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ContentsJuly/August 2012
16 Chesterfield for Two What to Do Without the Kids This Summer
57 Here’s Looking at You! Body Worlds Comes to the Science Musuem
38 Guide for the Home Goumet
About our cover:Find all the ingredients you need for a gourmet meal cooked in your own kitchen! Photo by Lorraine Meade.
County Connection
10 Things We Can Learn From Children
Destinations
14 Branson, Missouri You Ain’t Heard the Half of It
Flavor
19 Maitre D' Restaurant Guide
20 Discount Cards
26 In Search of Specialty Salads
29 Dixie Chicken
30 Raise the Bar
33 Virginia is for Music Lovers
35 Calendar of Events
37 Scoop du Jour
Guide for the Home Gourmet
38 Foodie Finds Guide to the Gourmet Grocer
40 Summer Brews
42 Honing Your Chef Skills
44 Cool Summer Recipes
46 Hot Grilling Accessories
Health
48 The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of How Skipping Shut-eye Can Affect
Your Health
Senior Living
50 Tips for Aging Gracefully Part 4: How We Live
Around The House
52 Smart Designs with Budgets in Mind
What’s Cook In?
56 Like Mother Like Son
61 Virginia-Based Company
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Early Orthodontic Treatment: When and Why? Part I
Meet orthodontists of Baxter Perkinson and Associates (l to r): Dr. Richard Marcus, Dr. Dale Rogers, Dr. Allison Purcell, Dr. Dwight Buelow
Straightening teeth is what the orthodontist does. But ask the questions posed above and you’ll discover that it’s not so easy to get
straight answers. So let’s try to unravel this mystery. In years
past, the orthodontist waited for the eruption of all the permanent teeth prior to beginning treatment. People still need braces, and in fact a large number of adults, nearly 30% of orthodontic patients, are adults. But things have now changed.
Admittedly, the reasons for early treatment vary from patient to patient, but generally speaking, early treatment, called interceptive orthodontics, is required when one or more major problems exist.
What constitutes a major problem? Basically there are two types of problems, skeletal, and den-tal. In this issue, we’ll discuss dental problems. In our next issue, we’ll consider skeletal problems.
Dental problems are exactly what they sound like. For example, “buck” teeth can be brought back out of harm’s way with some limited orthodontic treatment in the form of partial braces.
Perhaps a baby tooth was lost too early. Your orthodontist can maintain the space in order to pre-vent crowding later on, or even regain the space thereby preventing an extraction of a permanent tooth later. This doesn’t work every time, but in many cases, it sure is worth the try. Or maybe, a lower tooth is in front of an upper one. A retainer, or a short course of partial braces can correct this situation. Usually simple, very specific treatments, to correct very specific problems, can alleviate an early dental problem.
Gum problems can be prevented as well. If a tooth comes into the arch in poor position, a short course of early treatment can often prevent loss of the gum tissue, and perhaps prevent the need for gum grafting later.
But, what if the problem isn’t with the teeth, themselves? We will discuss that in our next issue. n
Dr. Baxter Perkinson & Associates is a Group Practice of 40 Doctors Specializing in Orthodontics, Dental Implants, Prostodontics, Periodontics, Cosmetic and General Dentistry. With 10 Convenient locations in the Rich-mond Metro Area we can assist you in creating your youthful smile. For a location near you, visit wbperkinson.com.
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Can We Get There From Here?
My job is to help people make smart money decisions, most often trying to help them figure out how to retire with dignity and comfort. Based on what I’m seeing and read-
ing today, I have to say retirement in America will never be the same. The vast majority of Americans are so woefully unprepared financially that retirement won’t even be an option. For another large percentage, delaying for a number of years is their only hope. And for many of the remaining few, retirement will be possible only after serious downward adjustments to income needs. You would be shocked at the small per-centage who will be able to do it with style, grace and comfort.
Remember the old line, “what goes around, comes around?” Do you have any neckties in your closet that are older than your kids? Re-member how, if you kept them long enough, some actually came back in style? Well, I’m starting to see that phenomenon occur with some old financial products that are being pulled down off the shelf and dusted off. In a very large survey recently released by Life Insurance Magazine Research, people were asked to consider the features of the ideal retirement product. The #1 response was “the ability to create a stable, predictable standard of living throughout retirement.” Second and third went to “providing a guaranteed income stream for life which was guaranteed not to lose.” These traits all sound very annuity-like. Notice how I say “annuity-like” rather than just “annuity.” I almost choke mentioning the word because the version of annuities I’ve grown up with were just awful. I’ve had to force myself not to turn the page quickly when I run into article today espousing the merits of “today’s annuity.” Fact is, “this ain’t your father’s Buick!”
The product has gone through many changes and the newest mod-els might just be the thing that forms the core of a comfortable retire-ment. It is very pension-like. You know, that guaranteed retirement pay-ment the company makes to your parents or grandparents as a reward for working 30-40 years. That generation lives as comfortably within their means as any I’ve ever seen. Today’s retiree, walking away from the workforce with only a shaky promise of Social Security and a 401(k) Plan that continues to bounce around like a rubber ball, would love to have some amount they can count on no matter what. That makes these new annuities attractive. But, caveat emptor, there are many of these that have not evolved from that old version that still stink. Proceed with caution when considering annuities. There are several attractive mod-els now available. However, too many remain that put you a at distant third when deciding who to benefit most: the insurance company issu-ing it, the agent selling it, then you. It’s a minefield–call and let us help you through it. n
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Things We Can Learn From Children
Don J. Kappel, Director of Public Affairs, Chesterfield County, Virginia
First Choice is a bi-monthly information column provided for the citizens of Chesterfield County
M ore than 20 years ago, one of my daughters timidly sang a little safety song she’d learned at school. “Red means stop, green means go, yellow means caution,
please go slow.” We still have it on videotape and she appears to be about 5 or 6 years of age at the time. I thought of that song recently.
It was a weekday in March, just minutes after 6 p.m. At the busy intersection of Ironbridge Road (Route 10) and Lori Road, right where the Chesterfield County Police Department head-quarters sits, many motorists were no doubt thinking about head-ing home at the end of the work day, having dinner and relaxing with family. Some of those drivers were headed straight, across Ironbridge Road onto Beach Road. Others, like the driver of a se-dan, were waiting, because of construction at the corner, to turn right onto Ironbridge Road.
When the traffic light turned green, according to some at the intersection, the sedan’s driver eased the vehicle out into the in-tersection to turn right. Just then, a vehicle headed west on Iron-bridge Road allegedly failed to stop for the light, which reportedly had turned red for westbound traffic. The vehicle slammed into the sedan with that kind of sickening, crunching sound that only someone who has been struck by a motor vehicle before can ad-equately describe.
As other motorists looked on, the two vehicles came to rest, and several people called 911 to report the collision. In moments, three police units and five Fire/Emergency Medical Services units, including two ambulances, arrived on the scene. The driver of the stricken sedan was transported to an area hospital. So was a passenger in the vehicle that struck it.
Police issued the driver of the vehicle alleged to have driven through the red light a citation for reckless driving. That driver, of course, will have the opportunity to contest the citation.
It took eight public safety units and two tow trucks about an hour and a half to clear the scene of the damaged vehicles. The damaged people fortunately were on their way in the ambulances much sooner.
One collision resulted in two injured people, two wrecked ve-hicles, greatly altered plans for the evening and lots of confusion and delay for everyone else in the vicinity. “Red means stop, green means go, yellow means caution, please go slow.” n
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The GreaT OuTdOOrsDogwood Canyon Nature Park - Enjoy this 2,200-acre private park just southwest
of town. Explore the abundant natural beauty by bike, horseback, ATV, guided tram,
or on foot. Get up-close and personal with bison, longhorns, and elk. (www.dogwood-
canyon.org)
The Lakes – Swim, fish, boat, sail,
scuba dive, jet ski, parasail, kayak,
and fish. Branson’s three beauti-
ful lakes, Table Rock, Taneycomo,
and Bull Shoals offer something for
every water enthusiast.
If you’re of the opinion that Branson is a popular destination for
older folks, then you’re right, but only partly. If you think of Branson
as the home for musicians from days gone by, you’re still partly right.
Branson is that, but so much more. It’s the home of some of the most
talented entertainers you’ll find anywhere. There are more theater
seats in Branson than on Broadway.
Branson offers plenty to do for all ages, and all of the entertainment
is family-friendly. Beyond the theaters, you’ll find a variety of attrac-
tions and tremendous natural beauty as well. Unlike Vegas, what hap-
pens in Branson, you’ll want to share with all your friends.
There’s so much to share. The folks at Branson’s Titanic Museum
say that until you come inside, you’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg.
What we offer here is just the tip. Until you pay a visit, yourself, you ain’t
heard the half of all that Branson has to offer. For additional details and
for assistance in planning your trip, visit: www.explorebranson.com.
BransOn, MissOuriYou Ain’t Heard the Half of ItBy Steve Cook
The shOwsLegends in Concert. The current show fea-
tures exceptionally talented tribute artists, pay-
ing their respects to Barry White, Shania Twain,
the Blues Brothers, Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis. You
don’t want to miss this one…lots of fun, great
music, magical memories. (www.legendsincon-
cert.com)
Showboat Branson Belle. Enjoy the enter-
tainment extravaganza, Made in the USA, as
you roll on the river (okay, a lake). This two-hour
lunch or dinner cruise aboard a real paddlewheel
showboat offers a truly unique experience for the
whole family. (www.showboatbransonbelle.com)
Tony Roi – Elvis and More. Indulge me,
while I mention my favorite Branson show. Tony
Roi does an unbelievable Elvis tribute. But, the
second half of his show (the “and More” part)
features Roi as himself and believe me, this guy
can sing.
For a more comprehensive listing of shows
and for ticket information, visit www.showsin-
branson.com.
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OTher aTTracTiOnsSilver Dollar City. This theme park was
built around a hole in the ground – Marvel
Cave. Designed to
give visitors to the
cave something to
do while they wait-
ed for their tour, the
park has become
one of the nation’s
most visited theme
parks. With live
shows, dozens of
artisans, thrill rides and more, the entire family
will enjoy their day at Silver Dollar City. (www.
bransonsilverdollarcity.com)
Titanic Museum Attraction. Paying respect
and honor to the more than 2,000 passengers
and crew of the Titanic, this 2-story museum, in
the shape of the vessel, tells the stories of the
people who experienced the horrors of perhaps
the world’s most famous shipwreck. It’s done in
a very tasteful and informative manner, making
history truly come alive. (www.titanicbranson.
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ChesterfieldfOR TwO
In previous issues, we’ve provided some excellent sugges-
tions for things to do with and for the kids. But, how about
for those special occasions when you want to leave the kids
with grandma and do something fun and special…just the
two of you? Here’s our list of the top 25 summertime geta-
ways for Chesterfield couples, and all of them are right in
Chesterfield, or just a stone’s throw away:
3. Swing a club at one of the many golf
courses in Chesterfield, such as Rivers Bend
Golf course in Chester. Not on par for golf? Try
a game of mini-golf and practice at the driving
range (without the kid’s 12 strokes on hole 11)
at Ironbridge or Oasis Sports Park.
4. Travel back in time. Many parents are familiar
with the “joys” of corralling a group of kids
around Henricus Historical Park during school field trips. But how about enjoying
the park when you don’t have to chaperone? Let
your imagination take you back 400 years as you
join Sir Thomas Dale in building a new colony
in the New World. A special event on August 11
gives you the chance to watch and participate in
mock trials and punishments.
