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THE FOODIE ISSUE

OCTOBER PERFORMANCE LINEUP! Catch an upcoming show this fall at The Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education’s 20,500 square-foot state-of-the-art performing and visual arts center. Don’t forget to enroll in a class or immerse yourself in local art at the Baxter and Elaine Perkinson Jr. Art Gallery!

Kadencia Orchestra Afro-Puerto Rican band (Bomba, Plena & Salsa) October 7, 2021

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Unique hybrid of vaudeville, circus, and sideshow spectacle October 9, 2021

Alex Caton and Jordan Perry Acoustic Series featuring two talented musicians October 14, 2021

Rosette String Quartet Innovative concert series, So Hot Right Now October 17, 2021

Addams Family Musical by The Broken Leg Theater Broadway Musical that tells the story of love and friendship through adversity, with a comical and macabre yet poignant spin October 29 - November 7, 2021

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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Welcome to the Foodie Issue, Midlothian!

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OCTOBER IS UPON US, AND FALL WILL BRING COOLER TEMPERATURES,

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VIBRANT FOLIAGE, WARM CAMPFIRES, AND WONDERFUL FAMILY TRADITIONS AS WE PREPARE FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS. Time seems to fly faster, doesn’t it? I know that with my son now 17 years old, it seems like we’re at warp speed!

As we strive to slow down and enjoy the senses, we’re so excited to bring you this year’s Foodie Issue! Our entire staff had such fun creating these “dishes” of those in the community whose passion for culinary arts provides peak experiences for us right here in RVA. From hometown, homemade salsa, to wine pairing and tasting experiences, to an unforgettable night at a chef’s table enjoying a mouthwatering feast, we hope you'll find

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these features motivate you to support your community and enjoy a night on the town.

M. Katherine Fisher, Steven Casupanan

A word about our cover image: It depicts an amuse-bouche, which is equivalent to a

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canapé or hors d'oeuvre. It's usually served in a casual setting like a dinner party, and consists of small bites easily eaten by hand. An amuse-bouche is meant to awaken the palate, preparing it for the meal to come.

Also in this issue: Enjoy a day in the life of the co-working space in Midlothian, pick up tips on using food as medicine, get acquainted with a new local medical practice, and learn how to help your children maximize their potential in school.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021

FEATURES 16 Laid-Back Luxury at the Chef’s Table Pacific-inspired Perch delights diners with exotic flavors and a tropical island setting

18 Food as Medicine PartnerMD physician recommends Mediterranean or vegan diet to prevent and treat certain health conditions

28 Making the Grade Parents of struggling students find that individualized help from Tutoring Club makes all the difference

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34 Hot Salsa!

Authentic Mexican salsas and dips are homegrown right here in Midlothian

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Good Times

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Local Experiences

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GOOD TIMES

Indie Chefs Week at Brenner Pass in Scott's Addition The Indie Chefs Commune, a unique culinary experience, was hosted in August at Brenner Pass, with owner and chef Brittany Anderson bringing together 24 of the country’s top chefs, half of them local to Richmond. This collaboration showcases their craft through a 12-course tasting featuring locally-sourced ingredients. Don't miss it the next time it's in town! Photos by Steven Casupanan

Midlothian Business Alliance July Social Midlothian Business Alliance held a social at Gather on a rainy afternoon in July. Triple Crossing's beer (Falcon Smash and Bright Lights) helped quench everyone's thirst while 101 Crafthouse's pizza whet appetites. MBA thanks event sponsor Benefinder, which specializes in employee benefits and payroll/HR systems. Photos courtesy of Midlothian Business Alliance.

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State Open of Virginia at Independence Golf Club Evan Beck made a four-foot birdie to clinch the State Open of Virginia in July. Beck shot a three-day total of 201 to defeat Mark Lawrence Jr. by one stroke. Bryce Corbett shot 62 in the final round to tie the Independence Golf Club competitive course record. The VSGA and Middle Atlantic PGA thank all event sponsors, especially Virginia Lottery and Truist. Photos: Chris Lang, Virginia State Golf Association

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AROUND TOWN

RICHMOND FOLK AND 2ND STREET FESTIVALS HAPPENING LIVE IN OCTOBER Two of Richmond's largest and most beloved events return this fall - in person.

Venture Richmond Events plans to produce both the 2nd Street Festival and the Richmond Folk Festival as live events, while also following state and federal guidelines for outdoor gatherings.

