultra-modern bowling complex? Uptown Alley, of September / October 2017
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s we click our ruby-red heels together, let’s all say it: “There’s no place like Richmond when it comes to craft breweries.” It’s true, we do have quite the craft beer scene here. When it comes to creating our own Craft Brewery Brew Trail, we had quite a job on our hands. We wanted a trail that was manageable. We couldn’t put every brewery on the trail, no matter how wonderful they are. So, we went to some of our very own Beer Budz and asked for their input. We also picked one of our own favorites. Here is our list. We’ll be discussing this further on our Richmond Navigator Facebook page. Please share your suggestions there.
Legend Brewing Company 321 W. 7th St.; 804-232-3446; LegendBrewing.com
From our Beer Budz: Victor Gottlieb says, “Legend has fresh, quality ingredients, straight-forward delicious beers that taste like beer. Brewpub: Open for lunch and dinner daily at 11:30 a.m. (11 a.m. on Sundays) Recommendations: Brown Ale, Oktoberfest (available in fall), Chocolate Porter
Stone Brewing Richmond 4300 Williamsburg Ave.; 804-489-5900; StoneBrewing.com
From our Beer Budz: Andrew McCauley says, “Stone is one of my favorites. Not only do they have a great selection to satisfy all beer drinkers, but they also have a great setting. Every beer I have tried at Stone, is quality.” Tasting Room: Monday through Thursday from 2 p.m., from 11 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and from noon on Sunday. Recommendations: Stone IPA, Xocoveza Mocha Stout, Stone Ripper
Strangeways Brewing 2277 Dabney Road, Richmond; 804-303-4336; StrangewaysBrewing.com
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earth; the staff is knowledgeable and their beer just tastes good.” Tasting Room: Monday through Thursday from noon; Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. Recommendations: Hop Howler, Überlin, Woodbooger
The Veil Brewing Company 3331 Moore St, Richmond; 804-588-5678; TheVeilBrewing.com
A Richmond Navigator favorite: Always a lively crowd enjoying wellcrafted, hop forward brews. Tasting Room: Tuesday through Thursday from 4 p.m.; Weekends from noon Recommendations: Crucial Taunt, Master Shredder, Dirt Nap
Outside of Richmond Blue Mountain Brewery 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton; 540-456-8020; BlueMountainBrewery.com
From our Beer Budz: Lisa Puster says, “Blue Mountain has a cool, laid back yet also lively vibe and good beer. Brewpub: Open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. daily Recommendations: Dark Hollow Artisanal Ale, Full Nelson Virginia Pale Ale, Dark Hollow Chocolate & Coffee Aged
Smartmouth Brewing Co. 1309 Raleigh Ave. Norfolk; 757-624-3939; SmartmouthBrewing.com
From Our Beer Budz: Jack Holden Jones especially recommends their Cow Catcher, describing it as “A refreshing beer with wonderful caramel overtones.” Tasting Room: Wednesday through Friday 4:30 to 9 p.m.; Saturday noon to 9; Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Recommendations: Cow Catcher (of course), Alter Ego, Notch 9
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ere are a few great restaurants featuring excellent craft beer programs. We’ve also included some area specialty shops that offer craft brews for your growler refills or by the bottle and can.
Capital Ale House Downtown: 623 E. Main St.; Innsbrook: 4024 Cox Road; Midlothian: 13831 Village Place Dr.; 804-780-2537; CapitalAleHouse.com
Up to 100 beers on tap about 50 at Downtown location)) plus about 200 in the bottle (150, downtown. Refills for growlers. Their extensive menu features shareables, soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees. Try the cheese and sausage plate featuring bratwurst, kielbasa, landjaeger, asiago, aged provolone, pepato and fresh fruit surrounded by a giant Bavarian pretzel with mustard for dipping.
