CONTENTS SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2017
Seniors 10 Adventures in Aging Just Say Yes
Health 11 Sleep Apnea Q&A Virginia Family Dentistry
12 One Step At A Time Surviving a Family History of Cancer
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Flavor 14 In Search Of: Barbecue 16 Meet the Pitmasters 18 Tastebudz 31 Happy Hour
Travel 22 Travel Navigator Small Town Virginia: Urbanna
28 Wining Our Way Along The Bay The Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail
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Things To Do 34 Calendar of Events
Features
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All Aboard! Ashland Train Day
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Wine With A View Discovering Virginia’s Blue Ridge Wineries
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WHAT’S GOING ON? Fall is in the air. And whether you’re into the Fall Classic (the World Series) of Fall Foliage (think Blue Ridge), or Awesome Autumn Activities, take some time to enjoy a few features from our past issues. Remember, old articles never die. They just go to live on RichmondNavigator.com COOL TOWN! AUTUMN IN THE CITY – Last September, Jody Rathgeb presented a host of cool things to do right here in the Richmond region. One caveat: The 17th Street Farmers Market is currently closed. Although, you may enjoy driving down Main Street and taking note of what will soon be a beautiful Farmers Market Plaza. SEARCH: Cool Town
A FALL TRADITION Randolph Macon students, past and present, will enjoy reading or re-reading last September’s Hanover Lifestyle feature “A Beloved Autumn Tradition.” SEARCH: Autumn Tradition
BEAUTY ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND Fall is the perfect time to visit Luray. If the sun is shining, take to the hills. If it’s raining, visit the caverns. Read more in “Luray, Virginia – Getting There Is Half the Fun.” SEARCH: Luray
AUTUMN REJUVENATION Writer Ginger Warder showcased three of the state’s leading resorts in her piece, “Rejuvenating Resorts,” which appeared in our January 2014 magazines. SEARCH: Rejuvenating
MOUNTAIN ELEGANCE Any time of the year is the perfect time for a visit to the Charlottesville area. This fall, make it an elegant visit with a stay at Keswick Hall. Annie Tobey took readers on a fascinating tour in “Keswick Hall: An Elegant, Easy Escape.” SEARCH: Keswick AND A NOD TO THE NATIONAL PASTIME The Fall Classic will soon be underway. Sorry, we don’t have any World Series stories to share, but we do have an excellent interview that Max Heyworth did with Detroit Tigers pitcher and Goochland County native, Justin Verlander, back in 2014. That should give you your baseball fix. SEARCH: Verlander
Magazine Archives Find old issues from 2012 to today Calendar of Events Full listing of what’s going on in the Greater Richmond area Business Directory Restaurant, shopping & entertainment locations
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I was with a group of friends, recently and the conversation turned to the merits of living in and visiting Ashland. The town’s most popular nickname came up and one in my group was convinced that according to NASA or some other organization that might rule on such things, Ashland is, indeed, located at the very center of the universe. Now, while the town may not, geophysically speaking, be at the true center, there are plenty of reasons that folks throughout Hanover County and from around the entire Metro Richmond area will be focusing their attention on Ashland in the coming weeks. Not the least of those reasons is the annual Ashland Train Day coming up in early November. Angela Weight’s informative and entertaining article in this issue will shed some light on why this is one of the entire region’s most celebrated events. Whether you’re into the huge Iron Horses or the miniature replicas, or both, you’ll find lots to love at Train Day. While there are many reasons to live in as well as to visit Hanover County, there are some excellent reasons to get out of town once in a while. With the fall season rearing its beautiful head, now is the perfect time to plan a trip to the Blue Ridge. For this, our annual Beer and Wine issue, we asked our wine expert, Lisa Puster, to take us on a little tour of three gorgeous Blue Ridge wineries. Regardless of whether you’re into wine or not, I think you’re going to enjoy reading “Wine With a View.” Going in the opposite direction, one of our newest contributors, Taylor O’Bier, who hails from the Northern Neck, takes us on a tour of the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail. Of course, man doesn’t live on wine alone. That’s why we’ve included our search for great barbecue in this issue. You’ll find local recommendations for a few top spots in which to enjoy some of those delicious, amazing smoked meats. You’ll also meet some of our talented pitmasters who make the pure joy of feasting on barbecue so special to so many of us in this neck of the woods. I hope you enjoy every page in our September/October issue. We design Hanover Lifestyle to showcase all that the county has to offer as well as to share a few tips on some of our favorite places around the state that you may not know about. This is your magazine. We want to hear from you. If you have any story ideas, drop us a line(Info@RichmondNavigator.com). We want to know about the places and the people that make Hanover so great. If you have an event coming up or a business you’d like to tell our readers about, please share. Now, find a comfy spot, settle back and please enjoy Hanover Lifestyle.