The 2nd Street Festival, in partnership with the City of Richmond, takes place Oct. 2-3, 2021, in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood.

The Richmond Folk Festival, in partnership with the National Council for Traditional Arts and the City of Richmond, takes place Oct. 8-10, 2021, along Downtown Richmond’s riverfront.

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ELIZA HOPE PLANS RICHMOND THERAPY CENTER, PROGRAMMING

Vice President of Operations Katie Putnam is leading the charge to replicate this model in Richmond, with plans to open a Richmond Eliza Hope Therapy Center by 2022. In addition to the therapy center, the

The Eliza Hope Foundation is expanding to

organization plans to offer inclusive programming

Richmond to provide educational support for chil-

for children and families, like its Hope Stars Soccer

dren and families who are living with autism spec-

League and regular sensory-friendly meetups.

trum disorders.

The organization will hold its first Richmond Hope Sparks Soiree on Oct. 29, at the Historic Hofheimer Building in Scott's Addition at 6:30 p.m. The event will raise funds for a new therapy center in Richmond.

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CHESTERFIELD WINS BEST LARGE COUNTY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR VIRGINIA COUNTIES

The first Eliza Hope Therapy Center opened in

The Virginia Association of Counties has

Virginia Beach. Founder Aimee Darby developed

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the programs in honor of her daughter, Eliza. Today,

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Day Festival & Craft Fair is scheduled for Oct. 16 at Midlothian Middle School.

The annual village fair, sponsored this year by Midlothian Moms, is a community day filled with crafters, vendor booths, games, inflatables, entertainment, food, a raffle and more.

As in past years, there will be a parade.

The festival and craft fair runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

Details: midlothianmoms.com

walk on art MIDLOTHIAN FOOD FESTIVAL TO BE HELD OCT. 9 The

33rd

annual

Magnificent

Midlothian Food Festival, an extravaganza of local food and restaurant vendors, will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at Westchester Commons.

Enjoy plates from area restaurants, sample local craft beer, Virginia wines and craft cocktails, check out the silent auction, and more!

Live music will be offered throughout the day, along with an expanded kids area.

Tickets are $30 per person if purchased in advance, and include 4 food/beverage

tickets.

Additional

food/beverage tickets can be purchased on site. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult ticket.

The Brandermill, River City and Midlothian Rotary Clubs work each year to put on the festival for the community.

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

FOODIE AUTUMN SIGNALS CHILLY WEATHER, COMFORT FOOD, AND FALL FAMILY FUN. You'll find lots to eat and drink, see and do, around Midlothian and Greater Richmond this time of year. Reported by M. Katherine Fisher and Steven Casupanan.

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+ Molly's Bicycle Shop & Blind Dog Brewery is a full-service, family-owned bike shop and brewery. Closed Thursday and Friday. Pours start 11 a.m.

4515 W. Hundred Rd., Chester, Virginia 23831 + Visit Dancing Kilt Brewery for hand-crafted microbrews designed for taste, smoothness and quality. Opens 2 p.m. Closed Sunday/Monday.

12912 Old Stage Rd, Chester, Virginia 23836 + Haley's Honey Meadery is small batch urban micro-meadery in Hopewell that supports the local farmers. Open Thursday to Sunday.

235 E Broadway, Hopewell 23860 + Skippers Creek Vineyard is small, family owned, and includes five acres of viniferous vines overlooking the meadow and pond. Saturday-Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

965 Rocky Ford Rd, Powhatan, Virginia 23139 + A hidden gem, Ashton Creek Vineyard serves handcrafted wines and unforgettable experiences that embrace Southern hospitality. Opens 12 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday.

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SEASONAL COMFORT FOODS + Get your comfort food fill during Charred's weekend brunch; everything is amazing! Shrimp & Grits -- pimento and white cheddar Byrd’s Mill grits, andouille sausage, saffron tomato cream sauce, poached egg.

13451 Hull Street Rd, Midlothian, Virginia 23112 + A neighborhood favorite since 2012, the Rib Gouda Mac at Toast includes baby back ribs, smoked gouda mac ‘n' cheese, housemade BBQ sauce, and crispy fried onions.

