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CELEBRATING VIRGINIA WINE

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FEATURESCElEbRATing ViRginiA WinE

9 GettingtoKnowtheGrapes

13TakeaRoadTrip:A Northern Virginia Itinerary To Beckon Wine and Beer Lovers

UniQUE bOUTiQUES

14StepOutsidetheBoxatLocalBoutiques

FAMilY

11HealthySchoolLunches It’s in the Bag

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23ScoopduJour

24InSearchofDesserts

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between Primo Pizza and Quiznos in the Kroger shopping center on Mechanicsville Turnpike. The showroom is full of finished bathrooms and samples that allow custom-ers to get up close to the products.

“We wanted to have a place for clients to come in and make their selections, and touch and feel what they’re buying,” says Stephanie Ridenour, who owns the business with her husband, Mike.

While they also remodel kitchens, Trinity Renovations is well known for remod-eling bathrooms, Stephanie Ridenour says. They have clients all over Richmond and the surrounding areas. A dealer for Moen and Kohler fixtures, Cardinal shower enclo-sures and Yorktown cabinets, Trinity Renovations works hard to make customers’ bathrooms more beautiful and more comfortable. Lately, Ridenour says, popular items include body massage jets in showers and chromotherapy lighting, colored lights that can help set a certain mood.

A faith-based company (“We don’t push that on anyone,” Ridenour says. “That’s just who we are.”), what makes Trinity Renovations unique, she says, is that “we don’t use any subcontractors.” The process is simple, Ridenour says. Even if custom-ers don’t know what they want exactly, they can call Trinity Renovations for a free consultation so that the job is done right the first time. The company offers guid-ance from the first meeting until the job is complete.

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The Grapes

VIognIeR

Pronounced “vee-OH-nee-ay,” this 2,000 year-old white varietal has gained much popularity, it threatens to catch up with Chardonnay as an oenophile favorite. While Viognier vines thrive from Argentina to Napa Valley and beyond, this particular varietal put down roots in Virginia with such success that, in 2011, it was named Virginia’s official state grape. And Virginia Viognier is gaining notoriety on an international scale.

According to Julia Battaglini, owner of River City Cellars on Cary Street, if you like a fruity Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio, you’ll probably like this honeyed, popular varietal. When it comes to serving sug-gestions, Dan Cotting, Wine Consultant at Charlottesville’s The Country Vintner and an Advanced Certified Sommelier, says, “Food pairings ultimately depend on the wine style, but Viognier often goes well with richer-style shellfish such as scallops, crab, and lobster.”

BoTTles To TRy:• Blenheim Vineyards Viognier, $19.99. Ellwood Thompson’s.

• Viognier Reserve, Barboursville Vineyards, $21.99. River City Cellars.

• Virginia Wineworks Viognier, $35.00. Barrel Thief.

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If Viognier is one of Virginia’s best known little-known varietals, Norton is perhaps its most historic. Cultivated from local vines by Dr. Daniel Norton in the early 1800s, this grape spent the 19th cen-tury gaining popularity until a vintage from Virginia finally won a gold medal at the 1873 Vienna World Exposition. It was hailed as the “best red wine of all nations,” thus fulfilling Thomas Jefferson’s predic-tions that the United States would one day produce wines on par with the French.

Now, Horton Vineyards in Orange County produces a popular local Norton. Dennis Horton, owner of Horton Vineyards, adds that “its ageability is incredible – if you find a 10 year old bottle of Norton, pick it up! It will be delicious.”

Depending on the origin of the vin-tage, Norton wines can be full-bodied or light, but often has bright, fruity – even cherry notes that make it good for pairing with pasta dishes or even pizza.

BoTTles To TRy:• Horton Norton, $13.99. Ellwood Thompson’s.

• Chrysalis Estate Bottled 2011, $17.00. J. Emerson’s Fine Wine & Cheese.

• Cooper Vineyards Norton Reserve, $20.99. Total Wine and More.

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“Pinot Noir is a disaster in this state – it’s a tough grape to deal with. But Cab Franc is so consistent, I don’t know why everyone stayed away from growing it for so long,” marvels Horton, adding, “and now everyone’s doing it!”