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Lisa Puster
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!
Taylor O’Bier
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.
Josh Young
In our November and December issues, we present two of our most popular annual features. This year, our Annual Shoppers Guide is going to be better than ever as we give our readers an opportunity to not only discover some excellent gift ideas, but to also meet some of our local shopkeepers who work so hard to ensure that our region remains a true shopping destination both for residents as well as visitors. We will also be doing our once-a-year search for international dishes. You can enjoy the cuisines from around the world without ever leaving the Richmond area. And if you’d like to get in on the action and share a favorite restaurant that features cuisine from afar, please email us at info@RichmondNavigator.com. Other upcoming features include “Getting Your Home Ready for Winter,” and on a healthrelated note, we’ll be offering some excellent suggestions to help you in “Getting Ahead of a Headache.” Look for the next issue of Hanover Lifestyle coming in early November.
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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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Josh Young is a photographer and educator, as well as a recent Richmond transplant. He earned his degrees from West Virginia University where he worked as a photo journalist, and an event and portrait photographer. His news photos have been used nationwide through the Associated Press. When he’s not behind the camera, he can be found reading a good book, or trying to sample all the great food that Richmond has to offer. To see some of his work, view his Instagram: @joshuayoungphoto.
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ABOUT OUR COVER We had several excellent possible cover photos from which to choose for this issue. But, in the end, this image of tantalizing baby back ribs, captured by photographer Josh Young at the Halligan Bar-B-Q Grill Express, won out. Doesn’t barbecue always trump just about anything else? Inside, you’ll discover some of the area’s best barbecue and meet the folks who prepare it.
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All Over Hanover
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 dis08 Hanover Lifestyle
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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SENIORS ADVENTURES IN AGING
JUST SAY YES W
by Constance Whitney
ith all due respect to the legendary Nancy Reagan, sometimes all you need to do is say YES! After a lifetime of volunteering for Girl Scout bake sales and PTA fundraisers, of tenures as chairwoman of the American League Christmas Bizarre and the captain of the employee scavenger hunt team, I have had more than my share of YES moments. Looking back, it seems I spent most of my life with my hand raised. As I transitioned into the empty nest years, I started listening to that nagging little voice (the one centered near my hypothalamus) that was screaming ‘just say NO -relax and smell the roses.’ To be honest, I had a history of spreading myself thin with my commitments and leaving no time to just be me. One day, I listened to that nagging little voice. And I entered my NO years. At first it was just a short shuffle back – I went from being the chair of the events to being a volunteer. I played on the scavenger team but I didn’t lead it. It was nice. So, I tried some more. I started declining dinner invitations in favor of a night at home curled up with a good book. Weekend getaways started falling by the wayside as the urge to binge watch Netflix became overwhelming. I automatically said that I was busy, or sick, or, or, or. My wealth of excuses became extraordinarily long. Then those excuses began to include “not at my age”, “my back would give out”, or “my joints ache”. I was relaxing my way
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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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What are the signs of sleep apnea? Snoring is a good indicator someone may suffer from apnea, but doesn’t necessarily mean someone has sleep apnea. The only way to know if you have the condition is to be evaluated by a sleep physician via a sleep study. Breathing and other vital signs are monitored while asleep during the study. If a patient is diagnosed with sleep apnea, they will typically be prescribed with a C-PAP machine or an oral appliance. Who is a candidate for oral appliances? It’s important to be screened by a dentist for issues with your teeth, gums, or TMJ. All need to be healthy before starting oral-appliance therapy. From a dental standpoint though, a dentist should be able to fit an oral appliance on just about any patient who’s been diagnosed with sleep apnea by a sleep physician. Even patients with no teeth can be fit with an oral appliance.
