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CONTENTS

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First of All

News from Around Town

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EVB’s Partnerships for Women A Million-Dollar Business Formula

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Seniors

More Than Meets the Ears

Health 24

The Best of Both Worlds Apex MD

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Hello Beautiful Summer Summer Skin Care

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Stop the Embarrassment Dealing with incontinence

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Thinking of a Smile Makeover?

Let's Consider Your Options

Flavor 32

Dining Patios

Locals and Destinations 36

The Food Lab

Better Home Cooking Through Science

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In Search Of

Breakfast and Brunch 43

TasteBudz

Dining and Drink News 46

Happy Hour Guide Your Local Resource

Home

GREG RIEGLER

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Features 12 54

CHESTERFIELD’S 20 IN 20

Making an Impact in the County

COOK UP A NEW LOOK

Kitchen Makeover

Curb Enthusiasm

5 Ways to Add Curb Appeal 54

Cook Up a New Look Kitchen Makeover

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SEE CHESTERFIELD LIKE A TOURIST

5 Different Ways

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Expert Worksmanship

The Hallmark of Trinity Renovations 58

Chesterfield Couple Builds a Pool and a Business

WHAT'S NEW IN VIRGINIA BEACH?

Travel 62

What's New in Virginia Beach?

On the Outer Banks

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hile I’ve been writing for Chesterfield Living for about 15 years, this is the first time the publishers have ever entrusted me with writing the editor’s letter. This is a special honor, especially when you consider that this year marks the 20th anniversary of our magazine. I even went out and bought a Thesaurus for the occasion.

When I started writing for the magazine, Chesterfield Living was (and still is) the county’s only true lifestyle magazine, but there is a vast difference between the magazine then and the magazine today.

Today, we’re a full-color magazine filled with informative articles. We have a host of talented, local writers.

Today, you’ll discover a much expanded emphasis on the county’s vibrant dining and entertainment scene. Fifteen years ago, we didn’t have anywhere near the number of excellent, locally owned restaurants that we do now. In this issue, we turn the spotlight on some of the more beautiful restaurant patios and decks found throughout the county. This is the perfect time of year to get out and enjoy the tastes of Chesterfield under the stars.

Another major change over the last two decades is in regards to the explosion in new home communities throughout the county. Chesterfield has always been a popular place to live, but just look at what’s happened in recent years.

Today, we provide much broader coverage of the burgeoning residential development.

We also offer our readers more comprehensive and localized articles on such topics as interior design and décor, landscaping, home makeovers and renovations, as well as other areas of interest to homeowners throughout the county. Be sure to check out Jody Rathgeb’s informative piece on kitchen makeovers on page 54.

Today, Chesterfield Living is not only available at free pickup locations around the county, but thousands of copies are directly mailed to area homeowners. Many of you, who have only recently moved into the county, may be seeing this magazine for the first time. Welcome!

We hope you enjoy what you see. We also encourage you to patronize our advertisers. After all, they’re the ones who really make this whole thing possible.

I think you newcomers, especially, will enjoy our “See Chesterfield Like a Tourist” feature.

It’s so chock full of touristy ideas that I’m betting even a number of you who’ve lived around here all your lives will learn a thing or two about the many wonderful attractions the region has to offer.

Yes, Chesterfield Living Magazine has changed as dramatically over the past 20 years as has the county, itself, although neither have wrinkled quite as much as have I. Whether you’re a newcomer or a long-time, loyal reader, we want to thank you for taking the time to look through our magazine. We are here for you. If you have any questions, suggestions or story ideas, we welcome them. You’ll find my email address below.

Well, I wrote this whole thing without using “plethora” or “ubiquitous.” Good for me.

I despise those words. If you find either anywhere in this magazine, please let me know.

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WEGMANS IS ON ITS WAY

hortly after I married, several years ago, my wife and I traveled to Syracuse, New York to visit her family, whom I had never met. On the entire eight-hour drive, all my wife could talk about was how excited she was that I was going to see her old neighborhood Wegmans Grocery store. Seeing her family took second place, or so it seemed to me.

In fact, since we had to pass a Wegmans to get to her grandmother’s house, guess where we went first. That’s right. Wegmans.

I’ll admit, I can understand her enthusiasm. Over the years, we’ve visited Syracuse numerous times and each trip has included at east one visit to a Wegmans. We have come to learn the location of just about every Wegmans along I-95 and I-85 that we pass (and often stop in) on the trip.

So, within just a few weeks, many locals will get their first taste of Wegmans. And I’m betting most of you are going to love the experience. Wegmans will be opening its 115,000 square-foot Midlothian store in Stonehenge Shopping Center on May 22.

So, just what makes Wegmans so great? I asked that question of family and “Northern” friends and here’s some of the reasons they give: The Customer Service – Now, I’m not saying that within a couple of years you’ll be asking, “Ukrops who?”

But Wegmans is famous for their customer service. I think we Richmonders are a little more demanding, so let’s just see how they measure up. For almost 20 years straight, Wegmans has been listed on Fortune Magazine’s list of The 100 Best Companies to Work For.” Happy employees usually translates into good customer service, especially when they’re working for a company that demands it.

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The Bakery – Fresh breads are just the start. Wegmans has long been producing great tasting cakes, but their fairly recent “Ultimate” cake line is something very special. I’m a big fan of their Ultimate white cake, but they’re all good.

The Food Stations – These have become fairly common in recent years in many supermarkets, but take the best selection of food stations you’ve seen and double or triple that. They have, in most of the newer Wegmans, a fantastic olive bar, a pasta station, an Asian food station, a sushi bar, a sub shop, an organic salad bar, and that’s just for starters. Someone once said that Wegmans has turned grocery into theater. That’s a good way of putting it.

The Variety – In sheer number of products, alone, Wegmans excels. My wife and I have gone on what amounts to a scavenger hunt to see if there’s something that Wegmans doesn’t carry (food wise). So far, we’ve failed.

International foods, gourmet items, hard-to-find candies…you name it and Wegmans probably has it.

The Salt Potatoes – Admittedly, the only person who mentioned this one is my wife. Since I’d never heard of salt potatoes (not the same as salted potatoes), I’m guessing it’s a northern thing and I’m not sure if Wegmans will have them here. But, if so, you gotta try ‘em. If not for yourself, for my wife.

The Pub – I’m hoping this is another great thing about Wegmans. I’ve never been to a one of their stores that offered The Pub restaurant, but I know the Midlothian location will feature one. And if Wegmans does this as well as everything else, it ought to be cool. Specializing in local craft beer and fresh food, the Pub will probably be the incentive a lot of husbands need to accompany their wives when they go shopping (and vice versa). I’ve only seen the menu, but I can assure you, I’m going to be one of the first in line to try their Pub cheeseburger.

Will you be singing the praises of Wegmans in a few weeks? You may not be as enthusiastic as I, but soon the doors will open and you’ll have an opportunity to discover for yourself if Wegmans is as great as they say it is.

FIRST OF ALL

As

day breaks over Chesterfield and the Metro Richmond area each morning, thousands of residents awaken with a challenge that, perhaps, they never fully anticipated…that of caring for aging parents.

For many, it’s a matter of not wanting to leave their loved ones alone and lonely through the day with nothing to do. Others may find themselves in circumstances where their parents are not able to care for themselves, due to an age-related physical or cognitive impairment.

This can produce quite a dilemma for those who must work outside the home. Even if that’s not your personal situation, you may need time to run errands, or you may simply need some respite time. You might also find that your loved one would benefit from getting out of the house to interact with others during the day.

If you find yourself in such a situation, dayBREAKS offers the ideal solution. You may be asking, “What is dayBREAKS and what can it offer me?”

First and foremost, dayBreaks Adult Day Center offers structured and engaging activities. “It’s the peace of mind that comes from knowing your loved one is being cared for in a safe and secure environment,” says Katie Donathan, the assistant director for dayBREAKS. The Chesterfield-based center is owned by Tammy Atkinson, who, for the past 11 years, has also owned and operated the local franchise of Visiting Angels, the well respected home care agency.

GUESTS AT DAYBREAKS ENJOY A VARIETY OF ENGAGING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EXERCISE, ARTS AND CRAFTS, CARD GAMES, JIGSAW PUZZLES, BINGO AND MORE.

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Treating Your Family Like Their Family “For our guests (they don’t call them clients), dayBREAKS offers engaging activities,” Donathan says. “Some of the activities we provide include exercise, arts and crafts, afternoon socials, group discussions, reminiscence therapy, music and singing, as well as cooking groups, card games, bingo and more.

“How comforting it is to know that when you have to leave your loved ones, you’re leaving them in a modern center that offers all these activities plus comprehensive and compassionate care in a warm and welcoming environment,’’ Donathan says, adding that the modern facility provides lots of sunlight and offers a “homey feel on the inside and out.”

I can’t say enough positive things about dayBREAKS,” wrote one family member. “My mother has been going there and they treat her like family.”

You’ll have additional peace of mind in knowing that your loved one is in the hands of an experienced staff that has been trained to care for the specific needs of the senior population…a staff that receives ongoing Alzheimer’s and dementia training through the Alzheimer’s Association. The staff maintains current CPR and first aid training.

Most guests are 60 and older. Some have cognitive/memory impairments (such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia); others may need physical assistance throughout the day to minimize fall risk; while others simply come for socializing with others and for companionship.

The center is open Monday through Friday and Donathan suggests, “Let your loved one spend a half day with us at no charge to see how well they enjoy it and interact with others.”

The dayBREAKS staff is committed to making days easier for families and their loved ones. The Center is located in the Midlothian neighborhood of Salisbury at 2405 Dovercourt Drive (804-419-0999; www.daybreaksva.com)

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FEATURE

Chesterfield’s 20 in 20 MAK I N G AN I M PAC T I N TH E CO U NT Y To help us celebrate the 20th anniversary of Chesterfield Living Magazine, the kind folks at Chesterfield County’s Department of Communications and Media are assisting us throughout the year to profile 20 people who have contributed so much to our community. In each issue, we have been presenting four such individuals.

JOHN COGBILL, III, IN FRONT OF MAGNOLIA GRANGE, THE COGBILL FAMILY HOME. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA.

HUGH CLINE Growing up, Hugh Cline spent a lot of time in the Chester community. He attended Thomas Dale High School, and his parents ran an appliance business, Cline Contract Sales, once located near Chester Road.

Cline and his wife, Debbie, ran the business for many years before selling it in 2004.

Cline helped get the Chester YMCA off the HUGH CLINE, DIRECTOR OF THE CHESTERFIELD CENTER ground and served as chairman of the Chester FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION, BELIEVES THE FUTURE ARTS CENTER IS AS RELEVANT TO A COMMUNITY AS A Village Plan during the planned widening of LIBRARY. PHOTO COURTESY OF HUGH CLINE. Route 10 through Chester Village. He has served on the John Tyler Community College Board and helped establish what is now the Chesterfield Public Education Foundation.

And he feels Chester is the ideal location for the planned Chesterfield Center for the Arts, which will be managed by the Chesterfield Center for the Arts Foundation, whose board he chairs.