2. Sip a little vino. Chesterfield proudly houses one of the
smallest family-owned farm wineries in the state. Woodland
Vineyard off Genito Road is open for tasting varietals such as
Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and more from
1-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Or you may wish to expand
your palate at a wine tasting at a local wine shop.
May we recommend The Vino Market on Winterfield Road
(free from 5-8pm on Fridays).
1. Take in a concert outdoors at the state park with
Pocahontas Premieres. This summer concert series features entertainment
from a variety of genres. Whether your love is bluegrass
(Seldom Scene on July 21), the Eagles (Hotel California, a
tribute band, on August 4), Elvis (Sterling Riggs on August
11), or classical music (the Richmond Symphony on
September 8), Chesterfield’s beloved state park has that
and more. For a complete schedule, visit www.dcr.virginia.
gov/state_parks/premieres.shtml.
5. Catch dinner and a movie – at the same time!
Cinebistro offers fabulous cuisine
along with adult beverages while
you’re watching the feature flick.
No cartoon matinees tonight!
6. Play in the variety of parks, featuring tons of outdoor activi-
ties, that don’t center around a
playground. Have an adult day at
the park with tennis, canoeing,
volleyball, walking trails and more.
Go all out and pack a picnic for a
romantic lunch!
7. Splurge on a relaxing
kids-free dinner. Many
local restaurants offer couples
savings on their Date Nights. Try
Thursdays at Pescado’s for innova-
tive fresh seafood or Tuesdays at
Belle Vie for half off a bottle of wine
with two entrées.
8. Catch a play at Swift Creek Mill
Theatre. Believed to be the old-
est grist mill in the country, this
theatre even offers a pre-show
dinner buffet. Check their current
showing at www.swiftcreekmill.
com.
9. Enjoy a day of shopping
without the toy stores and stroll-
ers. With choices like Stony Point
Fashion Park and Chesterfield
Towne Center, you’re bound to find
even more than you need! Or take
the chance to visit locally-owned
boutique shops such as Sassy Bee
or another local favorite.
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10. Pamper yourselves with a
couple’s package at a day spa. Renewal Day Spa on Midlothian
Turnpike pulls out all the stops with
a pre and post service relaxation
room, a glass of wine, lunch for two
and a couples room to enjoy your
massages together. For ultimate
relaxation, add a steam or a soak in
their hydrotherapy tub.
11. Go bowling without the bump-
ers with a game of cosmic bowling. At King Pin Lanes
from 9pm-2am every Friday, DJ
Connection is taking your favorite
song requests (forget Hannah
Montana!) in a party atmosphere.
12. Pump the adrenaline at
Southside Speedway, Chesterfield’s own short track. Come
watch late models, street stocks and
more compete. Who knows? Maybe
you’ll be the first fan of the next
Denny Hamlin.
13. Delve into history at the
Chesterfield Museum Complex
including the magnificent plantation
home Magnolia Grange, the 1892
Old Jail Museum, the Chesterfield
Museum, and Castlewood. Trace your
family tree with a genealogy workshop at Castlewood on
August 11. For more information,
visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com.
14. Go for a dip in the James! Many beautiful and
sunny spots to jump in are located
off Riverside Drive at Huguenot
Flatwater, under the Huguenot
Bridge. Don’t forget your water
shoes and a life jacket for safe swim-
ming!
15. Circle the skating rink
hand-in-hand like high school
sweethearts. Whether on ice or roller
skates, venture back in time with a
trip to Ice Zone or Skate-a-Way.
16. Scale a wall at Peak Experiences behind Belgrade
Shopping Center. Test your rock climbing skills or take a class to get educated on all the basics.
Once you’re a pro, you can even move your adventure
outdoors with the help of the Chesterfield Country
Parks and Recreation After Work Climbs.
17. Whirl away the night without
children in tow (before the cotton
candy and funnel cake, of course!). From
August 24-September 1, the Chesterfield
fairgrounds will be home to rides,
contests, arts and crafts, music and all
your favorite fair foods.
18. Get wet! Whether you prefer the calm
water or white water, Chesterfield County’s Park
and Recreation Department provides classes with
a reliable instructor to ensure your safety while you
paddle. From kayaking to rafting to stand up paddle
boarding, find a new way to take advantage of one of
Richmond’s wettest assets. Once you’re a pro, make it
an evening out with a full moon paddle.
19. Discover scuba diving
with a class from Atlantis
Diving. Would you like to open
your eyes to a new underwater
world? This brief class will
introduce you to the world of
scuba. If you fall in love, they
offer certification courses to
get you on your way to being
an expert. You’ll be planning an
island vacation to hone your
newfound skills in no time!
20. Learn to cook. No one has dish duty with
a date night cooking class at Sur La
Table in Stony Point Fashion Park. Learn to
sear the perfect steak, make caramel apple
grilled pizza, or whip up crab and lemon
thyme soufflés. Choose your favorite menu
with their schedule online, and you’ll be
making five star dinners at home in no time.
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21. Support the growing local move-
ment with a trip to the Farmer’s Market. Find much more than just pro-
duce at these seasonal set-ups! Handmade
soaps, preserves, baked goods, honey,
cheeses, crafts, nuts, meats, art, wine and
even lunch! Enjoy a hot sourdough donut
from Mrs. Yoder’s at the South of the James
Market on Saturdays, or a Carolina-style
barbecue at Great Big Greenhouse on
Thursdays.
22. Tag, you’re it! Join in a game of
laser tag at Laser Quest on Research
Road. You can join forces or compete
against each other as you dash through the
multi-level arena.
23. Enjoy a cold one. Tour Legend Brewing Company to see
how they make their local, craft beers
on Saturday at 1pm or by appointment.
Afterwards, settle down on their patio with
a sampler or their seasonal brews and enjoy
the great view of the river and Downtown.
24. Discover art at Art Works, a com-
plex of 75 studios and five galleries, which is
open to the public from noon to 6pm from
Tuesday to Sunday. Go to their Fourth Friday
receptions where you can see special exhib-
its, meet other art enthusiasts, mingle with
the artists and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wine,
beer and live entertainment.
25. Learn to dance! You’ve spent hours
dropping the kids off at dance class. Why not take a lessons yourself and expe-
rience the energy of the world of dance.
Take an adult class (such as Latin Ballet on
Courthouse Road) and master Hip Hop, Belly
Dancing, Flamenco, Salsa and more. When
you get home, you can put on a recital to
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ITALIAN DELIGHT1795 Southcreek One. 378-9961.The Bussa family prepares the finest Italian dishes with top quality seafood, veal, chicken, and pasta. Plus, great pizza, calzones and pepperoni rolls. They even accommodate gluten-free requests!
Summer Peach SaladThis seasonal salad with fresh peaches, strawberries,
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OSAKA12766 Jefferson Davis Hwy. 717-8290.Japanese cuisine is served up dine-in or take-out in Chester at Osaka. Find sushi, sashimi, hibachi dishes, noodle specialties, and stir-fried udon noodles.
CENTRAL PARK DELIBreckenridge Shopping Center. Chester. 796-9660.Find fresh soups, sandwiches, burgers, franks and more all homemade daily! Fine meats and cheeses are available by the pound. Or take advantage of their box lunches and sandwich platters for your next event.
THE HARD SHELLThe Shoppes at Belgradethehardshell.comOne of Downtown’s finest seafood restaurants joins the Chesterfield restaurant scene. Savor creatively prepared dishes for dinner or Sunday brunch.
DON PAPA GRANDE12806 Jefferson Davis Hwy.796-7988.Traditional and diverse Mexican cuisine at its best with daily lunch and dinner specials that truly can’t be beat. Watch as they prepare your fresh guacamole table side!
PESCADOS13126 Midlothian Tnpk. 379-7121.pescadosseafood.comOffering Latin and Caribbean inspired seafood, Pescados has been the recipient of many awards. Join them for their weekly specials or on Thursday nights with your special someone for their "Cheap Date Night."
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Central Park Deli12744 Jeff Davis Hwy. Chester. 796-9660. Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In or Take out. Casual. Reservations not needed.
Creekside Grill1804 South Creek One. Powhatan.379-6569.Lunch & Dinner. Dine in. Casual
Firebirds11448 Belvedere Vista Lane. Richmond.440-0000. www.firebirdsrestaurants.com.Casual, Lunch and Dinner, Dine-In & Take Out.
The Grill At Waterford13548 Waterford Place, Midlothian.763-0555. www.thegrillatwaterford.com.Lunch, Dinner & Weekend Breakfast. Casual. Dine-In & Take out. Catering Available.
Howlett’s3530 Festival Park Plaza. Chester. 930-1034.www.howlettstavernchester.com.Brunch, Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Upscale Casual. Reservations Suggested.
Sedona Taphouse15732 WC Main Street. 379-0037. www.sedonataphouse.com.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Casual.
Chopstix15801 City View Dr. Midlothian. 379-8308.www.chopstixva.com.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out. Casual. Reservations Suggested.
Made In Asia7302 Hancock Village Drive. Chesterfield.739-8160. www.madeinasiacc.com.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out. Casual. Reservations Suggested.
Osaka12766 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Chester.717-8290.Lunch & Dinner. Dine in & Take out. Casual.
Sushi-O1228 Alverser Plaza. Midlothian. 897-9878.www.sushiova.com.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out. Casual. Reservations Suggested.
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CHINESEShanghaiWinterpock Crossing. 6701 Lake Harbour Dr. 639-9089.Oxbridge Square. 9951 Hull Street Road. 745-0866. www.shanghairest.com.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out. Casual. Reservations Suggested.
EUROPEANBelle Vie European Bistro 1244 Alverser Plaza. Midlothian. 379-3338.www.bellevieva.comBrunch, Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Upscale Casual. Reservations Suggested.
A Taste of Italy13547 Waterford Place. Midlothian. 763-2400. www.atasteofitaly.net.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Casual. Reservations Suggested.
Anna's Italian Restaurant11027 Hull Street Rd. Midlothian. 675-0002. www.annaspizzava.com.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out. Casual.
Italian Delight1795 South Creek One. Powhatan.378-9961.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Carry-out. Casual
Joe's Inn2616 Buford Road. 320-9700.www.joesinn.com/bonairBreakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Dine-in. Take out. Casual.
ITALIAN
IRISHO'Toole's4800 Forest Hill Ave. Richmond. 233-1781.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Take out. Casual.
Ruchee9930 Midlothian Turnpike 323-5999www.rucheeexpress.comLunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Take Out. Casual.
INDIAN
23R i c h mo n d N a v i g a t o r .c o mFor more restaurants:
www.millquarter.comOpen to public year round. • Booking in advance recommended.
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1525 Mill Quarter Road in historic Powhatan
ITALIANLa Cucina11400 W. Huguenot Rd. Midlothian. 378-8940.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Casual.
Palermo Trattoria Pizzeria15717 City View Dr. Midlothian. 378-7643.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Take out. Casual. Reservations Suggested.
Sapori3513 Festival Park Plaza. Chester. 425-4628.www.saporiflavors.com.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Take out. Casual.
Carena's Jamaican Grill7102 Midlothian Turnpike. Richmond.422-5375. www.422jerk.com.Casual. Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take Out.
Jamaican
Don Papa GrandeBreckenridge Shopping Center. Chester. 796-7988.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Casual.