How does an oral appliance work? Deep relaxation and sleep can cause the airway to become partially or fully obstructed. Oral Sleep appliances fit by a dentist enable the teeth and jaw to comfortably support the airway during sleep; keeping the airway open. Just about everyone has heard someone snoring. This is the sound of partial obstruction. In some people it’s harmless, unless of course you have to be in the same room sleeping with them!
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HEALTH
One Step At a Time How one woman survived cancer’s mark on her family
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by Taylor O’Bier
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
hiked 23.5 miles from one rim to another of the Grand
was determined to keep this diag-
Canyon. Anne felt it was hardest
nosis from consuming her life. Days
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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Halligan Pulled Pork Sandwich
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“You may not know anyone when you walk in, but you’ll know twenty people when you leave,” says owner Shawn Gregory. The Halligan Bar & Grill has three locations serving up their barbecue specialties as well as that welcoming Halligan’s atmosphere. To quench your summer BBQ craving, look to their pulled pork sandwich with fries. The pork highlights the Southern sweetness and vinegary-tang characteristic of the North Carolina style of barbecuing. The sandwich, here, is served with a house-made pickle, handcut slaw and Bar-B-Q baked beans.
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Meet the Pitmasters by Josh Young
Shawn Gregory
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Photo: Josh Young
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irefighters work hard, and they play hard,” says Shawn Gregory, owner and pitmaster at The Halligan Bar-B-Q Grill. As a tribute to this lifestyle, he opened the establishment that takes its name from the Halligan Bar — a widely-used firefighting tool. But that’s not the only remnant of Shawn’s firefighter past that’s present in the restaurant. In the middle of the bar in their Short Pump location (2451 Old Brick Road)
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sits a 1967 firetruck that was once driven by Shawn’s own father. The restaurant is a welcoming place for both firefighters and non-firefighters, and Shawn says the firetruck is always a big hit with the kids. Shawn worked as a firefighter for over 20 years in Henrico County, and The Halligan Bar was originally opened as a clubhouse for his firefighter buddies, but it was attracting more people than their first location in Shockoe Bottom could handle, so he expanded. Shawn is now serving up barbecue in three locations, and he couldn’t be happier, “I like when I go home and my clothes smell like smoke, it reminds me of my firefighter days.” Shawn specializes in North Carolina-style barbecue, but he also offers Texas-style brisket, and Memphis-style chicken. His pride and passion for barbecuing has become a personal art form of sorts. “Barbecue (Did he really say BBQ or was it Barbecue?) is one of those things that’s very personal; 100 pitmasters would cook one dish in 100 different ways,” he says, adding that it’s usually all delicious, no matter your style. For the budding pitmasters out there, Shawn says that one of the things that people mess up the most is trying to rush it. “Barbecuing is really a social event. Embrace the time, and keep it low and slow,” he explains. “When you think it’s done, let it go an extra hour.”
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Jake’s Place Restaurant and Market 511 Thompson St., Ashland
After two-and-a-half years of perfecting his barbecue, he’s locked it down to a science. In the smoker room, John has recipes and cook times scrawled on the wall in permanent marker for the variety of meats he smokes and serves up.