Mitzi Batterson, co-owner of James River Cellars in Glen Allen and presi-dent of the Virginia Wineries Association, agrees, saying the better-known “Cabernet Sauvignon is more of a hallmark of California wine, but Cab Franc is defi-nitely a hallmark of Virginia.”

If you’re in the mood for a wine and cheese pairing, Leigh Rodgers, resident wine expert at Ellwood Thompson’s Local Market, recommends the market’s pairing for June 2012: matching this robust vari-etal up with Meadow Creek Appalachian cheese. As for entrees, Batterson recom-mends pairing this peppery, full-bodied wine with steak au poivre, or a salad drizzled with balsamic dressing and black peppercorns.

BoTTles To TRy:• La Cerisaie (Domaine de la Bergerie), $13.99. River City Cellars.

• Soif du Jour Bourgueil (Domaine du Bel Air), $16.00. River City Cellars.

• Church Creek Blend Cabernet Franc Blend, $21.49. Ellwood Thompson’s.

In Hollywood, you occasionally get blockbusters that have it all – character, richness, dimensionality, and visual appeal – but these characteristics can be found just as often in Indie flicks, films with less publicity but more heart, art, and critical acclaim.Believe it or not, the same is true in the wonderful world of American and, in this case, Virginia wines.While many Virginians are probably familiar with Chardonnays, Rieslings, and Merlots, those outside the world of wine criti-

cism often don’t know that Virginia wines tend to be some of the most acclaimed, prize-winning vintages in the country… and that many of those vintages come from grapes that very few of us have heard of.

Featured here are a collection of lesser-known varietals – those that grow well in Virginia and those that have been the building blocks of the Commonwealth’s robust, prestigious, and ever-expanding wine industry.

By Meagan Moore.




Healthy School Lunches:

It’s in the Bagby Jody Rathgeb

No, parents, you aren’t dreaming. You

can get your child to eat and stay

healthy at school when you pack

a lunch that’s as exciting as it is nutritious.

The secret, say two local chefs, is in making

what’s good for them cooler than the junk.

“So many parents are desperate to get

their kids to have access to a healthy school

lunch,” comments Lisa Granger, owner and

executive chef of Green Monkey School

Lunches, which delivers healthy lunches to

children at their schools. “Then the next step

is getting the kids to actually eat it.”

Laura Payne, a local personal chef for

Gourmet Your way, agrees that the healthy

choices are hard to find. “Mostly what the

kids can purchase is highly processed food,

where French fries are considered a veg-

etable,” she says. While school lunches have

improved over the years with salads and

some fresher options, she adds, “You’re deal-

ing with school food and there’s a budget

there. Processed foods are cheaper.”

That’s why both recommend not only

packed lunches but healthy ones, not a quick

bag-up of PBJ, chips and a cookie. The better

school lunch starts with a parent who pays

attention. “Children have to learn to eat at

home,” says Granger.

Here are a few tips from the chefs on

making lunches that are both appealing and

nutritious.

Start with quality ingredients. Payne

suggests cooking and carving a turkey

breast to use for sandwiches rather than

buying processed meats, and Granger

exhorts parents to choose organic fruits and

vegetables, whole grain breads and top-

quality meats. Don’t go cheap when it comes

to a child’s health.

Make substitutions that add nutrition.

For example, Granger routinely uses spinach

instead of lettuce in sandwiches for Green

Monkey. Cookies – which are OK as an occa-

sional treat – should be oatmeal raisin or

ginger cookies, notes Payne. Or think about a

handful of nuts instead of the chips.

Make it fun. Payne cores an apple, then

squeezes about two tablespoons of peanut

butter into the hole, for a fruit side dish that

is fun to eat and so much better than a bag

of chips. Younger children love it when sand-

wiches come in shapes, and it’s easy to do

with cookie cutter patterns. Buy an unusual

or interesting water bottle to help stave off

the sugary drinks.

Involve the kids. “If they have a say in

their lunches or if they help to make the

food, they’re more inclined to eat it,” Payne

notes.