Sergio’s 4824 Market Square Ln., Midlothian; 804-744-0111; SergiosVA.com
27 beers on tap. Serving authentic and very delicious pizza and pasta since 1990. Try their American pizza, which is adorned with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers and onions. The menu also includes Italian classics, calzones, subs, paninis and specialty pastas. Growler fills and refills also available. Check their website for daily and weekly specials.
Specialty Stores De Fles Winkel
11355 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen; 804-447-3065; DeFlesWinkel.com
Legend Brewing 321 W. 7th St.; 804-232-3446; LegendBrewing.com
Enjoy seven main brews on tap, along with some great seasonal Legend beers in the pub or on what may be the best patio deck in town. The full service restaurant features burgers, sandwiches, wings, appetizers and more. This place is a legend.
The “Wink” offers 12 beers on tap including a Virginia cider. You’ll also find about 500 different beers in bottles and cans as well as about 15 ciders and 35 wines. The specialty store carries local coffees and peanuts, too. Enjoy a beer or wine tasting every Friday beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Bon Air Provisions 2624 Buford Road, Bon Air; 804-320-0064; BonAirProvisions.com
Rock Bottom Brewery and Restaurant Short Pump Town Center (11800 W Broad St. #2098); 804-237-1684; RockBottom.com
This popular brewpub offers 30 beers on tap, including their own home brews plus other popular local beers on their guest taps. There are always rotating seasonal selections and signature dishes such as bacon mac-ncheese, legendary mac ‘n chicken with grilled chicken, hickory-smoked bacon and more. Growler fills available.
If you desire a great steak or fresh seafood to go with your beer, Bon Air Provisions is your one-stop shop, offering Local Virginia meat, grass fed meats and USDA Organic choice meats as well as fresh East Coast and Mid Atlantic Seafood. There are 24 local craft beers on tap for both 32- and 64-ounce growler fills and refills, plus 60 wines from around the world.
Bottleworks 3078 Stony Point Road, Stony Point Shopping Center; 804-320-4677; Bottleworksrva.Wixsite.com/BottleworksRVA
Sedona Taphouse 15732 WC Main St.; 804-379-0037; SedonaTaphouse.com
Serious food and over 500 craft beers. Plus, growler fills (offered at market prices every day), wine and spirits. We recommend the Sedona crab cakes – two house-made jumbo lump crab cakes served with garlic whipped potatoes and broccoli. Sedona also offers express lunch plus an extensive dinner menu featuring starters, salads, pasta and house specialties.
With more than 600 different beers in the bottle and 16 constantly rotating taps for growler fills, what more could a beer lover want? If your answer includes a variety of locally-produced food items such as Birdie’s Pimento Cheese or Ames Hot Southern Honey, you’re in luck. Plus, they offer a huge wine selection, as well.
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Events Calendar by Chesterfield Living staff
SEPTEMBER 15 – 17
13th Annual St. Benedict Oktoberfest This German-themed celebration is sure to be a good time. Enjoy German music and dancing, German cuisine, German beverages including beer from local breweries, and much more! This event is rain or shine.
Goat Show. There will be endless rides for the kiddies, vendors, contests, shows and you can even try your hand at milking a cow. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. – Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. – Friday & Saturday / $15 – adult, $11 – kids age 5-12, Free – kids four and under / 13191 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell / StateFairVa.org
OCTOBER 14
Step Up for Down Syndrome 5K & Family Festival
4 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Friday, 11 a.m. – 11p.m. – Saturday, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Sunday / Free / 300 N. Sheppard Street, Richmond / StBenedictOktoberfest.com
SEPTEMBER 16
6th Annual RVA Tailgate Benefitting Sportable Unlimited food and drink and a good time? That’s what your ticket will get you at this annual tailgate at St. Christopher’s School. The event also features live music, spirits, food trucks, games and will be hosted by Andrew Freiden from NBC 12. All proceeds benefit Sportable, a paralympic sports club that provides sporting opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments. 6 p.m. / $45 per ticket / 711 St. Christopher’s Road, Richmond
SEPTEMBER 23 – 24
The West End Art Festival at West Broad Village Some of the nation’s most talented artists will line the streets of West Broad Village to showcase their original work. Paintings, ceramics and more will be displayed up and down this urban village located in Richmond’s West End. This is a Howard Alan event. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Free / 3950 Wild Goose Lane, Richmond / ArtFestival.com
SEPTEMBER 30
2nd Annual Hanover AutumnFest and 5K This daylong event is the perfect to kick off the autumn season with your family and friends! Held at the Historic Hanover Tavern, this outdoor festival features live music, Virginia craft beer and wine, local crafts, a variety of food offerings, a hay slide, a magic show, a petting zoo and more. The AutumnFest 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages and even includes a free Kids’ 1K Fun Run. The race route begins at the Hanover County Courthouse Complex and will venture through some scenic back roads of Hanover County. Live music will feature Hardin’ Retty and the Anvil Brothers, Uncle Drew and the Powhite Boys, Nick Faulconer, and Hanover Idol and Hanover Idol Junior winners and runners-up.