3730 Winterfield Rd #100, Midlothian, Virginia 23113 + All things BBQ at The Flying Pig; you’ve got to try the wings!

13560 Waterford Pl, Midlothian, VA 23112 + Authentic hearty Korean food experience at Yewon. Expect to leave with your

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10827 Hull Street Rd, Midlothian, Virginia 23112 + For a fancy dinner: Beef Tenderloin Slow Cooked in Butter with potato puree, grilled carrots, and thyme sauce if it’s on the rotating menu at Midlothian Chef's Kitchen. Brunch and lunch are also great!

11501 Busy St., North Chesterfield, Virginia 23236

FALL ACTIVITIES + Trunk or Treat at Mt. Pisgah United Methodist is an extravaganza of decorated vehicles, candy and treats, and activities for your trick-or-treaters. Oct. 30, 2-4 pm.

1100 Mt. Pisgah Dr, Midlothian, Virginia 23113 + Annual Craft Fair at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour offers arts, crafts, jewelry, repurposed furniture, and baked/canned goods. Oct 23, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

9601 Hull Street Rd, Chesterfield, Virginia 23236 + Liberty Mill Farm Corn Maze says it's the largest maze in the country. Divided into four trails. Flashlight Maze on Saturday nights. Most days in October.

Hours vary.

9166 Liberty Mills Rd., Somerset 22972 + Visit Gallmeyer Farms Pumpkin Patch. Pick your own pumpkin, hay bale maze and more. Daily in October, 8 a.m. to dark.

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+ Visit a real haunted house! You may catch a glimpse of the resident ghost or even the headless horseman. Oct. 30, 2-6 p.m.

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HOT SPOT PACIFIC-INSPIRED PERCH DELIGHTS DINERS WITH EXOTIC FLAVORS AND A TROPICAL ISLAND SETTING

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AND GUESTS RECENTLY ENJOYED CHEF’S TABLE SEATING AT PERCH IN RICHMOND’S HISTORIC SCOTT’S ADDITION. Mike Ledesma, owner and executive chef, welcomed us warmly and pointed out various details throughout the Pacific-inspired restaurant that reflected aspects of his life and experiences, from exotic destinations including Hawaii and the Philippines to locales right here in Virginia. Our guests Kendra Bolton, community manager at Gather Midlothian, and Rachel Thibault, co-owner of Ashton Creek Vineyard, noted key details such as the height of the entrance door, which Mike said matched the length of the longboard he surfed on in Hawaii.

Though every dish was an absolute hit, including the flavorful pork belly and an award-winning shrimp basket, we’ve highlighted a few of our favorites. Mike, along with chefs Brandon, Chris, and others, put together a curated tasting menu alongside creative craft cocktails that exceeded our expectations! perchrva.com

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ITEM 1: ROASTED OYSTERS

Roasted Oysters

This succulent appetizer came topped with a bright romesco made with pureed local Hanover tomatoes and parmesan.

ITEM 2: BRAISED SHORT RIB A unanimous favorite, this tender, savory beef dish was drizzled with an unagi glaze, topped with oyster mushrooms and fried garlic, and laid over a celery root pureé. Rachel commented that this dish “screamed soul,” and she and Kendra agreed that they would give up mashed potatoes for the celery pureé any day!

Braised Short Ribs

ITEM 3: UBE CHEESECAKE SOUFFLÉ For Rachel, this beautiful dessert felt like the perfect way to say goodbye. The rich flavor and texture of the ube cheesecake, with its silky white chocolate ganache and generous sprinkle of crunchy cinnamon toast forbidden rice, sparked our curiosity to learn more about this dessert and its roots in the Philippines.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

ARTICLE MARY ELLIN ARCH

FOOD AS MEDICINE

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PARTNERMD PHYSICIAN RECOMMENDS MEDITERRANEAN OR VEGAN DIET TO PREVENT AND TREAT CERTAIN HEALTH CONDITIONS

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With meat as the issue, Americans really won’t like eating vegan – but that’s the diet best for cardiovascular health, Dr. Sherrard says. “A good study shows plaque in arteries went away with a vegan diet. It worked CONFUSED BY DIETS? JOIN THE CLUB.

better than medicine we have.” She cautions that anyone considering

Anyone trying to lose weight, get healthy or manage a medical condition – isn’t that everyone? – is perplexed by the ever-widening array of available diets. Keto. Atkins. Weight Watchers. SlimFast. Whole30.

Juice cleanses. Intermittent fasting. Jenny Craig. Noom. Etc. But a new concept in health is to use food as medicine. Sound surprising? It’s not.

vegan should get nutritional counseling, available at PartnerMD, as vegan must be done correctly to ensure health and benefits.