El Cerro Azul13561 Midlothian Turnpike. Midlothian.858-5000. www.elcerroazul.com.Casual. Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take Out
Los Bandidos170 Southgate Square. Colonial Heights. 520-5006. www.losbandidosva.com.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Casual.
Mariachis10456 Midlothian Turnpike. Richmond272-5692. Now Open!Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out. Upscale Casual.
Pepe’s9550 Midlothian Tnpk. 272-0920.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Carry out. Casual.
Plaza Azteca15801WC Main Street. West Chester Commons. Midlothian. 897-1124.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out. Casual.
MEXICAN
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Dine-In & Take Out12766 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester
804-717-8290 or 804-717-8291
SUSHI & SASHIMI • HIBACHI • NOODLE SPECIALTIES • STIR-FRIED UDON
It’s How We Roll...
Awful Arthurs1300 Sycamore Square. 893-3006.www.awfularthurs.comLunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Casual.
The Boathouse4602 Millridge Parkway. 744-2545.www.boathouserichmond.comDinner & Sunday Brunch. Dine-In. Casual.
Hardshell11400 Huguenot Road #121 464-1476www.thehardshell.comLunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Casual
Pescados13126 Midlothian Tnpk. 379-7121.www.pescadosseafood.com.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out. Casual.
Riptide’s11212 Iron Bridge Road Chester.748-8899. www.riptidesseafood.com.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take Out. Ca-sual. Reservations for parties of 6 or more.
SEAFOOD
moroccanRiad Moroccan Grill8902 W. Broad Street. Richmond. Coming Soon!Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Upscale Casual.
Texas Roadhouse1570 W. Koger Center Blvd. Chesterfield.897-2427.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Carry out. Casual.
STEAK HOUSE
THAISiam Paragon13120 Midlothian Turnpike. 379-9895.www.siamparagonva.com.Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out. Casual.
Saigon Gourmet Restaurant11033 Hull St Rd. Midlothian. 745-0199. Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out. Casual.
VIETNAMESE
25R i c h mo n d N a v i g a t o r .c o mFor more restaurants:
Specialty Salads
Genovese SaladA salad of mixed greens, pecans, raisins,
tomatoes, and roasted red peppers is
topped with goat cheese.La Cucina • 11400 w. Huguenot Road
378-8940
Photos by Tim Hill.
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1. Spring Salad
Apples, craisins, walnuts, onions, egg, bacon
and croutons are served over a bed of lettuce.Italian Delight • 1795 South Creek One, Powhatan
378-9961
2. Aruba Shrimp Salad
Crispy coconut shrimp are served over
mixed greens, red onion, applewood smoked
bacon, glazed pecans, tomatoes, cucumbers,
and Maytag blue cheese with strawberry
vinaigrette.Crab Louie’s • 1352 Sycamore Square
275-2722 • crablouies.com
3. Los Cabos Salad
Local field greens are tossed with toasted pine
nuts, goat cheese, red onion, avocado, and
cubed mango in a sweet mango vinaigrette.Pescado’s • 13216 Midlothian Tnpk.
379-7121 • pescadosseafood.com
4. Lemon Zest Spinach Ponzu
Lemon ponzue, marinated spinach leaves, and
sesame seeds can be topped with your choice
of peppered or regular tuna or shrimp.Sushi-O ª 1228 Alverser Plaza
897-9878 • sushiova.com
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Okay, you may have to cross over the county
line into the city, but I think you’ll find it well
worth the drive to Dixie Chicken, located at 1203
Westover Hills Boulevard. The place, which opened
in April is takeout only, but just consider what it
is you’ll be taking out…real Southern-style fried
chicken. However, don’t let the name fool you. Yes,
the fried chicken may be the main attraction, but
there are lots of “co-stars” to satisfy the appetite of
anyone and everyone who loves Southern cooking.
For instance, what can be a better accompani-
ment to fried chicken than real mashed potatoes
and gravy, along with homemade biscuits? Well,
Dixie Chicken has that too. And, says Sheila Wilkins,
who co-owns the tidy little take-out only spot just
a block south of Forest Hill Avenue, “Everything is
made from scratch.”
Wilkins’ partner is Todd Brady. You may recog-
nize the name. He’s been a chef at such Richmond
landmarks as the Country Club of Virginia and
Sidewalk Café.
Wilkins says that she and Brady got together
because, “We both love to cook, and we cook real
good food.”
Now, if you’re still reading, and not already
heading over that way, let me tell you about some
of that other “real good food” on the menu.
DIxIE CHICkENWorth Crossing the Road For
A TASTEof the MenuHOMEMADE ENTRéES
Southern-fried Chicken
Pork Belly Sandwich
BBQ
SOUTHERN SIDES
Homemade Biscuits
Mac n’ Cheese
Collard Greens
Green Beans
Hoppin’ Johns
Cornbread
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Cole Slaw
Deviled Eggs
For instance, how do home-cooked collard
greens, seasoned just right sound to you? There’s
also the green beans, mac and cheese, home fries,
and something called Hoppin’ Johns. I had to
ask about those. Wilkins describes the dish as a
Louisiana favorite, consisting of black eyed peas,
stewed tomatoes, bacon, and rice.
According to Wilkins, she and Brady had started
the business with the idea of operating a food
cart. However, when the surrounding merchants
found out that they had rented the building in the
neighborhood, as a kitchen to prepare food for the
cart, they begged them to consider a restaurant. By
the time you read this, the cart may already be out
there somewhere.
The place is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Hours vary slightly, but most days, except Tuesdays,
when they open at 3 p.m., they start serving at 11
a.m. For exact times and to order ahead if you’re
going to be feeding a large-sized crowd, give ‘em a
call at 837-0935.
The Dixie Chicken didn’t cross the road, but I’m
betting many locals will be crossing the river or the
county line in order to enjoy some down-home
cooking. Why? Because it’s just that good.
Visit on the web at www.thedixiechicken.com.
And look for the Dixie Chicken on Facebook. n
By Steve Cook. Photos by Robert Thomas.
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PALERMO TRATTORIA PIZZERIA15717 City View Drive. 378-7643.
HOURS: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm. Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. Sun 12-10pm.
HAPPY HOUR Monday-Thursday, from 4-6:30pm. Mon-
days, draft beers $2. Tuesdays, glass of house Pinot Grigio
or chianti $4. Wednesdays, house martinis $4. Thursdays, all
rails $2. Friday-Saturday, half priced appetizers at the bar.
GRAB A BITE Enjoy a full menu of Sicilian homecooked
cuisine, plus tasty bar appetizers such as Grilled Calamari
Palermo tossed in butter sauce with capers, fennel, toma-
toes, and arugula.
QUENCH YOUR THIRST Try a Crème Brûlée Martini with vanilla vodka, butterscotch
schnapps, and Godiva white chocolate liquor.
THEIR CLAIM TO FAME Get a taste of Italy in an upscale atmosphere in Westchester
Commons. You will find all your traditional Italian favorites, as well as many specialty
dishes such as lobster ravioli and fresh branzini (Mediterranean sea bass). Stop by on
Tuesday nights to indulge in a four course meal for only $15.99.
CREEKSIDE GRILL1804 South Creek One. Powhatan. 379-6569. creeksidegrill.bizHOURS: Sun-Thurs 11am-11pm. Fri-Sat 11am-1:30am.
HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday, from 11am-7pm. Well drinks
$3.50. Domestic Draft Pints $2.50. 22 oz. $3.50. Red Bull and
Vodka $6.
GRAB A BITE The kitchen stays open ‘til last call. At about
10pm, they switch over to a late night menu.
QUENCH YOUR THIRST In addition to a full bar, Creekide
Grill features a carefully selected assortment of beers, handcrafted right here in Virginia.
THEIR CLAIM TO FAME There’s something special going on every night at Creekside
Grill. Mondays are Blue Grass nights; on Tuesday it’s Texas Hold ‘em. There’s a Parrot Head
party every Wednesday, and on Thursdays enjoy live acoustic music. There’s also live music
on Fridays and Saturdays. And, the last Saturday of each month is theme night, in which
guests are encouraged to dress, along with the staff, for the occasion.
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TEXAS ROADHOUSE1570 W. Koger Center Blvd. 987-RIBS. texasroadhouse.com
HOURS: Mon-Thurs 4-10pm. Fri 4pm-11pm. Sat 11am-11pm. Sun 11am-10pm.
HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday, 4-7pm. $2.99 22-oz. do-
mestic drafts (non-premium), 10-oz. margaritas, well drinks.
$3.99 house wine. 16-oz. PBR cans $2.50 and 19-oz. Bud
Light bottles all day, everyday.
GRAB A BITE The kitchen remains open until closing
time, allowing guests to order from the regular menu.
QUENCH YOUR THIRST Legendary margaritas are made
with the finest ingredients including agave nectar, fresh OJ, a signature sweet and sour
mix, and the finest tequilas. Add a kicker tube of extra tequila! Served on the rocks or
frozen.
THEIR CLAIM TO FAME The scratch-based kitchen and fresh hand-cut steaks
are complemented by their fun, “country” atmosphere. Enjoy watching your fa-
vorite sporting event on one of their six big screen HDTVs. They also boast having
the most Legendary bartenders around. That, alone, makes it worth paying a visit.
wHERE CAN YOU GET A DRINk
AROUND HERE?
Those of us old enough to remember
the days before liquor by the drink was
legalized, may have the idea that our city
and state have always been somewhat
conservative when it comes to such
things. Nothing could be further from
the truth. In Richmond’s earliest days,
the city was teeming with pubs, filled
with locals as well as merchants who
had sailed into town to sell or trade their
wares.
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PLAZA AZTECA (FIVE LOCATIONS!)15600 Westchester Commons Way. 897-1124.
13933 Hull Street Rd. 608-8007. plazaazteca.com
HOURS: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm. Fri 11am-11pm. Sat Noon-10:30pm.
Sun Noon-9:30pm.
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 guaca-
mole prepared with the freshest of ingredients.
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STYMIE’S BAR & GRILL AT RIVER’S BEND GOLF CLUB11700 Hogan’s Alley. 530-1000. riversbendgolfclub.com
HOURS: 7am-9pm.
HAPPY HOUR All day with $2 drafts and $4 rail cocktails.
GRAB A BITE The kitchen is open til 9pm.
QUENCH YOUR THIRST Limaritas are served on the
beverage cart along with all your other favorites, plus fresh
sandwiches and hot dogs..
THEIR CLAIM TO FAME The folks at Rivers Bend promise
that you will find the best-looking beverage cart girls and when you
come off the links and into Stymie’s bar, they will be there, behind the bar,
anxious to attend to your dining and libation requests.
Many are surprised to learn that
the nation’s 2nd oldest commercial
brewery was established here, in
Richmond. In 1829, David Yuengling,
Jr. left his father’s brewery in Pottsville,
Pennsylvania, came to Richmond and
began the James River Steam Brewery.
His old beer vaults are still in existence
at Rocketts Landing, and there is
speculation that the vaults may be,
one day, converted into a restaurant.
Pubs and other drinking
establishments were plentiful until
pre-Prohibition laws dried the city up
in 1916, three years prior to National
Prohibition. When Prohibition was
repealed in 1933, liquor could be
legally consumed, but it wasn’t until
1968 that restaurants were allowed to
sell it by the drink.
Many of those who were of legal
drinking age prior to that time, recall
visiting such nightspots as Tantilla
Gardens Ballroom, on West Broad
Street, with their brown bag in hand.