The State Fair of Virginia Join citizens from all over Virginia at the annual State Fair of Virginia at The Meadow Event Park is Doswell. The State Fair is the perfect place to find fun for all ages. Special features range from live music to a Dairy 52 Chesterfield Living
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. / Free for festival, $40 registration fee for 5K / Pet-friendly / 1712 Bellevue Avenue, Richmond / Virginia.org
OCTOBER 19 – NOVEMBER 5
Southern Living Inspired Community Street of Hope This is an 18-day event that features designer furnished dream homes to showcase the latest trends in interior design and innovations for new homes. Eight homes will be featured this year. Partnership proceeds will go towards research grants at the VCU Massey Cancer Center and a scholarship endowment at the VCU School of Business.
11 a.m. / Kids’ 1K Fun Run Start: 9:15 a.m. / AutumnFest 5K 10 a.m. / Free for the festival and Kids’ 1K Fun Run / $35 for the AutumnFest 5K / 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover / HanoverTavern.org/ AutumnFest
Open daily Oct. 21 – Nov. 5, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. with extended hours of Nov. 2 and every Thursday for special events until 8 p.m. / $10 for adulta (12 and under free) / 3900 Brightwalton Road, Midlothian / StreetofHope.com
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RVA Makerfest
SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 8
This special event will take place at Acca Shrine Center and feature the accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome in the Greater Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg and Central Virginia community. They will also have special guest International Super Model Madeline Stuart from Brisbane, Australia. There will be live music, vendors, a fashion show and other family activities.
This annual festival is hosted by a pending 501C3 nonprofit organization that encourages Richmond natives to “tinker” and innovate. Many Richmond companies will be at this event to inspire individuals to become future innovators and creators. The event will take place at the Science Museum of Virginia and there will be food and beverage vendors. 10 a.m. – 5 p .m. / Free / 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond / RVAMakerFest.com
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Virginia Thanksgiving Festival at Berkley Plantation History will come to life as you celebrate this special time of year with food and fun at the Virginia Thanksgiving Festival. Tours of the 1726 manor house, a living history program, tribal dancers, craft vendors, choral music and a traditional Thanksgiving dinner will fill your day as you take a step back in time and learn more about this special holiday. 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / $5 parking for bike or motorcycle, $10 for car, truck, SUV and $30 for bus / 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City / VirginiaThanksgivingFestival.com
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By Taylor O’Bier
he search for a small-town living experience will take you off the beaten path. And that’s exactly where Urbanna, Virginia is. Take a few turns off of Route 17 in Middlesex County, and you will find yourself driving into one of the oldest port towns in America. Urbanna, which means “City of Anne” and was named after Queen Anne of England, is an old-fashioned town framed by its idyllic lifestyle. It’s where history meets the treasured Rappahannock River and where modern-day travelers can get a taste of the Colonial port atmosphere. If you enter Urbanna from the southeast on Urbanna Road, you will be greeted with a picturesque landscape and endless rows of boats docked at one of the marinas. Just one more turn will center you on its shop-lined main street and wash you over with that “homeaway-from-home” feeling. But this small-town destination has more to offer than stunning waterfront views, seaside dining, and rich maritime history. There’s no doubting the fact that Urbanna’s 54 Chesterfield Living