So what’s a meat-lover to do?

“You need a diet you can stick with,” Dr. Sherrard says. “Focus on making new habits.”

Step 1 is eliminating sweet drinks. “We know that sugary drinks and

A fellow and adviser group of the Academy of Nutrition and

even artificially sweetened drinks can lead to heart disease,” she says.

Dietetics Foundation defines “food as medicine” as “a philosophy

Next, eliminate processed food, eat more fruit, and have easy access

where food and nutrition aids individuals through interventions that

to vegetables. Dr. Sherrard recommends frozen steamable vegetables.

support health and wellness” and “a reaffirmation that food and

“Then a good goal is to cut way back on meat,” she says. “There’s

nutrition play a role in sustaining health, preventing disease, and

an old mantra – I’m not sure who said it first, but it’s a simple formula

as a therapy for those with conditions or in situations responsive to

for eating well: Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.”

changes in their diet” (eatrightfoundation.org).

While the Mediterranean is not a weight-loss plan specifically,

It’s a familiar concept for Dr. Lindsay Sherrard of PartnerMD, a

the focus on produce promotes healthy weight, as carrying extra

concierge family practice in Midlothian with an emphasis on wellness.

pounds is known to contribute to or exacerbate many health con-

“There’s still a lot we don’t know and we have to stick with what

ditions. “The best diet for you is the one that will help you keep a

we know,” says Dr. Sherrard. “And what we know is that plant foods help prevent and treat certain conditions.” Those conditions include:

healthy weight,” Dr. Sherrard says. partnermd.com

+ Diabetes + Cancer + Hypertension + High cholesterol + Obesity + Cardiovascular disease (prevention and treatment) + Stroke (prevention) + Dementia (prevention) “One diet keeps coming up,” Dr. Sherrard says.

Mediterranean Diet + + + + +

Fruits & vegetables Whole grains, beans & legumes Nuts & seeds Fish (high in omega-3) Olive oil

+ Dairy, eggs & poultry in moderation + Limit red meat + No processed or diet foods; limit sugar

“All the major things that kill Americans can be helped by this diet.”

OK, we’re on the edge of our seats. Drumroll….

The Mediterranean Diet.

You’ve probably heard of it amid the diet din, but you don’t know much about it. Basically, it involves eating as natives of the Mediterranean do – a focus on plants (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds) with extra-virgin olive oil as the primary fat source. Dairy, eggs and poultry are consumed in moderation; red meat is eaten rarely.

“It’s the plant foods that help a lot of conditions,” says Dr. Sherrard.

“It’s high fiber, which prevents cancer and heart disease, and a lot of the fruits, like berries, have a lower glycemic index.”

So why is the Mediterranean not at the top of the Diet Hit Parade?

“There’s not a lot of meat on it, and we love our meat,” Dr. Sherrard says. “The more meat you eat, the greater your risk of heart disease.”

The preferred animal protein on the Mediterranean is fish high in omega-3 – salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines and tuna. The USDA says Americans’ fish consumption is well below the recommendation (at least two servings a week). By contrast, Americans consume more meat than USDA recommendations.

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"I love t his space. I love t h at it 's positive ...

I feel motivated and productive while I'm here."

Just

8:30 a.m. Polly leads a couple of poten-

another day in the life of Gather Midlothian,

tial Gather members on a tour. A nonprofit

the newest of seven Gather coworking spaces

group, Conexus, begins a meeting in the

in Greater Richmond and Hampton Roads.

Gold room. “All of today’s meetings are with

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2021.

7:45 a.m. The doors aren’t even open, but people are already coming in. It’s board

organizations that have a Gather membership except this one,” Polly says.

meeting day for the Midlothian Business

9:00 a.m.: Catholic Theatre begins

Alliance, and MBA President Frank Petroski,

recording a podcast in Gather’s specially

a web strategist and founder of Midlothian

equipped booth. Sycamore Presbyterian

Web Solutions, has his office on the third

begins an all-day meeting in Onyx. Gather

floor and enjoys 24/7 access. As people

Midlothian’s 10 conference rooms come in

enter, they see a bin by the front door. A

a variety of sizes to accommodate three to

school supply collection? Not this time.