Keep introducing new and different

foods. “Their tastes are constantly changing,”

notes Granger. Don’t assume that a child

won’t eat certain foods, and don’t fall into

the trap of “she only eats chicken nuggets.”

If you offer nothing but nuggets, of course

that’s what will happen!

Start early, and keep trying. “Start a

child early on whole foods and healthy

choices. You have to mold that pattern,”

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healthy choices.



Garcia, the director of brewing operations. If Garcia’s name

rings a bell, he was once a brewer at Richbrau, here in

town.“There is a great tasting room with all of our beers

available,” says Garcia. “We also have a unique food menu.

“I would strongly suggest that anyone from the

Richmond area should stop by our brewery when they are

in Northern Virginia. They can sample some beer at the

brewery and take home some growlers of their favorites to

introduce their friends to Lost Rhino.”

There may be no more beautiful a spot in Northern

Virginia than Loudoun County. Here are our rec-

ommendations for a Loudoun County Wine &

Brew Lover’s Weekend Getaway.

1. goodstone Inn & Restaurant.

36205 snake Hill Road, Middleburg, Va.

540-687-3333. goodstone.com

“Goodstone is a most perfect venue for a wine lover’s

getaway,” says William Walden, executive chef at this

beautiful, historic inn and restaurant. Set on 265-acres of

rolling hills and farmland, the historic property features

five star-quality lodging in six distinctive dwellings. You

may want to consider the Bull Barn Suite, featuring a

king-size sleigh bed, and, in the lavish bathroom, a whirl-

pool tub with picture window, and sit-down,multi-jetted

steam shower.

2. goodstone Restaurant.

Executive, chef William Walden, brings years of culi-

nary expertise to this award-winning restaurant. Chef

Walden says, “My raison d’être is artistic cuisine with the

greatest depth of flavor.”

We asked the chef for a wine pairing recommenda-

tion: “A popular wine pairing is Poached Maine Lobster,

Grapefruit, Orzo, Ginger Citrus Butter and 2010 Villa

Maria Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.”

3. Doukénie winery. 14727 Mountain Road,

Hillsboro, Va. 540-668-6464. Doukeniewinery.com

“The atmosphere in our tasting room is welcoming

and cozy,” says wine maker and GM, Sebastien Marque.

“Many who visit us for the first time fall in love with the

experience and join our Heritage Club. It is a truly warm

and inviting destination.”

We asked Marque for a recommendation: “So many

of our wines are special and delicious, but we are known

for our Cabernet Franc. It is representative of the beauti-

ful Virginia grapes. It is spicy and peppery with a lovely

earthy quality.”

4. lost Rhino Brewery. 21730 Red Rum Drive, #142,

ashburn, Va. 571-291-2083. lostrhino.com

Lost Rhino is a relatively new brewery, says Favio

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5. Philomont general store. 36550 Jeb stuart Road, Philomont, Va.

540-338-5792. Philomontgeneralstore.com

You want a real getaway? You can’t do better than a drive down the pictur-

esque Snickerville Turnpike to Philomont and its General Store. Established in

1913, the store offers “a little something for everyone” including groceries, a deli,

fine wine and cheeses, historical maps and books, local products, and crafts.” Do

like the locals and sit a spell on the front porch, enjoying a sandwich or a snack.

6. aylesbury antique Center & Tea Room. 212 loudoun street, se, leesburg,

Va. 703-868-6935. aylesburyantiques.com

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no one likes showing up at a party and seeing their

outfit on someone else. Or giving a gift and finding

out the recipient got three more just like it. And no

one enjoys searching for a salesperson when they want to

make a purchase. But in our world of big box stores, that kind

of thing happens. And it happens a lot.

So what’s a shopper to do? Go local, of course. Go bou-

tique.

Unique offerings, carefully curated, are a point of pride for

local boutiques. Because the shops are owned by individuals,

inventories often reflect a personal vision of what’s needed

or desired by their customers. For Vicki Hendrick, owner of

Jezebel’s Boutique, that means finding clothing, handbags,

scarves, jewelry and home décor her customers just can’t

find anywhere else. “I’m always looking for new and different

things. Everyone likes different! ” Vicki hand picks everything

in the store, searching for what she likes – much of it crafted

by artists both locally and around the world. She buys in lim-

ited quantities so her inventory changes all the time.

