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Health 13 Root Canal: What Is It and Will It Hurt?
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16 Smooth Operater: Fat Loss Without Surgery 18 My Thyroid Does What? Its Function & Potential Problems
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LIFELONG LEARNING Keeping Mind and Body Active Through Learning and Travel
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MAGNOLIA GREEN Something For Everyone
28 A Touch of Industrial
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32 Take It Outside
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Travel 62 Virginia’s Beach Getaways 63 Great Summer Escapes
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From the Editor
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elcome to May, possibly the busiest month of the year. It doesn’t seem like it should be, but take a look at your calendar and you’ll doubtless not see one whole weekend free. BBQs, graduation parties, family gatherings — plus there’s Mother’s Day and Memorial Day weekends. All good things, but still, those social obligations can get overwhelming. Well, here’s my unsolicited advice: play hookie (just not on Mother’s day, never skip Mother’s day). Make sure, as you send in your RSVPs, that you take the time to explore the quieter parts of this beautiful county. I got to do just that when I drove my family down to Dutch Gap Conservation Area one Friday evening. Ducking out of one commitment or another, instead we hopped in the car and headed down I-95 S. The idea to do this first sparked from reading about Angela Weight’s own family outing to this little-known gem of a park right in Chester, which you can read about on page 60. There is something very special about this place—surrounded on one side by a serene tidal lagoon off the James River, and on the other by Dominion smokestacks, train tracks and rows of power lines. Despite its intensely industrial surroundings, Dutch Gap proves gloriously quiet and still, save for the intermittent harmonies of what suddenly sounds like a thousand frogs, or the croaking calls of blue herons on the shore. I’ve never been happier to skip out on my obligations. In keeping with the outdoor theme, we’re also bringing you the best in Chesterfield outdoor dining with our patio pictorial of local restaurants (for best results, we highly recommend crossreferencing this with our In Search Of…Desserts series, especially if you like cheesecake), as well as trend-spotting the latest must-haves for patio entertaining in your own backyard. And further from home, Steve Cook takes you out of your comfort zone with his companion pieces highlighting hidden beaches and little-known getaways, all just an hour-plus drive away. In this issue Steve also gives us How Much Do You Know About Chesterfield? Take the quiz (I promise there’s no math) and let us know how well you scored!
Angela is a native of Georgia’s Middle-of-Nowhere Region who followed her husband (and his job) to Richmond in 2014. An insatiably curious freelance writer, she has covered everything from monster truck racing to the latest embalming techniques (though not in the same article). When Angela isn’t clicking away on her laptop, she can usually be found at a baseball field cheering for one of her sons.
Jordan Langley
Jordan Langley’s insightful essays about parenting and grief have appeared in Richmond Family Magazine, Brain, Child and Hello Grief, a website affiliated with Comfort Zone Camp. She is polishing up her debut novel. Jordan is a writer, literacy advocate and sports mom living in Moseley with her husband and two sons. Follow her on Twitter @jordan_langley.
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Jody Rathgeb, former reporter and restaurant reviewer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, is the author of Fish-Eye Lens, as well as other works of fiction. She lives in Richmond with her husband, Tom, and travels regularly to the tropical island of North Caicos where she writes about island life.
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To Market, To Market
Just because you live south of the James doesn’t mean you have to wait until Saturday to nab some delicious doughnuts for Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen. You can get your mid-week fix of those beloved sourdough confections every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Huguenot-Robious Farmers Market now through the rest of the summer. Held in the Great Big Greenhouse (2051 Huguenot Road) parking lot, the market hosts about 25 vendors featuring all-local fare, from farm fresh produce and raw honey to all-natural dog treats and cashmere wares. “I’m so excited for all the fresh produce,” says Bonnie Pega, manager of both the Greenhouse and market. “We have beautiful strawberries and asparagus right now.” Vendors include Big Daddy’s BBQ, Birdie’s Pimento Cheese and Walnut Hill Farm. Bonus! It’s a dog-friendly market.
Too Young for a Stroke? “I can’t be having a stroke. I’m too young.” That was the first thing that went through the mind of Chesterfield resident Sharon Quigley when she awoke in the middle of the night about a decade ago and noticed that her left arm was tingling. After lying in bed for several minutes, thinking that perhaps her arm was numb from having lain upon it while sleeping, she tried to get up. “I had to crawl to the bathroom. I didn’t know what was going on.” Quigley was only 36 years old at the time. “It is critical that we get the word out and educate younger Americans about stroke,” says Robyn Moore, CEO of the National Stroke Association. “Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in adults. Stroke can happen to anyone and can be caused by a number of factors. It is a myth that stroke only happens to the elderly.” Fortunately, for Quigley, her recovery was 10 Chesterfield Living
virtually 100 percent, although she says, “I still don’t feel I’ve regained all of my strength.” RichmondNavigator.com
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Do you have a little time on your hands this summer and are looking for a new experience? Chesterfield County has a variety of unique volunteer positions open. Do you enjoy animals? If you’re at least 15, you can assist at Rockwood Nature Center. Do you have musical talent? Chesterfield is looking for entertainers. And if gardening is your thing, there’s plenty to do in planting, designing and in providing advice for library patrons. Put these and a host of other skills to good use. See what’s available and sign up at chesterfield.gov/ volunteer. Following her recovery, she says she was aware that her chances for a second stroke were much greater. Determined to minimize her risks, she started her own rehab efforts. “I don’t want to go back to that again,” she told herself. “I don’t want to become another statistic. I want to be there for my kids.” Her children were 11 and 15 at the time of her stroke. So, Quigley began walking. Then she began to run. Today, she is the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k co-head coach at the Bellmead Community Center in the City of Richmond. She has also run in several marathons including two New York Marathons, in which she participated as part of a fund-raising effort for the National Stroke Association. Come November, she’ll be running in the Richmond Half-Marathon. Quigley says her stroke forced her to focus on her health. For other stroke survivors, she offers this advice regarding personal rehabilitation efforts: “Educate yourself. Talk to others. Don’t give up.” May is National Stroke Awareness Month. For more information visit Stroke.org/NSAM.
Close Your Eyes and
Ol’ Blue Eyes is Back! by Steve Cook
“When I’m singing Sinatra, I feel like I am Sinatra. Singing [Sinatra’s music] is a catharsis for me.” LaLuna, a longtime Richmond-area resident doesn’t consider himself an impersonator. “I don’t think you can impersonate Sinatra,” he says. “I don’t try to imitate him. I just have a natural ability to do his music.” LaLuna says he grew up in an Italian family on Long Island, NY listening to the legendary crooner. “I was drawn to that sort of music.” His favorite Sinatra song? “That depends on what I’m feeling,” he says. “There’s a song for every moment…when you’ve found your love, when you’ve lost your love…” I first met LaLuna after an amazing, nearly two-hour non-stop performance at Sedona Taphouse, where he appears monthly. “Performing can be quite draining,” he tells me, but adds that the crowd reaction can also be energizing when he hears such comments as “Wow, we don’t hear that music anymore. When I close my eyes, I can picture Sinatra singing.” Besides public appearances, LaLuna has performed at everything from a sweet 16 birthday party (“They all loved Sinatra,” he says of the teens in attendance) to corporate gigs to assisted living communities. Follow LaLuna on Facebook (JoeSingsSinatra.com) for upcoming performances. If you want to hear Joe sing Sinatra at your next function, phone 804-601-1741.