proximity to the Rappahannock River and tobacco port history has shaped the lifestyle, there. But this town has taken it to another level with its annual Oyster Festival(November3, 4). It’s the official state oyster festival and it’s celebrating 60 years of a shucking good timethis fall. Thousands of Virginians are expected make their way to Urbanna Nov. 3 and 4 to get a taste of this eventthe state’s official oyster festival and its bounty of shellfish. Artisans and crafts, wine tastings, oyster shucking contests, RichmondNavigator.com
craft beer tastings and food vendors serving the star of the show in every way imaginable are just some of the things you can find at this year’s 60th annual celebration of everyone’s favorite mollusk. UrbannaOysterFestival.com
Other Attractions The Walking Tour If you want a true feel for its history, take advantage of Urbanna’s walking tour. This is one of those rare small towns that is legitimately compact enough to view all of its treasures on foot. Urbanna has conveniently created a “walking tour” guide that you can pick up at just about any spot in town. Four out of the seven buildings on the guide are on the National Register of Historic Places. Two of my personal favorites are: “Lansdowne,” for its Georgian-style mansion architecture; and
“The Tavern,” for its local legend involving Patrick Henry. Urbanna.com/walkingtour
Urbanna Museum and Visitors Center (130 Virginia St.)
You’ll learn more about Urbanna’s role as a port town, when you visit the museum/visitors center, known as “The Old Tobacco Warehouse,” which served as a mercantile in the 18th century.
Bethpage Camp-Resort (679 Brown’s Lane)
This is no ordinary campground, folks. The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds awarded itasnamed it the “Best RV Resort in the Nation” and, for the third time, “National Park of the Year.” Bethpage offers a waterpark, an amphitheater, fishing, kayak and paddleboard rentals and even an aqua jump. bethpagecamp.com
Dining Recommendations. Urbanna is for seafood lovers. Or really just culinary fanatics in general.
Virginia Street Café (201 Virginia St.)
This spot has been voted as the best place for fried oysters and soft crabs in the annual “Best of the Rivah” awards. Who am I to disagree with the popular vote? Then again, their fried chicken and homemade rolls put on quite a show as well. VaStCafe.com September / October 2017
Something Different Restaurant and Retail (213 Virginia St.)
This gem is located right in town and has reaped many awards for the self-titled “fine Neanderthal cuisine.” They’re well known for their barbecue and something they call “The Virginia Sandwich.” Trust me; just try it. SomeDiff.com
Urbanna Seafood Market and Raw Bar (453 Johnsons Dr.)
Waterfront dining at its best, t; this location offers the perfect atmosphere to pair with Urbanna’s oysters. I recommend their Spicy Tugboat Dip to start. UrbannaRawBar.com
Grounded (51 Cross St.)
You have to love an eclectic, small-town coffee shop. This one features loose teas, freshly baked goods with local ingredients and locally roasted coffee beans.
Marshall’s Drug Store (50 Cross St.)
Unfortunately, I didn’t grow up in the sodafountain, drug-store era, but visiting this place makes me feel like I did. Their old-fashioned soda fountain is still running, but may bring on a side effect of nostalgia.
