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CONTENTS

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016

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First of All

News from Around Town 14

Finance

Baby Boomers Beware 20

Seniors

Adventures in Aging 58

Cool Town!

Autumn in the City

Health 17

Back to School Kids Keeping Them Healthy

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To Floss or Not To Floss?

Virginia Family Dentistry

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Prostate Cancer Awareness Virginia Urology

Flavor 24

Your Local Breweries Get to Know Them

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Wine Service

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Crafy Cocktails

30

Beer/Wine Directory

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In Search Of

Breakfast and Brunch 38

TasteBudz

Dining and Drink News 44

Happy Hour Guide Your Local Resource

Features 12

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CHESTERFIELD’S 20 IN 20

Impacting the County

BEER/WINE

Local Directory

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Home

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BACK TO SCHOOL KIDS

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THE GRAPE ESCAPE

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Fundamentals of a Fall Garden Home Improvement

Keeping Them Healthy

Travel Destination Wineries

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The Grape Escape Destination Wineries

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MEET CONSTANCE WHITNEY: As I mentioned above, I feel confident you’re going to find this issue’s “Adventures in Aging” column quite enlightening. Constance Whitney’s advice to caregivers of those suffering with dementia is based on her considerable experience in such matters.

I asked her to share with us a bit about her background.

She says, “When not indulging in my first passion of writing, I spend my days working with phenomenal clinicians and healthcare experts in the fields of physical, occupational and speech therapy serving the elderly population in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Through interacting with the residents and witnessing the huge impacts that can be made through therapy, I have witnessed, and embraced, the realities of aging with dignity.”

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ome issues of Chesterfield Living Magazine seem to be more difficult to finish up and get to press than others. For a number of reasons, and I won’t bore you with the details. This one has been very difficult, and I’m not sure why.

Perhaps it’s partly due to the fact that several of our writers traveled all over town and around the state in an effort to cover the thriving beer, wine and cocktail scene. For this special annual feature, we had three lovely ladies cover these topics. Meredith Dauksz (our office administrative coordinator) introduces you to some of the brewmasters and beer makers around town. Whitney Kiatsuranon (our new managing editor, by the way) covers the craft cocktail scene and the crafters who are responsible for some amazing libations, and Lisa Puster has a fascinating interview with Daniel O’Neil, the wine director (and GM) at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. I think you’ll find all three writers deliver some interesting insights into these delightful topics.

We also feature our handy beer and wine guides, as well. So, keep this magazine on hand. It might prove invaluable when you and a group of friends are trying to decide where you’re going to spend a relaxing evening, enjoying the amazing variety of fabulous food and delicious drinks offered throughout the Chesterfield.

On a related note, with cooler days and colorful scenery on the way, now is the time to start planning a trip to the mountains. I think you’re really going to enjoy Lisa Puster’s “Destination Wineries” piece. There are a couple of spots that I hope to visit within the next few weeks.

As a true lifestyle magazine, we strive to do more than focus entirely on the pursuit of pleasures. One can’t ignore the realities of life. We all have our responsibilities and obligations.

In that regard, I’d have to say that Constance Whitney, who writes our “Adventures in Aging” column, has come up with one of the most important pieces we have ever published in this magazine. When she approached us with the idea of doing a column about the challenges faced by those who are involved in caring for a loved one with dementia, we were somewhat resistant. After all, we’re accustomed to getting a good laugh from Constance’s musings, even when she deals with serious subject matters. However, we couldn’t see how the topic of dementia could have any light side. I think you’ll find that not only does she write with great sensitivity and empathy, her column, on page # offers some of the best advice that I have ever read on this topic. I whole-heartedly encourage you to give it a read.

Also, learn more about Constance, herself, at the bottom of this letter.

With the kids back in school, colds and flues and the like will soon be rearing their ugly heads (please note, I’m not suggesting that your kids have ugly heads). We felt that this might be a good time to review some practical pointers that will help parents keep their kids healthy. Melanie Rasnic has some useful tips in her piece on “Back to School Kids.”

So, while we enjoy covering all the fun things going on throughout the West End, we have an obligation as Chesterfield County’s only true lifestyle magazine, to cover as wide a range of subjects of interest to our readers as possible. We would love to hear from you.

If you have any suggestions, comments or (heaven forbid) corrections, drop us a line.

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ABOUT OUR COVER Our photographer, Luke Witt, captured the beauty in the delightful Raspberry Rosemary Cosmo, from Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.

All over town, great bartenders are creating amazing craft cocktails.

Our annual Beer, Wine & Spirits issue takes a few moments to recognize the true professionals (bartenders, brewers and wine connoisseurs) who take their craft seriously, much to our delight.