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Think All Water’s the Same? Think Again by Steve Cook “Just because water is clear, most people think it’s all the same,” says Christine Probst, who, along with business partner Tom Garnett, owns and operates Le Bleu Central Virginia. “Imagine how wine makers would feel if people thought that about red wine!” Water purity is a subject about which we should be concerned. As Probst points out, the human body is 75% water. “We cannot survive three days without it.” So passionate is she about educating consumers of the importance of pure water to our bodies that she gave up her 20-year career in commercial property management, teamed up with Garnett, who had retired as a vice president from Southern States after 31 years, and launched the Central Virginia distributorship. So what makes Le Bleu so special? How does it differ from the bottled waters that fill the shelves in the grocery stores? It comes down to purity and taste, Probst says. “There are no chemicals, metals or inorganic
minerals in Le Bleu, it’s simply hydrogen and oxygen. If your bottled water conducts electricity, it is not pure water and you are not doing your body any favors.” With Le Bleu, even the bottle is better. “All of our bottles are made with high plastic content and are BPA-free, which means no leaching plastic into the water,” she says. “Our purification process is FDA approved and Le Bleu does not have an expiration date, unlike our competitors. Le Bleu is also the preferred water of the U.S. Department of Defense, and is flown around the world with our deployed troops.” While Le Bleu’s market is primarily 5-gallon bottles delivered to homes and offices, they also distribute handheld bottles in various sizes, and offer custom bottle labeling to their clients. To learn more, visit the company’s informative website (LeBleuCentralVA.com), or call 804-264-1362.
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Do Root Canals Hurt? Almost every day I see patients with toothaches who need a root canal to treat the tooth and relieve the pain. Usually the first reaction from the patient is fear – most likely from stories they have heard of root canals being a painful procedure. In reality, patients are numb throughout the whole procedure, similar to a filling. Many times patients fall asleep during a root canal because they are finally relaxed from the pain they were experiencing. The “pain” of a root canal is actually the pain from why you need a root canal, NOT the procedure itself! After a root canal there might be some soreness from the tooth healing but is usually much more tolerable than the discomfort before the procedure.
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or infected nerve. We then clean out the area with our instruments, administer medicine, and seal the tooth with a filler material. A root canal is similar to having a filling, but in the root of the tooth. Most of the time a filling and crown is needed after a root canal to give the tooth strength and prevent it from cracking. Don’t postpone getting the crown just because the tooth feels better! Sometimes I see patients neglect to get a crown and the tooth cracks to the point that it needs to be pulled. A root canal is not a procedure to be fearful of. It is a very common procedure that we do every day at Virginia Family Dentistry. With our highly trained dentists and latest equipment, we can get you feeling better from that awful toothache.
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HEALTH
Smooth Operator Nervous to go under the knife? We’ve rounded up the latest tools for non-surgical fat loss, designed to target all the trouble spots.
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on-invasive: just the idea of it sounds alluring. The newest med spa treatments claim to contour all those hard-to-trim areas that oftentimes diet or exercise can’t combat. Last year, doctors performed over 300,000 of these procedures in the U.S., up five percent from 2015, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. But, how much contouring can they actually do, and how quickly will results show up? First, it is important to note that non-surgical body contouring is not designed to be a weight loss treatment and not everyone is a candidate for treatment. Candidates should be in relatively good shape but have fat on their abdomen, flanks, back or thighs that are resistant to diet and exercise. Let’s take a look at three of the most well-received and cutting edge non-invasive procedures on the cosmetic non-surgery menu.
Coolsculpting “Coolsculpting uses a patented cooling technology — similar to Cryotherapy — to target very specific areas of accumulated fat, such as thighs, belly, and in some cases, double chins,” says Dr. Corrine Nelson, owner of Onsite Cool Body Sculpting in Manakin-Sabot. The “excess fat” is held between two metal plates that chill the fat without harming surrounding tissue or skin. The fat cells are destroyed and begin to die over several weeks, which the body will eliminate through the lymphatic system (simply put, via your urine). What’s left is a reduced layer of fat at the treated area. This process is controlled by your body’s own natural response mechanism, with typically noticeable changes within one to three months from the initial treatment. Often, more than one treatment is needed to achieve desired results. Liposonix Liposonix is a unique treatment that targets the mid-level layer of fat in larger, more general areas of the abdomen. It uses thermal ultrasonic energy to destroy the fat and stimulate the collagen around the treated area to firm up skin. A hand-held applicator glides across the target area, moving in a pattern to achieve the desired post-procedure shape. The ultrasonic heat penetrates, destroying the fat cells. The body eliminates the damaged fat cells through the lymphatic system. Results can be seen over two to four months, and multiple treatments may be performed if needed.
Zerona Zerona is typically used to treat areas of fat on the waist, hips and thighs. The treatment uses low-level “cold” lasers to disrupt fat cell membranes, increasing their permeability. Although the fat cells remain intact, they are decreased in size, leading to a slimmer silhouette. Zerona’s technology is based on laser-light stimulation, meaning that no part of the device actually touches the body. The laser diodes hover from above, emitting cold laser light in a circular pattern above the target areas. Results can be seen in as little as one month, but requires a modified diet and light cardio exercise to achieve best results.
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Like CoolSculpting®, CoolAdvantage™ harnesses the power of cold to target unwanted pockets of fatty tissue in the abdomen, waist, thighs, buttocks, and flanks. Fat in these traditional “problem zones” is especially resistant to reduction through diet and exercise alone. Traditional body contouring technologies either suck out the fat (liposuction) through surgical incisions or burn it away (risking damage to surrounding tissue). Through a powerful new technology known as cryolipolysis™, CoolAdvantage™ targets the unwanted fat with cold, freezing the fat cells until they burst and die, allowing them to be gently and naturally reabsorbed by the body. The appearance of excess fat is reduced without the need for cutting or harming the surrounding tissue, leaving you with a smooth, toned, taut physique. Because CoolAdvantage™ relies on the body’s reabsorption of unwanted fat cells, most patients begin to see results within three weeks of your treatment, while maximum results are usually visible within 2-4 months. CoolAdvantage™ does deliver long-term fat reduction; however, your remaining fat cells can continue to grow and expand, so it is important to avoid weight gain to ensure permanent results. CONTACT APEX MD At Apex MD, our ultimate goal is to ensure you achieve naturally-gorgeous results that reflect your inner beauty and vitality, while providing you with excellent medical care that maintains and supports your health and well-being. Our clinical team at Apex MD stays abreast of the latest advancements in body contouring along with a holistic approach to weight loss with our in house nutrition and dietetics program to achieve optimal results. If you are interested in non-invasive body contouring with CoolAdvantage™, we encourage you to contact us at 804-273-1066 or email holisticwellness@apex-md.com to set up an appointment today. We look forward to hearing from you! Special introductory packages! OPEN SATURDAYS.
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re you consistently eating a healthy diet, but experiencing significant weight loses or gains for no apparent reason? The cause may be your thyroid. Symptoms of common thyroid disorders include major weight changes, increased sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures, higher-than-normal cholesterol, lethargy and sluggishness, muscle weakness, puffy face or neck, hair loss and depression. You should talk to your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. The thyroid is an endocrine gland in the neck that secretes a hormone into the blood, and is primarily involved in the regulation of metabolism throughout most tissues in the body. It is also essential for fetal development during early pregnancy and plays a role in bone health. Under normal conditions, our metabolic rate, calorie consumption and energy production is regulated by our thyroid gland. If the brain senses a need for increased energy consumption, the thyroid hormone is increased and more calories from fat and carbohydrates are burned in the body. If calorie intake is restricted, thyroid hormone levels decrease to reduce energy expenditure and preserve calories for more essential functions. There are special conditions associated with too much (hyperthyroidism) or not enough (hypothyroidism) thyroid hormone. With hyperthyroidism, there is an increase in the release of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland, often leading to weight loss, rapid heart rate and nervousness, and intolerance to heat. With hypothyroidism, insufficient thyroid hormone can cause weight gain, sluggishness and intolerance to cold. Most often, these are conditions that are associated with an autoimmune process. For example, Graves’ disease is caused by continuous stimulation of the thyroid to release the thyroid hormone. Hashimoto’s disease occurs when the thyroid gland is destroyed and thyroid hormone levels are too low or nonexistent. A simple blood test can be enough to inform your healthcare provider if your thyroid function is normal or not, and either your primary care physician or an endocrinologist can determine the best course of treatment in the event your levels are outside of the normal range. Keep your doctor abreast of your family history as that information will aid in an accurate diagnosis. 18 Chesterfield Living
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SYMPTOMS OF COMMON THYROID DISORDERS major weight changes | increased sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures higher-than-normal cholesterol | lethargy and sluggishness | muscle weakness puffy face or neck | hair loss | depression hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone): weight loss | rapid heart rate and nervousness | intolerance to heat hypothyroidism (insufficient thyroid hormone): weight gain | sluggishness | intolerance to cold
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taying healthy as we age involves exercise, for both body and mind. The brain may not be a muscle, but it needs regular stretches and calisthenics to keep in shape. Two programs offered through the Virginia Center on Aging emphasize keeping the brain active through learning and travel. The center, part of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Allied Health Professions, offers a Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield and Road Scholar programs in Richmond, Staunton and Harrisonburg.