Photo: Josh Young
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wners John and Wendy Yohman have created something truly special at Jake’s Place Restaurant and Market — a restaurant that relishes what once was. They’ve turned this shell of a 1926 BP Gas Station into the Southern comfort food hotspot that it is today. A lot of time and love went into turning the building into Jake’s Place as we know it, and the same goes with their barbecue. John, the resident pitmaster, says he has been playing around with meat smokers at home for years. After he retired from his career as a welder, both he and wife Wendy thought it was time to bring his skills to the people of Ashland. “My experience has been trial and error,” John says of his own style of barbecuing. After two-and-a-half years of perfecting his barbecue, he’s locked it down to a science. In the smoker room, John has recipes and cook times scrawled on the wall in permanent marker for the variety of meats he smokes and serves up. He’s even gotten comfortable enough with his methods to branch out with some barbecue fusion recipes. He’s recently introduced a “redneck egg roll” to the menu that features North Carolina pulled pork and collard greens deep fried in an egg roll. When asked what brings people back to Jake’s Place, he simply replies, “People come back for the food.” John says that some customers are driving more than 45 minutes for the catfish — one of his favorites. Personally, I think one of the other secrets to the success at Jake’s Place is that warm, welcoming Southern hospitality. If you’re looking for barbecue and a little dose of country charm this summer, you can be sure they’ll take care of you at Jake’s Place. When asked for a tip for the home “pitmaster,” John says that aside from cooking the meat low and slow, there are guidelines you need to meet for good barbecue. “Get it to 190 degrees. That’s when the meat starts to really get tender.”
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next.” The variety, he says, 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. “It’s 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.” One important note: The Ashland Virginia Barbecue has closed to make way for a new Wawa, which should be opening at the corner of Route 1 and England Street early next year. Rick says he will be opening in a new Hanover location. We’ll bring you the details when they become available.
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 18 Hanover Lifestyle
PICK A NAME; ANY NAME: I was at Ashland Coffee and Tea (100 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland) with some friends a couple of weeks ago. We were there to enjoy one of the best local music groups – the Taters. I’ve long enjoyed listening to music at AC&T. Now that they’re under new ownership, they’ve made a few changes. For starters, they’ve enlarged the kitchen and can now offer a larger variety of dishes to enjoy. The food is good, but the way I see it, the biggest problem facing the new owners is in branding themselves. In one place, it’s called Ashland Coffee and Tea. But then somewhere else in the building, they’ve added, “Mainline at Ashland Coffee and Tea.” They also call the place Share your restaurant news and dining experiences. Email us at TasteBudz@RichmondNavigator.com.
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“The Gathering.” Now, I understand that the owners have not sought or would they likely value my opinion. However, that’s not ever stopped me before. I say keep the old name. Everybody knows and love it. Besides it’s still in Ashland and they still serve coffee and tea. However, as long as they keep booking the Taters and other fine local musicians, I’ll keep going.
GETTING PICKLED AT COTU: Before I get slammed for encouraging anyone to get slammed, let me explain. Center of the Universe Brewing (11293 Air Park Road, Ashland) is holding a Pickled and Fermented Festival on September 23 in association with the Artisan Pickle Club. It’s described as “a celebration of all things pickled and fermented.” And they’re not just talking cucumbers. The festivities will include pickled fruit, pickled veggies, hot sauce, kimchi, beer, Kombucha. If you can pickle it, they’ll probably be serving it beginning at 2 p.m. on the 23rd. By the way, just a couple weeks later (October 6 and 7), the festive folks at COTU will be holding a two-day Oktoberfest celebration, featuring German music, German food and, as you would guess, German Beer. For complete details on all the fun events coming up at the brewery, visit their website: COTUBrewing.com.
ENDLESS BOUNTY FROM THE SEA: If you are not joining us each week for TasteBudz Online at RichmondNavigator.com, then perhaps you’re not familiar with Victor and Kathy Gottlieb. You may remember the Singing Gottliebs from their weekly appearances on our now defunct River City Live radio program on WHAN. Victor and Kathy aren’t just music lovers, they also have an appreciation (sometimes pronounced obsession) for great local dining. They recently visited Calabash Seafood at 7514 Lee Davis Road in Mechanicsville and filed this report: Victor: We visited Calabash recently for their All-You-Can-Eat steamed shrimp and oyster special, which they run beginning at 5 p.m. every Monday. You have to pace yourself when you order an All-You-Can-Eat meal. If you start woofing down the beautiful, golden brown hushpuppies they bring to the table, you get filled up too fast. Their hushpuppies have a little onion in them. They also have an amazing aroma and it’s torture to try to avoid them until the seafood comes. We tried. We failed. Kathy: You succeeded. I failed. I just had to taste one of those corny little goodies before the seafood came! I could have buried my face in the bowl! Victor: The steamed shrimp were big and succulent with just the right amount of Old Bay-style seasoning. They have a few different ways you can order oysters. We started off with steamed-in-the-shell oysters. Eventually, we branched out and had some fried oysters, which are addictive, but they fill you up fast, so we save them for last. Kathy: I have to admit, at meal’s end, we count the platter re-orders printed on the bill, to see how many we ate. It’s always a shock to see how many of those delicious little oysters we inhaled. Victor: Maybe we should try eating them instead of inhaling them. Steamed seafood is supposed to be good for you, but I don’t think we’re going to win any awards for healthy eating. We lost our merit badges when we switched to the fried oysters. Just talking about them makes me want some right now.