“To me, it’s just as essential as a library or fire station,” Cline says of a community arts center, adding that Chester is as ideal, as it is centrally located. “It’s something the community can gather around. It gives people exposure they may not have access to.”

The Center for the Arts, with a 350-seat theater, is slated to break ground this year.

Cline got involved with the project almost 10 years ago when he was asked to serve on the group’s financial advisory committee.

He said he told Betty Matthews, then the director, that while he wasn’t a fundraiser, he believed in the mission. Today, the foundation has raised $1.5 million and plans to raise about $700,000 more to establish an operating fund.

“I looked at it as a challenge, but mainly I looked at it as something that really needed to get done,” Cline adds. “I tell donors, ‘If you never step foot in the building, it will still benefit you. It will make [Chesterfield] a very desirable place to live and raise a family.’”

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JOHN COGBILL , III The Cogbill family has been making positive contributions to life in Chesterfield County since the early 1600s, so it is no surprise that leadership and service were instilled in John V. Cogbill, III, from a very early age. Born in Munich while his father was serving in the Army, Cogbill was destined to return to his family’s roots in Chesterfield County.

After resigning from the Army with a rank of captain, Cogbill returned to Richmond to follow his family’s footsteps of becoming a lawyer. Following graduation from the University of Richmond Law School, he moved to Chesterfield and began working as a real estate lawyer at McGuireWoods LLP. Through his work, he dedicated himself to public and community service.

Cogbill worked with a variety of organizations and agencies that impacted the growth and development of, not only Chesterfield County, but the Richmond region, the commonwealth and the nation.

“It is about doing the right thing,” Cogbill says. “I was fortunate to be in a position to help, but it wasn’t just me, I had a lot of help from people around me.”

Over his career, Cogbill served on many boards in the county and the region. In 1995, he was appointed to the Commonwealth Transportation Board as the Richmond District representative, and during his term the board approved a public-private partnership to construct the final link of Route 288. This project helped address congestion in the western part of the county as well as spur significant economic development that continues today.

Most notably, in 2001, Cogbill received a call from the White House asking if he would be interested in serving on the National Capital Planning Commission. He served on the commission for nine years with his proudest moment being the vote to approve the design for the National World War II Memorial.

Cogbill retired from McGuireWoods in 2014 after 35 years with the firm and is enjoying his time with his wife of 46 years, Janet. The Cogbill legacy continues with his three children following in his footsteps.

His two sons are officers in the Army and his daughter is practicing law in Richmond.

FEATURE

JOAN C. GIRONE Throughout Joan C. Girone’s 12 years on the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, she held monthly community meetings with her Midlothian District constituents and credits much of her success as an elected official to the insight she gained from the people who attended those meetings.

“That was so enjoyable to me and so helpful to me,” Girone says.

At “88 years,” she still attends a lot of meetings, including an occasional Midlothian District community meeting.

Girone achieved a milestone for Chesterfield County in 1976 when she became the first woman elected to the Board of Supervisors. She served as vice chairman from 1976 through 1980.

Years after retiring from the Board of Supervisors in 1987, Girone continues her decades of service to the community as a member of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce and the Chesterfield Business Council. A commercial real estate agent, Girone has called the county’s Bon Air community home since 1965.

This past December, Chesterfield presented Girone a Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding dedication to the community, including her three terms of service on the Board of Supervisors and her numerous other contributions over the years.

Libraries hold a special place in Girone’s heart. She was a member of a small group that led the effort to establish the Chesterfield County Public Library system and pushed for a bond referendum that funded the construction of the county’s first new library facility. Girone is also a founder of Friends of Chesterfield’s Library. In 1995, Chesterfield County appropriately named the Midlothian Library building in her honor.

Girone was part of the group that led the effort to establish the Midlothian YMCA. Other notable service includes that to the Gateway Business Association, Social Services Board, Chesterfield County Transportation Safety Board, the Cooperative Extension Service Advisory Board, Chesapeake Bay Committee and the Midlothian Beautification and Bon Air Village Preservation committees.

Girone’s reply when asked if she ever plans to kick back and relax: “Not really.”

She reads three newspapers each day, as well as a handful of other publications to stay abreast of the issues. Long an advocate for regional cooperation, Girone says she’s studying how a regional rail transit system might benefit the region.

MAY/JUNE 2016 JOAN GIRONE ACHIEVED A MILESTONE FOR CHESTERFIELD COUNTY WHEN SHE BECAME THE FIRST WOMAN ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN 1976 AND CONTINUES HER SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY TODAY. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOAN GIRONE.

METRO RICHMOND ZOO OWNER JIM ANDELIN HOLDS A TRIO OF BABY CHEETAHS BORN AT THE ZOO. PHOTO COURTESY OF JIM ANDELIN.

JIM ANDELIN Jim Andelin never intended to own a zoo, but his love for exotic animals provided him an opportunity to share his passion with the world.

The owner of the Metro Richmond Zoo, Andelin started out owning birds, kangaroos, monkeys and deer on his family’s five-acre property off Route 10.

“I grew up on a farm and wanted my kids to have the same experience as I did,” Andelin says “I wanted them to grow up around animals and have some responsibility.”

One day, Andelin’s oldest son came home from school upset that his teacher didn’t believe his family owned exotic animals. So naturally, Andelin took a monkey to school. Shortly after that visit, the teacher called asking if the kids could take a field trip to see the rest of his animals. Word spread quickly, and soon schools throughout the county were requesting visits to Andelin’s property.

As he acquired more animals, Andelin quickly outgrew his five-acre property, which was not zoned for a zoo.

He began searching for more land that could be zoned for animals. The Metro Richmond Zoo would open in 1995.

“We decided that we would open to the public,” Andelin recalls. “If it was successful, then we would keep it open to the public, and if not, then we would keep doing educational programs for the schools.”

Today, the zoo sees over 200,000 visitors annually and is a top attraction, drawing visitors from throughout Virginia and the nation. The zoo houses more than 2,000 animals, including big cats, large deer, primates, kangaroos, reptiles and rhinos.

“Seeing these animals in picture books isn’t the same as seeing them in person,” Andelin says “We try to have as much interaction with the animals as possible, such as feeding the giraffes.”

Over the years, Andelin’s vision for the zoo has grown to include more animal interactions, enhanced exhibits and the Treetop Zoofari, an outdoor adventure course with zip lines, enabling visitors to travel tree-to-tree through the forest and above the zoo.

Another accomplishment is Andelin’s work to create one of the most successful cheetah conservation and breeding programs in the country.

The newest attraction, Kumbali and Kago, a cheetah and canine duo who are best friends, has won the hearts of people worldwide.

“The zoo is about providing conservation, education and good family fun,” Andelin says.

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W H AT K E E P S M E AWA K E AT N IGH T

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he simple answer is, my clients. I have been entrusted by them to help create a financial game plan that will yield sufficient income to meet their lifestyle needs for the 20-30 years that we call retirement. The fact that we are living longer than previous generations is serious enough. When FDR first introduced Social Security, it was intended to provide income for life. What he didn’t share at that time was the statistic that 65 year-old retiring males had a life expectancy of 7 years. It was never imagined that we might be hanging around for 3 to 4 times that long. If you haven’t done the math, it takes a whole lot of money to live reasonably, that long.

In working with clients to produce sufficient assets, we used to lay an Ibbotson chart in front of them showing the historical returns for stocks, bonds, and inflation since 1925. It showed stocks producing an average annual return of 11%, with bonds at 5%, and inflation annually eating away at all of it at 3%. So, using basic numbers, a balanced investor with 50% in stocks and 50% in bonds, one would have produced an average return of 8%. If I left 3% in the portfolio to offset inflation, I could put 5% in my pocket.

Well, unfortunately, all of that has changed. In the infamous words of Tom Hanks, portraying astronaut, Jim Lovell in Apollo 13, “Houston, we have a problem”! If you haven’t been paying attention, markets have been experiencing significantly greater volatility than in years past.

Many economists are suggesting stocks will average significantly less than their historic high water marks, and, even worse, bonds are likely to do the same. Have you looked at what your money market or savings accounts are earning? Ouch! Not even close to that 5% historic return.

The Federal Reserve has interest rates near zero. Your local bank and bond issuers key on that rate to determine how much they’ll pay you on your CD or their bonds. Bond values follow an inverse relationship to interest rates: interest rates going down, bond values up. In the early 1980’s, we had historically high interest rates. Over the last 35 years interest rates have gone down, producing a Bull Market for bonds for that entire time. That leaves us near the floor today with nowhere for interest to go but up, keeping bond values down. Bonds have been the ballast in the boat to smooth the ride with stocks. Plus, they have provided reasonable yields for retirees to live on. I feel like that orphan in Oliver Twist, standing in front of the Headmaster saying, “please sir, I want some more!”.

These are challenging times. It’s going to take new ideas and new products to meet our needs. I wish you well and can only hope you have someone who lies awake at night thinking about your future.

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SEE CHESTERFIELD LIKE A TOURIST Different Ways to Explore Chesterfield

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Have you ever uttered this telling little phrase about one of Chesterfield’s well-known sites?

“Oh yes, I know about it, I just haven’t been there yet.”

Let 2016 be the year you change your declaration to, “Oh yes, I’ve been there – and there – and there!”

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EXPLORE CHESTERFIELD MORNING

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Pocahontas State Park.

The park’s 80 miles of trails include singletrack and double-track mountain biking trails and mixed-use trails. You can rent kayaks, canoes, paddleboats and other boats, fish, or swim (pools open in season).

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Up in the Air

Flying Lessons. Take to the air and learn to fly with skilled instructors in a popular Cirrus Aircraft, with its modern avionics suite, efficient cross country ability and cabin comfort. DominionAviation.com

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Foodie Fantasies

Cooking class at Sur La Table. Learn from expert teachers demonstrating perfect pies, healthy dishes, French pastries and more, then swing by Olive Oil Taproom for luscious oils and vinegars for your kitchen.

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History Buffs

Petersburg Battlefield Segway Tours & Blandford Church. Zip along on a Segway while exploring the site of the longest military event of the Civil War, then pop in to see spectacular stained-glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany. SegwayOfRichmond.biz + PetersburgArea.org

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Paddle Together. Launch your kayak or canoe with Riverside Outfitters under the Huguenot Bridge, explore quiet waters and backwater channels, view wildlife, swim, have a snack – take your time.

Age minimum is 8 or 10, check for details.

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Brew, Chester.

Hearty burgers, sandwiches, salads and entrées plus plenty of craft beer from 30 taps and bottles.

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My Noodle and Bar. “Climb” into one of the treehouses and enjoy delicious Thai cuisine along with craft beers and imaginative cocktails.

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Capital Ale House, Midlothian.

Order the sausage and cheese plate accompanied by a flight of draft beers picked to pair with the food.

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Dixie Restaurant.

Serving breakfast and lunch to Old Towne Petersburg since the 1920s with traditional Southern cuisine.

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Positive Vibe Café.

Modeling virtue while serving delicious food, Positive Vibe trains and employs those with disabilities.