34 people, are all equipped with audio-visual

DiveRVA and Richmond Police are col-

equipment, and are named for gemstones

lecting swimsuits so that disadvantaged

and minerals. Phone-booth cubbies offer

children can enjoy pool time. “One of our

privacy for lengthy calls.

members asked if we could put that there,” says Gather co-owner Polly White.

9:05 a.m. Rabbi Patrick Beaulier of Kehillah, a 3-year-old synagogue, begins to

8:00 a.m. Gather’s doors officially open,

work on his Yom Kippur sermon and logis-

and the MBA meeting comes to order, mem-

tics for a Rosh Hashannah event. Kelillah

bers seated casually in the first-floor kitchen,

is an independent, progressive Jewish syn-

where lime- and basil-infused water is avail-

agogue that instead of having a building

able to all. (The basil comes from Gather’s

holds “pop-up events” in Midlothian and

patio garden.) Polly and her husband and

Richmond. “When you’re trying to create an

co-owner, Doug White, are temporarily

inclusive community, typically people think

staffing the front desk, greeting members by

that’s about attracting people ‘out there’ to

name as they arrive.

come to you. We think of it as going where

8:15 a.m. Renee Mancuso, a Realtor

people are,” Rabbi Patrick says. “By being in

with Hometown Realty, begins setting

a place like Gather, we’re in the community,

up for her weekly Two Twelve Referral

which is where we want to be.”

Network meeting in the large first-floor

9:30 a.m. Decorating Divas begins an

Diamond conference room. Team Elite

all-day meeting in Quartz. Gather member

members begin to trickle in.

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MAKING WORK FEEL LESS LIKE WORK (CONTINUED) a digital marketing agency and a Google-certified partner, exits the Team Elite meeting with a guest who asked for a tour. “I don’t even know him,” Shannon says. “He mentioned how nice this space was, and I mentioned some of the amenities that I love. That’s usually how it happens.” Shannon is one of several unofficial ambassadors for Gather; she’s had an office at the Midlothian location since shortly after it opened in December at 14321 Winter Breeze Dr. “I love this space. I love that it’s positive. That as I walk to my office, I’ll see positive quotes to inspire me. The décor is very much my style. I feel motivated and productive while I’m here. And there’s someone at the front desk to greet my guests.”

10:30 a.m.: Frank Petroski, who’s also a Chesterfield County planning commissioner, holds a meeting in Emerald with a local developer.

For Frank and other busy executives, Gather is a convenient spot for holding meetings. “I advocated for the Whites to bring a Gather to Midlothian, so of course mine was one of their original letters of intent,” Frank says. He also enjoys the community feel. “A handful of us make the Gather happy hour a regular thing on our calendars, and CONTINUED >

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it’s not for the drinks,” he says. “It’s not about net-

2:00 p.m.: Lend Grow meets in Amber. More

working or getting business; it’s about conversation

people gather on the patio; in the afternoon, it’s in

and building relationships, with no motive.” Gather is

the shade, so even with temperatures now in the

the perfect place for entrepreneurs and people who

low 80s, outdoors is still a pleasant environment for

want to be engaged and “in the know” about what’s

a meeting or impromptu conversation.

happening in Midlothian, he adds.

hour.” Today, the choices are sugar and oatmeal

Hypnosis is Amazing arrives. On his schedule

chocolate chip. But cookie hour is more than just

today: Practicing new routines for his comedy show,

an afternoon snack. Cookies “cost”: Staff pose a

including a new “induction” – that’s hypnosis-speak

question, and you must give an answer to get a

for how a person is guided into a trance. “Moving

cookie. “It’s always an interesting question that

to Gather is one of the best business decisions I’ve

gets people talking and connecting,” Shannon

made,” says Colin, who had spent 11 years in office

says. “The networking here is amazing.”

space at Hull Street Road and Pocoshock Boulevard.

4:00 p.m. It’s happy hour! That means more

“I had been the only person on my floor. I needed to

networking opportunities, and members gather

be around people. Being at Gather brings a whole

in the kitchen and on the patio for end-of-day

new energy to everything, especially after COVID.

socializing over a glass of beer or wine. Midlothian

Here I get to meet new people at least once a week.”