Stay curious The Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield is a member-supported organization that offers daytime courses and lectures for adults age 50 and above. Topics taught by professionals cover a wide range, and there are no exams, credits or degrees required. There are spring and fall terms (four to eight weekly sessions, up to two hours each), plus a four-week summer term. A lecture series is included during each term. Other sponsors are Chesterfield County Public Schools and Chesterfield County, and partners include John Tyler Community College, Midlothian YMCA and civic organizations.
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‘Staycation’ learning VCoA also participates in the Road Scholar program in Virginia. Road Scholar (known as Elderhostel until 2010) is the world’s largest education and travel organization for adults, and VCoA has been a provider for more than 30 years, with about 40 programs annually at Richmond, Staunton and Harrisonburg. Each ranges from three to six days. In Richmond, the Road Scholar program concentrates on history. Participants stay at the Crowne Plaza Downtown Richmond and explore the city’s past through its Jeffersondesigned Capitol, antebellum mansions, grand boulevards and Civil War sites. The educational content is balanced by fun. Mary Field of Richmond, who participated in several programs when it was still called Elderhostel, described them as “summer camp for old folks” as well as commenting on their “very interesting content.” For those who live in or near Richmond, the program amounts to a “staycation” encouraging participants to rediscover other learning opportunities while having fun at local museums, gardens, walking tours and festivals.
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2 All photos taken during Road Scholar’s Signature City Richmond: Great Gardens and Estates program. (1) Rows of red blooms color the Italian Garden at Maymont; (2) Road Scholars tour the garden at Tuckahoe Plantation in Goochland County; (3) Shawn Mercer gives a demonstration at Lavender Fields Farm, a family-owned organic herb farm in Glen Allen; (4 & 5) Rowland, a garden guide at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, leads a tour through the West Island Garden. May / June 2017
Beyond its two main programs, VCoA offers conferences, workshops, and Love of Learning and Charter programs: Conferences and workshops are open to university and medical staff, community service providers and adult learners. Love of Learning programs are open to senior adults at hotel-based program sites in Hampton Roads, Natural Bridge and Richmond. Programs (ranging from one to three days) focus on history, ecology, literature, music, art and architecture, with field trips to such places as Monticello, Smithfield and the Casemate Museum on Fort Monroe. Chartered educational programs and charter Road Scholar programs combine classes, tours, and day trips or overnight travel designed specifically for a group. For more information, visit vcu.edu/vcoa, which has links to the individual programs, or call 800-454-5768 or locally 804-828-1525.
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or the record, I do not believe in flying pink unicorns, rainbowcolored elephants or the Loch Ness monster. I’m a little iffy on the vampire reality but absolutely deny the existence of zombies. In fact, in all things, I am more a realist than an idealist. So, when my lovely daughter started professing an imaginary “line” that I, as a lovely grandmother, should not cross, I was skeptical. Where is said line? Who put it there? And by what legislative act was I subject to its boundaries? I gathered a group of equally as lovely grandmothers and posed the questions to the collective. Question 1: Is it an inherent right of grandparenthood to bestow upon the grandchild whatever gifts/treasures/treats we deem appropriate/ safe/fun in an effort to campaign for Best Grandma Ever status? The consensus was yes.
Question 2: Does the imaginary line truly exist? The consensus again was yes.
Follow-up question: Does it apply to us? The consensus: NO! When my daughter told me she was visiting this summer with my grandson, I was completely over the moon. They live on the other side of the planet and we don’t get to see each other in person very often. My grandson is now six — the perfect spoiling age! I immediately ran out and got him a bike, glove and bat, football, roller blades and all the appropriate headgear. I started making plans for Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens, Smithsonian tours, Squirrels games, river rafting, horseback riding, etc. I told my grandson of the wonders we would find at Duck
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Donuts, Ray’s and Rita’s Italian Ice and Sweet Frog. I expounded upon the thrills of playing laser tag, the fun of midnight frisbee-throwing contests and the magnificence of Skyline Drive. I was on a roll. And then my daughter said the incomprehensible words, “Mom, you’ll spoil him.” Say what? Of course I’ll spoil him. First, I’m his grandmother and second, he’s my grandson. It’s a given that I’ll spoil him. I speak for all grandparents when I say that spoiling our grandchildren is our right. We made it through parenthood — the 3 a.m. ER visits, the tantrums, the first day of school, the first crush. We survived our children learning to drive, and then watched them drive off to the prom. We managed the litany of after-school activities, beforeschool activities, weekend activities and summer activities mixed in with play dates, dentist appointments and youth group trips. We suffered right alongside our children through their first heartbreaks and their really bad haircuts. And we did this with a loving heart, with patience and grace, all with this thought in mind: to help them reach their goals and become productive, contributing members of society. But also, with the real final goal in mind: to get to spoil the dickens out of their kids someday! To the victor go the spoils! We survived their childhoods, now we get to have fun! In explaining this all to my daughter, she continually fell back on the “line” issue. So I asked, “Who, pray tell, decides where the line is drawn?” She said smugly, “Each parent decides what is best for their child.” “Perfect,” I said, “And as your parent, I’m telling you, my child, you can’t draw that imaginary line.” Game, Set, Match. Let the spoiling begin!
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“Magnolia Green offers a variety of home styles and neighborhoods designed to meet your needs no matter your stage in life.” – Michelle Atkins
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As I listen to both Page and Atkins describe all they love about Magnolia Green, I find myself beginning to fall in love as well. When Page says there’s something for everyone, that’s not just hype. From young couples who are just starting their life together, to empty nesters; from the most active, to those who desire a quieter lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of the city, there is much to love about Magnolia Green. Even though you are “out in the country,” so to speak (although Downtown Richmond is only a 20-minute drive and major shopping destinations are 15 minutes away), residents
have an amenities package that is second to none. Already, they are enjoying Arbor Walk with both a competition pool and fun pool, plus a multipurpose field (great for soccer practice), a sand volleyball court, basketball and badminton courts and a walking trail around the site. But just wait ‘til this summer when the incredible Aquatics Center will be opening. This facility offers an eight-lane competition pool, a large splash pool for the smaller kids, an activity pool with water tower slides, volleyball and basketball for the older kids and a lounge pool for the adults. There’ll be a snack bar offering sandwiches, pizza and adult beverages, plus a really cool custom-built pirate-themed playground for kids of all ages. Now, that should get you through the summer. Come September, a beautiful new golf clubhouse (did we mention an 18-hole Nicklaus-designed golf course on site?) will be opening adjacent to the Aquatics Center. The clubhouse will offer a full-service restaurant and bar, and outdoor dining overlooking the 1st and 10th fairways, and will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Page says the facility, which also offers banquet space for parties up to 180 persons, will be open to the public. If you’re looking for the coolest new facility in which to hold a wedding or any other private function, you had better reserve space now because this place is going to fill up fast. See contact info below to reserve a date. Summer 2018 will see the opening of the new tennis facility, featuring 8 lighted tennis courts, 2 pickleball courts, a pro shop, and an open-air pavilion for enjoying a cold beverage after a tough match. Page says that at about the
Clubhouse views: Slated to open in the second-half of 2017, the Craftsman style clubhouse will feature 4,800 square feet of event space, plus a 1,300-square-foot covered rear dining porch. The main dining room (top left) can accommodate up to 150 guests, while the private dining room can be utilized for parties under 60 guests.