The restaurant served the set-ups
(cola, soda, etc.), to accompany the
contents of one’s favorite brown-bag
beverage.
In our next issue, we’ll explore some
of the earlier nightspots that sprang
up after the repeal of Prohibition.
ON THE ROX119. N. 18th Street • 303-9444 • roxva.com
HOURS: Tues-Sun from 4pm
HAPPY HOUR Tues-Sun from 4-7 pm. The folk at On the
Rox have pulled out all the stops on their new Happy Hour
– Every day (except Monday, they’re closed) get 50% off
everything except entrées. That’s right–everything–appe-
tizers, wine, beer, cocktails, everything.
ENTERTAINMENT Live entertainment Thurs-Sat nights.
Check their Facebook page for schedule.
GRAB A BITE Late night menu from 10 pm.
QUENCH YOUR THIRST Try their Whipped Sunset with Smirnoff Whipped Cream
vodka, sour mix, pineapple juice and grenadine, topped with whipped cream.
THEIR CLAIM TO FAME With what may be the best happy hour in town, along with
excellent food and drink at reasonable prices, a friendly wait staff, and live entertainment,
On the Rox offers residents of, and visitors to, Shockoe Bottom a classy, yet casual neigh-
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804-378-99611795 Southcreek One, Powhatan, VA 23139
italiandelightpizza.com
Italian Delight invites you to an authentic Italian restaurant off ering specialty pizzas, as well as chicken, veal and seafood dishes.
Put the fi nishing touch on your meal with cannoli, imported Italian cakes, cheesecakes and so much more...
Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
The Theater Company at Fort Lee 4300 Mahone Ave, Fort Lee, Va 23801(804) 734-6629
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VIRGINIA IS FOR
Music LoversBy Steve Cook
VIRGINIA BEACH. Not only does the city have
two great facilities for major live entertain-
ment events, but during the summer, the entire
Boardwalk area turns into a virtual concert hall.
Pamela Lingle, communications manager for the
city’s Convention and Visitors Bureau says that
there’s entertainment nightly along the waterfront,
both on Atlantic Avenue and in the park. “These
activities provide something for everyone in the
family,” she says. “And, it’s all free.” She also says the
twice weekly fireworks are always a big hit. (www.
visitvirginiabeach.com)
Sandler Center for The Performing Arts.
Opened in 2007, The Sandler Center is considered
to be both one of the nation’s most stunning
structures, as well as one of the most acoustically
sound performance venues.
THE STARS:
7/14 Air Supply
8/4 Gipsy Kings
fMI: www.sandlercenter.org
farm Bureau Live Nation. This 20,000 seat out-
door theater hosts about 40 major events every
year.
THE STARS:
7/14 Stevie Nicks
7/21 KISS and Motley Crue
7/26 Toby Keith and Brantley Gilbert
7/28 Nickelback
8/23 The Doobie Brothers and Chicago
8/24 Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan
fMI: www.farmbureaulive.com
As the summer heats up, so does the slate of fantastic concerts around the state.
With some of the nation’s coolest music venues, offering the hottest acts (as well
as some nostalgic blasts from the past), there are bound to be a few that all of you
will want to catch.
We go backstage to give you the scoop on the live entertainment coming to a
theater (relatively) near you over the next couple of months.
wOLf TRAP. Wolf Trap’s founder, Catherine
Filene Shouse donated about 100 acres of
her farmland in Northern Virginia that was
to become the United States’ first and only
national park dedicated to the perform-
ing arts. The park houses several venues
including the Filene Center, the Barns at
Wolf Trap, and the Children’s Theater-in-
the-Woods.
The filene Center. The Filene Center, a
nearly 7,000 seat outdoor theater features
about 90 world class live events each sum-
mer.
THE STARS:
7/7 Hamlisch Goes Gershwin
7/19 The B52s
7/20 Johnny Mathis
7/22 John Tesh
8/1 George Thorogood & the Destroyers
8/2 The Temptations and The Four Tops
8/10 & 8/11 The Steve Miller Band
8/14 Lyle Lovett
8/16 & 8/17 Barry Manilow
8/23 Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
8/24 Al Green and Taj Mahal
fMI: www.wolftrap.org
PORTSMOUTH. A visit to Portsmouth
provides an opportunity to travel
through three centuries of Virginia his-
tory. Many of the attractions, including
the Ntelos Pavilion, are within easy walk-
ing distance.
Ntelos wireless Pavilion. Both visi-
tors and performers love coming to this
waterfront pavilion, says marketing
director, Heather Fritz. “The atmos-
phere is fantastic,” she says, “and with
the breeze coming off the water it’s an
incredible experience.” The pavilion
offers 3500 seats under the tent as well
as lawn seating. And regardless of where
you sit, Fritz promises, “There’s not a bad
seat in the house.
THE STARS:
7/7 Crosby, Stills & Nash
7/29 Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson
8/10 ABBA (Tribute band)
8/22 Duran Duran
fMI: http://www.pavilionconcerts.com
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CALENDAR Of EVENTSJ U L Y - A U G U S T
for more local events, visit www.richmondnavigator.com
How People Make Things. Thru October 7.
Science Museum of Virginia. smv.org
Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music.
Thru August 26. Hanover Tavern.
BarksdaleRichmond.org
Summer Sounds.
Thru-September 3, Thursday-Saturdays.
Stony Point Fashion Park. ShopStonyPoint.com
The National Shows. TheNationalVa.com
July 13: Neko Case. July 14: New Potato Caboose.
July 22: Clutch. July 25: Michael Franti & Spearhead.
July 29: Childish Gambino. August 3: BoomBox.
August 10: The Legwarmers.
Innsbrook Afterhours. SnagaJob Pavilion.
InnsbrookAfterhours.com
July 20: The Avett Brothers.
July 28: Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers.
July 29: Countryfest 2012.
August 8: Steve Miller Band.
August 15: Lynyrd Skynyrd.
August 21: Matisyahu & Dirty Heads.
Jackson Browne. July 20. Richmond Centerstage.
RichmondCenterstage.com
fresh Music festival. July 28.
Richmond Coliseum. ticketmaster.com
Ledisi and the B.G.T.Y. Tour. August 3.
Richmond Centerstage. RichmondCenterstage.com
Anthem Moonlight Ride. August 4.
Sportsbackers Stadium. SportsBackers.com
Intergalactic Bead Show. August 4-5.
Richmond Raceway Complex. BeadShows.com
Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show.
August 10-12. Richmond Raceway Complex.
SportsmanShow.com
Summer Boat and RV Supersale. August 17-19.
Richmond Raceway Complex. GSevents.com
VA 4x4 Expo. August 18.
Richmond Raceway Complex. BigDogsOffRoad.com
Harvest wine festival. September 1.
James River Cellars. JamesRiverCellars.com
kEM. September 6. Carpenter Theatre. etix.com
NASCAR weekend. September 7-8.
Richmond Raceway Complex.
RichmondRacewayComplex.com
Cirque Du Soleil: DralionRichmond Coliseum. August 8-12.
Fusing the 3000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts
with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil,
Dralion draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and
its never-ending quest for harmony between humans
and nature. The show’s name is derived from its two
emblematic creatures: the dragon, symbolizing the East,
and the lion, symbolizing the West. cirquedusoleil.com
The Merry wives of windsorThru July 31. Agecroft Hall.
The Richmond Shakespeare Festival returns to
500 year-old Agecroft Hall with performances
in the outer courtyard Thursday through
Sunday evenings at 8pm. Pack a picnic and
enjoy the beautiful grounds before the show.
Two housewives plot to get revenge as they
humiliate the scheming knight Falstaff.
South African wine festival.September 8-9. Grayhaven winery.
Celebrate the culture of South Africa with live
music and dancing, authentic cuisine, crafts
and, best of all, South African wines. If you fall
in love with South Africa, enter for your chance
to win two tickets to the real deal on South
African Airways! southafricanfoodfest.com
watermelon festivalAugust 5. Carytown.
After 28 years, the Watermelon Festival has become the
largest one-day festival on the East Coast. Over 115,000
people, 3000 watermelons, 80 musicians, and 100
exhibitors will make for the 29th year of fun. A
great event for families, the festival offers one
of the biggest kids areas of any festival on
the East Coast. cartownrva.org
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By Steve Cook
As the summer heats up, is anyone up
for a trip to South Beach? Well, if you can’t
go to South Beach, let South Beach come to
you. And that’s just what has happened out
at 13923 Hull Street, in Midlothian.
South Beach (www.beachhousebar.us)
is the name of the recently-opened, south-
of-the-James incarnation of the Beach
House Bar & Grille, which has been a main-
stay in the West End for several years. If you
know it, then you know it’s a cool, casual
spot to enjoy your favorite beverage along
with some summery-sounding appetizers,
salads, sandwiches, or even entrées.
Just looking at the menu makes me feel
just a tad more relaxed. I can even feel the
breeze off the ocean wafting through my
hair. For instance, how about the Kitty
Hawk Wings or the Cayman Chicken Fin-
gers. There are also Island Quesadillas, “Sea
Sar” Salads, and the Tijuana Burger.
The Beach House, and now South Beach
beginning in late July) are also the home of
The Keys – Dueling Piano Show, which has
been a real draw for the West End location.
The burgers are gone; bring on the Hiba-
chi. A new Japanese restaurant has opened
in the Breckenridge Shopping Center, in
Chester, in the building formerly occupied
by Five Guys Burgers and Fries.
Osaka Hibachi & Sushi, located at 12766
Jeff Davis Highway, offers the finest in hiba-
chi and sushi dishes (as its name might im-
ply), as well as a complimentary salad bar.
Their phone number is 804 717-8290.
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Jean-Jacques Baker & Café (Carytown)
3138 W Cary Street, Richmond
804.355.0666 | carytownbakery.com
A family-owned and operated bakery fea-
turing freshly-made products including
French pastries, croissants, breads, cakes
and cookies in true French-European tradi-
tion. They also offer a full service café bistro
with sandwiches, salads and soups pre-
pared by a French master chef.
Check out: Many of the danishes and
quiches that Richmonders enjoy in the
bakery, can be ordered ahead and picked
up ready to bake at home. Enjoy a croissant
or cinnamon roll fresh from your oven for
Sunday brunch.
The Butcher at Bon Air (Bon Air)
2720 Tinsley Drive, Bon Air
804-323-6328 | thebutcheratbonair.com
Offering a wide variety of the highest qual-
ity meats, homemade fresh and smoked
sausage, fresh produce, gourmet sauces,
breads and more. The Butcher also carries a
wide variety of prepared foods as a yummy
time-saver.
Check out: Owner Barry Sweeney says that
people are hooked on Char Crust®–a rub
for steak, pork, chicken, fish or any other
meat. Whether you are grilling, broiling,
roasting or sautéing, this rub forms a crisp
crust and seals in the juices. Try flavors like
Smoky Spicy Southwest, Roasted Garlic
Peppercorn, Hickory and Molasses, and
Original Hickory to see why the pros have
been using Char Crust® for years!
Bon Air Seafood (Bon Air)
2722 Tinsley Drive, Bon Air
804-272-7771 | home.comcast.
net/~bonairseafood/site
Get hooked on fresh wild shrimp, crabs
and 20-30 types of fish, as well as home-
made shrimp cheese balls, shrimp and crab
quiche and seafood salads.
Check out: With this knowledgeable staff,
you need not fear trying out a new type of
fish because they will equip you with a tried
and true recipe before you even leave the
market. Recipes are those the owners use
in their own preparation or ones donated
from their many loyal customers.