Lifestyle Account Manager Steven Casupanan,

11:00 a.m.: Another Two Twelve Group, River

who co-works at Gather for his SC Marketing

City Resources, meets in Diamond, with members

Group business and his full-time job in healthcare

getting tips on the best time of day to prospect for

data analytics for Gainwell Technologies, has

new business leads. Member Reiner H. Smith meets

booked the Gold room until 5:30. Concurrently

in Jade. Informal conversations are under way in

with happy hour, there’s a surprise party in rec-

the kitchen and on the adjacent patio, which, with

ognition of Midlothian Lifestyle Publisher Aaron

temperatures currently in the low 70s, is a perfect

Swart’s upcoming birthday. (There’s a whole story

outdoor meeting spot.

about why the party was a week early, but we don’t

12:30 p.m.: Some Gathers have a “mayor,” an

have space here to explain!)

involved member who occasionally helps staff

5:00 p.m.: This is when Gather’s staff leave, but as

and offers the “member perspective” to visitors.

with Frank and his MBA board, members enjoy 24/7

At Midlothian, that’s Mac Maccaroni (given name:

privileges. Aaron’s party is continuing until 5:30,

Michael), a CPA and owner of RVA CPAs. “Mac is

with a custom chocolate cake and a champagne

someone I can leave at the front desk,” says Polly.

toast. The party’s been engineered by a friend of

Mac, who spent three years at Gather Scott’s

Aaron’s and executed by Steven, who also helps run

Addition before switching to Midlothian, is a frequent

a nonprofit out of Gather’s coworking area.

stop on tours with prospective members, attends

Are you looking for a lively office space? Gather

most events (“a great organic, genuine networking

Midlothian can accommodate about 450 people,

opportunity”), and often answers questions about

currently serves just less than half that, and is at

Gather. “I like being a part of the community,” says

about 45% capacity. Call Richmond’s Regional

Mac, who bikes two miles from his house and dis-

Director Ashley Sill at 804.664.0782 to learn more!

mantled his home office to work full-time at Gather.

Other locations are in Scott’s Addition, the Arts

“I’m finally able to separate work and home life,” he

District, and Short Pump, and in Hampton Roads in

says. “Now when I’m at home I’m 100% with my fam-

Newport News, Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

ily. I don’t even bring my laptop home anymore.”

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LOCALLY OWNED

PARENTS OF STRUGGLING STUDENTS FIND THAT INTENSIVE, INDIVIDUALIZED HELP FROM TUTORING CLUB MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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AUTUMN IS THE SEASON FOR APPLES,

PUMPKINS

AND

–

REPORT CARDS. early indication a child is struggling in school. That makes fall a busy time at Tutoring Club at 2423 Colony Crossing Place.

Tommy Threewitts, owner/director of Midlothian’s and Glen Allen’s Tutoring Club franchises, says October is when he hears from parents about NTIs – not-turned-in assignments.

That’s a problem addressed by the Student Success Program, a mix of supervised study halls, academic support, and individualized tutoring.

As part of the program, Tutoring Club staff monitor the student’s school portal to hold the child accountable for assignments. “We take it out of the hands of the parents,” says Tommy. “It works very well.”

As skills gaps are identified, students can be assigned a tutor and a tested curricula. “Every single one of our kids is on an individualized curriculum,” Tommy says.

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MAKING THE GRADE

For some, those first grades are an

Tutors are generally retired teachers and teachers tutoring as a

He found his fit in Tutoring Club, whose

side gig. Swift Creek Elementary’s Emily Spangler works with one to

prevailing approach is “do right by the kids.”

three students at a time. “The Tutoring Club curriculum is fantastic,”

During COVID, Tutoring Clubs closed briefly

she says. “It makes sure kids are getting all their skills. And Tommy

and reopened with an online portal. “Tutoring

really works hard to find the right tutor for each child.”

Club got this up and running in a matter of

Monacan High senior Christian McCrea is being tutored in writing. “My grades in English have increased thanks to Tutoring Club,”

weeks – it astonished me,” says Tommy, a graduate of Virginia Tech.

Christian says. “I have nothing but good things to say about the

On weekends, Tommy relaxes on his family’s

tutors. They’re kind and friendly, let you talk about your day, and keep

600-acre cotton and soybean farm in Surry

you focused on the lesson.”

County, where he was raised by a school-

Karishma Patel put her 11-year-old twins, now in Chesterfield’s

teacher mother who emphasized education.

gifted program, into Tutoring Club two years ago. Both are now in

“She was always getting educated more,” says

6th grade doing 7th and 8th grade math, and she can “see the dif-

Tommy. “We’d sit on opposite ends of the dining

ference” in their writing. “They’re focusing on basics,” she says. “The

room table and get our work done.”

idea is to give them one-on-one attention that’s hard to get in the classroom, and to correct their mistakes.”