same time, a pool and clubhouse will open for the exclusive use of those living in the two age-targeted neighborhoods, Charleston Club and Charleston Village. Finally, in 2019, the community resident’s club will open, designed to accommodate smaller events and board meetings, as well as provide an opportunity to get in shape at the fitness facility. There’s even more that prospective homebuyers will likely be interested in hearing about, such as the schools. Children in Magnolia Green attend Winterpock Elementary, Tomahawk Middle and Cosby High, all firstclass, award winning schools. Then, there’s the weekly farmers market, which Atkins says is held Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. from May through October. As an added incentive,
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Opening this summer, the aquatic center will feature an eight-lane Junior Olympic competition pool, a splash pool and activity pool for children of every age, as well as a lounge pool for adults. Coming fall of 2018 the tennis center will feature eight lighted tennis courts, two pickleball courts and a pro shop.
let me just mention that Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen will be a vendor at this summer’s market. Keep in mind that Magnolia Green is still in its early stages. The first phase of residential development is virtually complete and homes in the second phase are now being sold. In their respective neighborhoods, you’ll find townhomes starting at about $220,000, as well as traditional single-family detached homes, which start at about $300,000. Four builders are offering custom homes priced from $500,000, and soon construction will start on an apartment community. Lastly, the community offers age-targeted, maintenance provided neighborhoods with first-floor master suites for the couple looking to move down. With the vast variety of residential options, you could well live in Magnolia Green, moving
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up or down through the years as your personal needs change. And really, why would you ever want to leave all of this? Down the road, Page says the community will eventually be home for about 3,000 families. And because the community’s developer, iStar, a New York based $7 billion development firm that has assets across the country, has set aside parcels of land for county use, there will ultimately be a 28-acre county park, replete with baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts and a picnic pavilion. Land has also been provided so the county can eventually build an elementary school right within Magnolia Green. How convenient is that? There are also parcels that have been set aside for commercial use, such as a grocery store, boutique retail, bars and restaurants
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and office space. Page envisions a time where Magnolia Green residents can live, work, shop and play all within the community. Currently, he’s hoping to find an investor who would like to open a day care center. “We have thousands of kids and many more coming,” he says. While that may be a slight exaggeration, this is a community that is attracting many families who are seeking great schools and who can’t find such amenities anywhere else. “Our amenities package is unparalleled anywhere in the mid-Atlantic,” says Page. Tom Page and Michelle Atkins have every reason to speak about Magnolia Green with such passion. This is a cool place that truly does offer something for virtually everyone. If you long for life in a “small town” where neighbors become fast friends, where the kids have room to play and where everyone gets together for frequent social gatherings, visit with Atkins and her staff at the community’s Welcome Center. Let them show you all that Magnolia Green has to offer and direct you to the neighborhoods and builders that might best suit your needs. Personally, I’ve heard enough just from my brief visit. I’m ready to start packing.
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Abigail F. Bishop, principal at Richmondbased Katheryn Robertson, believes the industrial aesthetic can work in a suburban kitchen if there is a desire for the style. “Borrow elements from the house you have and mimic the repetition and shape with different materials, steel or aluminum, to make [it] modern.” Commercial-grade appliances are the showstoppers that still allow form to follow
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function. The “approachable pro” trend, as dubbed by the folks at Ferguson, includes 36inch stainless steel ranges and refrigerators that can easily accommodate commercialsize sheet pans. Meanwhile, a kitchen island, available in a variety of finishes, provides the ultimate food prep space. “Concrete is so malleable,” says Bishop. “It can be poured in many ways, painted, colored.” Open shelving, either tucked underneath an island or installed on a wall, are hallmarks of industrial style. “Industrial can be somewhat serious. There’s no reason not to add color to your cabinets,” says Wengraitis. For cabinets, high gloss foils, acrylic panels, stainless steel and glass doors have a sleeker look than traditional face-framed cabinets. Industrial lighting calls for mixed metals, modern cable tracks with options for pendants or halogens, and recessed lighting. Undercabinet lighting is also helpful in the perimeter prep zones. Bishop says she loves a super-modern chandelier in the dining area to carry over the style. “Successful design is enjoyed, and over time, represents you,” says Bishop.
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Grimaldi’s Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria
11500 Midlothian Turnpike (Chesterfield Towne Center); 804-379-0207; GrimaldisPizzeria.com
Dessert Trio
Photo: Tammy Soto
For truly authentic New York pizza, you cannot do better than Grimaldi’s. They even ensure that the water they use in the dough is exactly the same as New York City water (the best in the world). But every good pizza deserves a great dessert. In this case Grimaldi’s let us sample a trio of tasty treats. The Cannoli is made with sweetened ricotta and chocolate chips in a shell of fired pastry dough topped with powdered sugar. The creamy vanilla New York Cheesecake has a sugar cookie crust and rests on a bed of melba sauce. And the Homemade Oreo Cheesecake not only has an Oreo crust, but features chunks of Oreo cookies sprinkled throughout. It’s then topped with whipped cream and crumbled Oreos.
Crab Louie’s Seafood Tavern
1352 Sycamore Square, Midlothian; 804-378-4977; CrabLouies.com
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For over 35 years, Crab Louie’s has been delighting diners with a variety of creative entrees featuring fresh fish, shrimp, crabcakes and scallops, as well as steak, chicken, pasta and salads. You’ll also discover unique, homemade desserts such as the Lemon Basil Cheesecake, which is made with lemon cake crust, basil sugar shake (basil-infused sugar) and a drizzle of lemon basil glaze.
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3530 Festival Park Plaza, Midlothian; 804-930-1034; HowlettsTavernChester.com
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Caramel Turtle Cheesecake With its large selection of hand-cut steaks, seafood, poultry, pork and more, as well as its reputation for excellent service, Howlett’s is a local favorite. Whether you’re enjoying lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch, you’ll want to save room for dessert. Their creamy Caramel Turtle Cheesecake is house made with graham cracker crust and topped with pecans, caramel and chocolate.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House 11500 W. Huguenot Road (Bellgrade Shopping Center); 804-378-0600; RuthsChris.com
Crème Brûlée
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Ruth’s Chris’ quiet, simple elegance will make any visit there an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re enjoying steaks and chops or one of their seafood specialties, complement your meal with one of their handcrafted, house-prepared selections. Their classic Crème Brûlée epitomizes the beauty of Ruth’s Chris’ simplicity, featuring egg custard topped with fresh berries.
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covering quality foods and learning how to create delicious dishes. With that in mind, we begin our column with a couple of local places
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that would surely be quite appealing to those who like all things food.
THE OLD-TIME BUTCHER SHOP: There was a time when there were no mega grocery stores that sold everything from meat and produce to auto parts and men’s clothing. Back in those days, your steaks and pork weren’t pre-packaged and wrapped in plastic. You’d go into the butcher shop. You’d select the meat you wanted and the butcher would cut it for you. You got just what you wanted. Good news! You can relive those days at The Boneyard Butcher & Seafood Shops at 12046 Southshore Pointe Drive (BoneyardButcher. com). Owner, Chris Tavenner has carved out what is a very unique niche in this day and age. Whether you’re looking for the best burgers and dogs for the grill or want to impress with top quality angus beef, heirloom pork, or fresh seafood, you’ll find it at the Boneyard. Of course, you’ll probably want a tasty beverage to go with that meal, especially if you’re cooking on the grill. The Boneyard Butcher offers 16 beers on tap, so you better bring your growler. Plus, they have a large wine selection too, with wine tastings every first and third Saturday. Quality meat, knowledgeable staff, and excellent customer service — find it at The Boneyard.