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WHERE YOUNG MUSICIANS GO TO JAM When many of us recall our childhood music rehearse song sets together in bands made up of lessons, the word fun doesn’t often pop into our their peers. Just like real rock bands! At the end heads. Not mine, anyway. Through much of of each term, they take to the stage, performing my time at the piano, full-blown concerts in real world venues there was a frustrating like Capital Ale House disconnect between the and Uptown Alley. Each classic rock pieces I so program has a theme, such wanted to perform and as Beatles hits, 90s music the boring instruction and Motown funk. book standards I was Parker Alter, who with assigned. Eventually, I her husband Matt, owns the completely lost interest two local SoR franchises, and abandoned my says that performing dreams of becoming the together has an amazing next Billy Joel. Sadly, ripple effect that goes far most former music beyond hitting the right students can relate to notes. this story.

“Sure, we’re helping kids But times and instruction methods are changing. become musicians, but the biggest, most gratifying thing Thanks to School of Rock performance-based is that we’re helping them find a niche and changing

by Angela Weight music schools here in the Richmond area, today’s their lives,” she says. “Our students bond over the budding virtuosos are having loads of fun as music they’re playing together, making lifelong they master instruments like the guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, friendships, developing confidence and self-esteem. Parents tell us saxophone and vocals. School of Rock’s fresh approach to teaching that their kids are getting better grades in school and becoming is tailor made for kids who would rather be jamming with friends more responsible at home. Through time with their lessons and to songs they hear on the radio than trudging tediously through performances, they just blossom.” uninspiring lesson books.

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o you want to empower and academically challenge your Richmond. Students will meet with leaders of these programs and child? Check out Collegiate, a private school in Richmond’s learn their mission, goals and challenges. Then, they work together West End. As an example, the Richmond Times-Dispatch to engineer results. reports that Collegiate graduate Projects have included Joshua Lynne co-designed the launching a new afterschool logo for NBC TV’s coverage tutoring and fitness program of the Rio Olympics. Lynne for elementary children in worked within strict parameters cooperation with the YMCA to produce the colorful animated and working with the Greater logo, a meticulous six-month Richmond Transit Company to project. design more comfortable bus Collegiate School, as part of shelters. Last year, a group of its initiative to further engage Collegiate students visited the students in building practical Virginia Home for Boys and solutions for problems, offers Girls, a foster care home, and one of its signature programs, learned that residents needed Envision Richmond, in the fall. assistance improving their Now in its third year, Envision reading skills. They initiated a Richmond uses the metro book drive and established a Richmond area as a classroom library for the facility. to encourage the development of Upper school students are citizenship skills, a key component Now in its third year, Envision Richmond uses also involved in community the metro Richmond area as a classroom to partnerships. Teachers encourage of the Collegiate education.

Stacy Adams, director of encourage the development of citizenship skills, the students to fully understand communications at Collegiate a key component of the Collegiate education. the situation of those who benefit School, explains that Envision from these partnerships.

Richmond unites students with community leaders to learn “the Collegiate School serves students from junior kindergarten basic elements of design thinking,” the use of imagination to through 12th grade in preparing for college, for careers and for life create practical solutions to real-world problems. In October, the in general. Its motto, “Minds that seek. Hearts that serve,” reflects entire eighth grade will be visiting nonprofit groups throughout this commitment.

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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 Throughout 2016, as Chesterfield Living Magazine celebrates its 20th anniversary, Chesterfield County, through its Department of Communications and Media, has been assisting us in recognizing individuals who have worked to make a difference in Chesterfield over the past 20 years.

We continue our year-long celebration of the 20th anniversary of Chesterfield Living Magazine with this special feature recognizing individuals who have worked to make a difference in Chesterfield County over the past two decades. We appreciate the ongoing assistance we have received from Chesterfield County’s Department of Communications and Media in making this special salute possible.

Rumy Mohta

When it comes to being a proponent of Chesterfield County as a great place to live and a global place to do business, there are arguably few people more pro-county than Rumy Mohta.

Mohta lives in the county with his wife, Marj, and their two sons. When he talks about going home, he’s not talking about returning to his native India.

“I mean I’m coming back to Chesterfield,” he said.

There’s something else Mohta is passionate about, and that’s cultural diversity, which for years he’s been active in efforts to promote. He’s an original member of the Chesterfield County Multicultural Advisory Commission. The successful businessman also has helped plan and promote numerous cultural diversity events, including several Asian-American festivals and Filipino fiestas. He is active in Virginia’s Asian American community.