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SUP with Black Dog. Paddle the James River from a new perspective on a stand-up paddleboard (it’s easier than you think). Black Dog Paddle trips originate at Robious Landing Park or Dutch Gap. BlackDogPaddle.com

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The Science Museum of Virginia. Enjoy giant screen movies under The Dome - the most technologically advanced digital dome theater on earth. SMV.org

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Swift Creek Berry Farm. This Chesterfield favorite bursts with berries around late June: pick-your-own, blueberry pies, blueberry blossom honey, plus fresh vegetables, and more. swiftcreekberryfarm.com

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Henricus Historical Park & Magnolia Grange.

The re-created 1611 Citie of Henricus is an outdoor living history museum with historical interpreters.

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Joe’s Inn Bon Air. This family-owned restaurant features American, Italian and Greek cuisine and locally made Bev’s ice cream.

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La Cucina.

Classic Italian cuisine – pasta, entrées, seafood, salad and appetizers – plus topnotch pizza.

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Thunderbolt Indoor Karting. Hop in an electric cart and race around the track, competing against other drivers or beat your own personal times. ThunderboltKarting.com

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Peak Experiences. Over 14,000 square feet of indoor climbing fun, with more than 125 top-rope routes, lead-climbing and bouldering. The climbing wall landscape is continually transforming to keep climbers challenged and engaged.

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Tazza Kitchen.

The seasonal menu highlights local ingredients, woodfired cooking, fine beverages and culinary influences from Southern Italy and Baja California.

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Half Way House. Dine at the 1760 house that once served George Washington, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson and other dignitaries. HalfWayHouseRestaurant.com

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Metro Richmond Zoo & Zip Line. Visit Kumbali and Kago. Hands-on feeding of giraffes, deer and more. Fly through the air on zip lines and tackle suspended challenges. MetroRichmondZoo.com

Sergio’s.

Authentic and delightful Italian cuisine and pizzas, supported by craft beer, Prosecco and cider on tap, mead & wine.

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Steam Bell Beer Works. Check out Chesterfield’s first craft brewery, with beers that honor tradition, history and innovation (expected to open

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Swift Creek Mill Theatre. Housed in a 1663 building, the theatrical company has been training actors and entertaining audiences for more than 50 years.

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Uptown Alley. Bowling, billiards, arcade games and sports theater, supported with house-created foods, plus beer, wine, cocktails and sodas. UptownAlleyRichmond.com

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REALIZE YOUR DREAMS WITH M EVB P.O.W.E.R. ore than 100 women business owners from across the Metro area gathered on March 22 at the Meadowbrook Country Club for the 7th Annual eWomen Network Women’s Summit, which was sponsored by EVB P.O.W.E.R (Potential Of Women Entrepreneurs Realized), a unique program that offers valuable networking resources, tools and financial products and services, all designed to support local women business owners.

“The Summit was a high energy day where you could engage with other women leaders, feel the power in the room and connect with resources to grow your business,” says Heather A. Todd, managing director for eWomen Network, Richmond.

The keynote speaker at the summit, which included exhibitors and networking opportunities, was awardwinning entrepreneur and international business owner, Sandra Yancey.

Yancey – founder and CEO of one of the largest and most successful women’s business networking organizations in North America, eWomen Network – spoke to a sold-out crowd of over 120 persons. The radio show host, author, movie producer and philanthropist shared four key areas to assist in creating and growing one’s business: • Promoting new offerings • Managing and overcoming overwhelm • Cultivating strategic relationships • Sustaining a successful business

“EVB P.O.W.E.R. was very proud to sponsor the eWomen Network summit to help connect women in business together,” says Michelle Simon, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at EVB. “After all, the key to being a successful woman in business is to empower and engage them. We really believe that this event did just that.”

New members in attendance received a complimentary small group coaching session with Sandra Yancey. P.O.W.E.R offers its members personalized service and an array of financial products designed exclusively for entrepreneurial women who are seeking to expand their enterprise.

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MORE THAN MEETS THE EARS:

Hearing Aids AS I FILTER THROUGH MY MEMORY BANK on the various stages of my life, many of my milestones are accompanied by really awesome musical scores. First date: Barry Manilow’s “Mandy.”

First kiss: Captain and Tennille’s “Love Will Keep Us Together.”

Leaving home for college: “Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb.” Yet underscoring every note of my life’s musical, from the time I was 13, was my mother’s “Turn down that noise! You’re going to go deaf!” For mom, anything that wasn’t Old Blue Eyes was truly not worth wasting the electricity to run the record player.

I developed a more empathetic understanding of my mother’s medical/musical directives when my own little ones became teenagers. How is it possible, I asked myself, for my bright, intelligent, educated children to listen to this? So, in keeping with family traditions, I screamed the same directive over the insidious blare of Tupac and R Kelly: “Turn down that noise! You’re going to go deaf!” Though I’m not sure there are any legitimate medical studies that says listening to “bad” music will affect your hearing, there is a plethora of studies and a wealth of empirical data that supports the correlation between the volume of the music and hearing loss. Yes, Virignia, Mom was right again.

As older adults, the follies of our youth seem to be catching up with us and the possibility of hearing loss is becoming all too real. Actually, there are three common types of hearing loss: sensorineural (as in most cases of noise-induced hearing loss), conductive (for example, caused by infection or a blockage in the ear canal) and mixed (having both sensorineural and conductive components). In layman terms, Conductive would be, for example, if you had a nasty ear infection. Sensorineural, on the other hand, is the kind of loss Mom threatened and can be caused by blasting your music loud enough so the windows rattle.

Whether you are in the prime of your life, enjoying your glorious retirement years or you’re still in college, hearing loss can happen and it can be life impacting. While there have been times in my life when I wished I had an off-switch to silence the chaos (reference: 25 miles into a 200-mile car trip with three kids yelling, “mom mom mom mom mom”), the thought of not hearing the birds chirp in the morning or not being able to listen to the nonsensical stories my grandson tells me, is not one that I ever wish to entertain. Just like we need to pay attention to our dental health, get our eyes checked and go for our mammograms, so too, we need to practice good auditory health.

The first step is to get a baseline exam by either an otolaryngologist (an ENT - ear, nose, and throat - physician who has received advanced training in medical conditions involving the ear, nose and throat) or an otologist or neurotologist (a specialized type of ENT physician who has had further training focusing on conditions of the ear). The otologist or otolaryngologist will generally give all your ear parts a good once over. Then she or he will likely have an audiologist (usually in the same office) put you in a sound-proof booth and do a hearing test. The whole process should take about an hour. The results from the hearing test will help the doctors understand exactly what you are hearing, or not hearing.

If the doctor determines that the Beatles really did ruin your hearing, she or he will work with you to customize solutions specifically for you. If one of those solutions is a hearing aid, you’ll be shown an entire catalog of really cool, high-techy gadgets. Some of these are tucked so far down in the ear that they aren’t even visible. You’ll be given a chance to try different types 22 Chesterfield Living

to determine which works best for you, which is most comfortable and which is best suited for your lifestyle. It’s a little like getting new glasses – there’s a period of adjustment, a couple of fittings and a personal preference factor to consider.

In my most humble opinion, the coolest most awesome part of getting a hearing aid is the off-switch! Now, the rugrats and grandrugrats can “mom mom mom mom” to their hearts’ content while I blissfully cruise down I-95 oblivious to the chaos. Silence, at times, truly is golden.

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The Best of Both Worlds

APEX MD BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN EASTERN AND WESTERN MEDICINE

“East is East and West is West and never the twain shall meet.”

When Rudyard Kipling penned this ballad in 1889, he probably did not have medicine in mind. But over the years, his words have proven true as regards Eastern and Western medical philosophies.

That, however, is changing, as noted by the immense popularity of Dr. Deepak Chopra, who has done much to bridge the chasm between the two disciplines.

In Richmond, there is one truly unique medical center that offers services patterned very much after those offered by Dr. Chopra.

I recently visited with Dr. Suman Banerjee, MD, PhD, founder and chief medical officer of Apex MD, located in Glen Allen. Both Dr. Banerjee and his wife, Dr. Rumki Banerjee, MD, ABIHM, who is the center’s co-founder and medical director, have established a health center that seeks to offer the best of both worlds.

At Apex MD, Dr. Rumki Banerjee, who is board certified in Family Medicine (Western medicine), serves as the primary care physician. In that capacity, she is well qualified to care for the medical needs of her patients in much the same manner as do physicians found in most medical centers. However, he is also board certified in Integrative Holistic Medicine (a blend of complementary and alternative medicine including Eastern medicine). And this is what makes Apex MD primary care and holistic wellness center so unique.

During my visit with Dr. Suman Banerjee, he explained the difference between the two disciplines. “Allopathic (traditional westernized) medicine treats the symptoms,” he said, “but it does not address the root cause.”

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He illustrated the way those who practice Western medicine, exclusively, would treat a symptom. “ If you had a migraine, you might receive an injection to relieve pain, or pain blockers, which would help to alleviate the symptoms and reduce the frequency of attacks, but what (Allopathic medicine) doesn’t tell you is why you’re having the headaches.”

That, said Dr. Suman Banerjee, is where holistic approach to medicine has proven valuable. With this approach, practitioners seek to treat the whole person in order to get at the root of the problem.

As integrative holistic medicine has become more popular and widely accepted in the Western world, individuals have been forced to choose one treatment over the other. Medical practitioners on both sides have been reluctant to recommend the other.

At Apex MD, with Dr. Rumki Banerjee’s education and training in both, the patient is not forced to choose sides. He or she can, in effect, have the best of both worlds.

“We seek to integrate the holistic approach into the allopathic approach,” said Dr. Suman Banerjee. “We want to know why you have a certain condition.”

So while the allopathic approach can provide a more immediate remedy, the holistic approach seeks to ultimately discover and treat the root of the problem.

“Our hope,” he added, “is to help the patient get to the point where he can either eliminate the medications he is taking or greatly reduce the dosage.”

As an expert pathologist and consultant, Dr. Suman Banerjee works closely with his wife in recommending specific lab work, which is done on or off premises, and then providing an analysis

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of the patient’s needs. This assists Dr. Rumki Banerjee and her team of practitioners to recommend the most effective course of treatment using a blended combination of both the Western and Eastern medicines.

This provides an added benefit in that a patient is assured that, his or her primary care physician is involved in every aspect of their treatment.

Holistic treatments include: Ayurveda Detoxification and Medical Massage Ayurveda, which literally means the science of life, is an ancient form of Eastern medicine that originated in India. The concept involves identifying each individual’s inherent constitutional makeup and, by means of a specific, customized detoxification, helping maintain a healthy balance.

Intravenous (IV) Nutritional Therapy This ensures that needed nutrients (vitamins, minerals, amino acids) are delivered directly into the bloodstream. According to Dr. Suman Banerjee, when administered orally, some of these nutrients may not be absorbed completely due to underlying medical conditions. These can also be used as energy and immune boosters.

Holistic Skin Rejuvenation & Therapy “We purify you from the inside; we want you to look good from the outside, too,” Dr. Banerjee said. For that reason, Apex MD offers pure holistic skin care, using products from Osmosis MD that are naturally present in your skin. The products are designed to treat a variety of skin conditions such as dark spots, scarring, aging, wrinkling, acne, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, psoriasis and several others.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Pellet Therapy According to Dr. Suman Banerjee, this benefits patients with menopausal and peri-menopausal symptoms, improves bone health and increases libido and energy.