Bombolini Pasta (The fan)
1606 West Main Street
804-213-0212 | bombolinipasta.com
This is the place for pasta in any flavor you
can imagine! They also offer over 80 types
of wine, 40 types of beer, vinegars made
from local wines and 10 different styles of
ravioli.
Check out: Add flair to your pasta dish with
flavors like chocolate, cinnamon, carrot,
black bean and red roasted pepper pasta,
among a dozen others. Find almost as many
pasta shapes to compliment your sauces as
flavors.
Carytown Coffee on the James
(Midlothian)
14300A Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
804-378-2363 | carytowncoffee.com
Take your pick of a worldwide selection
of over 500 types of locally roasted coffee,
including organic varieties. They also offer a
wide range of coffee-related items, such as
espresso bars, flavored syrups, spices, grind-
ers and brewers.
Check out: With over 80 unique flavored
coffees like Bananas Foster, Vermont
Maple Nut, Cinnamon Almond
Macaroon, and Chocolate
Wild Raspberry, your
From Carytown to Bon Air; from Jackson Ward to the Avenues of Libbie and Grove, the Richmond
area is literally teeming with gourmet grocers. With the advent of the Food Network and any
number of cooking shows across the cable dial, along with the accessibility of today’s upscale kitch-
ens featuring the latest in both the big and the small ultra-modern appliances, it seems like just about
everyone wants to try their hand in the kitchen. And the Richmond market has responded. Here’s our
guide to the city’s coolest gourmet grocers. Whether you’re looking for handcrafted cured meats, or the
most luxurious chocolates, or virtually any other delicacy you can imagine, this guide’s for you.
Guide to the Gourmet GrocerBy Lorraine Meade
Foodie Finds
Spread your next burger with bacon jam from Belmont Butchery in
Carytown.
Add flavor to your next pasta with dill shells, black ink fusilli, or tomato basil penne from Bombolini Pasta.
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morning cup of coffee will never be the
same. Tea drinkers will love their teas like
the Spicy Chai or Segovia Muffin–a berry
muffin in a cup.
The Hoppy Dog
(Downtown/ Jackson ward)
319-321 Brook Road, Richmond
804-728-4363 | thehoppydog.com
Located in Richmond’s downtown gallery
district, The Hoppy Dog features American
craft and imported beers, international
wines from small family vineyards, and local
and gourmet foods.
Check out: Their selection of local prod-
ucts, such as Virginia craft beers, handmade
cheeses from Old Church Creamery, Olli
“Salame”, Sausage Craft artisanal small-
batch sausages, and handcrafted breads
from The Flower Garden.
Olio (The fan)
2001 1/2 West Main Street, Richmond
804-355-5182 | oliorichmond.com
A veritable smorgasbord of gourmet goods
with an old-world European flair, featur-
ing imported groceries and sauces, meats,
cheeses, oils and vinegars, wine and beer.
Check out: Add a new dimension to your
homemade pizza with Tipo “OO” flour, the
preferred type for what some say makes
the best crusts in the world. Or serve up
Boquerones, or white anchovies, at your
next tapas party and surprise guests with a
mild dish they didn’t know they loved!
Olive Oil Tap Room (Short Pump)
200 Towne Center W. Blvd, Richmond
(804) 360-7929 | theoliveoiltaproom.com
Beer and wine aren’t the only things
you can get on tap! Taste over 46
varieties of premium extra
virgin olive oils, infused
and fused extra virgin
olive oils, aged bal-
samic vinegars, and
get an education,
too! They also offer
gourmet cheeses, hand blended herbs, tap-
enades, dips, and gifts.
Check out: Strawberry and jalapeño bal-
samics are among the favorites, as well as,
their Milanese Gremolata Extra Virgin Olive
Oil with lemon zest and mint. And how
about a drizzle of Tangerine Balsamic over
vanilla ice cream or cheese cake? Come
enjoy the tasting experience before you
buy!
Penzeys Spice Company (Carytown)
3400 W. Cary Street, Richmond VA
804 254-7667 | penzeys.com
From Adobo seasoning (a spicy, salt-free
Mexican blend) to Zatar (a traditional
Middle Eastern blend), this is a great place
to see and smell more than 250 herbs and
spices.
Check out: Their popular selection of cin-
namons: Ceylon from Sri Lanka, Korintje
from Indonesia, Tung Hing from China,
their red hot Vietnamese Extra Fancy, and
Penzey’s special blend.
The Vino Market (Midlothian)
3730 Winterfield Road, Midlothian
804-594-0044 | thevinomarket.com
Offering a large variety of wines, including
small production and hard-to-find items,
plus a selection of the area’s best gourmet,
all natural cheeses, craft beers, and custom
cut all-natural meats, Vino Market is more
than just your local wine shop.
Check out: Their fresh, wild caught yellow
fin tuna, gulf shrimp, and dry pack scallops
are unexpected finds for a delicious sea-
food dinner.
Sweets ‘n Treats (Midlothian)
1328 Sycamore Square, Midlothian
804-897-8299 | sweetsntreatsgifts.com
Sweets ‘n Treats specializes in homemade
fudge made on the premises. Find specialty
chocolates, hard-to-find candies from your
childhood, and the widest selection of Jelly
Belly jelly beans in the area (create your
own mix!).
Check out: Everyday fudge flavors offer
classics like Chocolate, Rocky Road, Butter
Pecan and Chewy Praline. Stop in for rotat-
ing specialty flavors like Sherbet, Root Beer,
and Key Lime Pie.
De Rochonnet Delights (Midlothian)
13228 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
804-794-1551 | derochonnetdelights.com
Artisan Jeanne-Louise Womble makes all of
her indulgent creations based on European
tradition with the finest local and imported
ingredients in small batches, to ensure
freshness. Try truffles infused with whiskey,
or wine. Or combine sweet and salty with
their International sea salt caramels with
four different salts.
Check out: Heat up your grilling skills with
their spicy Chocolate Rub, created by infus-
ing cocoa powder with spices like Peri Peri,
a South African pepper. It’s great for chick-
en, pork, beef, or even chili! After dinner,
cool down by topping a homemade slice
of pound cake with their flavorful gelato
(available by the pint or quart), such as the
highly rated Bacio (chocolate hazelnut) or
banana.
fIND MORE GOURMET SHOPS ONLINE AT RICHMONDNAVIGATOR.COM
Fancy chocolates, chocolate rubs and cool gelato from De Rochonnet Delights
add a gourmet touch to dessert.
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Three Ways toExperience The Beauty
of River’s Bend Golf Club
Challenging GolfThis is one course where all holes are not created equal. The diff erent terrain creates a variety of challenges for the most experienced golfer. Relax and enjoy a tranquil round of golf on one of Virginia’s most beautiful courses.
Golf TournamentsBring your company or organization together for a memorable day of golf, food and fun or show some customer appreciation with a company tournament. We’ll take care of everything. You can even raise money for a charity or your organization. Call about our special packages.
Golf Tournaments • OutingsPro Shop • Restaurant • Weddings
In Riversbend • Chester804-530-1000
www.riversbendgolf.com
Breathtaking WeddingsYes, here is where you can have your dream wedding. Nestled along the historic James River and surrounded with nature’s touch of beauty, Rivers’ Bend is the right choice. We have the facili-ties to handle just about any wedding. Reserve your special day.
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glitz
Midnight Brewery
NEW BEGINNINGRichmond’s newest brewery,
located in Goochland, just
opened in May 2012. Stop
by their brewery to fill up a
growler to take home.
Tasting Notes: This Kolsch-
style beer is clean, crisp, and
delicately balanced with very
subtle fruit flavor
and aroma.
Pair with: Salads,
fish, lobster,
shrimp, grilled
pork, and any
lightly seasoned
foods.
NEw TO RICHMOND’S
TAPS
SUMMER BREWSVirginia Offers Craft Beers That Are Perfect for the Heat
find more seasonal favorites at RichmondNavigator.com.
1. St. George Brewing Co.
ENGLISH STYLE SUMMER ALETasting Notes: Coupling an aggres-
sive late hop character with a medium
bodied ale produces this highly-
drinkable beer with a slight maltiness,
perfectly balanced hop bitterness, and
a classic English hop finish.
Pair with: Herb roasted chicken,
poached salmon, crisp arugula salads,
Monterey Jack, apricot cake or a
lemon custard tart.
2. Legend Brewing Co.
HEFEWEIZENTasting Notes: The unique ratio of
45% malted wheat and 55% barley
malt creates a light, crisp, dry brew
with a hint of lemony citrus and subtle
notes of banana and clove.
Pair with: Tangy cheeses, green
salads, shellfish and desserts such as
crème brûlée.
3. Hardywood Park Brewery
HOPLARTasting Notes: Following the wood-
aging tradition of India Pale Ales,
the hoplar offers a bright citrus and
pine character with subtle notes of
caramelized vanilla with a medium to
full body.
Pair with: Smoked or grilled meats,
Asian cuisine, sharp and spicy cheeses.
4. Blue Mountain Brewery
ROCKFISH WHEATTasting Notes: This authentic
Bavarian-style “Kristall Weizen” is a
filtered wheat beer that has a unique
flavor created by the yeast.
ROCKFISH WHEAT CONT’D
Pair with: Light foods such as sushi,
salads, and seafood. Chevre goat
cheese, herbed cheese, fresh berries,
key lime pie or strawberry shortcake.
5. Devils Backbone Brewing Co.
BELGIAN CONGO PALE ALETasting Notes: This Belgian inspired
pale ale blends traditional hoppy
English IPA character with the layered
yeast complexity of a Belgian ale. No-
tice pine and citrus hop flavors with
hints of apple and pear from a secret
Belgian yeast strain.
Pair with: Spicy cuisine, tangy
cheeses, salads, bright fruit forward
desserts.
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Whether you consider yourself a master chef or a helpless hopeful
unable to follow a recipe, Richmond offers a variety of cooking classes
to “kick it up a notch”, as Emeril would say. Learn your way around the
kitchen with help with the proper use of tools, cooking techniques,
international cuisine, and more.
Why take a class instead of flipping on the Food Network? Hands-on
practice with the pros can take your skills to the next level. Plus, you will
meet many other Richmonders who share your passion for food. And
the best part of all is that you can taste the end result.
Where should you start? Anywhere you’d like! While some schools
recommend a basic knife skills or tools of the trade class to build on,
there are no rules. Most places post their calendars with a menu online,
so you can choose a mouth-watering class that appeals to your taste-
buds. Menus change seasonally to offer a variety of foods, cultures and
techniques. Here’s a list of some places to get started.
Reason to Enroll: Perhaps while you’ve
perused the top-of-the-line cooking gadg-
ets at Sur La Table, you’ve wondered how
exactly (or what exactly) that item could
help you do in the kitchen. Well, with a class
at Sur La Table, you not only learn a broad
range of cooking techniques, but also see
many multi-use tools in action. If you fall in
love with a set of pie weights (it’s happened
to me) or a santoku knife, take advantage of
a 10% discount for a week after your class.
And, on date nights, you and your honey
can whip up a special meal together with
other couples.
Expert Advice: Culinary Director Lynne
Just reassures home cooks, “Don’t shy away
from a class because the menu sounds
complicated. You will find someone who
has never cooked and someone with seri-
ous skills in the same class. And we cover
both.”