Anne and Dave Heflin, owners of Changing Reins, had a

vision that was all about the English equestrian world. They’ve

made it a reality by stocking a large selection of new and

consignment offerings covering just about anything to do

with this refined sport. With their large selection ranging from

clothing and tack to prints, paintings, decorative accessories

and one-of-a-kind antiques, Dave says they have one main

goal in mind. “We want people to walk out with a smile on

their face and good deal in their hand.”

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For many boutiques, it’s the experience

shoppers have as much as the inventory

they see that sets them apart from the big

box or chain stores. From customer services

touches like gift wrapping and gift registry

to custom orders and helping you find the

perfect item, they work hard to make sure

you feel special.

“It’s about relationships,” says Andrea

Erb, assistant manager of Belle Cottage. “We

have a reputation for being friendly and

we’ve built a great following because we

make the store energetic and a positive

experience from the products to the regis-

ter.” The shop, which carries gifts and home

décor including national brands like Vera

Bradley, Dansko, and Lilly Pulitzer, is happy

to do special orders or requests and free gift

wrap. And they pride themselves on a high

level of product knowledge – from their

bridal and children’s sections to their mono-

gramming – which helps their customers

find the perfect gift or the perfect size.

Vicki Trice, owner of The Ruby Slipper

makes giving her honest opinion a big part

of the customer service she offers. “I want all

my customers to look and feel good. When

they wear something from us and they look

great, it does us both good!” The shop, which

offers clothing and accessories for the over-

30 crowd, helps customers look their best

by offering in-store wardrobe consultations.

“Customers can come in during or after

store hours, bring their main pieces and we

can help them pull it all together and have

fun doing it,” says Trice. That’s just one of the

ways her customers become her friends. “It’s

more than a shopping experience. I want

them to enjoy the time with us. People can

spend money anywhere. So I want them to

know they’re appreciated.”

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PLAZA AZTECA10099 Brook Road, 120120 W. Broad Street. 804-360-7439. HOURS: Mon-Thurs 11:30am-9:30pm. Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm. Sun 12-9pm.

HAPPY HOUR Monday-Thursday from 3-7pm. 32-oz. Mexi-can Beer $5. 32-oz. domestic beer $4. Mexican bottled beer $2.25. Domestic bottled beer $1.99. 16-oz. lime margarita $4.25. Jumbo margarita $6.99.GRAB A BITE The kitchen is open til closing each night. Order from their extensive menu of appetizers, salads, and delicious entrées.QUENCH YOUR THIRST The Organic Margarita, made with fresh lime juice and agave is a low calorie, but very tasty alternative. The Texas Margarita is Plaza Azteca’s top shelf version of the popular drink. It’s made with Jose Cuervo Tequila and Grand Marnier.THEIR CLAIM TO FAME Enjoy the real flavors of authentic Mexican fare in a family-friendly environment. Eat inside or out on their patio. Famous for their tableside guacamole prepared with the freshest of ingredients.

AWFUL ARTHUR’S6078 Mechanicsville Turnpike. 559-4370. awfularthurs.comHOURS: From 11:30 every day – closes around midnight, depending on the crowd (even later on weekends)

HAPPY HOUR Sunday through Thursday 11:30 to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 11:30 to 7 p.m. Domestic Drafts are $2.25, bottles are $2.50 and house highballs are $2.75. Awful Arthur’s also offers a Raw Bar Happy Hour from 3 until 6pm on Monday through Friday, with half-price specials on shrimp, oysters, and clams.ENTERTAINMENT Live bands entertain on Friday nights, starting at 9pm and there’s karaoke on Wednesday and Saturday, also from 9pm.GRAB A BITE The kitchen closes at 9 on Sunday through Thursday and at 10 on Friday and Saturday evenings, but the raw bar is open until closing time.QUENCH YOUR THIRST There’s a full bar and each bartender has his own specialties. So, get to know your bartender.THEIR CLAIM TO FAME Awful Arthur’s will be celebrating its 6th year in Mechanics-ville in November. Visit for fun times, fresh seafood, and a fantastic raw bar.