Apex MD provides a unique integrated holistic wellness center that can blend a variety of treatments designed to care for the whole person, as an individual. For example, perhaps you are pre-diabetic and overweight, you might be informed of the benefits of blending detox with IV therapy, along with holistic nutrition counseling, with an in-house registered dietician. All such services are offered at Apex MD by a team of trained practitioners, and all under the direction of your primary care physician, Dr. Rumki Banerjee and expert consultant Dr. Suman Banerjee.

The overall mission, Dr. Suman Banerjee told me, is to offer treatments that are medically effective, safe and also cost effective for the patients. The weight loss and nutrition counseling program is also covered through insurance. Some of the services can also qualify under HSA or FSA expenditure accounts.

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We do have something unique. We want Richmonders to come try us out.

We do what works best for our patients and we listen to what they have to say. We want them to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

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~ Dr. Suman Banerjee

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HEALTH

Hello Beautiful Summer Simple Skin Care Tips Can Keep You Simply Beautiful

by Susie Galvez

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is in full bloom. You can bet your flip-flops that summertime is just a few sunrays away. Time to change your beauty routine. By switching to a warm-weather plan, your skin will look radiant, your hair healthy, and your makeup will have the staying power it needs to keep you beautiful as the weather gets warmer and the days grow longer.

Our summer beauty guide will fill your summer bag with both tried and and true, as well as brand new tips and super easy ideas – all designed to keep your summer simple and simply beautiful!

Switch Up Your Skin Care Routine

When the mercury rises, so does the humidity. Your skin needs less moisture than it does in the winter. Switching to a lighter moisturizer helps keep your pores clear, lessen blemishes, and you will be less likely to experience the dreaded shiny face.

Skin cell turnover speeds up in the summer, allowing newer skin cells to surface faster. A weekly gentle exfoliating facial will remove any excess dead skin and give your skin a natural glow.

Be Kind to Your Face

Chemical peels, creams, scrubs and other products containing glycolic acids and retinoids should not be used if you spend a lot of time outdoors. These treatments can make your skin more sun sensitive and cause more damage to your skin. If you must use them, wear a hat and extra sunscreen to protect your skin.

Certain medications can cause sun sensitivity. Check with your Pharmacist.

Drink More Water

Water is the number one trick to beautiful skin. Your body needs more water in the spring and summer to stay hydrated. Since you'll sweat more in hot weather, it's vital that you restore your fluids when exercising or simply being out and about in warmer temperatures. Always keep a bottle of water handy so it's ready to go where you are.

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Less Is More With Makeup

Cosmetics probably play a part of your summer beauty routine.

Simple tricks often make the largest impact on how you look. As the weather warms up, lighten up your makeup bag. No need for a full-on face. Best looks are sheer foundation; powder to help the makeup stay put; a little blush on the cheeks; matte eyeshadow; mascara to frame the eyes; and pop of a great lip color.

You Are What You Eat

Your skin needs lots of vitamins and minerals to stay healthy, so be sure to check out all of RVA’s wonderful farmer’s markets for the freshest fare in summer fruit and vegetables. Foods rich in antioxidants and protein, such as fresh produce, fish and eggs, can stimulate collagen growth, which keeps the skin elastic and helps prevent wrinkles.

Keep Your Tan in Check

A healthy tan is a myth. There is no such thing. Your goal should not be to get a suntan, but to protect your skin against the sun's dangerous UV rays so you don't age prematurely. Wear a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15 on all exposed areas of your body when you're outdoors. Don't forget less obvious areas such as your lips, neck and the top of your hands where the sun can wreak havoc over time.

You can still get a healthy looking tan without skin damage if you use sunless tanning lotion. Be sure to exfoliate your body before applying the self-tanner. Your “tan” will last days longer!

Remember Your Hair

The beating sun can hit your hair hard, but there are hair products that contain SPF that can help protect your locks and your scalp. And to keep the havoc of humidity at bay, thank goodness for all of the anti-frizz products on the market. Ask your hairdresser which formula is best for your hair type and color.

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And if the occasional bad-hair day appears in your mirror, don’t fight it…accessorize it. Headbands, clips and hats are wonderful ways to “chic” it up.

Cool Shades

Sunglasses are no doubt high up on the cool factor—with hundreds of shapes, sizes and colors to choose from. Sunglasses are important for protecting your eyes against the sun's dangerous UV Rays, which are also present on cloudy days. Lens color is not an indication of protection. You need to read the labels and look for lenses that are for "special purpose," which should block 95 to 100 percent of the UV rays. Polarized lenses take it a step further with a layer that helps protect against glaring sunlight that reflects off of surfaces.

Hollywood celebrities are setting the trends The Fabric Of Our Lives with larger, eye-catching frames coming into Did you know that damaging rays can pass directly through fabrics fibers? spring and summer. Larger lenses benefit not About 33 percent of summer wardrobe fabrics are not designed to protect you only the eyes, but the sensitive skin surrounding from the sun. You could tan, burn and even suffer sun damage under your clothes! the eyes – a win-win situation.

When choosing outfits, consider color and cloth: Dark or bright colors absorb more UV than paler shades and denser fabrics, like denim or canvas, are more With these summertime tips in tow, it’s time protective than sheer or loosely woven cloth. Loose-fitting clothes are preferable to get out and glow! to tighter garments, which can stretch and expose skin to the sun.

Some manufacturers provide extra-protective clothing with UPF (Ultraviolet Susie Galvez is a beauty & image expert, day spa Protection Factor) labels, which indicate exactly how protective the clothes are. founder, esthetician, makeup artist and the author nine For instance, a shirt with a UPF of 45 lets in just 1/45th of the sun's UV. beauty and lifestyle books.

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STOP THE

EMBARASSMENT Millions of women experience incontinence (bladder leakage) .

For many, both young and old, it is their little secret.

Many admit that they’re too embarrassed to even speak with their doctor about the problem.

How nice it is to know that, here in Richmond, at Virginia Urology Women’s Health (VUHW) there’s a dedicated team of caring professionals who understand your problem and can offer not only encouragement, but also relief.

David Glazier M.D., F.P.M.R.S, who practices at Virginia Urology’s Stony Point and Prince George locations, says, “The most gratifying part of my job is starting with a patient who really has a difficult time with her symptoms and whose symptoms are totally destroying her quality of life, and to truly help that patient.”

Dr. Glazier is one of the urogynecologists at Virginia Urology who is a board certified, fellowship trained urologist and certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Such specialists have had advanced training to specifically deal with issues of women’s bladder and pelvic floor.

While treating incontinence is not always a quick fix, there are treatment options available, and the staff at VUWH will work with you to determine the specific treatment that best works for you as an individual.

Commonly prescribed oral medications may or may not satisfactorily relieve symptoms. VUWH providers offer additional treatments such as behavioral therapy, biofeedback and pelvic floor exercises. “I enjoy taking a minimally invasive approach where possible,” Dr. Glazier says, “and I enjoy seeing the surprise when patients realize that what is a big problem for them can often be solved with a minor procedure.”

Non-surgical techniques are very effective and should be looked into as alternatives to medications and/or surgery. However, should a patient’s condition not respond to conservative treatments, VUWH offers newer treatment modalities such as Interstim® or Botox®. If surgery is required, VUWH doctors are highly skilled and experts in robotic and traditional surgery.

Whatever that most effective treatment may be, the goal for each woman is the same. “Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than hearing from a patient that her life is back to normal,” says Dr. Glazier. “One particular young patient had a three-year-old daughter. She was very distressed because after giving birth she leaked all the time and she was unable to pick her daughter up .

After what was a minor procedure, all her symptoms were gone.

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Thinking of a smile makeover?

Let’s consider your options.

S. Tyler Perkinson, DDS General Dentist, VFD Patterson-Parham

I often find myself in the unexpected situation of talking people out of larger cosmetic procedures, such as veneers. Many patients think that veneer treatment, in which a thin layer of porcelain is bonded to the front of tooth, is their only option to improve their smile. Veneers are a fantastic option that allow us to create a beautiful smile, but we can often get a great result with less.

Many people that are unhappy with their smile often just have a few things bothering them - a dark tooth, a small gap, or some minor asymmetry. Sometimes fixing only these small things can make a big improvement to the overall smile.

A single dark tooth in an otherwise bright smile can be whitened from the inside out in a procedure called internal bleaching.

Bonding is a procedure where tooth colored composite is bonded to a tooth and sculpted to the appropriate shape, and it can be subtly used to close a small gap or reshape a tooth while still maintaining the smile's natural character. Sometimes just rounding a square corner or shortening an asymmetrically long tooth can make a big difference.

Teeth whitening can also keep an otherwise pretty smile from looking dingy. I often tell people to look at their teeth in the mirror and compare the white if their teeth to the whites of their eyes. If your teeth are darker than the whites if your eyes, you might be a good candidate for whitening.

Depending on the situation, a true smile makeover with veneers or crowns is the right treatment, but it is worth asking your dentist if a more conservative approach can give you the result you want.

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DINING PATIOS: Locals & Destinations People watching. Star gazing. Soaking up some rays. For any number of reasons, most of us enjoy dining alfresco. We sent our photographers in search of some of the best patios and decks that Chesterfield has to offer.

HOWLETT’S RESTAURANT & TAVERN

3530 Festival Park Plaza, Chester 804-930-1034; HowlettsTavernChester.com Enjoy fresh seafood, crabs and steak, as well as made-from-scratch desserts on Howlett’s spacious patio, right in the heart of Downtown Chester.

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15717 City View Dr., Midlothian 804-378-7643; DineAtPalermo.com Enjoy the tastes of Old Sicily and, perhaps, a little vino or a refreshing cocktail under the stars on Palermo’s intimate patio.

1244 Alverser Plaza, Midlothian 804-415-6224; TazzaKitchen.com Farm to patio might be the best way to describe alfresco dining at Tazza Kitchen, which uses the freshest of ingredients. Enjoy a craft beer or craft cocktail with your salad, pizza, taco and much more.

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LATITUDE SEAFOOD CO.

15532 WC Commons Way, Midlothian 804-379-8100; LatitudeSeafoodCo.com Fresh seafood and a great bar scene, with an extensive wine and beer list, as well as handcrafted cocktails, extend out the door and onto Latitude’s relaxing patio.

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BREW GASTROPUB

11400 Huguenot Rd. (The Shoppes at Bellgrade) 804-454-0605; BrewGastropub.com The relaxing patio makes for a great spot to hang out on a warm spring afternoon, especially if you’re enjoying delicious food paired with a finely crafted beer or cocktail.

600 Founders Bridge Blvd., Midlothian 804-601-8611; IndependenceGolfClub.com/Tavern-19 Kick back and watch a little live-action golf on Tavern 19’s spacious patio overlooking the well-manicured course. What a great spot to enjoy a refreshing beverage and a delicious pizza. There’s a full menu, as well.

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AWFUL ARTHUR’S SEAFOOD COMPANY

1300 Sycamore Square, Midlothian 804-893-4093; AwfulArthurs.com With refreshing beverages and raw bar delicacies, you’d think you were beachside as you relax on Awful Arthur’s covered deck.