A Taste of the Classes:
Homemade Ricotta and Mozzarella
workshop. August 4. 11am. Homemade
Ricotta Cheese • Homemade Mozzarella
Cheese • Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter
and Parmesan • Ricotta Ice Cream with
Raspberry Sauce
Grilling Great Seafood. August 6. 6:30pm.
Grilled Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta with
Gazpacho Salsa • Grilled Scallop and Cherry
Tomato Kebabs with Marjoram and Garlic •
Grilled Tuna Steaks with Tomato, Basil, and
Olive Salsa • Grilled Cod in Grape Leaves with
Red Onion and Lemon
Date Night: Havana Nights. August 10.
6:30pm. Chicken and Mango Skewers • Garlic
Rubbed Flank Steak with Seared Red Onions
and Chorizo Aioli • Sofrito Rice with Cilantro
• Tres Leche Cakes
SUR LA TABLE Stony Point Fashion Park 272-7094 SurLaTable.com
Honing
Richmond Offers a Variety of Opportunities to Perfect the Art of Searing, Braising, and Sautéing
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Reason to Enroll: Whether you’ve never
boiled water or have mastered the art
of soufflé, Mise En Place promises to
match you with a dish at your skill level.
Instructors include those with experience
like serving as an executive chef for TJ’s
at The Jefferson and popular New York
City dining spots, a certified sommelier,
and a cookbook author. Owner and Chef
Christine Wansleben notes that, “Teaching
simple things like the best way to cut an
onion really amazes people.” Take classes
solo, as a couple, or with workmates for
corporate team building. At the end of
the class, enjoy a meal together in a large
dining area over a glass of wine for one of
Richmond’s best dinner parties. Wine lovers
can even enjoy a 16-week wine certificate
program that mirrors the same course
offered at The Culinary Institute of America,
or they can just drop in for one of the
classes that most interests them.
Expert Advice: “The name Mise En Place,”
says Wansleben, “is a French term mean-
ing all things in its place, or at your hand.
So you want to have all your ingredients
cleaned, chopped, measured and prepped
before you start cooking for the process to
run smoothly.”
A Taste of the Classes:
Elegant Dinner of Local fare. July 12.
6:30pm. A menu to be set after Mise En Place
sees what the local market has to offer that
day in produce, meats, wine and beer.
wines of the Southern Hemisphere. July
24. 6:30pm. Taste and discuss wines of
South America and nearby regions.
Dessert Extravaganza. July 27. 6:30pm.
Celebrate the best of the growing season
with tarts, pies, crepes, gelato and more.
MISE EN PLACE 104 Shockoe Slip249-1332MiseEnPlaceShockoe.com
Reason to Enroll: University of Richmond’s
School of Professional and Continuing
Studies has a Culinary Arts Program that
offers home chefs an opportunity for per-
sonal growth, or, for those looking for a
career change, a 42-hour course to earn a
certificate in culinary arts. Once through
the program, you will have learned all the
same techniques and skills that you would
receive in a culinary school for professionals
at a much more competitive price. However,
Instructor Tom Parfitt says, “Most people in
the classes are home cooks who want to
be better home cooks.” The focus of these
classes is technique, not recipes. “While you
are making lemon chicken, you are learn-
ing the basics of breaking down a bird, pan
searing, and making a pan sauce in order
to create countless recipes at home,” says
Parfitt.
Expert Advice: Stressing how affordable
a certificate program can be (costing about
$1415), Parfitt says, “Opposed to an $18,000
education at schools, we offer a much more
affordable pay-as-you-go program. It is also
user-friendly for professionals. Most classes
are even after work hours, between 6-9pm.”
A Taste of the Classes:
More Chef’s Skills. August 13-15. 6pm.
Corn Chowder • Rosemary Garlic Roasted
Chicken • Gaufrette Potato Chips • Rice Pilaf
• White Pizza • Eggs Benedict • Spiced Pork
Tenderloin Stuffed with Dried Cherries and
Apricots • Gougeres and Profiteroles
Meat Prep and Cookery. August 21-22.
6pm. Proper cooking temperatures, basic
butchery, seasoning, searing and sauce mak-
ing.
Crab Extravaganza. August 24. 6pm. How
to choose, clean and cook Virginia Blue Crabs.
U Of R8722 Gayton Road422-COOKrichmond.edu
LOCAL SPECIALTYCLASSES
for Bakers
For those who love
to bake, Wilton Cake
Decorating Classes can
help you to beautify your
sweet creations. Four
courses that span four
classes each offer skills
that teach bakers how to
decorate a cake for any
occasion. Learn to use
buttercream, fondant, and
gum paste to make bor-
ders, flowers and a variety
of other designs. Classes
are offered locally at:
Baker’s kitchen.
3503 Courthouse Road.
745-0441.
BakersKitchen.com
for Aspiring Cooks
A key to healthy eating is
healthy cooking. Let your
kids get to know their
way around the kitchen
while they are young, and
they can see the joys of
cooking firsthand from
an early age. Help them
develop healthy habits
with a class at:
kids in the kitchen.
13566 Waterford Place.
744-7740.
KidsintheKitchen.com
Your Chef Skills
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CHIMMI-CHURRI SAUCEFrom the kitchen of Jamie Pauls. Vacation chef, serving
Carova Beach to Nags Head. Café 111 Personal Chef
Service. 252-256-CHEF (2433). www.cafe111obx.com.
1 cup fresh chopped parsley
4 Tbsp. fresh chopped oregano
4 Tbsp. fresh chopped thyme
1/2 cup fresh chopped garlic
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1.5 cups olive oil
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
to taste (1-2 Tbs. of each)
1. Stir all ingredients together and store in
an airtight container in the fridge for up to
two weeks.
2. Use as a marinade or a finishing sauce
on pork, beef, chicken, seafood and more.
TIP: The olive oil will congeal in the
fridge. That’s okay, just pull it out about 30
minutes before you want to use it.
ORZO PASTA SALAD wITH CHICkPEAS, MINT, & BASILFrom the kitchen of Laura Payne, personal chef for Gourmet
Your Way. 514-6812 GourmetYourWay05.com.
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups orzo
1 15 oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and
drained
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup basil, fresh, chopped
1/4 cup mint, fresh, chopped
salt and fresh ground pepper, to
taste
1. Pour broth in heavy saucepan. Bring to
a boil then stir in orzo. Cover partially and
cook until the orzo is tender but still firm to
the bite, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes.
Drain the orzo through a strainer. Transfer
the orzo to a large wide bowl and toss until
the orzo cools. Set aside to cool completely.
2. Toss the orzo with the remainder of
ingredients. Stir in just enough vinaigrette
to coat (recipe follows).
VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. honey
2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1 cup olive oil
TIPS: You can freeze this, but do not put
tomatoes in the salad. There will be extra
vinaigrette to add to the salad as needed.
fARMER’S MARkET SALAD wITH MEDITERRANEAN CHICkENFrom the kitchen of Lisa Granger, personal chef of Wild Greens
Catering and Green Monkey School Lunches. 740-6659.
WildGreensCatering.com and EatGreenMonkey.com.
SALAD:
8 cups local mixed greens
1 lb. green beans, steamed
1 lb. peruvian potatoes, steamed
12 oz. assorted heirloom tomatoes (pear
shaped varieties)
Bonnyclabber’s goat cheese (in any flavor)
Fresh basil
Black olives
VINAIGRETTE:
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 shallot, minced
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse kosher salt
1. Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients,
adding olive oil last.
2. Mix vinaigrette with greens and top with
beans, potatoes, tomatoes, olives and basil.
MEDITERRANEAN CHICkEN:
6 organic chicken breasts
¼ cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup chopped parsley
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. cumin
½ tsp. cayenne pepper
¼ cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. sumac
1. Stir all ingredients in a large bowl and add
chicken to coat. Let marinate for at least 2
hours or overnight.
2. Grill until just cooked through,
approximately 12 minutes. Slice and serve
over Wild Greens Farmer’s Market Salad.
Cool ReCipes For Hot summer
Days
Some of the finest personal chefs
share their favorite summer
recipes. Get a lesson from the
pros with summer favorites that
incorporate local product and
fresh herbs. Read about each
chef in July’s issue of our sister
magazine, River City.
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Cuisinart Wood Chip Smoker BoxInfuse your barbecue with smokey flavors like the pros. Simply place
a handful of pre-soaked cedar, hickory, mesquite or other wood
chips in the smoker box and place on your gas or charcoal grill while
cooking! The compact box works great on grills of any size.
Common Retailers:
Home Goods, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Amazon.com
Propane GaugeA quick glance at this gauge lets you
know whether its time for a propane
refill. This easy-to-read dial displays
ranges for cold, cool, and hot days.
Ensure safe grilling while the gauge
checks for hazardous gas leaks.
Brookstone • brookstone.com
Stony Point Fashion Park • 560-4095
Short Pump Town Center • 364-9717
Grill Daddy® Grill Cleaning Tool Clean the grates with the power of steam combined with an
extra heavy gauge stainless steel brush. Simply preheat your
grill, fill the Grill Daddy with water, and then brush. Safe to use
on steel, iron and porcelain grills, hot or cold. Removable brush
head attachments are dishwasher safe.
Bed, Bath & Beyond • bedbathandbeyond.com
Stuff-a-BurgerTM Press & Basket Set
This inventive press works with
any ground meat and helps you
easily create delicious stuffed burgers
with tender and tasty toppings on the
inside. Stuff-A-Burger Press offers two
stuffed-burger sizes: a mammoth
¾-pound burger or, using the insert, a
substantial ½ pounder.
Sur La Table • surlatable.com
Himalayan Salt PlateThick, hand-cut slabs of mineral-rich
pink Himalayan salt add wonderful
flavor to food-use them on the grill, in
the oven, or chill them for a beautiful
way to serve a dish. Naturally anti-
microbial and easy to clean-just
scrub the surface and pat dry.
Sur La Table • surlatable.com
for more great grilling accessories, visit richmondnavigator.com!
GEARING UP FOR
Grilling Season
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health
When we’re young we fight it. As adults we crave it. Many of us just don’t get enough of it. For some, sleep is the thing we fit into our schedule only after our obligations are met. Others of us log plenty of sleep hours but still don’t feel rested. Or we hit the hay at a
decent time but spend most of the night trying to fall – or stay – asleep. “We’re a sleep-deprived nation,” says Dr. Gerard Santos, MD; ABIM with a subspecialty in sleep
medicine and the Medical Director of Bon Secours Sleep Disorders Centers. According to Dr. Santos, sleep needs are individual, but most adults need a minimum of 6 hours or more a night. Yet, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 30% of us don’t even get that, let alone the 7-9 hours the National Sleep Foundation recommends.
It’s worth it to get some solid snoozing. Getting regular and deep sleep has many health benefits, starting with being able to think clearly and manage stress all the way to fighting off infections, colds and flu and even controlling our risk for diabetes and heart disease. On the flip side, poor sleep can contribute to a higher risk for disease and accidents. It can even be a factor in weight gain.
Dr. Santos blames the poor sleep and weight gain connection on two hormones, leptin and ghre-lin, which help control our body’s appetite. Ghrelin sends the “I’m hungry” and leptin sends the “all full.” When you don’t get enough sleep, leptin’s signal doesn’t get through and ghrelin levels rise which causes you to feel hungry. Make too little sleep a habit, and you could be overeating on a regular basis.