SOMETHING EXTRA AT EXTRA BILLY’S: You speak and Extra Billy’s listens. I’m talking about Extra Billy’s restaurant and brewery at 1110 Alverser Drive in Midlothian. Judy Harr, the matriarch of this long-popular family-owned restaurant, tells me that what once were occasional daily specials, such as smoked turkey, burnt ends and spare ribs, have been in such high demand that they have been put on
the new menu. Also, for those of you who’ve been asking for smaller portions, Judy says that the BBQ nachos, BBQ potato skins and onion strings are now available in “small plate” portions. And more good news for those of you who are health and/or weight conscious. Judy adds, “Our Pit Salads are great — no carbs, just veggies and protein.” For those of us who don’t worry about such things, you’ll be happy to know that every Thursday evening (after 4 p.m.), burgers are just two bucks each.
HAVE YOU HEARD? TasteBudz Minutes are on the radio. These tidbits of the latest restaurant, food and brewery news can be heard throughout the day Wednesday through Friday on The Wolf – 98.9; Hank FM – 98.3 and BBT – 107.3. If you have any news to share email us at TasteBudz@ RichmondNavigator.com.
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DO YOU KNOW A QUARK FROM A QUESO? If you’re like me, all that you might know about cheese is that you love to eat it. But how would you like to learn to make your favorite soft cheeses? Wouldn’t it be great to be able to impress your friends and delight your family with your own handmade pasta and artisan breads? Just imagine giving a gift of raspberry jam, kimchi or pickles and onions and announcing, “I made it myself.” Thanks to Hobby Hill Farm Fresh in Powhatan, you can become a master at any of these culinary crafts. Even if you’re more into having someone else do it, you really will enjoy perusing their website. Hobby Hill offers such a tantalizing array of delectable edibles for purchase. I’m talking about coffees, cheeses, jams and jellies, gourmet pretzels, candy and granola, plus baking kits and supplies. If you’re a foodie, or a gourmand or simply someone who loves to eat, check out the site. You can shop the Hobby Hill Farm retail store (2652 Anderson Highway), order online for pickup or look for Hobby Hill Farm Fresh products at your local grocery or specialty food store. Plus, you’ll also find all the details and registration information on upcoming culinary classes at HobbyHillFarmFresh.com.
Well, I guess this is a wrap for this issue. But keep with the latest restaurant news from Chesterfield and the entire metro area with TasteBudz Online at RichmondNavigator.com.
WHAT’S NEW IN OLD TOWN: I took a little ride down to Petersburg recently to see for myself Frits Huntjens fabulous new Petersburg Farmers Market Restaurant. The restaurant is located in the huge old octagonal farmers market building. Frits, who previously had operated 1 North Belmont Restaurant in Carytown, tells me that the building was virtually gutted and restored. Now, after a $2 million renovation it’s open and serving amazing fare and equally amazing cocktails and craft beers. Of course, with Frits’ expert wine knowledge, you can be assured that the wine list is also amazing. It’s all amazing.
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r e e B udz B If the weather doesn’t tip you off to the fact that summer is indeed here, maybe our Beer Budz picks will. Chock full of summer pickin’ like raspberries, peaches and hot peppers, each packed with a higher-than-average ABV, these brews were certainly made for sipping outside.
Mango Habanero Brown Ale
Summer Moon Raspberry Lemonade Wheat Beer
Cuvée Peach Triple Ale
Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery, Goochland 8.5% ABV Available May 20
This Limited Release Estate Series hoppy brown ale is brewed with Virginia six-row barley grown right on site at the Lickinghole Creek farm. Fresh mango flavor provides the sweetness and Mexican-grown habaneros provide the spice. Distributed in bottles and draft, this small batch brew will only be available for a limited amount of time — make sure to get to the award-winning farm brewery the day it’s released.
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, Richmond and Charlottesville 5% ABV
Center of the Universe Brewing Company, Ashland
Available May 27
8.1% ABV Available now through the remainder of Summer Chris Ray, COTU’s co-founder, brewed this wheat beer with five cases worth of fresh lemon zest and 300 pounds of raspberries. While the beer will be available in early May, you’ll have to wait for Memorial Day weekend to celebrate the brew’s namesake, at the 5th Annual Summer Moon Music Festival. The free twoday festival features 13 local bands battling it out for their charity of choice. There will be several food trucks and three different draft beer stations on site.
The newest addition to Hardywood’s Barrel Series, Cuvée Peach is blended from small batches of Peach Tripel aged in white wine barrels. The resulting beer is beautifully complex with yeast derived stone fruit esters that harmonize with juicy peach undertones. This sparkling refresher offers a pleasantly dry finish with the slightest hint of vanilla from the toasted French Oak barrels. Available on draft and in 750mL bottles to go. The release party includes food from Arroz RVA and Slideways Mobile Bistro, plus live entertainment throughout the evening.
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Outdoor Dining Ahh, the soothing rays of a late afternoon sun or the
refreshing breeze under a starlight canopy complement an already delectable dining experience at each of these popular local restaurants.
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Palermo Italian Restaurant 15717 City View Dr., Midlothian 804-378-7643; DineAtPalermo.com
Savor the flavors of Old Sicily or an authentic New York-style pizza, along with a little vino or a refreshing cocktail on Palermo’s intimate patio. Outdoor heaters keep you cozy even on those chilly nights.
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Latitude Seafood Co.
15532 WC Commons Way, Midlothian 804-379-8100; LatitudeSeafoodCo.com On a delightful spring afternoon or evening, fresh fish, oysters, mussels and shrimp along with 69 wines, 49 beers and 16 handcrafted cocktails taste even better when dining on Latitude’s relaxing patio.
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15732 WC Commons Way, Midlothian 804-379-0037; SedonaTaphouse.com Join a lively late-day or early evening crowd on Sedona’s welcoming patio to enjoy one of their 500 craft beers. With its own nutritionist on staff, Sedona offers a wide variety of gluten-free and heart-healthy options, including fresh salads, seared scallops or how about a hand-cut New York strip?
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Capital Ale House
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13831 Village Place Dr., Midlothian 804-897-5815; CapitalAleHouse.com/Midlothian Rain or shine, this spacious covered patio is the perfect spot for grabbing a few drinks with friends or spreading out for a full dinner in front of Capital Ale House’s outdoor wood-burning fireplace. Offerings include 80 drafts — including Prosecco! — over 170 bottled beers, and menu items like their famous Giant Bavarian Pretzel, juicy burgers and three varieties of mac-n-cheese.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
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11500 Huguenot Rd. (The Shoppes at Bellgrade) 804-378-0600; RuthsChris.com The secluded patio is befitting of what you’ve come to expect of Ruth’s Chris, famous for its butter-topped sizzling steaks. Enjoy a refreshing beverage along with upscale appetizers, such as their chilled seafood tower, in this somewhat hidden-away garden spot.
Azzurro
6221 River Rd. (River Road Shopping Plaza) 804-282-1509; Azzurros.com A quick ride north over the Huguenot Bridge will take you to Azzurro. With its lush greenery, romantic string lights and impressive wine list, this Italian restaurant’s brick patio is tailor-made for intimate summer dinners outside.
The Hard Shell 11400 Huguenot Rd. (The Shoppes at Bellgrade) 804-464-1476; TheHardShell.com An elegant dining experience awaits on the beautiful patio at The Hard Shell. Feast on oysters, crab legs, clams and more from their fabulous Raw Bar. Seafood, steak, chicken and ribs are highlights of the dinner menu. Top off the evening with a selection from their extensive wine list or a perfectly crafted cocktail from the bar.