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LET THE GAMES BEGIN: It’s about the best time of year for most sports fans. Both college and NFL football has begun. The baseball playoffs and the World Series are nearing and the 10-month NASCAR season will be culminating with the Sprint Cup being awarded. And, of course, there’s always the NBA, and I do mean ‘always.” This is the time of year to be heading out to your favorite sports bar. We asked our photo-journalist Josh Young to check out Gus’ Italian Café in Mechanicsville. Here’s his report: When I go to any new bar, I’m on the lookout for the “Cheers” factor: a place where people know your name. Gus’ Italian Café, at 7358 Bell Creek Road, is one of those places. They’ve been family owned and operated since the 80s and they boast a steady stream of regulars, which creates an intensely welcoming atmosphere. In addition to the friendly staff and patrons, the food is great. They’re known best, perhaps, for their wings, but I can assure you that they really know how to make a good pizza, such as their seafood pizza, which goes well with a Hardywood Pilsner, as I recently discovered. Josh also wrote and photographed our “ISO Great Barbecue” feature in this issue of the magazine.
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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
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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
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
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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
chicken and homemade rolls put on quite a show as well. VaStCafe.com
Urbanna Museum and Visitors Center
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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.
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
Bethpage Camp-Resort
Urbanna Seafood Market and Raw Bar
(130 Virginia St.)
(679 Brown’s Lane)
This is no ordinary campground, folks. The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds named 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
(213 Virginia St.)
(453 Johnsons Dr.)
Waterfront dining at its best. 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.)
Dining Recommendations. Urbanna is for seafood lovers. Or really just culinary fanatics in general.
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.
Virginia Street Café
Marshall’s Drug Store
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
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.
(201 Virginia St.)
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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
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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!
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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.
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291 Winery Road SW, Floyd | 540-593-DOGS (3647) | TheDogs.com Photo: Chateau Morrisette
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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!
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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
Photo: Oak Crest Vineyard
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.
Ingleside Vineyards 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove; 804-224-8687; IinglesideVineyards.com
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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.
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.
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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 Photo: General’s Ridge Vineyards what owners Richard and Linda Phillips dreamed of when they created this spectacular winery. Visit their
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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.
Photo: Vault Field Vineyards
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 Photo: Jacey Vineyards 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 Photo: Good Luck Cellars 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 Photo: Dog & Oyster Vineyards 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 that offer excellent wine programs, here are a few recommendations for our local wine list. We start right in Hanover County with one of our favorites…
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.
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.
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. The restaurant offers an excellent selection of wines designed to complement a menu featuring beef, pork, seafood and chicken. The big attraction at Cooper’s Hawk, however, 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. You can also sign up for their excellent Wine Club, purchase wine by the bottle or browse the gift shop for unique wine-related items.
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.
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Upscale dining in a warm, casual atmosphere
Serving top-quality, healthy Mexican fare for over 25 years in the Richmond area, Mexico Restaurant offers one of the best selection of Tequilas in the state.
100 S. Railroad Ave. (Ashland); 804-752-6410; IronHorseRestaurant.com
7162 Mechanicsville Tnpk.; 804-559-8126
Monday through Friday 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Beer, domestic bottles - $2.50 Beer, draft (10-oz) - $4.50 Wine, Cabernet Veneto or Pinot Grigio - $5 One More Thing: The Iron Horse present live music on most weekend nights. There is never cover charge. Check their Facebook page for upcoming performances.