He enjoys cutting timber, “bush-hogging” (mowing with a tractor), and maintaining an

Older students may be tutored by university students, who

array of gardens including an herb bed, a

have recent experience with upper-level math, college writing

water garden and a pollinator patch, which

requirements, and SAT prep, and who have good rapport with

attracts three dozen hummingbirds. “To me,

teenagers, Tommy says.

this is relaxing,” he says.

Tommy acquired the Glen Allen Tutoring Club in 2016 and opened in Midlothian in 2020 after 30 years in sales. “I wanted

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT EUDOC FORGING A MORE AFFORDABLE, MORE INTERACTIVE MODEL OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE THAT PUTS PATIENTS FIRST

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A DI F F E R E N T K I N D OF DOCTOR'S OFFICE TIRED OF SITTING IN DOCTORS’ WAITING ROOMS? BEING RUSHED THROUGH A 15-MINUTE APPOINTMENT? A new Midlothian-area practice is making concierge levels of health care accessible and affordable to all.

EuDoc, founded by Dr. Kenneth D. Qiu in partnership with Dr. Mariana L. Keener, offers subscription-based primary care. “We are able to make care affordable and accessible by not billing insurance and having a low monthly membership instead,” says Dr. Qiu. This differs from most “concierge” practices, which charge a monthly or annual fee in addition to billing insurance. At EuDoc, there are no copays and no deductibles; memberships go month-to-month for flexibility.

+ Office Visits included with membership. Appointments in 30-

Not only is the practice model different, but the office envi-

and 60-minute increments and start on time. Same and next-day

ronment also is unique. Patients enter a parlor-like “welcome

visits guaranteed to established members. Labs through LabCorp.

room” decorated with artwork in calming colors and featuring a

+ Procedures (EKG, pelvic/Pap, and more)

coffee and tea bar. They are greeted by the doctor, not a recep-

+ Telemedicine via messaging, telephone or video chat

tionist, and seen in exam rooms that double as the doctors’ offices, for ease in post-exam conversation. A private procedure room rounds out the facility, and each area has an air purifier.

“We put a lot of thought into each design element,” said Dr. Qiu.

A special offering is Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, provided by Dr. Keener, a doctor of osteopathy. OMT, performed by DOs, who are trained as MDs but with extra training in the musculoskeletal system, is a hands-on technique similar to physical ther-

Dr. Qiu (pronounced like the letter Q) is a board-cer-

apy, chiropractic, and massage. It is used to manipulate muscles,

tified family physician. He is currently an assistant clinical

soft tissues, and joints, focusing on aligning muscles and bones to

professor at VCU School of Medicine, previously served on

aid in pain relief and encourage the body to heal itself.

the Board of Directors for the Medical Society of Virginia,

EuDoc pairs well with most insurances. “Insurance works

and has been an innovation consultant for the American

really well for the rare, expensive event requiring hospitaliza-

Academy of Family Physicians.

tion, but creates unnecessary complexity and cost for primary

Dr. Keener is a board-certified family medicine physi-

care services,” Dr. Qiu says.

cian and currently an assistant clinical professor at VCU School of Medicine.

SERVICES AVAILABLE AT EUDOC INCLUDE: + Well Care (physicals, well child/well woman, etc.) + Chronic Care (hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, obesity, asthma, arthritis, depression, thyroid disease, etc.) + Acute Care stemming from illness and injury

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ALL MONTH

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CORN MAZE

POWHATAN'S FESTIVAL OF THE GRAPE

AMERICAN INDIAN INTERTRIBAL POWWOW

according to Liberty Mills Farm.

Join us for this year's Festival

Enjoy American Indian history and

Divided into four separate trails

of the Grape as we celebrate 18

culture with demonstrations, perfor-

– Story, Trivia, Hole Punch and

years! All of your favorites will be

mances, storytelling and children’s

Mystery. Also a Flashlight Maze

back - craft breweries, local dis-

activities. Discover new research

on Saturday nights. Hours vary.

tillers, arts and craft vendors, live

about Werowocomoco, capital of

liberty-millsfarm.store

entertainment by En'Novation, and

Powhatan, the leader of Algonquian-

delicious, regional favorite foods,

speaking tribes in coastal Virginia,

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and of course, Virginia wines. Till 6

view

p.m. powhatanwinefestival.com

Pocahontas and myths and realities of

TERRY LACY: CONTEMPORARY REALISM

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Terry Lacy is an American artist, now

THE LATIN BALLET OF VIRGINIA

Liberty Mill Farms

The largest maze in the country,

Jamestown Settlement

Historic Courthouse Village

artifacts

associated

with

her life, and learn about Cockacoeske,

Perkinson Center for the Arts

living in central Virginia. Her style might

the “Queen of the Pamunkey” who ruled until her death in 1686. Till 5 p.m.

