Short Pump, VA October 2022

The Foodie Issue WELLNESS

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Welcome to Fall, Y’all!

October 2022 PUBLISHER

Aaron Swart | aaron.swart@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

Laurel Otey | laurel.otey@citylifestyle.com

Fall is my favorite season! Cooler weather with less humidity coupled with the vibrant colors of the maple and oak trees make my heart happy. A break from the heat is finally here! While the leaves and temperatures are falling, we’re beginning to think about traditions and family gatherings. Of course, the ultimate question becomes, “What are we going to eat?”

Welcome to the Foodie Issue, Short Pump! We’ve got you covered.

This year, we’re so excited to have many wonderful, local businesses featured in this issue to help your family discover a healthy lifestyle while indulging the palate in tasty treats and libations. It’s these mouth-watering pleasures that bring back good memories while making new ones with your chosen families. From eating well with natural ingredients to café flair and delectable, vegan-made desserts, your tastebuds will awaken and inspire new ideas for your own culinary genius! Meanwhile, we’ll take you to wineries and private tasting parties that will spark conversation and curiosity for you and yours!

We had so much fun curating this issue for you, and we hope you’ll enjoy every morsel and drop.

Cheers! Let’s Eat!

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inside the issue The Food & Drink Issue

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Lifestyle Letter

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City Scene

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Business Monthly

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Local Experiences

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Local’s Choice

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Eat Right

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Happy Hour

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Culinary Creations

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Events

Vegan Desserts with Your Health in Mind

22 Now We’re Cooking!

Rise Up and Take Back Control of Your Health

24 Living on Cloud Wine A unique approach to wine tasting

28 Treat Yourself

Christina Miller invites you to indulge your sweet side

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Photography: Irina Demyanovskikh on Pexels A relaxed picnic for two is set out upon a plaid blanket during a beautiful fall day.

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1: All About The Grapes guest, Laurel Otey, relaxes with a glass of sparkling rose. 2: A series of Pinot Noir wines are prepared for the next round of tasting. 3: Jana Powell leads an All About The Grapes wine tasting party at her home. Photography by By Jacqui Photography

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Woodland Cemetery Foundation to Restore Dignity to Historic Black Cemetery The Woodland Restoration Foundation is working to restore Woodland Cemetery to a place of reverence. Over the years, lack of funds resulted in a neglected, overgrown cemetery, but two years ago, Henrico County donated $25,000 to the foundation. After purchasing the cemetery, the foundation and volunteers, including Henrico County students, have come together to help clean the historical site. Thousands of graves that were once concealed are now accessible to family members and visitors.

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Babe Ruth World Series Returned to Henrico In August, Henrico County welcomed approximately 350 youth baseball players, coaches, and family members to PF&P Park for the Babe Ruth 13-Year-Old World Series. The event was hosted by the Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association (GAYAA) and Henrico for the fourth time in 15 years. The GAYAA team competed against several other teams across the country from August 12th until August 19th. Congratulations to the Pacific Southwest Region on their championship win!

Housing Families First Achieves $4.4 Million Capital Campaign Fundraising Goal Housing Families First recently announced that it has reached its Opening Doors for Families capital campaign fundraising goal nearly four months ahead of schedule. This achievement is thanks to an unprecedented groundswell of financial support from area residents and groups. The $4.4 million raised will be used to greatly expand its services and facilities and will allow the organization to reach an additional 300 families experiencing homelessness in the Richmond region.

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Fall Festival at The Way Church Returns The Way Church will host its annual Fall Festival event on October 8th at Short Pump Park from 3-5 p.m. This free community event will feature games, rides, food, raffle prizes, a petting zoo, pony rides, aerial acrobats, and more fun for the whole family. Try your luck at the 24-foot rock wall, indulge in some tasty old-fashioned donuts, and get your face painted. Come out for a fun day and leave with a full stomach, prizes, and happy memories with your family.

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local experiences The best places and things to do in our area.

Fall is here and we are ready for a foodie experience to usher in the new season. We are sharing some of the best spots around town with great atmosphere, seasonal menus, outdoor seating, and an elevated experience. Treat your taste buds this month and get out and experience what our area has to offer in this list curated by M. Katherine Fisher.