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While Richmond could be quite the rowdy trading (and drinking) town in its earlier days, pre-prohibition laws, followed by national Prohibition quieted things down considerably. Following the repeal of Prohibition, Richmond (and Virginia as a whole) remained somewhat subdued as far as public consumption of alcohol was concerned. Liquor-by-the-drink legislation, in public restau-rants, wasn’t instituted until 1968. During the years between 1934 and 1968, private clubs sprang up around the city. As a private club, as opposed to a public restaurant, such establishments could serve alcohol, even if it was supplied by the guest (member). Some referred to these restaurants as “brown bag” establishments because members would bring their alcohol, often in brown bags, and the club supplied the set-ups. One of the most popular such clubs was Tantilla Gardens (located on West Broad Street at Hamilton Avenue), mentioned in our previous issue. With its retractable roof that allowed for dancing under the stars Tantilla became known as “the South’s most beautiful ballroom.” Many Richmonders still recall traipsing up the narrow staircase, brown bag in hand. In many such clubs, each member had his own cabinet space in which to store his favorite beverages. And while liquor-by-the-drink put an end to most such clubs, a few remain ‘til today. Since 1968, restaurants have proliferated around town. Formerly quiet, older, residential or industrial neighborhoods, such as the Fan and Shockoe Slip have become lively nightlife districts. In our next issue, we’ll take a look at some of the city’s most memorable nightspots that quenched the thirst of Richmonders who could now enjoy a refreshing adult beverage with their meal.

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44th Richmond oktoberfestFriday and Saturday, October 26-27, 2012

6:00am–12:00am, The Showplace, 3000

Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA

Tickets: $8 in advance /$10 at the door

Age 15 and under FREE

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The national shows. TheNationalVa.com

September 14: Garbage. September 20: Galactic

September 23: Leon Russell. September 29: M83

October 2: Adam Ant. October 10: Hatebreed

October 13: Jens Lekman. October 21: Henry

Rollins: Capitalism. October 25: Citizen Cope

The Hound of the Baskervilles.

September 14-October 14.

Hanover Tavern. Va-Rep-org

Part of Virginia Rep’s Barksdale Season at

Hanover Tavern

Adapted from Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel by

Steven Canny and John Nicholson

Heart of Virginia Bike Festival.

Hanover County Courthouse.

September 15. HeartOfVaBikeFestival.org

Enjoy a bike ride, a country BBQ lunch, live

entertainment, and more, while supporting

Habitat for Humanity.

Richmond Fall Home show. September 15-16.

Richmond Raceway Complex. GSEvents.com

Disney on Ice Rockin’ ever after. September

20-23. Richmond Coliseum. Ticketmaster.com

Rock out to the hottest tunes and talent from

across the kingdom. See family favorites such as

royal contenders from Brave, Sebastian and Ariel

from The Little Mermaid, Rapunzel from Tangled,

and Belle from Beauty and the Beast.

Maymont X-Country Festival.

September 23-24.

Maymont Grounds. Maymont.org

Organized by the Sports Backers, this course

takes adults and children through beautiful

Maymont, scenic sculptures, picturesque Byrd

Park, and more.

young Tom Jefferson.

September 28-October 12 at Hanover Tavern.

October 19-November 2 at Willow Lawn.

Va-Rep.org

Harvest Bluegrass Festival. September 29-30.

Grayhaven Winery. GrayhavenWinery.com

Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival.

October 6. Rocketts Landing. SportsBackers.org

Led by the rhythmic beat of a drum, teams of 20

synchronized paddlers, one drummer, and one

steersperson, race 500 meters up the river in

40-foot canoes rigged with decorative Chinese

dragon heads and tails.

Richmond symphony: song and serenade.

October 7. Randolph-Macon College.

RichmondSymphony.com

Richmond z Car ztoberfest. October 14.

Sheehy Nissan Mechanicsville.