What about people who don’t get enough sleep even when they try? There could be a number of reasons rest eludes them. Stress might keep their brain from “shutting down” for sleep. They might not have a good sleep routine or they could have a medical issue. According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, there are more than 80 types of sleep disorders. One of the most common is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) which affects an estimated 22 million Americans. People with OSA
have a disrupted breathing pattern which can disturb their sleep hundreds of times per night. It isn’t just annoying, it’s dangerous. Untreated sleep apnea has been connected to weight
gain, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and heart failure. The lack of restful sleep that goes hand-in-hand with OSA has also been linked to more than 100,000 car accidents
each year, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. So how can you tell if you’re just “tired like all the rest of us” or if you have a
sleep disorder that needs medical attention? “Unfortunately sleep issues are insidi-ous,” says Dr. Santos. “The symptoms aren’t always clear-cut, which is why it’s good to take a closer look. Diagnosing and treating a sleep disorder can prevent
problems and even get rid of some you’ve had for years.”
Sources: Bon Secours Sleep Disorders
Centers, www.bonsecours.com/our-
services-sleep-disorders-centers.
html; American Academy of
Sleep Medicine, Yoursleep.
aasmnet.org; American
Sleep Apnea Association,
sleepapnea.org; National
Sleep Foundation, www.
sleepfoundation.org; Centers
for Disease Control and
Prevention, www.cdc.gov.
HOw TO HIT THE HAY
Make it routine. Go to bed and get
up at the same time every day, even
on weekends, to get your body into
a healthy sleep/wake cycle.
Don’t be distracted. Using your
bedroom as the TV room or office
can make it harder to fall asleep at
bedtime.
Prepare for sleep. Finish up activi-
ties and turn off the TV. Relax by
soaking in a warm bath, listening to
quiet music or reading to help you
get ready to fall asleep.
Be comfortable. Draw the shades
or curtains; sleep on an allergen-
free mattress and pillow; use sheets
and blankets that keep you not too
hot or too cold.
watch what you eat. Going to
bed hungry or too full can make
it harder for you to fall asleep and
stay asleep.
Avoid caffeine, nicotine and
alcohol. Caffeine is a stimulant that
can last for many hours, so skip
afternoon and evening coffee, tea,
caffeinated soft drinks and choco-
late to get a better night’s sleep.
Nicotine and alcohol can also cause
sleep disruptions making you feel
less rested the next morning.
Exercise regularly but not right
before bedtime. Getting regular
exercise can help you fall asleep
easier and wake feeling more
rested. But finish at least 3 hours
before bedtime so you have time to
wind down.
Think of sleep medications in the
short term. Sleep medications may
help you fall asleep but they don’t
address the underlying causes of
insomnia. Some may also have side-
effects or cause dependency so talk
with your doctor. n
The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of...How Skipping Shut-Eye Can Affect Your Health
By Jennifer Norvell Saunders
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Family Practice Specialists of Richmond, P.C., is pleased to announce the addition of Emily K. Bush, D.O., to our practice.
Dr. Bush, a Mechanicsville native, and a graduate of Virginia Tech, earned her
medical degree from Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. With her
extensive experience in outpatient adult and pediatric medicine as well as in, urgent
care, and inpatient hospital medicine including ICU care, Dr. Bush would be an
excellent choice if you’re searching for a caring, capable physician.
Her training at the Medical University of South Carolina included a focus in
women’s health, where she gained additional training in well-woman care,
colposcopies, and contraception. We feel confident that you will be as excited
to have Dr. Bush as your physician as we are to have her on our staff.
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Aging GracefullyTIPS FOR
Par t 4 : HOw wE LIVE
By Steve Cook
Senior Living
F or some 60 years, the Baby Boomer gen-eration, that, by some estimates, is about 75-million strong, has been driving the
marketplace. It began with an increased demand for child care facilities and kindergartens. As the Boomers continued to grow up, their very pres-ence brought about a demand for more choices in everything from toys to electronics to automo-biles. Since they (we) were kids, it seems they wanted the coolest, the newest, the most unique.
But it didn’t stop there. Through the years, we’ve seen the market react to their impact. For instance, in recent years, have you noticed that there’s now a drug store on virtually every cor-ner? Why do you suppose that is. Yep, the Baby Boomers.
Well, now, they are at it again, demanding more diverse housing options. And, just as it has done for the past six decades, the marketplace is responding. As the older Boomers reach retire-ment age, they still want the coolest and the new-est. And, while the more traditional retirement homes are still around, today’s seniors have so many other options, from custom-built homes,
designed with their specific needs in mind, to age qualified communities, to assisted living facilities that are more like luxury hotels than “old-age homes.”
“Seniors want to be active, and want to be someplace that feels like ‘home’ to them,” says Jennifer Kelsey, director of marketing at Spring Arbor of Salisbury, in Midlothian. Spring Arbor is owned and managed by the Senior Living division of H. H. Hunt. Kelsey describes the concept as, “a place where seniors can live independently and yet have the comfort of knowing that they will be provided with three meals a day.” Additionally, she says, “all of their housekeeping and laundry are taken care of. and there is 24-hour nursing staff on-site should they need help with medications or any assistance with the activities of daily living.”
Contrasting the assisted living concept with the more traditional nursing home environment, Leigh Herring, director of marketing at the Crossings at Ironbridge, in Chester says, “In an assisted living facility, residents bring their own furniture and decorate their room to their liking. Most rooms are car-peted. This gives assisted living communities more of a home-like feel.” Like Spring Arbor, The Crossings at Ironbridge also offers laundry and housekeep-ing services, as well as three meals a day.
“Residents are encouraged to have meals in our dining room which allows for social interaction,” says Herring.
Indeed, socialization is an important aspect of the assisted living concept. For most who choose such a facility, it’s not just about having help with the
chores. Kelsey says her facility offers a wide variety of fun opportunities for active socialization. “They (the residents) love that we have a Wellness Spa that is open all day long, and they love our Cafe that is open 24-hours a day with cof-fee, juice, and snacks.”
The Crossings at Ironbridge in Chester
offers a 24-hour cafe and relaxing patio.
Spring Arbor encourages seniors to be active and live independently with peace of mind.
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While not all assisted living facili-ties are equipped to deal with dementia, both Spring Arbor and The Crossings at Ironbridge are. Leigh Herring says, “We have seen an increase in the need for a secured memory care neighborhood. If your loved ones are wandering out of the house or are unable to manage their medications on their own, please know that you are not alone and that we are here to help.”
And of Spring Arbor’s “Cottage,” which provides specialized care for resi-
dents dealing with Alzheimer’s or related dementia concerns, Jennifer Kelsey says, “For the dementia care residents, the families have a definite need to know that their loved one will be well attended to based on their individual needs, and that they are in a safe, secure area at all times. Each Alzheimer’s/dementia-care resi-dent is treated with respect and dignity.”
Based upon our discussions with both Kelsey and Herring, it would appear that most residents in assisted living com-munities are in their seventies or older. However, even before that, many seniors are seeking housing options that can accommodate the changing needs that come during the later years.
Many want to continue owning their home, but their needs and desires have often changed significantly. In our next issue, we will explore other options including age-qualified communities as well as selecting a custom built home designed especially to meet the needs of the more mature homebuyer. n
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By Vicki O’Neal, ASID, CID, VSLD
with budgets
in mindQuick Fixes And Fresh Looks
Is there a design or decorating objective or project taking residence in your mind’s eye? Does HGTV leave you spellbound and daydreaming of the possibilities? Do you enjoy perusing magazines or the web for ideas? If yes is your answer to any of these questions, you’ve got plenty of company!
You may have ambitious plans that involve an addition or renovation. Or would you like to make some quick and relatively easy changes or fashion a fresh look? Perhaps you’d like an update before putting your home on the market. With some creative analysis and strategizing, there are clever ways to maximize the space and assets your home already has. Many dramatic effects and functional improve-ments can be made without breaking the bank!
Effective and cost-conscious design solutions require setting project clear objectives and, above all, establishing a budget. I always recommend creating a prioritized wish list that includes “have to haves,” “like to haves,” and “nice to haves.” Of course, there’s always “if I won the lottery”! This wish list might be for your whole home, or could be just for one area or your outdoor space. Let the planning begin!
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COLORThe most cost-efficient, quick, and dramatic makeovers are simply made
through a change in color. A weekend warrior painting project can transform any space from drab to fab! Color is powerful, and even one wall sporting a bold accent color can do the trick. Strategically placing contrasting colors can sometimes expand the space visually, and provide just enough pizzazz yet not overwhelm. That said, like many facets of design, it’s not quite that simple. Choosing the perfect color for the effect you want can be challenging.
LIGHTING The color, ambience, and safety of every space are dramatically affected
by lighting choices. Simply changing light fixtures can have a surprisingly potent impact. I generally opt for the maximum wattage available in a par-ticular fixture type or style and install dimmers to produce different effects and moods. Recent federal government initiatives have led to more innova-tions in the lighting industry than historically dreamed possible. LED fixtures are an amazingly energy efficient and long lasting choice, adding new crea-tive opportunities. Always think safety first and have any work done by a licensed electrician.
MAXIMIZE SUNLIGHTNatural light is always desirable, so maximizing windows is important.
If you have window treatments that are installed at the head of the window, consider raising their mounting height. This does two things: it adds more light by exposing more glass area, and it also helps to make the ceiling feel just a tad taller. A win-win!
DOORSIf space is an issue, take a look at the
doors in a particular area or room. The doors and door swings sometimes take up a major amount of space and influence the traffic flow and placement of furniture. Here are some impactful modifications and options:
1. It’s possible that a particular door is not even necessary and can simply be re-moved.
2. Sometimes hinging a door in the op-posite direction can alter the space signifi-cantly enough to make a real difference. This simple technique may even create new space for a piece of needed furniture.
3. Adding a door or opening between adjacent spaces can create better flow and a sense of openness.
4. Conversely, in a space that has multi-ple openings, building a wall that closes one of the openings can create more intimacy and change the character of the area com-pletely.
ABOVE: Family room renovation included demolition and rebuild of the fireplace wall incorporating audio/visual cabling, new quartzite slate hearth and granite mantel.
ABOVE: The character and layout of this family room was completely transformed by repositioning
the TV above the fireplace and closing one door opening with drywall construction. Design by Vicki
O’Neal, ASID, CID.
RIGHT: Before construction.
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Vicki O’Neal, owner of FORM & FUNCTION, is a professional member of ASID, VA Certified Interior Designer (CID), Master Gardener, VA Certified Landscape Designer (VSLD) and Horticulturist.
The material contained in articles written by Vicki O’Neal is intended for general information only.
www.FandFdesign.com www.FandFdesign.com/blog 804.897.8558
About The Author
REUSE, RENEW, RECYCLEI love applying these principles to furniture. With a little
creativity and patience, outdated pieces can be reinvented, transforming discards into personal treasures with a story. Sometimes the redo is better than the original! Look for pieces with solid construction and interesting or desirable features and use your imagination! Converting an item for a special use, such as housing sound equipment, is a relatively easy up-date. Slipcovering an item can extend its life more cost effec-tively than reupholstering. Depending on the fabric selection, slipcovers can even be machine washable. Painting furniture is also a fun way to bring new life to a tired piece.