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Happy Hour Guide The Pub by Wegmans
Logan’s Roadhouse
Who knew that tucked inside this huge grocery store was a cozy little pub offering a huge variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees? You know it’s got to be fresh.
This comfortable, casual chain restaurant offers a variety of menu items including tasty appetizers and salads, wood-fire grilled steaks, ribs and chops, plus made-from-scratch dishes.
Monday through Friday 4 to 6 p.m.
Monday through Sunday 3 to 6 p.m.
Draft beers – $1 off
Roadhouse Rita (10 oz.) – $3.29
Wines by the glass – $2 off
Original Roadhouse Tea – $5.29
Seasonal craft cocktails – $2 off
Well spirits – $3.29
One More Thing: You’ll also find daily appetizer specials
Big Barrel domestic drafts – $3.29
12501 Stone Village Way, Midlothian; 804-419-9960; WegmansPub.com
2301 W. Hundred Rd., Chester; 804-768-0523; LogansRoadhouse.com
Big Barrel premium drafts – $4.29 Pabst Blue Ribbon – $2 House wine – $3.29
Petersburg Farmers Market Restaurant
Bone-in wings – $7.50 Hand-breaded chicken tenders – $5
9 E. Old St. (Old Town Petersburg); 804-957-4777; FarmersMarketPetersburg.com
Chips and queso – $3
Enjoy amazing fare that finds most of its origins on Virginia farms or in Virginia’s rivers and blue water.
Loaded potato skins – $5
Monday through Friday 5 to 7 p.m.
Mozzarella sticks – $4 Fried pickles – $3 One More Thing: For a limited time, Logan’s is offering the $10 Burger and Brew special from 3 p.m. to close, daily. Choose any half-pound burger with fries, plus an ice-cold beer and pay ten bucks.
Rail cocktails – $2.50 Draft Beers – $1 off One More Thing: Look for daily appetizer specials
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Latitude Seafood Company
20 N. Sycamore Street (Old Town Petersburg); 804-687-2911; Facebook.com/ElMundoTruck
15532 WC Commons Way; 804-379-8100; LatitudeSeafoodCo.com
Fresh seafood, 69 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.; Saturday Noon to 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 8 p.m.
This family-run business is delighting residents of and visitors to Old Town Petersburg with real, authentic Hispanic food and great Margaritas. Monday through Thursday 2 to 6 p.m.
Beer (bottle and draft) – Half price
Beers, domestic and imported $2.50 – $4.50
All wines – Half price
One More Thing: On Wednesdays, Margaritas are $3 all day
Well liquors – Half price One More Thing: 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 five bucks apiece all day on Thursdays. On Sundays from 10 a.m. ‘til noon you’ll find $3 mimosas, $6 Patio and Red Sangria, and $9 Latitude Ultimate Bloody Mary.
If you are a restaurant or beverage manager, please send your Happy Hour specials to Steve@RichmondNavigator.com. Our Happy Hour Guide is provided as a service to our readers. This is not an advertisement, nor is any compensation involved. All happy hour listings are subject to change. Please drink responsibly.
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downtown Richmond’s urban riverfront. The festival features a variety of outdoor sports including trail running, kayaking, biking, bouldering, slacklining, stand up paddle boarding, and dog jumping. Free / Brown’s Island / 804-285-9495 / DominionRiverrock.com
MAY 15 – 21
LPGA Kingsmill Championship See the world’s best women golfers compete on the renowned River Course at Kingsmill Resort. Veteran players will return to one of their favorite tournament sites while the LPGA’s bright new stars will test themselves against this challenging layout for the first time.
Henricus Spring Garden Day
Dominion Riverrock Organized by Venture Richmond and the Sports Backers, Dominion Riverrock is the nation’s largest outdoor sports and music festival, bringing athletes, spectators, musicians, and even dogs to Brown’s Island for a three-day festival against the backdrop of
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$25+ / Kingsmill Resort, 1010 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg / 800-832-5665 / TheKingsmillChampionship.com
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MARTY STUART & HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES Multi-Grammy Award winner Delbert McClinton appears on stage at the historic Beacon Theatre. Doors open 6:30 p.m. / $35–$80 / The Beacon Theatre, 401 N. Main St., Hopewell / TheBeaconTheatreVA.com
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Learn about colonial horticulture and methodologies. Gardens include the Virginia Indian garden, English officer’s garden, English soldier’s garden, plantation garden and garden at Mt. Malady. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. / $8 Adults; $6 Children (3-12); Free to Henricus patrons / Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester / 804-748-1611 / Henricus.org
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MAY 20 – 21
Drewry’s Bluff Living History Weekend National Park Service rangers and living history volunteers will offer free programs on the Civil War history of Drewry’s Bluff. Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m./Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Free / Drewry’s Bluff, 7600 Fort Darling Road / 804226-5023 / JRAC-VA.org
JUNE 1 – AUGUST 31
Children’s Nature Hunt at Berkeley Plantation Bring the family to Berkeley and learn its amazing history, while searching for treasures along the river shore, gardens and grounds. Children’s brochures and picnic area available. Nature hunt included with regular admission tickets. $12 per adult/$7 per child (ages 6-16) / 888-4666018 / berkeleyplantation.com
JUNE 4
Broad Appetit Broad Appétit is a foodie paradise - and for just $3 per sample ($5 includes dessert), you can taste signature dishes from over 60 of Richmond’s finest local restaurants. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Admission free / 100 – 400 W. Broad St. / 804-305-0601 / BroadAppetit.com
JUNE 10 – 11
The Taste of India Immerse yourself in Indian food, fun, entertainment and shopping. 12:30 – 8:30 / Cultural Center of India, 6641 Ironbridge Pkwy., Chester / 804-475-7077 / CCIVa.org
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Henricus Home School Day – Natural Resources: James River Students (ages 4 – 14) will learn how the James River (also known as the Powhatan Flue) was important to the English and Powhatan inhabitants and how it continues to be important today! Students will be divided by age level to work on age-appropriate activities and curriculum.
Chesterfield County July 4th Celebration Features an activity area for children, food vendors and special entertainment, plus a spectacular fireworks display after dark. Gates open at 5 p.m. Free / Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road / Chesterfield.gov/visitors
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. / $14 per student, $8 for accompanying adult / Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road / 804-748-1611 / Henricus.org
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by Steve Cook
efore you start making your vacation plans for the summer, let me tell you about a beautiful little destination. It offers lovely scenery, great spots for camping, fishing and swimming, wonderful restaurants and so much more. It’s called Chesterfield County. Actually, if you throw in all that the entire Metro Richmond area has to offer, you have more activities and attractions than you could handle in one vacation. Lots of folks are surprised at all that the area has to offer. Whether you’ve lived around these parts all of your life or are a recent transplant, I bet there are some fantastic places that you don’t know about. Take this little quiz and find out how much you really do know about Chesterfield and the Richmond area.
Question 1: Dinosaurs and lizards once roamed in the swamps
here. Much later it became one of the first industrial sites in the nation. What is it today?
Question 2:
The 2014 international best-selling novel Where Monsters Dwell, by Norwegian author Jorgen Brekke, is set in this Richmond landmark. Can you name it?
Question 3: Where can you zip from tree to tree and get a bird’s eye view of kangaroos, giraffes and antelopes?
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Question 4: What Richmond landmark was modeled after an ancient Roman temple?
Question 5: Where can you find a reconstruction of the first English hospital in the New World?