Pocahontas State Park

Continues Oct. 10. virginia.org/event

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be called Contemporary Realism,

Latin Ballet of Virginia presents

under the broad umbrella of represen-

Alma Latina. This performance hon-

tational art. The things Terry chooses

ors the essence of Hispanic culture

to paint come from experiences and

and demonstrates the great Native

encounters in her life, whether it be

American,

African

A fall festival for Fido! There's

in Virginia or on her travels. 11 a.m.-4

influences. Be immersed in the his-

something for everyone at this

p.m. perkinsoncenter.org

tory of Latino America through the

family-friendly festival: a dog fash-

rhythms, music, and dance. This

ion show, a caricature artist, an art

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event is sponsored by Friends of

auction, fun prizes and more! Be

Pocahontas State Park, and Stone

sure to tell the hostess you're there

THE RICHMOND VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL

Brewing Company. Free. Parking fee

to support VET Fund, and Brambly

required. dcr.virginia.gov

Park will donate 10% to help provide

experience

this

and

Brambly Park

life-saving care to pets in need! Free.

Byrd Park

Come

Spanish

DOGTOBERFEST

fun

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KADENCIA ORCHESTRA

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dogtoberfest

Perkinson Center for the Arts

tainment. The Richmond VegFest is

Kadencia's music and sounds pay

open to everyone and has become a

homage and follow the traditions

event for vegetarians and meat-eat-

of Plena from western Puerto Rico.

ers alike! Come share in the good

The lyrics of its songs are narrative

food, fun, and (we’re sure) perfect fall

in nature and describe various

Boney is back for another fun time

weather. Till 6 p.m. veggiefest.org

aspects of Puerto Rican society,

down on the farm this fall! With

culture, and traditions. The band

live music, wineries, cider, beer

delivers

GOURDS, GOBLETS AND GHOULS FESTIVAL Hanover Vegetable Farm

original

garden, 20+ vendors, hay rides,

music and uses Bomba, Plena,

pumpkin picking, corn maze and

and Salsa. Doors open at 6:30

lots of fun activities for the whole

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family. Till 6 p.m. Continues Oct.

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16-31 FALL FAIRY TRAILS

North Courthouse Road and LaPrade Libraries

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Get a map and see how many fairies you can find along the trail. For kids and families. During library hours. chesterfield.evanced.info

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Hot Salsa!

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN SALSAS AND DIPS ARE HOMEGROWN RIGHT HERE IN MIDLOTHIAN

LOVE HOMEMADE SALSA? Head to the store, but not for ingredients – just get a jar of America DeLoach’s handcrafted Don Sebastian salsa.

Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, America has made salsa since 2017, using a recipe from her husband’s grandmother, who created it in Mexico in the 1900s.

America launched Don Sebastian officially in 2017, from her kitchen, then established a commercial kitchen at 2940 Oak Lake Blvd, Midlothian.

“The company and brand I’ve created allow me to provide top-quality, fresh salsas and dips to thousands of people in central Virginia,” says America. “I’m extremely passionate about what I do.”

The product line includes a Mexican salsa in four different heat levels, a chunky pico de gallo, salsa verde, jalapeno dip, and chimichurri.

The salsas and dips are all made in small batches of hand-selected fresh ingredients. All products have no added sugar, no artificial colors and no preservatives.

They are dairy free and gluten free, non-GMO, and fit vegan, Whole30 and paleo diets.

Also offered: Venezuelan black beans, pinto beans, sofrito, 3 Bean Caviar, corn salad, and chips.

Products are sold at farmers markets (including online) such as Fall Lines and Seasonal Roots, and in select stores throughout Greater Richmond and Tidewater Virginia and in the Charlottesville and Washington, D.C., areas. In Richmond, you can find the products at Ellwood Thompson’s, Union Market, Libbie Market, University of Richmond, and the Magnolia Green Fare and Big Market RVA. salsasdonsebastian.com

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