Monday through Sunday 3 to 7 p.m. Domestic drafts (small) - $2.50 Domestic bottles - $2.50 Premium drafts - $3.00 Mexican beers (small bottles) - $3.00 Margarita - $4.50 Jumbo Margarita - $7.00 Tecate (16 oz.) - $3.00 (all day One More Thing: Monday is Family Night. Kids eat free with adult dinner purchase. Enjoy $1.00 Tacos (with a drink purchase) on Taco Tuesday. Throwback Thursdays feature the restaurants all-time favorites for only $7.00 each. Every day you can enjoy Mexico’s lunch-sized Margarita for $3.00 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Gus’ Italian Café
7358 Bell Creek Road; 804-730-9620; Facebook.com/GusItalianCafe A Mechanicsville institution serving awesome pizza and wings.
Andy’s Restaurant and Lounge
Monday through Friday 3 to 7 p.m. Beer, domestic draft pints – $3 Beer, domestic (tall) 23–ounce – $3.75 Beer, domestic bottles – $2.75 Rail drinks - $4 Buffalo wings – $5 Bang Bang shrimp – $6 BBQ flatbread pizza – $5 Shrimp, half pound – $5 Cajun tuna bites – $6
412 England St., Ashland; 804-752-2990; FB: Andy’s Restaurant & Lounge
Come in for the welcoming atmosphere and stay for homemade comfort food, burgers, and more. Monday through Saturday 3 to 7 p.m. Rails - $3 Beer - $2.25
One More Thing: Tuesdays are Burger nights. Enjoy a half-pound burger with fries, chips or potato salad for $6. And on Wednesdays, the large cheese pizzas are just $8.99
One More Thing: Enjoy free pool on Wednesdays
For a more extensive guide visit RichmondNavigator.com/flavor/happy-hour-guide
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Events Calendar
by Hanover Lifestyle 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!
See website for times / Free / 300 N. Sheppard Street, Richmond / StBenedictOktoberfest.com
SEPTEMBER 23 – 24
OCTOBER 7
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.
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.
The West End Art Festival at West Broad Village
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Free / 3950 Wild Goose Lane, Richmond / ArtFestival.com
RVA Makerfest
10 a.m. – 5 p .m. / Free / Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 West Broad St. / RVAMakerFest.com
SEPTEMBER 16
OCTOBER 14
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. All proceeds benefit Sportable, a paralympic sports club that provides sporting opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments.
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.. There will be live music, vendors, a fashion show and other family activities.
Step Up for Down Syndrome 5K & Family Festival
6th Annual RVA Tailgate Benefitting Sportable
6 p.m. / $45 per ticket / 711 St. Christopher’s Road, Richmond
SEPTEMBER 30
SEPTEMBER 16
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.
2017 Heart of Virginia Century The Richmond Area Bicycling Association (RABA) will host this special bike ride through Hanover County. 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. / $55 registration fee / 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover / HeartofVACentury.com
2nd Annual Hanover AutumnFest and 5K presented by Anton Paar
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
OCTOBER 7
SEPTEMBER 16 – 17
Harvest Days at Rural Plains Experience 300 years of history at Rural Plains, where you can join park rangers, living history performers, artisans and more for a special event. This event will feature nineteeth-century games, arts and crafts and historical figures. 10 a.m. / Free / 7273 Studley Road, Mechanicsville / NPS.gov
Hanover Ruritan Bluegrass Festival Enjoy an afternoon full of classic bluegrass tunes at this annual festival at the Hanover Ruritan Club. 1 – 6 p.m. / $20 – advance, $30 – the door / 8145 Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville / HanoverRuritan.org
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. / Free for festival, $40 registration fee for 5K / Pet-friendly / 1712 Bellevue Avenue, Richmond / Virginia.org
NOVEMBER 5
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. / See website for parking fees / 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City / VirginiaThanksgivingFestival.com
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MECHANICSVILLE
THE WEST END
Art Festival An Outdoor Art Show at West Broad Village
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Sat./Sun. Sept. 23rd – 24th 10am – 5pm
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