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11400 Huguenot Rd. (The Shoppes at Bellgrade) The Hard Shell offers the feeling of dining in elegance, whether you’re inside or out on the patio. Feast on the highest quality seafood, steaks and more in a relaxing atmosphere.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

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11500 Huguenot Rd. (The Shoppes at Bellgrade) 804-378-0600; RuthsChris.com This secluded patio is befitting of what you’ve come to expect of Ruth’s Chris.

Enjoy an excellent Happy Hour as well as the sizzling steaks in an upscale setting.

CAPITAL ALE HOUSE

13831 Village Place Dr., Midlothian 804-780-ALES; CapitalAleHouse.com Get away from it all on the rear patio, or enjoy people watching along the sidewalk, as you chose from over 80 draft and 170 beers in the bottle. For those chilly nights, there’s the outdoor wood-burning fireplace.

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emember that refrain often repeated by science and math teachers to irritated (and irritating) students: “You’re going to need this after graduation!”?

“Yeah, yeah,” you may have replied (uttered aloud if you were a smart aleck).

The Food Lab (W. W. Norton & Company, 2015), by J. Kenji López-Alt, demonstrates the veracity of your teacher’s statement.

Without expounding too extensively upon dry science lessons, he nonetheless explains how each act in the kitchen – from cutting and mixing to heating – influences the process. Perhaps more importantly, he shares how science can significantly improve your end result.

For example, in the “Science of Breakfast” chapter, López-Alt briefly discusses the chemical composition of eggs, then uses that information to demonstrate how that affects poaching, frying, scrambling, making meringue and peeling an egg. He addresses questions such as eggs’ freshness, brown versus white, pasteurized, organic and free-range – and how these influence preparation and taste.

Simply by following a few basic principles and guidelines in The Food Lab, I was able to address two problems that have long plagued my breakfast preparations: easily peeling hard-boiled eggs and avoiding weepy, watery scrambled eggs.

López-Alt’s background is made up of the ingredients that give him proper credentials for combining science and food preparation.

“My grandfather was an organic chemist, my father was a microbiologist, and I was a little nerdling,” he proudly proclaims.

He went to MIT to pursue his love for scientific exploration – during his studies, however, he realized he was more intrigued with food preparation than biology labs. Though attaining a degree in architecture, he immediately began building better food. He’s now chief creative officer at Serious Eats (SeriousEats.com).

The Food Lab addresses the range of savory dishes: soups, stews, salads, vegetables, pasta, meats, poultry and fish; and food preparations such as blanching, searing, braising, glazing, frying and roasting. He even explains how the science of ground meat can give you juicy burgers, succulent meatloaf, tender meatball and brilliant homemade sausage. The only dish missing is dessert: “They just aren’t my thing,” López-Alt admits.

Home cook Tammy Soto spent some time exploring the book’s principles and recipes. She appreciated the author’s sense of humor as well as his sage advice. “Oh my goodness,” she declared after following López-Alt’s salmon preparation tips. “That’s why my husband doesn’t eat salmon – I’ve been cooking it wrong, way wrong.

This recipe is fabulous! I love how Kenji explains everything.”

Who needs The Food Lab? This 960-page tome can benefit cooks and chefs at all levels.

The encyclopedic information, guidance on essential kitchen gear and pantry basics, as well as illustrated recipes establish a solid foundation. “Once you understand the basic science of how and why a recipe works, you suddenly find that you’ve freed yourself from the shackles of recipes,” López-Alt says. “You can modify as you see fit.”

Even professional chefs may find useful surprises. As a test cook and editor at Cook’s Illustrated, López-Alt recalls, “I discovered that in many cases – even in the best restaurants in the world – the methods that traditional cooking knowledge teaches us are not only outdated but occasionally flat-out wrong.”

After trying out a few principles and recipes in The Food Lab, you’ll undoubtedly find yourself thanking J. Kenji López-Alt. You may even consider inviting your high school science teacher to dinner as a belated gesture of gratitude.

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Creamy Scrambled Eggs Reviewed by Annie Tobey Serves 4 6 large eggs 2 large egg yolks ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch cubes and chilled 2 tablespoons heavy cream or crème fraîche [recipe on page 123 of The Food Lab] 1. Combine the eggs, egg yolks, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk until homogeneous and frothy, about 1 minute. Allow to rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. The eggs should darken in color significantly.

2. Add the chilled butter to the eggs, then transfer the mixture to a 10-inch nonstick skillet, place over medium-low heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until the butter completely melts and the eggs begin to set. As the eggs become firmer, stir more rapidly to break up the large curds, and continue to cook until no liquid egg remains.

3. Remove the pan from heat, add the heavy cream, and stir constantly for 15 seconds; the eggs should be completely tender with a custard-like texture that just barely holds a shape when you pile them up. Transfer to a plate and serve immediately.

Reviewer’s note: Most of López-Alt’s recipes are not so basic, but this one perfectly represents how his principles make an everyday dish even more delightful! The material preceding the recipe, though not reproduced here, provides further background as to why these eggs are so luscious and creamy. The Food Lab also includes a “Light and Fluffy Scrambled Eggs” recipe.

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TAZZA KITCHEN 1244 Alverser Plaza, Midlothian 804-415-6224; TazzaKitchen.

You’ll enjoy upscale dining in a bright, casual atmosphere at Tazza Kitchen. With an emphasis on the freshest of ingredients sourced from local farms and food artisans, every dish is designed to please the palate.

Perhaps you’ll start your brunch with freshly-baked buttermilk dropped biscuits, brioche rolls or coffee cake.

Entrees include crabcake Benedict, Huevos Rancheros and chilaquiles.

The French toast, with house-made brioche, features cashew praline butter, blueberry vincotto sauce, basil and whipped mascarpone.

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COUNTY SEAT 3883 Old Buckingham Rd, Powhatan 804-598-5000; TheCountySeat.com With delicious home-cooked food and live music served up in a friendly atmosphere, there’s a good reason this place is called a “Restaurant and Gathering Place.” One of the best reasons to gather is for the weekend buffets. On Fridays and Saturdays, it’s all-you-can-eat and features such breakfast delights as scrambled eggs and egg casserole, with bacon, ham, sausage gravy, biscuits and more.

Breakfast is served from 7 each morning. The Courthouse Breakfast features eggs, bacon, potatoes and a shortstack of pancakes (blueberries optional).

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HOWLETT’S RESTAURANT & TAVERN 3530 Festival Park Plaza, Chester 804-930-1034; HowlettsTavernChester.com

Howlett’s Restaurant & Tavern offers a comfortable, casual and cozy spot in the heart of Chester to enjoy lunch, dinner and libations. Omelet’s, eggs Benedict and traditional dishes highlight the menu, but you’ll discover such specialties as the Sirloin Oscar, which features a 6-oz. sirloin, topped with lump crab and served with asparagus and hollandaise sauce.

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LATITUDE SEAFOOD CO. 15532 WC Commons Way, Midlothian 804-379-8100; LatitudeSeafoodCo.com The emphasis is definitely on fresh, creatively prepared seafood dishes in this lively, yet upscale restaurant.

And while the brunch menu offers delicacies for the land lover with such entrees as chicken and waffles or the Bailey’s infused crème brulee French toast, succulent seafood dishes such as the Maryland-style eggs Benedict, topped with jumbo lump crab meat, take center stage on an enticing menu.

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CAPITAL ALE HOUSE 13831 Village Place Dr., Midlothian 804-897-5815; CapitalAleHouse.com The folks at Capital Ale house have recently reintroduced special brunch fare to their already bountiful menu. Chef Andy Faehl (from the Downtown Capital Ale House) says that he’s always loved charred grilled meats with Mexican spices. He adds, "Also, nothing beats breaking a runny poached egg over the top of meat and potatoes!" Combining these culinary passions, he’s created his Santa Fe Steak and Eggs brunch entree.

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BOATHOUSE HEADED TO HOPEWELL:

I heard some interesting news the other day and I heard it straight from the horse’s mouth – so to speak. I was speaking with Kevin Healey and his daughter, Paige.

Kevin is the owner of the Richmond area Boathouse Restaurants as well as Casa Del Barco (Spanish for Boathouse).

Except for his Boathouse in Short Pump Town Center, all of Kevin’s places offer some really amazing water views.

Well, it looks like Kevin is about to outdo himself. He tells me that as part of the ongoing efforts to revitalize Hopewell, such as with the recent marina renovation and the restored Beacon Theater, a couple of that city’s key movers and shakers approached him about taking a once well-known (but, now vacant) Downtown Hopewell seafood restaurant – The Navigator’s Den and creating a Boathouse Restaurant, Hopewell style. This locale figures to play a key role in tying the Marina into the downtown area, and

the Beacon Theater, by means of a river walk.

Kevin admits that he hadn’t spent a lot of time in Hopewell in recent years but says the commitment of city leaders (he specifically mentions City Manager, Mark Haley, and Assistant City Manager and head of Economic Development, Charlie Dane) is what convinced him to get on board.

He describes the view from the restaurant (and its patio) as being more reminiscent of a Chesapeake Bay view, due to the fact that it’s situated right at the confluence of the James and Appomattox Rivers.

“It’s a super cool spot,” says Paige, who is in charge of culinary development for her father’s restaurants. She tells me that while the décor and menu will be similar to the Richmond locations, “Each (boathouse) has its own fingerprint.”

Kevin says he hopes to have the Boathouse at City Point open by late summer. I can’t wait to see it.

WHILE WE WAIT – HOW ABOUT A BEER FESTIVAL: One

thing we won’t have to wait for much longer is the huge craft beer festival that Hopewell has landed. The event, which assistant city manager, Charlie Dane likens to the craft beer festival in Boulder, Colorado, takes place on May 15. Brewers from Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, West Virginia and Delaware will be on hand, with their beers, of course.

BBQ-TIP: When our March/April issue of Chesterfield Living came out a few weeks

ago, our ISO Great Barbecue feature reminded me that I had not been out to Brock’s Bar-B-Que, in Chester, lately. Their lunch buffet is amazing. Brock’s actually had its earliest beginnings over 40 years ago at a neighborhood picnic. For years, the family operated a catering business, which by 1987 had evolved into a restaurant. One taste of their barbecue, and you’ll know why Brock’s is a staple in Chesterfield. Everything on their menu is carefully crafted and deliciously cooked to tender perfection. Brock’s has won the Richmond-area chili cook-off five years in a row and they’ve been selected as having the best beef brisket on three separate occasions.

If you’re looking for a fantastic sandwich, try the Pitmasters, which offers a combination of their smoked award-winning brisket along with minced pork. It’s all drizzled with brisket sauce and served on a sesame seed bun. Oh yeah, don’t forget the sides, such as their corn fritters, the mac and cheese or their Texas fries (my favorite).

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time to enjoy the great outdoors and all that it has to offer. One of my favorite outdoor activities is patio dining. Hence our special feature in this issue of Chesterfield Living. We have lots of really nice patios around the county, but as far as the view is concerned, one of the more beautiful spots to dine on the patio is out at Tavern 19 at Independence Golf Club.