IN THE KITCHENA new look can be a very expensive proposition. If you just
want a fresh update and your cabinets are in good condition, there are lots of options for producing a commanding facelift. Consider painting, resurfacing, or refinishing your cabinets. Especially if you like the existing layout and style, refinish-ing can be a cost-effective solution while saving landfill waste. Painted, distressed, and glazed finishes are great choices. An-other option is installing a new countertop. The addition of under-cabinet lighting can add important purposeful improve-ment and accent that new countertop. Granite and stone have been the gold standard in recent years and are more affordable than ever, but they are still an investment. Engineered stone alternatives generally are not less expensive but do have some functional advantages such as scratch and stain resistance. Pa-per stone, recycled glass, and concrete, are unexpected and ex-citing choices. Another great kitchen update is to add a new tile backsplash, and patterns and options are endless.
IT’S A WRAPIf you are considering a more involved construction project,
it is important to keep a few things in mind. The objective and
design should be different depending on how long you plan to stay in your home, your budget, and your tolerance for disruption. It’s always best to choose quality materials and methods that yield permanent and value-added solutions. A redo down the road will cost more than doing it right the first time. Construction is an in-vestment that should be considered and planned carefully. Design smart and enjoy the results! n
Visit my blog for more creative and budget-conscious design ideas: http://www.fandfdesign.com/blog.
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Like Mother Like Son
Check out Steve’s Daily Ramblings at richmondnavigator.com/steve-cooks-daily-ramblings
I’m sitting here, pretending to be writing a column, when my daughter makes a statement to me that may explain why noth-ing is striking me as especially funny these days.
“You are slowly turning into your mother,” she says with all seriousness. Now, first of all, some people think it’s wrong to criti-cize those who are no longer living. But, I say, when would be a better time to criticize? She can’t accuse me of making this up.
Don’t get me wrong. My mother had a good sense of humor, but she did get easily irritated. And, according to my daughter, I do too.
But, let me explain to you what prompted my daughter’s re-mark and you tell me if you don’t see it my way.
She was watching Dr. Phil as I pretended to type at the dining room table. Dr. Phil’s guest was an ornery old woman who kept re-buking him. She wouldn’t shut up. It seemed so staged that I made the comment that I was sure the producers had prodded the old woman to be rude. “Dr. Phil is getting to be just like Jerry Spring-er,” I said. I thought it was a valid comment. On Jerry’s show, you know they stage those pro-wrestling like fights.
That’s when my daughter made the assertion that I was evolv-ing into my mother. “Grandma used to say that everyone was get-ting to be like Jerry Springer from Maury Povich to Steve Wilkos.”
Of course, this wasn’t the only subject my mother had strong opinions on. Shortly before she got too ill to get out of bed, she had a dinner party. She loved having huge crowds over for dinner. Anyway, on this one occasion, there were a couple of guests with cell phones who were playing Words with Friends with each other, as they sat in the living room. Admittedly, they were not the most convivial guests of the evening, but when they left, I made the simple comment that I thought everything had gone rather well.
“Can you believe it,” my mother said indignantly, “playing Scrabble on their phones while they were sitting here.”
“Oh, that wasn’t so bad,” I said in my typical Pollyanna-like way.
“I think it’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen in my life,” she said, heading up to her bed.
It wasn’t just that my mother had gotten old and crotchety. Al-though in her later years, she did say that the nice thing about be-ing old is that you could say anything you wanted. That’s kind of the way my mother was.
I just realized that those Scrabble play-ers may read this and recognize them-selves. Fortunately, they can’t say anything, because, after all, it’s not nice to criticize those no longer living. n
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I have to admit, the idea of attending the media preview of Body Worlds & the
brain exhibit, currently on display at the Science Museum of Virginia, was not
overly appealing. Plastinated human bodies? It sounded somewhat creepy in
a Dr. Frankenstein sort of way.
I also have to admit that I could not have been more wrong. Body Worlds is per-
haps one of the most fascinating exhibits I’ve seen anywhere. Featuring more
than 200 authentic human specimens, including 12 entire bodies posed
in very real, action positions, Body Worlds gives each visitor an opportu-
nity to reflect on the marvels of the human body. My personal reaction,
my strongest reaction, as I gazed at body parts that I’ve lived with all my life,
but have never seen, or thought much about, was that I wished I had taken better
care of these amazing organs over the years.
Apparently, I’m not alone in coming away with a determination to become a
better caretaker of my body. Dr. Angelina Whalley, the wife of the creator of Body
Worlds, Gunther Von Hagens, says that many, after seeing the exhibit will confess that
they’ve taken their bodies, for granted.
Dr. Whalley says that when her husband developed the process of plastination,
it was never meant for the public display of human bodies, but rather the intricate
process was originally intended to prepare bodies to be used in teaching medical
students. However, in 1995, the National Science Center in Tokyo invited him to
showcase his plastinated human remains as a part of a centennial celebration of the
Japanese Anatomical Society.
“As the people were lined up to go in,” says Dr. Whalley of the Japanese visitors to
the exhibit, it was impossible to tell what they were thinking. Their faces were expres-
sionless. However, when they got into the exhibit, it was like the masks fell off. There
was this look of amazement on their faces.” Since that tremendous success in Japan,
the Body Worlds exhibit has been seen by more than a million visitors in about 50
museums, worldwide.
Dr. Whalley, who serves as the business manager for the exhibit, as well as the
designer, says one of the early complaints was that the bodies looked too stiff and
upright. “Visitors said they looked so dead,” she says. Responding to this feedback,
Dr. Von Hagens began to pose each body to replicate very life-like situations, such
as fishing or doing a handstand while skateboarding. Dr. Whalley says that the entire
process from the initial dehydration to the posing, shaping, and eventual plastina-
tion, takes about one year.
Here’s Looking at YouBODY WORLDS COMES TO THE
SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIABy Steve Cook. Photos courtesy Gunther von Hagen’s Body Worlds and the Brain.
It’s these poses that give the exhibit an unex-
pected degree of aesthetics, and that also allow the
visitors to appreciate the marvels of a body that can
make use of its muscular and skeletal systems to per-
form such a diversity of activities.
Is this an exhibit for the kids? The Science
Museum is recommending it for children aged eight
and above. However, Richard Conti, who holds the
position of “Chief Wonder Officer” at the museum,
says that it’s up to each child’s parents to decide. The
only caveat I might add is that to say these bodies
are not Ken and Barbie dolls. They are on display in
all their glory, so to speak.
That being said, there are many reasons to rec-
ommend the Body Worlds exhibit for your family. This
is a truly amazing exhibit that works on many levels,
and that allows each visitor to take home his or her
own unique feelings. Revealing the very personal
emotions that the exhibit evokes, Dr. Whalley quotes
one visitor, who said, “That’s me I’m looking at.”
“Our aim,” says Dr. Whalley, “is to inspire on many
different levels. The exhibit is designed to show that
our lives are not one dimensional. Our intent is not to
focus on just the physical, but rather to demonstrate
that which shapes our whole universe.” n
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Take a Vacation With Good feet
By Steve Cook
One visit to your local Good Feet retailer and you’ll realize that this is not your typical shoe store. For starters, your GF representative will spend about 30 minutes with you, discussing your lifestyle activities, the shoes you wear, and measure your arch length and width. This information is needed so that you can be personally sized with the Good Feet arch supports and shoes that best suit your unique needs. It is advisable to bring along various styles of shoes with you, suggests Mary Stavitzski, owner of the Richmond area store, located across from Barnes & Noble near the Short Pump Mall.
“It is very important to your well-being that your shoes and arch supports are balancing your body properly,” she says. “If your body structure is misaligned, the result can be pressure and even pain in your feet, knees, hips and your back. It’s similar to having one flat tire on your car. If you don’t put air in that tire, you could ruin the frame.”
With the proper Good Feet arch support, you can be comfortable all day, regardless of the shoes you are wearing, and there is an arch support to fit any type of shoe, including athletic shoes, sandals, and even high heels.
If you’re one of the 85% of us who suffer from foot-related problems and you feel that you’ve tried everything and nothing works, don’t give up. Visit the Good Feet store today! “You’ll feel the difference right away,” Stavitzski says.
One such believer is Kathryn R., who writes: “Three years ago, I couldn’t walk without pain. No shoe was comfortable. I was in agony. My Good Feet Arch Supports make walking a pleasure again. I have no back pain.”
To discover how arch supports can help, visit www.goodfeet.com/richmond. Or phone 804 364-3338. n
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Advanced Legal Planning
Helps You Avoid future Disaster
Most Americans do not want to think about the possibility that in an instant, they could become incapacitated. Thus, they do not make the monetary or legal plans necessary to prevent emotional and financial disaster if the
unthinkable were to occur. Without advance planning, a guardian has to be appointed by a court to handle the person’s affairs. With a few simple steps, a person can make sure their wishes are clearly in writing.
1. Appoint a medical agent to make decisions. Filling out an advance medical direc-tive can give agents access to medical records, the ability to employ or discharge health care providers, and the ability to make decisions concerning medical care facilities. If an advance medical directive is not in place, a statutory list is relied upon by medical providers.
2. Sign a durable power of attorney, which permits an agent to act on one’s behalf. The powers are primarily financial, but also include specific types of actions that can be taken. A power of attorney must be durable which means the authority continues after a principal’s incompetence, disability, and/or incapacity.
3. Invest in a Revocable Trust, which transfers assets into a trust that is administered by a trustee. Revocable trusts have their advantages and disadvantages and should be utilized only when necessary. The cost of long-term care facilities is usually very costly, and is not covered by Medicare. Families should explore all avenues for long-term care insurance policies and Medicaid eligibility to absorb these costs.
The process of preparing the necessary legal documents is a relatively easy task. However, it is recommended that individuals seek experienced legal counsel to handle these matters so that all issues can be addressed properly.
Article provided by Leslie Ann Shaner of Barnes & Diehl, P.C., specializing in
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When Sprint Cup racing returns to the Richmond International Raceway on
September 8th, it will have an even great-er Virginia (and Richmond) connection than in previous years. The annual race, which has become known as the “Race Before the Chase (because it’s the last race in which drivers have the chance to qual-ify for Sprint Cup contention), will have as its title sponsor, Federated Auto Parts, a Virginia-based national auto parts dis-tribution company.
“We are pleased to partner with NASCAR and the Richmond International Raceway as the primary sponsor for this pivotal Sprint Cup race,” said J.R. Bishop, director of racing and event marketing for Federated.
“All eyes will be on the Federated Auto Parts 400 this September to see which drivers will be in the NASCAR Sprint Cup ‘Chase.’”
Bishop says that in addition to the race itself, which will be broadcast nationally on the ABC television network, Federated
Virginia-Based Auto Parts Company to Become Title Sponsor for September Sprint Cup Race at RIR
is planning a fun-filled weekend of hos-pitality events for their members and customers.
In the Richmond area, Federated’s presence is felt in the five area Fisher Auto Parts stores. Fisher Auto Parts, was founded in 1929 by Blair Coiner, the grandfather of the company’s current CEO, Bo Fisher. The retail operation, which has 53 locations around the state, is the founding member of Federated Auto Parts, the nation’s fastest growing auto parts distribution and marketing organization. It began operations in 1985 and was founded by Fisher’s father, Art Fisher. Both Federated and Fisher have their corporate headquarters in Staunton.
When the green flag drops for the Federated Auto Parts 400, several hun-dred Federated members will be on hand, and
in all likelihood, most will be cheering on NASCAR legend, Kenny Shrader, who is both a spokesman for the company and the driver of the Federated Auto Parts Sprint Cup car.
For ticket information for the Federated Auto Parts 400, visit www.rir.com.
For more information on Federated Auto Parts or to locate the Fisher Auto Parts Store nearest you, visit www.fed-eratedautoparts.com. n
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