St ylish & Upscale Foodie Establishments BUTTER MILK AND HONEY: Head to Buttermilk and Honey for the best gluten free fried chicken and sides around. 12246 West Broad St., Richmond THE DAILY KITCHEN & BAR : Whether you are vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, or paleo The Daily Kitchen & Bar has delicious options for everyone all made with organic, sustainable, local ingredients. 12201 W. Broad St., Henrico TAZZA KITCHEN: Pop over to Tazza Kitchen for made from scratch wood fired pizzas and more. 3332 Pump Rd., Henrico LOLA'S FAR MHOUSE BISTR O: Visit Lola's Farmhouse Bistro, a historic 1865 farmhouse with beautiful patio dining. 1840 Manakin Rd., Manakin Sabot WEST END FR AMER S MAR KET: Find the best selection of fresh, locally grown produce from West End Framers Market at Discovery United Methodist Church on Saturdays for your own culinary creations. 13000 Gayton Road, Richmond

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Get excited, wine lovers! October is Virginia Wine Month and what better way to celebrate than with a bottle of Ashton Creek Vineyards’ finest? The Thibault family bought the vineyard in 2006 and worked hard to build the facilities and cultivate their vineyards across 10 years. Ashton Creek Vineyard continues to be family owned and operated, serving the surrounding RVA communities.

The Thibault’s son, Alan, got his training in viticulture and winemaking from Virginia Tech. Alan has become passionate about the process and preparations that go into winemaking.

“Things we do in the vineyard really are not seen until the following season,” says Alan. “In the cellar, we are constantly monitoring the wines as they develop and guiding them in the right direction. This usually takes 6 to 24 months depending on the desired end product.” It truly is a labor of love. “The waiting game to see the results of our hard work can be tough but when it all comes together it’s worth it!”

When it comes to the science of winemaking as well as the art of food and wine pairing, it’s all about finding that perfect balance.

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“We are looking for how the flavors react with your palate,” explains Alan. “Flavors should complement each other and balance out the extremes of both the wine and food.” So what’s the best way to start learning about wine? “Drink more wine!” laughs Alan. “It sounds simple, but it really is the best way to start learning what varieties, styles, and regions you like.”

Every member of their team makes it a priority to make sure each of their guests feels like family every time they visit. The winery’s scenic lawn and patio are the perfect place for guests to enjoy a glass, flight, tasting, or carafe with one of the delicious savory or sweet options from Ashton Creek’s food menu. They also offer wine on tap as a sustainable way for their eco-minded clients to save money while satisfying their wine habits. Alan welcomes his customers to fill a growler to-go or enjoy a carafe onsite. They also offer a wine club that gives members huge discounts and early access to new wines and member-only events.

Ashton Creek offers special events and live music throughout the year. Their next event will be a wine pairing dinner on October 20. Tickets may be purchased at: ashtoncreekvineyard.com

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For Marie Hayes, owner of Baker’s Therapy by Marie, baking is a way of life and a path toward better health, physically and mentally. Marie recently met with Short Pump City Lifestyle to discuss her unique approach to specialty baking.

LAUREL: HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN BAKING? MARIE: I began baking around the age of nine. At that time, I had recently lost my father. I believe baking was my means of therapy to cope with the grief. As I grew older, my nutritional habits began to change for the better. My family's health dynamics played a huge part in my growth as well as my spiritual path. Now I bake to bring life and good health.

LAUREL: DESCRIBE THE HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS OF YOUR RECIPE CREATION. MARIE: Most people may not be aware, but I am also a Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant. Therefore, I strategically and purposely use ingredients that are beneficial to the entire well-being. My ingredients counteract or reduce the inflammation of certain illnesses, diseases, or bodily dysfunctions and help one feel better. My concerns are always how it’s made and the way it’s digested after consumption. I don't chase after the dollar; I chase after your health. Anyone can make a beautiful cake or dessert, but what did it take to make it healthy?

LAUREL: WHAT BENEFITS DO YOUR CUSTOMERS GAIN FROM PURCHASING THEIR BAKED GOODS FROM YOU? MARIE: A satisfied palate, wholesome goodness, and a healthy gut.

LAUREL: WHY IS VEGAN BAKING IMPORTANT TO YOU? MARIE: I've been a vegetarian for over 26 years, and I believe in clean, healthy eating. I have tried several vegan and vegetarian baked goods that were super unappealing. I couldn't understand how anyone could consume them, but I understood the concept and reasoningit's healthy. Everyone loves a good treat, but CONTINUED >

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“My concerns are always how it’s made and the way it’s digested after consumption. I don’t chase after the dollar; I chase after your health.”

- Marie Hayes

the sound of something vegetarian/vegan usually causes people to turn their noses up and heads away. However, my thought has always been, “What can I do to defy the odds and bring forth good health through a dessert you would love?”

Vegan is an important dietary lifestyle for me. My family history is filled with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. If I can make a difference to break cycles and traditions in my family's illness streak through my baked goods, then I want to bring forth the same efforts to the other families that I serve. Baking for ALL to enjoy makes my heart leap in satisfaction with a healthy communion.