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Richmond Folk Festival october 12-14. Downtown Richmond’s Riverfront from 2nd-7th streets.

Celebrate the roots, richness and variety of American culture

through music, dance traditional crafts, storytelling and food.

You can enjoy the performances, the Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia Folklife Area, and the Genworth Family Area at no cost.

Food, drink and merchandise are available for sale.

RichmondFolkFestival.org

The Color Runseptember 15. Richmond Raceway Complex.

Slip on a white shirt and race solo or with

a team of four or more in the most colorful

5k of your life! Be blitzed by color each step

of this race for all ages and fitness levels.

Venture out on the day before for a pre-race

yoga party.

TheColorRun.com/Richmond

Richmond symphony orchestra league Designer House & garden Tourseptember 10–october 8. Pinifer Park.

Tour the grand Richmond residence Pinifer Park,

built in 1910, located at 3312 Robious Crossing

Drive, Midlothian, transformed by Virginia’s

foremost designers. Tickets available through

September 9 at all area Kroger locations for $15. After September 9, at the door for $20. Be

sure to visit the Designer House Boutique for some unique finds and the Pinifer Park Café for a

delicious choice of salads, sandwiches and soups. rsol.org.

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When you walk into Appliances On Lakeside, you may feel a bit nostalgic. The nostalgia has nothing to do with the merchandise. The store is brimming with the latest,

the shiniest, the most technologically-advanced and energy-efficient appliances from major brands as GE, Whirlpool,

Sub-Zero, and Wolf.Perhaps, it’s the location. For decades,

the building was the home of Lakeside Appliances, which became the place to purchase appliances in Richmond.

But it’s more than the building. The nostalgia is mostly due to the friend-

ly, personalized service, which is not as common today as it was a half century ago.

Chances are good that you’ll be greeted by the store’s owner, Tammy Kelley, who has over twenty years of appliance expertise.

In 2009, Tammy opened what is today Appliances On Lakeside. “We bounced around on the name,” she says, “but in view

of the loyalty of those in the neighborhood, we felt that ‘Lakeside’ belonged in the name.”

At Appliances On Lakeside, you’re guaranteed to get the profes-sional, caring assistance you deserve and desire. Looking to replace a built-in? “We’re experts at that,” Kelley says. Or, if you simply need a part, chances are they’ll have that, too.

“We work to ensure that each customer gets the product that’s right for her kitchen,” says Tammy. “That’s my pas-sion. I love my kitchen and I want to help others love theirs.”

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opening one restaurant is a daunting task. So how hard must it be to try and open three restaurants at virtu-

ally the same time? For the answer to that one, all you need

to do is ask Bob and Catherine Williams, if they have time to stop and give an answer. The Williams, who live in Old Church, have just opened, within the last four to six weeks, three (count ‘em, three) restaurants in the Brandy Hill Plaza Shopping Center on Me-chanicsville Turnpike.

When we caught up with Bob Williams, we did ask him “Why?”

“It was the right price and the right time,” he said. Although he admitted that securing financing for the three projects took longer than expected.

So, since you probably want to know more about the three restaurants that are now open and serving residents of the area, here goes:

Willie’s bbQ (7075 Mechanicsville Turn-pike) – The Williams had previously operat-ed a barbecue place, with the same name, in the Bottoms Bridge area. Bob Williams hails from North Carolina, which gives you a big clue as to the type of barbecue being served up, now at his new place.

deuces Wild (7071 Mechanicsville Turn-pike) – Williams describes this one as a bar and grill, featuring live music and dancing, as well as karaoke and poker games. “We’ll be serving sandwiches and bar food, here,” he tells me.

Juicy lucy (7073 Mechanicsville Turn-pike) – This restaurant, the most recently opened, serves gourmet burgers, in the tradi-tion of Red Robin, says Williams. In addition to the burgers, you’ll also find grilled cheese sandwiches, hot dogs, and sausages on the menu.