Answer 1: Since 2004, this site of America’s first coal mining opera-
tion has been known as Mid-lothian Mines Park (13301 N. Woolridge Rd.; MidloMines.org), a 44-acre preserve that has served as a testament to the courage, innovation and sacrifice of those who started the U.S. industrial revolution. The first coal mines began operating in 1737 on the headwaters of Falling Creek near what is now Midlothian. Thousands of years ago, the Richmond area was a dense warm lowland forest/swamp of huge green trees and plants growing beside rivers, lakes and marshes bordered by granite hills. In this tropical forest grew giant pine-like trees with tall rushes underneath. Living in the warm swampland and waters were small lizard-like dinosaurs and ancient fish. As the animals, trees and plants died, they fell into the swamp and decayed. New animals, trees and plants grew on top of the old. Over the years, sediment, silt, sand and other mineral matter brought down by rain, rivers and streams covered layers of decaying matter. As mineral matter increased, some of it developed into sandstone and shale. These
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accumulating layers slowly compressed to form the coal bed. Today, in addition to historic tours, the park offers hiking, biking and running trails.
Nearby Attraction
Independence Golf Club (600 Founders Bridge Blvd., Midlothian; IndependenceGolfClub.com) In addition to a beautiful 18-hole championship golf course, which was recently recognized in Golf Digest’s “Top 10 Remodels of 2016,” Independence has partnered with G-Force Karts to bring an entirely unique experience to the Southside: Outdoor Tactical Laser Tag and Archery Tag. The club is also home to the Robins Junior Golf Academy.
Nearby Dining
Capital Ale House (13831 Village Place Dr., Midlothian; CapitalAleHouse.com) In addition to delicious shareable pub fare, soups, salads, burgers, steak and more, you’ll also find 80 draft beers and over 170 in the bottle. Latitude Seafood Company (15532 WC Commons Way, Midlothian; LatitudeSeafoodCo.com) Enjoy a wide variety of fish-focused dishes along with craft cocktails in this bright, contemporary restaurant.
Palermo Italian Restaurant (15717 City View Dr., Midlothian; DineAtPalermo.com) Experience a “taste of old Sicily,” in every bite — pasta, veal, chicken, steak and seafood.
Street), it might not be the oldest in the current boundaries. The Patteson-Schutte House near Forest Hill and Jahnke Road may have been built between 1725 and 1750 and could predate the Old Stone House, which could have been built between 1738 and 1754.” The museum holds more of Poe’s personal possessions than any other institution and comprises the world’s most comprehensive collection of Edgar Allan Poe artifacts and memorabilia. Learn more about the museum’s collection as well as the beautiful Enchanted Garden on the website.
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Answer 2: You may have guessed this
one. It’s the Edgar Allen Poe Museum (1914 E. Main St.; PoeMuseum.org). In case you have wondered, Edgar Allen Poe never lived here, says Chris Semtner, curator of the museum. Interestingly, the novel referenced in the question involved the brutal murder of the curator of the museum. But Semtner is alive and well and provided answers to all my questions, such as, “Is the museum in the city’s oldest house?” “Maybe,” he replied. “While the Old Stone House, which serves as the museum’s entrance, is definitely the oldest house still standing in the original city limits (which extended from about 17th Street to 25th May / June 2017
Canal Cruises (Tours start at the Turning Basin, on Virginia Street at the intersection of 14th and Dock Streets; VentureRichmond. com/experience/canalrides) Richmond Canal Cruises offer an informative, 40-minute, historically narrated tour of the James River and Kanawha Canal along Richmond’s historic Canal Walk. Segway of Richmond (1301 E. Cary St.; SegwayOfRichmond. biz) Offers one- and twohour tours of Richmond’s most beautiful and interesting sights and sounds. Guided tours come with a how-to and safety training lesson. Chesterfield Living 55
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23rd & Main Taproom & Kitchen (2300 E. Main St.; 23rdAndMain.com) A cozy, modern bar and grill serving wood-fired pizza, hearty pub fare, on-tap craft beers and cocktails.
Poe’s Pub (2706 E. Main St.; facebook: PoesPub1) An Irish pub with Southern hospitality offering a variety of great food, drinks and live entertainment.
Answer 3:
You may have guessed that we’re referring to the Metro Richmond Zoo (8300 Beaver Bridge Road, Mosley; MetroRichmondZoo.com). But did you know that the zoo now features Treetop Zoofari? This exciting tree-to-tree outdoor adventure allows visitors to experience nature as never before, high in the forest canopy. Travel through varying degrees of thrilling obstacles such as: jungle ropes, floating logs, tight wires, Indiana Jones bridges and a surf board zip. The Tarzan swing features 16 zip lines that carry you over 3,000 feet through the forest and above the zoo, including a mammoth 600-foot zip over the zoo’s lake. Oh yeah, they also have lots of animals, too — more than 2,000 in fact.
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Oasis Sports Park (15300 Cosby Rd.; OasisSportsPark.com) Features a world-class par 3 course, plus practice bunkers and putting green and a miniature golf course. There are also baseball and softball batting cages as well as a game room featuring pool, ping pong and air hockey.
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Made in Asia (7302 Hancock Village Dr.; MadeInAsiaCC.com) Sushi, Thai and Pan-Asian cuisine are offered in this contemporary venue. Tazikis Mediterranean Café (14221 Hull Street Rd.; TazikisCafe.com) Serving made-to-order gyros and other Mediterranean dishes plus beer and wine.
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Answer 4: The Virginia State Capitol Building (1000 Bank St.; VirginiaGeneralAssembly.gov/VirginiaStateCapitol) was designed in 1785 by Thomas Jefferson with help from Charles-Louis Clérisseau. When the Virginia legislature voted to move the capital from Williamsburg to Richmond in 1779, Jefferson found inspiration in a source very far removed, geographically and historically, from the British colonial architecture of the day: the Maison Carrée, a classical Roman temple in southern France dating back to 16 B.C.E. Free one-hour guided tours are offered daily, including some holidays. Visitors also may tour on their own.
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The Valentine Museum’s Richmond History Tours (1015 E. Clay St.; TheValentine.org) In addition to its fascinating exhibits, which interpret the stories of the city’s history, The Valentine offers a variety of guided tours that explore the rich and diverse history of the city. Guided walking tours, specialty bus tours, custom group tours, school tours and step-on guides are among the services offered by The Valentine.
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The Hard Shell (1411 E. Cary St.; TheHardShell.com) The Hard Shell offers the highest quality seafood, steaks and more in a warm, inviting and relaxing atmosphere. LaGrotta Ristorante (529 E. Broad St.; LaGrottaRVA.com) Beautiful eatery serving Northern Italian cuisine and a large wine list amid sophisticated surroundings.
Answer 5: Although the original Mt. Malady, the first hospital constructed by English settlers in America, was built at nearby Coxendale Plantation in 1612, a reproduction of the facility was opened to the public at Henricus Historic Park (251 Henricus Park Road, Chester; Henricus.org) in 2006. The original hospital was built to house 80 patients with 40 beds. You do the math. The reproduction is just a part of Henricus, a living-history museum depicting life in Virginia during Colonial times.
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Swift Creek Mill Theatre (17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy., S. Chesterfield; SwiftCreekMill.com) Housed in one of the oldest landmarks in the nation, this professional playhouse is in its 51st Mainstage season. In 1663, the structure was erected as a gristmill by Henry Randolph.
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Half Way House (10301 Jefferson Davis Hwy., N. Chesterfield; HalfWayHouseRestaurant.com) The Half Way House has been a fixture for the traveler on the road between Richmond and Petersburg since before the Revolution. This quaint restaurant offers traditional American cooking, from seafood to chops.
Howlett’s Restaurant & Tavern (3530 Festival Park Plaza, Chester; HowlettsTavernChester.com) Howlett’s is famous in the area for its great food and cozy atmosphere. Local favorites are prime rib, crabcakes, fresh seafood and great steaks.