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ALL ABOARD! FOR ASHLAND TRAIN DAY by Angela Weight hether you’re a railroad enthusiast, a history buff, a festival follower or a parent of choo choo train obsessed little ones, we’ve got the perfect autumn event pulling into a station near you. On Saturday, November 4th, rain or shine, people from all over the state will throw on their striped overalls, red bandannas and conductors’ caps and converge on downtown Ashland, for Train Day 2017. What better place to pay homage to America’s most revered mode of transport than an RVA hamlet built along the tracks! Since its first run over a decade ago, this free event, which celebrates trains both full-sized and model-sized, has continued to gain momentum each year. “It connects generations of people and links the past to the present,” explains Suzanne Hemingway, event volunteer and owner of Tiny Tim’s Trains and Toys (104 S. Railroad Ave.; TrainAndToyStore.com) in downtown Ashland. While Ashland Train Day boasts entertainment for every age group, children, especially, have a great time riding the Teddy Bear Express, viewing and playing with model railroads and Lego dis56 Chesterfield Living
plays, palling around with mascots Cinder and Tinder Bear and getting punches on their Train Day scavenger hunt tickets. Hemingway says the scavenger hunt is a favorite among youngsters. And this year, she will have a thousand prizes at Tiny Tim’s Trains and Toys for those who complete their ticket card punches. While Train Day is great fun, it’s also educational. “I’ve heard people say that trains are old fashioned, but they have no idea how much technology is involved in operating them,” points out Hemingway. “The average parent doesn’t think of trains in terms of science, math, engineering or the small motor coordination and art of making miniatures.” This event offers lots of hands-on STEAM curriculum learning opportunities. National rail lines like CSX and Amtrak also sponsor and play a part in Ashland Train Day, promoting Operation Lifesaver and track safety information. “It has definitely become an important rail safety event,” says Hemingway. Ashland Train Day includes all the classic components that every festival should have - great food, music and entertainment plus a few
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opportunities you don’t get every day-like listening to songs and stories about riding the rails. Matthew Dodd, a well-known storyteller and musician, has been playing Train Day for years. Dressed in old-timey railroad attire and accompanied by his banjo and harmonica, Dodd takes his audience on a journey through time, sharing locomotive legends and lore. Also on this year’s roster is musician Jim Duckett. His countryand folk-themed original songs have made him a local favorite. “I love playing for Ashland Train Day,” says Duckett. “There’s always so much to see and do. It’s great to see families come and enjoy themselves while learning about Ashland’s rich history and why it has earned the name, ‘The Center Of The Universe!’” Volunteers assure that there will be ample parking in nearby lots, with shuttles to take people to and from the events. And yes, attendees are encouraged to come dressed in railroad-themed attire. For more details, visit AshlandTrainDay.com.
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Discovering Virginia Wineries Along the Blue Ridge by Lisa Puster
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains are one of the most scenic parts of America’s landscape. Winding its way through the heart of the mountains is the Blue Ridge Parkway, spanning 469 miles and offering visitors some of the best mountain views in the world. The mountains and the Parkway are also home to some fabulous destination wineries where you can sample delicious wine, enjoy good music, take in the breathtaking views, host a special event or enjoy a fantastic meal among the mountains and rolling hills.
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Blue Ridge Vineyard One of my favorite Blue Ridge wineries is Blue Ridge Vineyard, located in Roanoke Valley. With a delicious, award-winning variety of white and red wines, Blue Ridge Vineyard offers a 300-acre farm perfect for wine tasting, exploring the vineyard, a picnic with family and friends or just following the nature paths (while keeping a look out for the always elusive Logan the Bear). Speaking of bears‌ Make sure to try my favorite Blue Ridge Vineyard wine, Big Bear Red. This awardwinning wine is a blend of Cabernet Franc with a touch of their whites, creating a lighter, dry, red wine that can be served chilled or at room temperature. Blue Ridge Vineyard is also home to numerous indoor and outdoor wedding sites. Imagine your special day captured at the winery’s 5,500-square-foot barn, which offers an authentic rustic feel, complete with fireplace, tin roof, mountain view backdrop and timeless antique decor. What makes Blue Ridge Vineyard even more special is their Sounds of Summer concert series, held each Sunday, April through October, featuring local musical talent. Come join Blue Ridge Vineyard any Sunday afternoon now through October for wine, music and a view! 1027 Shiloh Dr., Eagle Rock | 540-798-7642 | BlueRidgeVineyard.com