LAUREL: HOW DO YOU SERVE THOSE WITH OTHER DIETARY RESTRICTIONS, SUCH AS FOOD ALLERGIES OR CELIAC DISEASE? MARIE: I bake to order specifically for those who may have special dietary needs. I keep these orders separate from the others and use different utensils, bowls, etc. to avoid and prevent any chances of cross-contamination.

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LAUREL: WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT BAKING? MARIE: Baking allows me to be creative, make mistakes, and build confidence with the assurance that I'm serving not just to please the eye, but the palate and overall well-being. Smiles, wows, and whoooaaas are what help me to keep going while leaving room for improvement.

LAUREL: IN WHAT WAYS DOES CREATIVITY PLAY A ROLE IN YOUR WORK? MARIE: If you ever heard the quote, "You taste with your eyes," it's completely true. But you must also taste with the palate of your mind. The best way to describe it is if you listen to jazz music and how each instrument plays its part in the compilation. It's complex in harmony with syncopated rhythms and a heavy emphasis on improvisation. In correlation to baking, my creativity uses a combination of basic and special ingredients working together, all laid out in different styles and flairs that I believe represent my style with class, elegance, and charisma.

LAUREL: WHAT VALUES DO YOU LIVE BY AND EXPRESS THROUGH YOUR WORK? MARIE: I live by Christian and moral values. Baking is my ministry. I bake to serve and bless others. I have learned that while working on any baked good, I cannot bake in an atmosphere of terrible chaos or if I'm upset. Instead, I bake with enjoyment and allow positive vibes to flow, even when the pressure is in full gear. I believe that whatever energy is generated within me is expressed through my baked goods and filtered into my customers.

LAUREL: DO YOU OFFER CATERING? MARIE: Yes, I provide catering for weddings, birthdays, outreach programs, nonprofit fundraisers, and other special occasions.

Baker’s Therapy by Marie serves customers with a sweet tooth all over the world. Start exploring her confectionary creations at: bakerstherapybymarie.com

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RISE UP AND TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH

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THE PICKELS FAMILY AUTHORS OF THE GLUTEN FREE SPOONIE

Midlothian family of four, Patrick and Becky Pickels and their two daughters are well acquainted with the life-altering challenges brought on by autoimmune diseases. Not wanting to be defined by their health problems, Patrick and Becky made the decision to rise up and take back control of their lives. Through their own self-education and a lot of trial and error, they discovered the power that food and lifestyle play in disease management and relief. “After a year of dedicated, challenging work, we created a new lifestyle and everyone is now in remission,” shares Becky.

These experiences inspired them to open their nutrition and fitness-focused practice, Wellness Warriors. Through their online, app-driven program, they provide one-to-one coaching with customized nutrition, fitness, and mindset plans that are tailored to each client’s individual needs. Patrick and Becky encourage an 80/20 approach to nutrition that is geared towards making healthy choices while still having fun and enjoying food. Their clients’ testimonials celebrate healthy weight loss, increased muscle mass, and the knowledge they have gained to maintain their results long-term.

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Jana Powell invites you to treat your closest friends, family, co-workers, or clients to a private wine tasting with All About The Grapes. Jana recently hosted Short Pump City Lifestyle at one of her in-home parties.

At her events, guests taste and compare multiple wines without the bias that naturally comes from seeing the bottle label or knowing the price. This allows each person to explore specifically what is resonating with their individual palate. There are no wrong answers! Guests are often surprised by the wines with which they are connecting. It might be a grape they thought they didn’t like, or the least expensive wine served. While wining and dining, Jana entertains her guests with fascinating facts about each of the wines served.

Unlike a tasting at a winery, Jana does not sell any of the wines she provides during her events. Instead, she lets guests discover

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what they enjoy and then provides them with the name of the wine and where to purchase it themselves. This takes the pressure to buy out of the experience and leaves only the fun!

Jana takes great care to create the highest quality party for you and your guests. Everything is customized to you. Whether you prefer a more intimate setting at your home or an upscaled experience in a venue of your choice, Jana has options to suit every style and budget.

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Tre a t Yo u r s e l f Christina Miller invites you to indulge your sweet side.

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With a heart for quality and an eye for detail, Cameo Cakery & Cafe owner, Christina Miller, brings the art of specialty baking to RVA families. Cameo offers a classy, unique menu of assorted sweet and savory cakes, as well as tapped beer, wine, mimosas, and coffee. They even offer pupcakes for your fur babies!

Dessert lovers are spoiled for choice at Cameo with 11 daily cupcake flavors from which to choose.

Plus, she has more than 20 additional seasonal cupcake flavors that are available for preorder and can be made gluten-free, Keto, or vegan upon request.

If that weren’t enough, Christina also provides cinnamon rolls, cookies, cake truffles, fudge bites, and Nightingale ice cream sandwiches.