“I’ll be taking care of the meats,” Wil-liams says, “and Catherine will be handling all the sides and the desserts.” Sounds like a rather daunting task, but Williams says he is currently putting together a management team to assist. n

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Great curb appeal is instantly recognizable. There is a substantive feel or a distinctive quality that sets one home setting apart from others. That type of scene is probably not created by accident; the details and look are planned and created purposefully. That said, creating curb appeal doesn’t have to be elaborate or complicated. There are a few guidelines that produce great results!

Curb appeal results from attentive home and landscape maintenance that create a striking and neat appearance. Begin by evaluating your site objectively and taking care of the obvious. Next, think about the grand scheme and overall appearance. Do you want your property to stand out visually, or would you like it to blend in with the neighborhood? Do you want a more formal ap-pearance, or are you seeking a casual, lower maintenance, less formal look?

Do you plan to live in your home long term, or are you preparing to put it on the market? If potential buyers don’t like the outside, they probably won’t even go inside. Strong curb appeal can mean the difference between a quick sale and a house staying on the market for months. Whether you are planning to sell your home or not, did you know that a well-designed and maintained landscape can add as much as 10-12% to the value of your home?

Now that you have your goals established, just how do you create curb appeal?

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Creating a low maintenance, year-round color effect in the garden

can be achieved through the use of permanent plantings with

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Jazz It Up With FoliageBlooming trees and shrubs certainly add color

to the landscape. However, their pop and effect are ephemeral. This is a beloved feature in the Japanese style of landscape design, but we tend to prefer a showier, more lasting impact. For a longer season of color, planting tough annuals or perennials en masse does the trick. Choose plants carefully though, as they can easily fade in our hot summers or become deer food. For more lasting, yet more subtle solutions, con-sider these options:

Integrate plants with brightly colored or variegat-ed foliage to break up the visual and punctuate areas. Yellow, tinged foliage always draws attention.

Plants with foliage striping, white or bright edges, chartreuse leaves, or mottled pat-terns are especially effective for brightening dark areas in a shady garden.

Take a closer look at our dense sea of green, meaning the eastern US landscape effect. There are lots of shades of green, from bluish to yellow tints. By varying the place-ment of different shades and colors of foliage, nice movement can be created. The effect is subtle but beautiful.

Changes in plant size, form, texture, leaf size and type can pro-

vide great contrast. Be sure to verify the mature size when locating plants.

Boldly overflowing con-tainers are great for a quick and easy focal point. Coor-dinating flowers with an accent paint color at your door or entry is an especial-ly warm greeting. This can actually be more powerfully eye-catching that planting larger areas of flowers.

Mix It Up With Lawn AlternativesYour lawn is probably the most expensive and labor-intensive part of

your landscape, requiring substantial maintenance and treatments. Mulch beds connecting trees and plantings, strategically located throughout the property, can decrease lawn size significantly. They should be installed with care to reduce maintenance and do require some periodic attention.

Nothing creates a more tidy appearance and instant curb appeal than neatly mulched and edged planting beds. There are various types of mulch-es, from those made of recycled, shredded tires, to stone, pine tags (straw), and hardwood. Dyed mulches are great for adding an accent and visual interest. I am also a big advocate of planting ground covers within mulched areas. They accomplish several objectives: they are low maintenance, usu-ally spread on their own, help to control weeds, and provide green color that mimics the lawn without the work.

Step It Up With StoneNatural stone is an especially a powerful element that lends a sense of

earthy connectedness, permanence and anchoring. It is versatile and com-plementary to almost any site. Uses of stone may be simple or elaborate, functional or decorative. Stone is a more costly material, so designing and locating optimally maximize the investment. n

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Ornamental grasses are beautiful and graceful low maintenance plantings for fall. Blooming shrubs and trees do provide seasonal but fleeting color. This fall blooming Camellia sasanqua ‘Yuletide’ is a favorites!

Dry stacked stone walls are a great accent element along a bank and provide a

planting feature area.


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Contractors call this the “muddy boots” phase. You should think of it as the time to take serious steps toward being part of the Covenant Woods expansion when construction is complete. Choices will be more and more limited as the new apartments, cottages and amenities of this major project rise out of the ground. It’s an exciting time and a great motivator. No other Continuing Care Retirement Community in the area is growing like Covenant Woods. More than 130 individuals have already reserved new residences here. Time is growing short to enjoy pre-construction pricing. Make a call today to be sure you can get your foot in the door.