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Chateau Morrisette Winery Another Blue Ridge Mountain favorite is Chateau Morrisette Winery, which has been making hand-crafted wines since 1978. Located 300 feet off the Blue Ridge Parkway and situated at 3,500 feet above sea level in Floyd County, Chateau Morrisette provides a spectacular view of Buffalo Mountain and the stunning valley below. Known for an extensive selection of award-winning wines, Chateau Morrisette Winery offers samplings, shopping, and tours of the cellar 7-days a week. Some of their more popular wines include Our Dog Blue, a semi-sweet Riesling blend that scored 95 points at the 2015 San Diego International Wine Competition. Serve this white wine with fruits and cheeses, fish, or spicy foods. Equally popular is The Black Dog, probably their most famous red wine. This slightly spicy red wine with a hint of sweetness pairs perfectly with almost any hors d’oeuvre and scored 89 points at the 2016 San Diego International Wine Competition. But, when you visit Chateau Morrisette, there’s an abundance of additional wines to choose from, including Rosé, Viognier, Vidal Blanc and two styles of Chardonnay (steel-fermented and oak-barrel aged) to Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and red blends. If you aren’t familiar with Chateau Morrisette, you may be wondering about the dog theme with many of their wines… Dogs are an integral part of Chateau Morrisette’s history with the black lab being their symbol for over thirty years. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome at the winery courtyard, the tasting patio, or the gazebos while you taste their many delicious wines. You can even dine with your dog on the restaurant patio in warm weather! Chateau Morrisette offers a variety of dog-related events including their Sunday Sounds on the Courtyard, Black Dog Music Festivals and Harvest with the Dogs - a morning or afternoon spent in the vineyard learning hands-on about harvesting. In addition to the amazing views, great wines and the dog-friendly environment, what makes Chateau Morrisette a true destination winery is the rustic elegance of the Chateau Morrisette Restaurant, where they use only the freshest ingredients and select local foods to bring you an authentic farm-to-table dining experience. During the warmer months, dine outside on the terrace; during cooler months, dine fireside for a cozy, romantic meal. Open Table ranked Chateau Morrisette among the top one hundred restaurant views in America and awarded the Restaurant a Diner’s Choice Award. 291 Winery Road SW, Floyd | 540-593-DOGS (3647) | TheDogs.com
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Fincastle Vineyard & Winery Fincastle Vineyard & Winery, nestled in the valley of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, can be seen from the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 100. After ten years of planning, this family-run, farm winery opened in Botetourt County in 2003 with a special focus on quality, not quantity. The winery produces wines using traditional Bordeaux small scale techniques from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay grapes, gently pressed and aged in oak. Fincastle Vineyard & Winery offers several wines of distinction, including four Bronze and Silver Medal Winners in the 2012 Virginia Wine Lovers Classic. Built into the hillside by the farmhouse, the winery is a gravity-fed operation, which insures a completely natural handling of the wine. The unique construction of the winery utilizes toplevel, in-ground primary fermentation storage, with three levels of barrel storage, providing for the downward flow of wine during racking. Fincastle Vineyard & Winery also offers a variety of on-site locations for weddings, corporate events, family reunions or parties for any occasion. In addition, the winery hosts a Summer Lawn Concert Series through September and is dog-friendly, so make sure to bring your favorite canine companion along when you visit! 203 Maple Ridge Lane, Fincastle 540-591-9000 | FincastleWine.com
The fall season is upon us. Make your plans now to enjoy a wide variety of excellent Virginia wines along with some of the most spectacular views you’ll ever see…anywhere. September / October 2017
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Wining Our Way
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s it the terroir of Virginia’s Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula or just the fact that we love our wine? Whatever the reason, you’ll discover several excellent wineries when you travel the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail.