While Tavern 19 is somewhat secluded, it’s not a private, members-only sort of spot, either. It’s open to the public and they’re serving lunch and dinner daily, as well as brunch on Sundays. The menu is seasonal and incorporates locally sourced ingredients, some of which are grown onsite by partner, Tricycle Gardens. If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll be happy to learn that the folks at Tavern 19 have also partnered with a local pastry chef from Sugar Britches. That means delectable desserts, made fresh daily.

There seems to be something special going on out there quite regularly.

For instance, I hear they are planning a special Mother’s Day brunch on May 8, and on Father’s Day, Tavern 19 will be hosting a bass fishing tournament and a grill-out. Every Thursday, until the end of June, they’ll also be hosting a live outdoor concert series called “Rockin’ at Independence.”

EAST DOES MEET WEST IN VICTORIAN SQUARE: Kimsan

Yun, owner of Shogun Japanese Restaurant in Woodlake has just opened another restaurant, but this one does not feature the exotic dishes of the Far East. Rather it features the décor, the music and the atmosphere of a country Western restaurant/nightclub. So why such a departure from what he’s done in the past?

“I grew up in Colonial Heights,” he says. “I guess I’m really a country boy at heart.” Daisy Dukes and Boots Saloon , at 11045 Hull Street Road, might be a casual restaurant by day, but at night it’s a country bar at heart. Kimsan says he plans to have different themes every day. “Sunday is fun day,” he tells me. We will have country bands all day long.”

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CHANGING TASTES, CHANGING MENU: I see there are some great new

menu items being added over at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, in the Shoppes at Bellgrade. As Brian Pettit, general manager at the Virginia Beach Ruth’s Chris says, “Our constantly evolving menu is rooted in the classic traditions of a steak house while ensuring relevance to changing tastes.”

It looks as if those changing tastes might include a taste for fresh seafood. For instance, one of their appetizers sounds especially appetizing. It’s the Crab Stack, featuring colossal lump blue crab, avocado, mango and cucumber. That would go especially well on their beautiful patio, along with a refreshing beverage.

The new Chilled Seafood Tower also sounds fantastic, featuring Maine lobster, Alaskan king crab, jumbo shrimp and colossal lump blue crab. There’s so much more to see and taste on the new menu. You need to check it out.

Well, it’s time to go back on the hunt for more restaurant news and views.

Remember to read TasteBudz at RichmondNavigator.com. We publish an updated column every Thursday afternoon. And, if you have any restaurant news, please send it to us at TasteBudz@RichmondNavigator.com.

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Ruth’s Chris Steak House

15532 WC Commons Way, Midlothian 804-379-8100; LatitudeSeafoodCo.com Fresh seafood, over 50 wines and 49 beers!

What more could one hope for? How about a fantastic Happy Hour?

Monday through Friday 3 to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 8 p.m.

Beer (bottle and draft) – Half price House wines – Half price Well liquors – Half price

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There are daily specials, too, including $3 tacos on Tuesdays, half-price wine on Wednesdays and crab legs on Thursdays. You can also enjoy hand-crafted cocktails for 5 bucks apiece, all day on Wednesdays.

Tavern 19 at Independence Golf Club 600 Founders Bridge Rd., Midlothian 804-601-8611; IndependenceGolfClub.com/ Dining/Tavern-19 Whether you golf or not, this is a cool place to enjoy lunch or dinner and a refreshing beverage.

Monday through Friday 4 to 6 p.m.

Wine, by the glass – $1 off Beer, draft and bottles - $1 off House drinks $3 Appetizers - $2 off

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With the weather warming up, try their beautiful patio, offering a fantastic view.

Awful Arthur’s Seafood Company

1300 Sycamore Square, Midlothian 804-893-4093; AwfulArthurs.com Get an early start on Happy Hour, which begins at 11 each morning and runs until 7 p.m. Enjoy drink and food specials at the bar or on the beautiful deck.

Monday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Domestic bottles - $1 off Domestic drafts - $1 off House rail drinks - $1 off House wine (by the glass) - $1 off

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Awful Arthur’s also offers a Raw Bar Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Specials include a dozen clams or a half pound of shrimp for $6.50 and a half dozen oysters for just $4.

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11500 W. Huguenot Rd, 804-378-0600; RuthsChris.com Every afternoon Ruth’s @the Bar presents their $8 Sizzle, Swizzle & Swirl Happy Hour, both in the bar and on their beautiful, secluded patio.

Sunday through Thursday 4 to 6:30 p.m.

All items listed below are offered for just $8 each during Happy Hour: Pomegranate martini (Reg.$13) Ruth’s Manhattan (Reg.$13) Classic Cosmo (Reg.$13) Prime burger with fries (Reg.$13) Seared ahi tuna (Reg.$16) Spicy Lobster (Reg.$18)

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Select Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and domestic beers are also offered during Happy Hour at $2 off regular prices.

Uptown Alley

6101 Brad McNeer Pkwy., Midlothian 804-744-1077; UptownAlleyRichmond.com What do you get when you combine one of the coolest lounges in town with an ultra-modern bowling complex? Uptown Alley, of course.

Throw in a fantastic Happy Hour and, well, you’ll just have to check it out for yourself.

Monday through Friday 3 to 8 p.m.

(Thursday ‘til 9) Draft beer (16 oz.) - $3 Well drinks - $3 House wine - $4 Cheese fries - $5 Bruschetta - $6 Pepperoni pizza - $7

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On Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to close Uptown Alley offers “All-You-Can-Bowl” for $12

Palermo Trattoria Pizzeria

15717 City View Dr., Midlothian 804-378-7643; DineAtPalermo.com From soups and salads to pastas and seafood, enjoy a taste of Old Sicily Monday through Friday 4 to 7 p.m.

Drafts - $2 Well drinks - $3 House wines - $4

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Enjoy live jazz on Tuesday nights – On the patio, weather permitting

*All specials are subject to change. Please drink responsibly.*

Sushi-O

1228 Alverser Plaza, Midlothian 804-897-9878; Sushio-VA-com Offering Asian inspired dishes in a comfortable, casual environment Monday through Saturday 5 to 7 p.m. (Bar only) Hot sake (carafe) - $5 Martini (gin or vodka) - $5 High balls - $4 Hollywood Night - $5 Wines (select red and white) - $5 Shock Top beer - $3 Chicken kabobs (2) - $5 Maki - $3 Grilled lamb chops - $9 Pan-seared pork dumplings - $4

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Enjoy a sushi sampling during Happy Hour for just $6

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BREW GASTROPUB Craft Beverages · Casual Dining Patio Seating

We pride ourselves in the quality of our tap wall. With 2 locations and 100 taps to choose from, you’re sure to find your brew.

We also offer Prosecco and craft root beer on tap at our Bellgrade location!

Weekly Specials Monday – ½ price burgers starting at 6pm Tuesday – ½ price mussels all day!

Wednesday – ½ price growler fills Thursday - $10 Beer-n-Brat all day!

Saturday – Beer School at 4pm Sunday - $2 off small plates Happy Hour • Monday - Friday 3 - 6pm (804) 454-0605 Reservations suggested for large parties www.brewgastropub.com

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Open Daily to the Public for lunch, dinner & Sunday brunch.

Specializing in signature fire roasted pizza & locally sourced modern American cuisine.

Outdoor dining with spectacular views of the sunset and landscape.

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Events Calendar

by Kyra Gemberling and Chesterfield Living staff

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

The Children’s Museum of Richmond wants to offer a fun, relaxing space for families with special needs children, 10 and under, to enjoy themselves. Special Night for Special Needs gives these families access to all that the museum has to offer, plus adapted materials, special activities, a cool-down space and a reduced number of visitors.

When: May 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: CMoR Chesterfield Cost: Free C-MOR.org

START YOUR ENGINES

Meet the brave drivers who pound the pavement for your enjoyment at “the Toughest Short Track in the South.” Kids can get autographs before they head inside to take in all the action. Southside Speedway hosts bumper-to-bumper action from six divisions including Late Models, Modifieds, Grand Stocks, U-Cars, Legends and Bandoleros.

When: May 20, front gate opens 6 p.m.

Where: Southside Speedway Cost: $8-15 SouthsideSpeedway.net

IRON MAIDEN

History buffs and archeology lovers alike couldn’t be happier than at the annual Falling Creek Ironworks event, home to America’s first iron furnace. This family-friendly festival has a little something for everyone to enjoy, whether it’s period demonstrations, quirky costumes, Native American dance performances or hands-on children’s crafts.

When: May 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Falling Creek Ironworks Park Cost: Free Chesterfield.gov or 804-751-4946

OUTDOOR CINEMA

It doesn’t get much better than family, friends and a good movie under the stars. Bring your chairs and blankets and come out to watch the Oscar-winning animated film “Inside Out” as part of Family Movie Night. Before the movie starts, visit vendors for giveaways and let the little ones enjoy the Children’s Fun Zone.

When: May 27; gates open at 6 p.m., movie begins at dusk Where: Chesterfield County Fairgrounds Cost: Free Chesterfield.gov

DOWN HOME ON THE FARM

Take a break from the iPhone and X-Box to teach the kids what it was like living on a farm in the 19th century. Hosted by Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, the Planters Day Festival will feature vendors in traditional period dress, arts and crafts, live demonstrations, musical performances and children’s activities.

When: June 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Magnolia Grange Museum House Cost: $1-3 ChesterfieldHistory.com 804-796-7121

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PERFECT FIGURE 8

Yes, the summer Olympics are coming up soon, but winter sports fans can get their fix of figure skating at the Virginia Commonwealth Games, a multi-sport festival that attracts more than 225,000 athletes. This event is sanctioned by the U.S. Figure Skating Association and the Ice Skating Institute of America, so be prepared to see some serious skills.

When: June 4-5, event times vary Where: Richmond Icezone Cost: Free CommonwealthGames.org or 540-343-0987

SOUTHERN CHARM

If you liked last season’s production of “The Dixie Swim Club” at Swift Creek Mill Theatre, then you’re sure to love “The Hallelujah Girls.” In this raucous comedy, five enterprising Southern women in Eden Falls, Georgia, have leased a dilapidated church and turned it into a spa.

Be sure to enjoy the theater’s delicious buffet of down-home favorites.

When: June 9-July 23; 8 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. matiness on select dates Where: Swift Creek Mill Theatre Cost: $38 theater only, $55 theater and buffet SwiftCreekMill.com

SUSTAINABILITY STORY

It’s story time for a cause at CMoR Chesterfield! Denise Ritchie recycling education and outreach specialist, will host a special story time to educate children and parents on the importance of recycling.

Parents can learn how to make a difference while children learn responsibility, good habits and what it takes to care for our planet.

When: June 15, 10 a.m.

Where: CMoR Chesterfield Cost: Free with museum admission C-MOR.org or 804-474-7075

CAMPING ADVENTURES

It’s a day filled with creepy critters, s’mores and the great outdoors.

Join thousands of others across the country in the annual Great American Campout to kick off the 2016 camping season. Meet a few reptiles in the Nature Center, learn secrets about the park while hiking the Beaver Lake trail and end the day learning to make the perfect s’more.

When: June 25, 10 a.m.- 8:30 p.m.