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For over 60 years, the Baby Boomer generation has been driving the marketplace. Now

that the “babies” are past their bloom, so to speak, the Boomers are wielding their collective clout when it comes to housing options available in today’s marketplace.

In our previous issue, we consid-ered the amenities, the security, and the socialization offered by Assisted Living Communities. However, many Boomers (and beyond) want to maintain their own home. And the marketplace has respond-ed to their specific needs and wants.

Shonda Morrissette, a REALTOR® since 1996, (804-822-1816) concentrates on the sale of new homes built by Rock River Homes, a firm owned by her brother. She says many of the homes Rock River is building are designed with the senior market in mind.

Regarding their evolving wants and desires when it comes to housing, she says, “Seniors are looking for homes that will fit their needs regardless of how their life may change.”

Just what are those needs? “In my experience,” Morrissette says, “seniors are looking for solid, high quality con-struction and upgraded finishes such as brick, concrete sidewalks, wood floors, granite, and beautiful lighting fixtures.”

Other amenities high on the list of many senior homebuyers, according to Morrissette, include one-level liv-

senior living

A kitchen and bath from StyleCraft Homes’ Villas in Rose Hill, a Mechanicsville community, designed for homeowners aged 55 and up.

grown children, grandchildren, or aging parents.” She says that many of her clients also want a room large enough for the entire family to gather for special occasions.

“A lot of lighting, both inside and out, is also very important, as is a beautiful, but very man-ageable lawn,” she says.

Many seniors who wish to own have discovered the bene-fits of the age-qualified commu-nity. Generally, because these homes are production built, as opposed to custom built, they are available for a smaller investment. And, while you do not have the advantage of having a home designed with your specific needs in mind, you may well find an age-qualified community that meets all or most of those needs.

Julie Cook is a site agent at StyleCraft Homes’ Villas in Rose Hill, (804 559-9952) a Mechanicsville community, designed for homeowners aged 55 and up. “We attract 'active' adults,’” Cook says, “and we cater to their interests. We offer many regularly scheduled activi-ties in our clubhouse. We also care for

each lawn, allowing residents the time to be truly free to pursue their own inter-ests.”

Cook says that StyleCraft is in the process of introducing a new series of homes designed for the Boomer genera-tion. “We listened to our prospective buy-ers,” she said. “We then took their ‘wish list’ to a team of architects (both male and female).

Regarding the specific amenities that these Boomers had requested, Cook

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says, “They want luxury in one level. We are now offering such options as a Roman shower and gourmet kitchens.”

Cook adds, “They want the large mas-ter suite, with spacious walk-in closets,and they tend to want a lot of storage space.”

Many age-qualified neighborhoods, including the Villas at Rose Hill, offer residents a clubhouse, as well as a work-out facility and a swimming pool.

And in case you’re wondering if there are specific issues as regards financing that new home, Tony Markland, with Alcova Mortgage says that age is not one of them. “Whether you’re 35 or 75 or 105,” he says, “(loan institutions) cannot discriminate because of age.”

The only thing that the lender is inter-ested in, according to Markland, is that you have the income to support the loan. And, if you don’t have that level of income, but you do have a retirement account that could accommodate monthly payments, Markland says that the retiree can make arrangements to begin taking a monthly distribution from that account that would be sufficient to make the loan repayment. Once the first distribution is received, and you can verify that you have sufficient funds in that retirement account to continue making the loan repayment for three years, you can obtain the loan.

Whether one is seeking to remodel his existing home or even purchase a new home, the reverse mortgage program may be an option to consider. If this is something about which you desire additional infor-mation, it is recommended you consult a lender who specializes in such loans.

Clearly, the options are many and var-ied. Seniors today have more choices in housing accommodations than ever before. Of course, before making any major deci-sions, discuss your varied options with your family as well as a trusted financial or real-estate expert who specializes in working with the senior market. Even in our advancing years, our collective voice is still strong. Chances are you will be able to find a housing option that meets both your needs as well as your desires. n

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