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Dutch Gap Generation Writer Angela Weight and her two teenage boys agree to look up from their smartphones for an afternoon, clear their busy schedules and explore Chester’s little-known natural wonder. by Angela Weight
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ho knew that just beyond a matrix of power plant smokestacks and a stone’s throw from the bustling I-95 corridor exists a pristine 800acre bounty of unspoiled nature? The Photo: Angela Weight kind of tranquility you can wander through for hours, only using your cell phone to take an occasional photo. I’m talking about Dutch Gap Conservation Area in Chester. It’s the kind of place that early summer afternoons were made for. My recent discovery of this wildlife wonderland was born out of frustration that our days are too often consumed with “busy-ness” — traffic, work, meetings, endless to-do lists and a sad scarcity of quality time logged into nature instead of a phone or laptop. “We’re going exploring and we’re gonna have fun, darn it!” I declared to my sons, ages 15 and 11, earlier this spring. They were less than enthusiastic about this spontaneous field trip but went along with it. Dutch Gap had been on my must-see list since we moved to Richmond two years ago. As we followed my GPS directions down winding county roads hedged with Dominion Power smokestacks, my older son commented, “are you sure we’re going the right way? I don’t see any wildlife.” Just half a mile later, however, the scenery changed dramatically to the rugged wetlands of the James River tidal lagoon. Here, the only signs of industry were wading herons fishing for dinner, a red-tailed hawk patrolling his territory and a couple of
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beavers bobbing up and down, perhaps working on a new home. After parking the car and setting off down the 4.5-mile Dutch Gap Trail, I began to regret not bringing binoculars. This was clearly a birdwatcher’s paradise populated by dozens of avian species, filling the air with their cacophony of tweets, chirps, caws and honks. “I bet migrating birds look forward to coming here every year. Like we always go to the Outer Banks, they plan their vacations to Dutch Gap,” quipped my imaginative younger son, as we trekked the surprisingly hiker-friendly terrain. I pictured Canadian geese parents looking at their calendar and announcing, “just three days till we leave for Dutch Gap!” to their excited goslings. (Yeah, maybe I’ve watched too many cartoons.) A couple miles into our hike, we saw a group of kayakers on what looked like a guided tidal lagoon tour. I made a mental note to look into this for another Saturday. Would the boys want to come back? They seemed to be having fun scampering along the trail, sword fighting with sticks and using them to bat pinecones. It was great to be able to relax and enjoy watching my kids be kids. “Maybe we can bring our rods and reels next time. This looks like a great fishing spot,” said my older son. His brother seconded the motion. Maybe Dutch Gap will become our go-to spot for unplugging and taking in the joys of nature. RichmondNavigator.com
Photo: Elena Marinaccio
Photo: Elena Marinaccio
Photo: Elena Marinaccio
Photo: Elena Marinaccio
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Off-the-BeatenPathGuideto
Virginia’sBeach Getaways by Steve Cook
Looking for something a little different for this summer’s beach vacation? Check out our Off-the-Beaten Path Guide to Virginia’s Beach Getaways. (Approximate driving times from here to there in parentheses.)
Assateague Island National Seashore – No
beach in Virginia allows one to get back to nature as does this windswept barrier island on the Eastern Shore. The quaint town of Chincoteague, offering dining and accommodations, is nearby. (3.5 hours via Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel)
an Atlantic Ocean beach that’s away from it all but only 5 miles from Sandbridge. a 4,321-acre state park located on the Currituck Banks Peninsula, a one-mile-wide barrier spit between the Back Bay of the Currituck Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. (2.5 hours)
Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve, Onemo (Mathews County) – For
Westmoreland State Park, Montross – This
Colonial Beach – Want
Yorktown Beach – This
a true get-away-from-it-all experience, head to Mathews County and Bethel Beach. Featuring low dunes and salt marshes on the Chesapeake Bay, Bethel Beach offers plenty of parking, but no restrooms. (1.5 hours)
the feel of a 50s beach town? That’s what you’ll get in this riverside town that offers the second longest stretch of public beach in the state. Located in the Northern Neck. (1.5 hours)
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False Cape State Park, Virginia Beach – Here’s
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pristine Northern Neck oasis offers a Potomac River beach, swimming pool, power-boat ramp and boat rentals. Look for American bald eagles, ospreys, kingfishers, great blue herons and more. (1.5 hours)
two-acre beachfront along the York River makes for an ideal family getaway with opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, fishing and boating. There are lots of summertime activities. (1 hour)
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Great Summer Escapes by Steve Cook
Get Wet at Smith Mountain Lake: With over 500 miles of shore-
line, Smith Mountain Lake is Virginia’s most popular lake. In addition to traditional water sports like swimming, fishing, boat launching and boating, you’ll also find plenty of room to enjoy hiking, camping and picnicking at Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Smith-Mountain-Lake.com (3 hours)
been enjoying the pure, warm (always 98.5 degrees) crystal clear waters that flow through the county’s Jefferson Pools, named for Thomas Jefferson, who spent three weeks there in 1818. Bath County, located in the Allegheny Mountains, is a wonderful four-season destination, offering fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, biking...Need we go on? DiscoverBath.com (2.5 hours)
Photo: Luray Caverns
Get Underground in Luray: Go down about
Get Rhythm along The Crooked Road: The sounds
Photo: Virginia.org
of country music beat strong and pure along the Crooked Road, Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. The trail connects major heritage music venues such as the Blue Ridge Music Center, Birthplace of Country Music Alliance and the Carter Family Fold. Numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, from hiking and biking to fishing and boating, are also available. Virginia.org/TheCrookedRoad (3.5 hours from closest point in Franklin County)
300 feet or so and discover Luray Caverns. Bad weather won’t affect your one-hour tour of the most visited caverns in the Eastern U.S. Luray is located right at the entrance to Shenandoah National Park, which offers cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, and over 200,000 acres of family fun. TownOfLuray.com (2.5 hours)
Get Inspired in the Great Dismal Swamp: The gloomy eeriness
of the swamp has inspired poets, including Edgar Allen Poe. Virtually every group of people who have called the Great Dismal Swamp home have told stories of mystery monsters and terrifying creatures said to inhabit its waters, bogs and woods. You may be inspired by the variety of wild life. FWS.gov/Refuge/Great_Dismal_Swamp/ (2 hours)
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Get in Hot Water in Bath County: Since 1761, folks have
Photo: DiscoverBath.com
Get Out of Town! No really, we mean it. There’s so much to see and do and taste and experience all over the state. Here are a few of our favorite spots for day trips or weekend getaways. (Approximate driving time in parentheses.)
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Virginia’s Hidden Waterfront Destination I
would bet you have gone to or heard about ‘The River’ or as some call it ‘The Rivah’: A few counties, each with small waterfront towns, each with its own charm. Area features include wide waterfront ways on the Rivers, protected deepwater creeks and miles of shoreline. The properties can be unique, luxurious or a crab shack. Visitors here have fond memories of family times, evenings full of stars, crabbing off the docks and a friendly wave while walking through towns or riding on boats. If you are lucky enough to buy a piece of this splendor, you will want a local agent with the knowledge and expertise of the waterways, county setbacks and more. The market down in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula areas is bustling and busier than ever. As the spring and summertime approaches, more homes will be coming on the market. Prices are not increasing and the interest rates are still at a record low. Now is the time to buy! Many families will come to this area looking for the perfect summer home, retire-
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ment home or even something to buy as a second home for now and retire to in 10-plus years. With everyday life happening at a faster pace, it is nice to come down and enjoy a quieter way of life. Few stoplights, not many chain stores, farmers markets, public beaches, seafood dining and many more activities. “We do not just sell homes, we sell the lifestyle,” says Katie Horsley Dew, 3rd generation broker for IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate. “We have four office locations in Urbana, Deltaville, Mathews and White Stone, and 35-plus agents who know this area. We have been in the business since 1975. We have something for everyone here, from high-end luxury to the waterfront cottage getaway. When working with a client you must listen. Listen to their story, what they want in a home, their lifestyle.” The best part about this area is its proximity to Richmond…an hour-plus to your home away from home. “We find many people will sell their beach homes in the Outer Banks and buy here because of the drive.” For more information visit www.HorsleyRealEstate.com.
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