Oak Crest Vineyard & Winery 8215 Oak Crest Dr., King George; 540-663-2813; OakCrestWinery.com
Named after the large oak trees that surround the vineyard, this winery is known for their Bordeaux-style reds and Rhine-style whites. Indulge in a glass of their sweet dessert wines or opt for a drier blend to pair with a selection of sausage and cheese in their elegant tasting room. There’s also a picnic area, perfect for packing your own pairings, and an artisan gift shop. Their Sangria is a must-try on a hot summer day. Lodging Recommendation: The Bell House Bed and Breakfast in Colonial Beach (TheBellHouse.com) offers breathtaking views of the Potomac River and was once the summer home of Alexander Graham Bell.
Ingleside Vineyards 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove; 804-224-8687; IinglesideVineyards.com
Ingleside is one of the oldest and largest wineries in the state of Virginia. They’re well known for their large selection of wines, which have won numerous 62 Chesterfield Living
awards throughout the state and nation. Ingleside is truly a destination winery, offering tastings, tours, a museum featuring antique wine bottles, a gift shop and two waterfront homes available for rent. Travel Recommendation: Ingleside is within five miles of two our nation’s president’s historical birthplaces. Visit George Washington’s Birthplace Monument and James Monroe’s Birthplace for a quick history fix.
Caret Cellars 495 Meadow Landing Lane, Caret; 540-413-6454; CaretCellars.com
Caret is the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail’s new kid on the block, but they are certainly not amateurs. You can get a taste of their wines at the bar inside the winery and get a first-hand look at the process, surrounded by stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels. Dining Recommendation: The Fat Finch Café, located in downtown Tappahannock, is the perfect location to enjoy local, American cuisine in a cozy atmosphere.
General’s Ridge Vineyard 1618 Weldons Drive, Hague; 804-472-3172; GeneralsRidgeVineyard.com
As you drive into General’s Ridge, you may well feel like you’re in the hills of Northern California. At least, that’s what owners Richard and Linda Phillips dreamed of when they created this spectacular winery. Visit their RichmondNavigator.com
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Bay Wine Trail “Somewhere in Time” tasting room and sample their 2014 Petit Verdot, which placed silver in the 2017 Governor’s Cup Awards. They also offer on-site lodging. Dining Recommendation: Tim’s at Coles Point (TimsColesPoint.com) is known for spectacular views, traditional cuisine, and live music and events.
Vault Field Vineyards 2953 Kings Mill Road, Kinsale; 804-472-4430; VaultFieldVineyards.com
If you’re searching for more awardwinning reds, Vault Field is the winery spot for you. Upon entering the vineyard you will see rows and rows of grapes, adorned with signs such as “Merlot” or “Chambourcin.” Their tasting room features high ceilings and endless rows of barrels. A mural of a cluster of grapes on the outside of the tasting room makes for a perfect photo op. Dining Recommendation: Red wine and Italian dishes are a match made in heaven, so venture to Angelo’s Pizza in Montross and enjoy.
Jacey Vineyards 619 Train Lane, Heathsville; 804-580-4053; JaceyVineyards.com
Come by boat or by car to this scenic vineyard. Enjoy tapas in their tasting room or a bottle on the patio. They even offer waterfront villas available for guests. The Jacey Virginia Malbec pairs well with a lean sirloin or chicken.
Dining Recommendation: Tommy’s (TommysFineDining.com), located in historic Reedville, features a wide selection of seafood and steaks.
Good Luck Cellars 1025 Good Luck Road, Kilmarnock; 804-435-1416; GoodLuckCellars.com
These handcrafted wines are sure to bring you some good luck. What used to be a gravel and sand mine is now a picturesque vineyard. The large tasting room is the perfect spot to sip their Rip Rap Rose or their award-winning Viognier 2015. Don’t forget to look for a four-leaf clover on your way out. Dining Recommendation: If you’re in the mood for authentic Thai cuisine or gourmet sushi, Chao Phraya Thai and Sushi Grill is the perfect spot, located on Main Street Kilmarnock.