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THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC

Enjoy sounds of classical music in the picturesque settings of Pocahontas State Park. Bring a blanket and share a picnic dinner while listening to the Richmond Symphony conducted

by Steven Smith. Light snacks and refreshments, including adult beverages, will be available for purchase.

When: June 4, 7-8:15 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.)

Where: Heritage Amphitheater at Pocahontas State Park Cost: Free admission, $7 parking fee DCR.virginia.gov

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3rd Annual National Beer Expo Slated for July

Which of the following best describes you: An enthusiast of craft beers?

A true-blue foodie?

A spirited fan of distilled spirits?

A wine lover?

All of the above?

While, I’m willing to bet that most of you would choose “All of the above,” the truth is that even if you only fit into one of these categories, you’re not going to want to miss the third annual Capital Ale House National Beer Expo (CAHNBE)coming to Richmond July 13 through 16.

It’s hard to fathom one function that encompasses so much. The Expo truly is a national event. Visitors from outside the region have begun to put the CAHNBE on their list as a reason, in itself, to come here.

And no wonder! The Expo offers an unrivaled opportunity to taste premium Virginia and American craft beers, spirits, ciders, artisan tacos, smoked food, Southern, soul and Cajun cuisine and much more. It’s all brought together for four glorious days in mid-summer.

We speak of it as “an event,” but, in reality, the CAHNBE is more than 15 events. Here is just a sampling of the activities designed for the connoisseur of the finer tastes in life: The Taco Throwdown features 16+ artisan-made tacos, 40+ craft beers, Virginia and Kentucky whiskey and live music.

The Farm Country Feast is new for 2016.

Held in the Ballroom of the convention center, this event will feature smoked, Southern, soul and Cajun cuisine, Virginia craft beer and cider, top-shelf Virginia spirits and live music.

Seminars are offered on a variety of topics such as Coffee Inspired Beers, Boozy Beers, Artisan Cheese and Beer Pairings and more, including one entitled, “Keep Virginia Weird and Its Beers, Too.” The Walk-Around Grand Tasting is the most popular event at the Expo. The Grand Tasting is, indeed, grand, giving you the opportunity to taste more than 170 Virginia and American craft beers. There’s even a VIP Walk-Around, which, not only gives you a head start on the crowd, but also offers admission to an expanded, exclusive area, where you’ll be able to sample at least 24 rare, vintage and limited release craft beers.

Tickets are now on sale and my advice is that you better not delay in getting yours.

Many events sell out quickly. The CAHNBE is produced by Variant Events.

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CURB ENTHUSIASM I’LL BE THE FIRST TO ADMIT that my husband and I chose our home based on its school district, neighborhood, square footage and our mental exhaustion from looking at real estate for six days straight. That Friday afternoon, as we pulled up in front of property number 87, I’d already made up my mind that as long as the house wasn’t a former meth lab or built on top of some ancient burial ground, we’d make an offer. The realtor checked and it wasn’t. So we said “sold!”

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REPAIR AND REPLACE: Say “so long” to cracked, sagging or worn looking siding, shutters, gutters and downspouts and replace them with new ones. Paint over any chipped or peeling surfaces like porch floors and the aforementioned siding and shutters. While you’ve got your work gloves on, get out the pressure washer and give your home’s exterior, driveway and walkways a good bath to remove mold, grime and dirt. These maintenance projects may not be as exciting as, say, choosing a new front door, but they can’t be neglected. After all, would you dress up in your best outfit without also showering and fixing your hair?

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ENTRYWAY: Nothing says “welcome” or, perhaps, “stay away!” more loudly than a home’s front entrance. The first change we made to our monochromatic abode was a fresh coat of robin’s egg blue paint on the door. This invigorating hue instantly breathed new life into our comatose front porch. According to houselogic.com, using high gloss paint on your front door will make it stand out from the pack even more.

However, if a new paint job is unable to revive your tired portal, then a new one might be in order.

According to Therma-Tru Corp., a leading manufacturer of exterior entry products, popular fiberglass doors maintain their newly-installed appearance for years longer than their steel and wooden counterparts.

Add even more vigor to your entryway with eye-catching planters or urns on either side of the front door. Fill them with ever-popular boxwoods, as stand-alone greenery or as centerpieces of mixed planting arrangements.

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Five Ways to Add Charm and Curb Appeal to Your Home

by Angela Weight

in curb appeal...unless you’re a fan of brown: brown siding, brown roof, brown shutters. Heck, even the grass was brown. On the charm scale, it was a solid “one.” But it was our “one.”

Over the past year, I’ve been working to add splashes of color (non brown), fix a few cosmetic eyesores, incorporate fresh landscaping and make the property as inviting as its surrounding neighborhood. And I must say things are coming along quite nicely.

Whether you’re sprucing your home up for potential buyers or for your own enjoyment, here are some simple ways to add curb appeal without breaking the bank.

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PLANT, MOW AND MANICURE: Healthy and well-tended landscaping goes a long way to enhance your home’s street view. Fertilize your lawn and fill in any unsightly bald patches with grass seed. Remove spindly, anemic looking bushes and replace them with variegated or flowering shrubs to add variety. To keep your property from having that “abandoned” look, trim back any straggly, neglected overgrowth. In our case, it was a towering holly border that had taken over part of the driveway. Add window boxes or color beds featuring seasonal annuals like marigolds and snapdragons for instant beauty. And don’t forget to mulch beds and borders every couple of months.

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SHINE SOME LIGHT: According to David Peek, director of product development for Progress Lighting, outdoor illumination greatly enhances the perceived value of a home. Well-lit driveways, walkways, porches and lawn perimeters provide safety and an impression of security. Plus, extra radiance casts a warm, inviting visage for guests, trick-or-treaters and the Dominos delivery guy.

Instead of long rows of low-to-the-ground LED lighting, homeowners today are opting for taller architecturally striking individual lamps placed farther apart, such as Progress Lighting’s arts and crafts style outdoor lanterns. Not only will they highlight your home’s exterior at night, they’ll add dimension to your landscaping during the day.

See, all it takes to increase your home’s charm-scale ranking is a little patience, creativity and a few trips to the hardware store. Time to get back to my porch painting now.

Angela Weight is a freelance writer living in Midlothian with her husband, two sons and a host of furry friends. She enjoys writing about home projects, youth baseball and all the funny ironies that happen in daily life.

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Cook Up A New Look In The Kitchen

by Jody Rathgeb

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ormica is out; Corian is in. Corian is out; granite is in. Granite is out; concrete is in. Concrete is out; quartz is in …and those are the changing trends just in countertops! No wonder kitchen makeovers are daunting. Sometimes, though, you can see when a change is needed. If you are planning to sell the house, that tealand-black combo is a throwback drawback. Or maybe you want to stay, but the heart of the house has become too crowded and cluttered. Or perhaps a new interest in recipe experiments has you and your spouse bumping elbows and hips. Whatever the reason, it’s time to look at some trends in kitchen design and make decisions.

Think it through.

While it may be easiest to follow the newest design trends, it’s best to stop and think first. “Kitchens have become a multi-use space in our homes. People live in their kitchens and the way we design these spaces has evolved to adapt to each use,” notes Chris Salas, a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and principal partner at Cocina Interior Design Ltd. Of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He says that while current trends are fun—his favorite coming thing is the return of brass in a brushed finish instead of the shiny 1980s version—they should take a back seat to the function of a kitchen, especially when the renovation is being planned to help sell the house.

DESIGNER: ANNE H. GRICE COMPANY: ANNE GRICE INTERIORS, ASPEN, CO JEREMY SWANSON

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Designing a kitchen for resale requires a conservative approach.

“We have to design for the masses when re-sale is in the equation,” Salas says. Pleasing buyers means keeping it clean, quiet and simple.

Opt for white and neutrals (warm gray tones are trending) as opposed to bold color schemes; keep wood tones in the medium range. In appliances, go for the tried and true: the stainless sink, a range that has quality but won’t break the bank, a refrigerator with capacity but not too many bells and whistles. “Budget tends to override having all the cool ‘toys,’” notes the designer. Modern basics allow buyers to add or upgrade without feeling that they must change everything from the outset.

If you’re planning to stay put for a while, though, kitchen renovation is a different game. Stop and think about how you use your kitchen. Do you cook every day, or is yours a heat-and-eat, grab-and-go household? Do you entertain often? Is the kitchen where guests gather or the hub of family life? Remember the maxim “form follows function,” and plan accordingly.

You may discover, if your goal is increasing space or expanding the kitchen into another living area, that you need a major makeover.

If so, get some professional advice. The NKBA website offers planning tools for homeowners, an inspiration gallery and help in finding a designer near you.

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If you’re satisfied with the size and layout of your kitchen, a few cosmetic changes and a do-it-yourself approach might do the trick. Consider the following.

• Remember the power of paint. Color is a great way to update or personalize a room, and it’s not very expensive. You can be bold or trendy with wall paint, accents or accessories. Salas says blue is trending in kitchen design.

• Repurpose unused areas. A prep island that gets little use can become the kids’ homework site when the veggie sink is replaced by an electronics charging station and seating is added. Do you have one of those once-popular built-in desks that now just gathers clutter? Fit it with storage bins or turn it into the pet place.

• Follow advancing technology. Some new ideas might be considered fads, but tech innovations tend to endure. For example, microwave ovens were once trendy; now it’s hard to imagine a kitchen without one. Look forward. “One of the easiest ways to add ease and function to a kitchen is planning for a tech/charging station,” Salas notes. He adds that appliances that can be controlled from a smart phone are also forward-looking.

• Nourish your art cravings. Who says kitchen décor must be kitschy or merely decorative? The kitchen is a great place to display artistic pottery, fused glass or mosaic creations. Many local artists accept commissions for one-of-a-kind backsplashes or architectural accents that are also functional.

• Don’t be afraid to mix materials. Not everything has to match. Says Salas: “In most of our designs we are mixing materials. We might do white perimeter cabinets with warm wood cabinets on the island. Or a light quartz countertop with a rich wood eating bar that has a live edge profile.” Just a touch of the high-end can save you money, too.

• Apply thought to small appliances. Keep the ones you use frequently in reach; let the others be hidden but handy with pull-out and lift-out additions to cupboards.

Appliance “garages” might be passé, but that doesn’t mean you have to display the blender that makes Pa’s whiskey sours once a year during the holidays. “Storage is always top of mind in a kitchen design,” says Salas. “Hardware manufacturers are always coming out with new, innovative ways to maximize storage. Some examples: double-tiered cutlery trays, pullout spice racks, pullout garbage and recycling bins.”

Decide which ones are right for you, and take advantage of those that are.

Remember, when cooking up a new kitchen, add a grain of salt to those trends. A kitchen that looks dated is probably one that reflects the tenor of its times. But before you jump into any movement, from country farmhouse to ’80s glam, decide whether you really love the look or are simply following the crowd. It’s your kitchen. Let the makeover be yours.

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Expert Workmanship and Quality Products The Hallmark of Trinity Renovations, Inc. by Liz Morley

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ive in the metro Richmond area long enough, and you will experience déjà loo: the feeling that you’ve seen the same details in a dozen different bathrooms…ancient floor tile patterns crisscrossed by blackening grout, a single light over a boxy wall-hung lavatory with stubby faucets and no ventilation other than a window.