It’s not just your sweet side that deserves some indulging, though. Christina’s savory, personal-sized bundt cakes have also made a name for themselves.

These original creations combine the sensations of cheesecake and quiche. Vegetarians and meat lovers alike are guaranteed to be delighted. Plus, they’re gluten-free!

Customers love the friendly service, great music, and warm ambiance of Cameo’s café-style dining areas. So why not take a little time out of your busy day to treat yourself? Christina will be serving cake all day long!

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

OCTOBER 1ST

The Taters

R A R E O L DE T I ME S P UB L I C H O US E | 7 :30 P M The Taters return to Rare Olde Times.

The Taters play an eclectic mix of roots rock, pop, country, skiffle and Americana - a sound that’s been compared favorably to a mixture of Everlys, Orbison, Beatles, and Nick Lowe. Call early for reservations! rareoldetimes.com OCTOBER 1ST - 2ND

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MAG G I E L WA L K E R NAT I O NA L H I STO R I C S I T E | 1 1 :30 A M Come to one of the Mid-Atlantic's largest street festivals, produced by Venture Richmond Events, and celebrate the rich culture of the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood in Downtown Richmond. The event will also feature three stages with musical performances, a Kidz Zone, food, vendors, and the Richmond Metropolitan Antique Car Club.

Free! Saturday hours: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday hours: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. venturerichmond.com

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52nd Annual Richmond Oktoberfest

RICHMOND RACEWAY | 6:00 PM Attend an Oktoberfest filled with great entertainment, authentic German food and beer, and the famous German "Germütlichkeit." You will be greeted with live music when the doors open to get you into the Bavarian mood. Saturday hours: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday hours: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. richmondoktoberfestinc.com

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The Richmond Folk Festival

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Rustic Blue Acoustic

KIND RE D S PIR IT BR EW IN G | 6: 0 0 PM A Petersburg/Richmond based acoustic band with no genre restrictions. They play everything, old and new - ballads, classic rock, and tunes that nobody knows. Till 9 p.m.kindredspiritbrewing.com

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Harvest Party

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cappella group, The Madison Project, will be held under the pavilion.

Till 4 p.m. jamesrivercellars.com OCTOBER 15TH

Hot Club of Cowtown

T H E C ULT UR A L A RTS C E N T E R AT G L E N A L L E N | 7 :0 0 P M Praised for its down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation, the Hot Club of Cowtown has always woven a combination of seemingly disparate styles together to its own magical effect, setting up camp “at that crossroads where country meets jazz and chases the blues away.” Don’t miss this incredible night of live music! Till 9 p.m. artsglenallen.com/calendar OCTOBER 15TH

17th Annual Touch a Truck

RICHMOND RACEWAY | 9:00 AM Touch a Truck provides a unique opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types, including public service, emergency, utility, construction, landscaping, transportation, delivery, and just plain cool - all in one place! Children can touch their favorite vehicles, get behind the wheel, and meet the people who build, protect, and serve our community. Crafts, games, and food trucks are also part of the day.

Till 3 p.m. jlrichmond.org/17th-annual-touch-a-truck

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R I C H MO ND R AC E WAY The Richmond Home Show features high-interest exhibits, high-profile experts, and the latest trends for homeowners who are ready to move ahead with their home improvement projects. This show features landscaping companies, remodeling contractors, interior design companies, and more. Friday and Saturday hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Times Vary. richmondhomeshow.com

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Richmond Tattoo Art & Music Festival

DO UB L E T R E E BY H I LTON | 3:0 0 P M One of the oldest tattoo conventions in the world is back! Hosting a spectacular lineup of tattoo artists including local favorites, internationally recognized, and celebrity artists, entertainment includes contests, music, shows, after parties, and much more! Friday hours: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday hours: 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday hours: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. richmondtattooconvention.com OCTOBER 22ND - 23 R D

Autumn Festival

RASSAWEK VINEYARD | 10:00 AM Celebrate the bounties of fall with family and friends and learn about American traditions and culture.

Kids' activities include a fall-inspired maze, face painting, animals, pony rides, barnyard races, and handson learning. Save $5 by purchasing tickets online now through October 21st. Proceeds go towards Vocational Education. Saturday hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. rassawek.com OCTOBER 24 TH

Caring for Kids Celebrity Golf Tournament

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THE DOMINION CLUB | 9:00 AM Play golf with NFL, NBA, and MLB Alumni and help raise money to provide grants and funding for charities serving children and veterans. All golfers participating in foursomes (as noted in each sponsorship level), will also play with an NFL Alumni, and receive breakfast, entry into the awards dinner banquet, event swag bag, and a commemorative golf shirt. Till 6 p.m. nflalumni.org

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