The Dog and Oyster Vineyard 170 White Fences Dr., Irvington; 804-438-9463; DogAndOyster.com
You can’t miss the massive, 40foot corkscrew located at the entrance to this place. Their tasting room is nicknamed “The Wine Stand” for its similarity to a roadside vegetable stand, but with a stylish twist. Their award-winning wines are paired with fresh, local oysters and other seafood specialties. Lodging Recommendation: The vineyard is companion to The Hope and Glory Inn (HopeAndGlory.com), a gorgeous, boutique hotel located in the heart of Irvington.
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THE WINE LIST While there are many restaurants, throughout the entire Metro Richmond area that offer excellent wine programs, here are a few recommendations of some of our favorire places.
The Hard Shell – Bellgrade 11400 W. Huguenot Road, Midlothian; 804-464-1476; TheHardShell.com
Chris Franklin, the Hard Shell’s front-of-house manager, describes the restaurant’s wine program as value driven. “We try to hit the sweet spot with mid-tier wines.” However, he does say that they carry a large selection of higher-end wines, as well. “(The program) is well-balanced, with different price points and flavor profiles,” he adds. As far as recommendations, Chris suggests the Tom Gore Chardonnay. “It’s very buttery, has a toffee flavor. It would pair well with our rockfish. It’s a really rich dish.” He also recommends Imagery, a pinot noir, which the restaurant has just begun to carry. “It’s full-flavored, not as light as many pinot noirs. I think it would complement a lot of our dishes.”
Hondos Prime 4120 Cox Road; HondosPrime.com
Featuring over 100 different wines. They’re much more than simply a chophouse. For any elegant occasion, Hondos Prime is sure to impress. May we recommend the Frenched Australian lamb chops featuring three 6-ounce, extra thick, hand-cut grilled lamb chops with wilted spinach and black cherry aged balsamic conserve. The Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma (2011) makes for a wonderful pairing, debuting notes of fresh red plum and blackberry jam.
Iron Horse Restaurant 100 S. Railroad Ave., Ashland; 804-752-6410; IronHorseRestaurant.com
The iron Horse Restaurant combines seasonal, traditional southern cuisine with an expansive wine list featuring a good selection of interesting international wines. The knowledgeable staff can help you with pairing suggestions for any of their fine dining options from their New Modern Southern menu. Entrees range from pan-seared scallops and pan-roasted salmon to Chile pecan chicken and their hand-trimmed steaks.
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Julep’s 420 E. Grace St.; 804-377-3968; Juleps.net
Julep’s offers a wine program that beautifully complements their cuisine of Southern fare from such locales as Charleston, New Orleans and Savanah. Craig Woodson, Julep’s wine program manager, says the upscale Downtown dining spot features both local wines as well as wines from around the world. In addition to the regular wine list, Woodson often will feature special pours that offer guests an opportunity to enjoy wines not often available by the glass. The restaurant offers bi-monthly wine pairing dinners, with the next such affair taking place on September 21.
La Cucina – Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria 11400 W. Huguenot Road (Bellgrade Shopping Center); 804-378-8940; LaCucinaVA.com
Quality wines to complement quality Italian dishes – that’s the way La Cucina’s chef Vito describes what you’ll find in this comfortable, subdued Huguenot Road restaurant. Many of the wines come from Italy, but they also offer a fine selection of wines from California as well as wines from New Zealand, Argentina and other wine-producing areas of the world.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants 11792 W. Broad St. (Short Pump Town Center); 804-461-2244; CoopersHawkWinery.com
This national chain, with a location in Short Pump Town Center, produces over 600,000 gallons of wine each year, using grapes from California, Washington, Oregon and other grape-growing regions around the country. What makes Cooper’s Hawk somewhat unique is that their menu is designed to pair with the wines. The wines come first, they say. The menu features a wide selection of beef, pork, seafood and chicken. But the big attraction at Cooper’s Hawk is their beautiful Sonoma-style tasting room. Sample seven to eight different wines. You choose sweet or dry, or customize to your own tastes. No reservation is necessary. Cooper’s Hawk also has the largest wine club in the nation, with over a quarter million members who receive one or two bottles per month. Their goal is to bring new experiences to their members each month. For details, visit their website.
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