Trying to relax in your own tub, you may have noticed the rusty underside of a cast-iron sink, peeling wallpaper and grout that needs scrubbing again.

You might even live with a common flaw in older tract housing – kitchens designed by people who don’t cook.

Mike and Stephanie Ridenour have been solving kitchen and bath problems for 17 years. Natives of central Virginia, the couple met in church when they were teenagers. “The name of our company is faith-based,” Stephanie says of Trinity Renovations, their bath and kitchen remodeling service located in Mechanicsville.

When Trinity started out, it was just the Ridenours. They quickly realized they needed to hire a helper. “We were working out of our home. We had to end up renting a building because we just grew so much because of word of mouth,” recalls Stephanie. “(Our customers) just loved the work that we did, so they told everyone about us, and it grew into what we are today.”

Trinity’s 3,000-square-foot showroom at 6102 Brashier Blvd features full-size bathroom and kitchen displays. Service begins with a knowledgeable team of sales consultants.

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“We have excellent people in the showroom who can walk you through the process of making your selections and ensuring that it’s not too stressful,” Stephanie says, adding “And we’re very competitive on our prices.”

“The guys in the field are excellent at what they do, as well, “Stephanie adds “They’re very professional. When we come in your home, we treat your home as if it were our home. We clean up every day at the end of the day.”

That quality workmanship has earned Trinity an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Of the Ridenour’s three children, the eldest son, who is almost 17, works part-time in the showroom after school.

He helps with paperwork and assists clients making selections. During the summer, he joins his father at renovation sites.

The typical Trinity clients, Stephanie says, own an older house and don’t plan to move. Last year, the first of the baby boomers turned 70. Many prefer to age in place. Trinity meets this growing demand with easy-to-use fixtures, safety features and barrier-free designs.

“We offer the lower bathtubs, so that it’s not as hard for people to climb in,” she says. “And we also do the walk-in bathtubs.”

Walk-in showers, a popular choice, are easier to use and provide enough room to help a disabled bather.

Trinity installs similar features for clients still in their prime. “Even though they’re young, and they don’t need those things now, they’re planning for their future,” Stephanie says.

Remodeling isn’t just cosmetic. When asked about those widely advertised plastic inserts that cover up old bathtubs and surrounding wall tiles, Stephanie responds, “We get that all the time.” She explains that plastic installations don’t resolve hidden problems such as leaks behind walls.

“When we tear out their floors, especially their bathrooms, we’re finding moisture that they didn’t know was there,’’ she adds. “So it would have eventually been a big problem, had we not found it.” Dampness also breeds mold and mildew, which causes illness.

“When we come in, we take everything out down to the studs,” Stephanie says. “We take it all out, and start from scratch, using an effective waterproofing system.”

Among other quality products offered, Trinity applies LATICRETE® SpectraLOCK® grout to kitchen and bath tiles. SpectraLOCK® repels stains, mold and mildew.

“That’s what most people hate about grout…cleaning it,” Stephanie says. “And ours is virtually maintenancefree.”

Demonstrating excellent workmanship and customer service, along with their use of quality products, Trinity makes it possible for clients to care for themselves and their loved ones in comfort and beauty.

For more information, call 804-318-1907, or visit online at TrinityRenovationsInc.com.

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Chesterfield Couple Builds a Pool … and a Pool Business In 1984, when Gail McDaniel wanted a pool at her Chesterfield home, she didn’t even have to make a phone call. Her husband, Cliff, was an excavator, so he just bought a pool kit, dug a hole and, voilà, Gail had her pool. Before long, the neighbors heard about the McDaniels’ pool and wanted pools of their own. That’s how Swim-N-Pools Billiards & Spas got off the ground (or in the ground, as the case may be).

But you don’t just put a pool in the ground … end of story. Pools require products, accessories and, of course, maintenance. “People were calling to ask if we had this chemical or that part,” says Gail. “So my husband asked me if I wanted to open a little store (to support the installation side of the business).”

When Cliff suggested Gail quit her job as a graphic artist at Fort Lee and run the store, he figured his wife would only have to devote a couple of days a week to it.

But the business really took off. Today, the McDaniels are not just in the swimming pool business, but they also sell billiard tables and spas (hot tubs). The business also offers service and maintenance to pool and spa owners.

While spas were a natural addition to the product mix, in 1990 the couple decided to tap into a slightly different target market when they were searching for a revenue stream for the slower winter months.

“The first few years, I opened a Christmas shop before big box stores made it hard to compete,” Gail explains.

“Then we sold gas logs, but you had to have a licensed plumber to install them.”

The McDaniels finally landed on billiard tables (The “pool” in the name was just a happy coincidence) and accessories. This has more than fulfilled their goal of keeping the lights on during the cold-weather months.

It’s also kept the service staff busy during this quieter season.

Well-respected throughout the Greater Richmond area – with their installers and service staff sometimes traveling as far west as Louisa County and as far east as Charles City County– Swim-N-Pools has kept many of the same customers it started with 32 years ago. That’s

mainly because of their extraordinary customer service and, quite simply, because customers like the folks who work there. Take a look at the testimonials on the company’s website and you’ll find the words “helpful” and “friendly” repeated over and over again.

Gail shares the credit with her employees – up to 20 in the busy pool season – including son, Josh, who is involved in the business, both in training other employees and in caring for the company’s IT services.

Over the years, a spa and a billiard table have joined the family pool that served as the spring board for the business. However Gail says she doesn’t have much time to use them. Today, instead of spending just a couple days a week at the store, she is often at work Monday through Sunday. She also handles the service side of the business, while Cliff is in the field.

This doesn’t mean that the busy couple doesn’t take time to pursue other interests. Both Gail and Cliff love to play golf. Gail admits that she takes more time for the game than does Cliff, saying, “I do have the luxury of coming in (to the office) very early, going to play in a tournament, then heading back to the office to finish up what I may need to take care of. So, life is good. I feel very fortunate.”

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Street Food, Bands & Brews Golden Eagle Golf Club, Irvington May 21, Noon to 5 p.m.

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Food and beer will be available for purchase.

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There’s plenty to see and plenty to do in Virginia’s Northern Neck. Here is just a sampling of upcoming events. To discover more, visit NorthernNeck.org

Irvington Farmers Market 98 King Carter Dr., Irvington May 7 & June 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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The dynamic region includes three distinct beaches: the resort area, featuring the three-mile oceanfront boardwalk, sandy beaches and amenities galore; the Chesapeake Bay beach for kinder, gentler waves and a more laid-back vibe; and Sandbridge, with Atlantic Ocean beaches, natural areas and a quieter community. All have new venues worth exploring.

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The ViBe Creative District is a new art and cultural hub “In the heArt of the Resort.” Art galleries, museums, shops and restaurants showcase some of the area’s most talented artisans, bringing the beach to life in canvases, jewelry, custom surfboards, locally crafted food and beverages, and more.

TheVibeDistrict.com Studio 17, a gallery, working studio and event space, highlights some of the area’s best artists and crafters.

Facebook > Studio 17 VB Three Ships Coffee, a roastery and coffee shop, pays homage to local history in name and décor while bringing coffee favorites and originals to the district. ThreeShipsCoffee.com Hearth Wood Fired serves up fresh, wood-fired dishes, including wood-fired pizzas, using creative recipes and ingredients, plus craft beer and wine. Presentation and décor are as refreshing as the food. HearthVB.com Commune, a farmer-owned restaurant, offers a locally harvested menu and coffee bar, house-made sodas, kombucha, local herbal teas and local beers. The zero-waste business has an on-site herb garden and sources all other ingredients from farms within 100 miles. CommuneVB.com The Stockpot brings a new culture of soup and stew, crafting quality dishes primarily prepared with local ingredients.

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Esoteric, housed in a 1920s-era building on the Virginia Beach Historical Registry, serves European-influenced fare with local ingredients, many sourced from their on-site garden.

EsotericVB.com Chesapeake Bay Distillery, the first vodka tasting room in Virginia Beach, uses locally sourced ingredients.

ChesapeakeBayDistillery.com Java Surf Café and Espresso Bar prepares breakfast and lunch using fresh local and organic ingredients, offering vegan and gluten-free options and specialty lattes created in-house.

Facebook > Java Surf Café & Espresso Bar First Friday ViBe is a block party held – you guessed it – the first Friday of each month. Facebook > First Friday ViBe

MAY/JUNE 2016

PLEASURE HOUSE OYSTERS

First, Pleasure House Oysters carefully cultivates the Lynnhaven oyster to return it to its days of glory, crafting and seeding small batches by hand. Second, Pleasure House offers boat tours, educating consumers on the history of the Lynnhaven oyster and the importance of oysters, not just to our dining tables but to the health of the waters. Most recently, the business began offering a chef’s table dining experience – enjoy a fresh meal on the Lynnhaven River with oyster farmer Chris Ludford and sample bivalves directly from the water. PleasureHouseOysters.com THE BEACH BEER SCENE

Over the past two years, Virginia Beach’s craft beer scene has blossomed, affording opportunities to sip a taste of place across all three beaches. Local breweries provide taprooms for enjoying fresh-brewed beers on site – usually in sampling flights or full pours – and sometimes accompanied by entertainment and food trucks.

RESORT AREA

You’ll discover Back Bay Brewery, just a few blocks from the beachfront (BackBayBrewingCo.com) and Wasserhund Brewing Co., just a few miles inland (WasserhundBrewing.com). Home Republic brewpub, also near the beachfront, features their own beers as well as other craft beers, wine and food.

HomeRepublicVABeach.com CHESAPEAKE BAY AREA

Pleasure House Brewing (PleasureHouseBrewing.com) and Commonwealth Brewing Co. (CommonwealthBrewingCompany.com), only a few miles apart, are both close to the Bay beaches.

SANDBRIDGE BEACH

Two of the region’s veteran breweries are near Sandbridge: Young Veterans Brewery (YVBC.com) and Reaver Beach Brewing (ReaverBeach.com – once known as Beach Brewing).

MOCA EXHIBIT: A 10-YEAR LOOK AT HI-FRUCTOSE

The new exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) features well-known contemporary artists in a 10year retrospective of the acclaimed art magazine, Hi-Fructose.

“Turn the Page: The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose” (May 22 – Dec. 31) features artists working in a variety of media.

Films, panel discussions and other special events provide an opportunity to interact with the artists.

VirginiaMOCA.org/turnthepage DESTINATION COFFEE SHOPS

These shops are passionate about producing a delicious cup of artisanal joe as well as supporting the people behind the beans.

Roast Rider Coffee + Tea pairs their perfect coffee and tea with food from carefully chosen local vendors. RoastRiderCoffee.com Lynnhaven Coffee Company has their own roasting facility and offers baked goods and dairy products from area producers.

LynnhavenCoffee.com COMING SOON

Green Flash Brewing Co., based in San Diego, is building their East Coast production facility and tasting room in Virginia Beach.

GreenFlashBrew.com/virginia-beach/ Historic Cavalier Hotel, built in 1927, is currently undergoing renovations and scheduled to reopen in 2017.

This list compiled with assistance of Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau (VisitVirginiaBeach.com).

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