His commitment to community goes far beyond the boundaries of Chesterfield. He has served in governor-appointed positions on the Virginia State Rehabilitation Advisory Council, the Virginia Workforce Council and the Governor’s Board on National and Community Service. Currently, Mohta serves on Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s Asian Advisory Board. He is also a former member of the Board of Trustees for Leadership Metro Richmond, a community leadership development organization that connects and educates community leaders throughout the region.

The CEO of Atlas Branding and Communications, a global marketing and business development company, Mohta speaks passionately about Chesterfield County, and is quick to not take too much credit for his service or successful business endeavors.

“I believe in bringing people and businesses together,” he said.

“We all bring in something different.”

Mohta sees Chesterfield as a great place to do just that and has a keen interest in attracting more businesses here, particular those from the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

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Norma Corbin

Work is underway to finish an overlook at the site and develop a Norma Corbin has had many roles in her lifetime: model, Miss system of trails. Corbin hopes the park will eventually add a boat Chesterfield 1952, mother, grandmother and marketing and public launch as well, and that the local foundation can partner with the affairs professional at Virginia Commonwealth University’s MCV. state to rebuild a stone bridge But one of her longestvisible at a wayside in the middle standing roles is as an advocate of Jefferson Davis Highway. working to restore and improve After the park is finished and the community she grew up in. people start using it, more people Corbin, president of the Falling will be aware of the history and Creek Ironworks Foundation, want to preserve it, she said, grew up in the Bensley area. Her adding that public partnerships father, Herman Jackson, worked have helped with what’s been at DuPont and served as chief developed so far. of the local fire department.

“You have to build good Her mother, Kathleen Jackson, relationships with the county helped with the ladies’ auxiliary. and non-profits to get things Corbin, a graduate of Thomas done,” she said. “Working with Dale High School, remembers [Chesterfield County] Parks and the Bensley community as a Recreation is the only way we’ve close-knit one, where neighbors gotten these things done, and I’m gathered for spaghetti dinners. really proud. One person doesn’t Now, Corbin is dedicated to do it all – it can’t be a one-man helping preserve the history project.” of the area. She said she’s most NORMA CORBIN IS PROUD OF THE WORK THAT HAS BEEN DONE TO PRESERVE FALLING CREEK IRONWORKS AND CREATE A PUBLIC PARK FOR THE HISTORIC SITE. Some of her other efforts are proud of the work that has been pushing to spruce up Jefferson Davis Highway with the help of done to make Falling Creek Ironworks Park a reality, and to unified signage. She’s already succeeded in getting it designated as preserve the site of the first iron blast furnace in the country, built Historic Route 1. in 1619.

“It’s my hometown,” she said of why she’s trying to encourage “I feel it’s a major accomplishment,” she said, standing at the the area’s revitalization. “My vision is for this highway to have one park’s entrance off Jefferson Davis Highway, which now boasts a look…for it to be a pretty highway people would want to drive kiosk with educational signs and a new entry sign. down.”

Shirish and Geeta Shah

One of the greatest impacts the Shahs have had in the community Serving the Chesterfield community isn’t just a calling for Shirish is seen in the annual Taste of India Festival at CCI. and Geeta Shah, it’s their passion and something they do every day.

“We enjoy sharing our culture and what we love about India In speaking with them, you immediately detect their humility, as with everyone around us,” Shirish said. “The Taste of India event well as their desire to help people on a daily basis. brings a little bit of our Indian heritage to our community – a “We have the mission to give back to the community we are a community that we have made our home.” part of,” Shirish Shah said. “At the end of the day, our goal is to The annual event promotes Indian culture in a fun, familyprovide volunteering help to as many people as we can no matter friendly environment filled with traditional Indian their race, religion or background.” dancing, food, arts and fashions. For the last 13 years, Both Shirish and Geeta grew up in India and moved Shirish and Geeta have been part of the Taste of India to the United States in 1967 and 1969, respectively. While core group, contributing to the success and promotion of they have lived throughout the U.S., they have called the annual event. Shirish served as the chairman of the Chesterfield County home for the last 26 years. The festival for four years and Geeta as a cultural director.

Shahs involvement in the Cultural Center of India and its Both have served as publicity directors for the last nine annual Taste of India Festival has kept them connected years. Each year, the attendance has grown with more to Chesterfield despite having to split their time over the than 8,000 in attendance this past June. past eight years between their home here and Columbus, Dancing since the age of 3, Geeta says the Taste of Ohio, due to Shirish’s job. Shirish retired this July and India also allows her the opportunity to share her now, he and Geeta enjoy visiting their two children and passion for dancing with the community. four grandchildren in Ohio and Pennsylvania when they “Dancing is so important to me,” she shared. “I aren’t giving back to the Chesterfield community or SHIRISH AND GEETA SHAH ENJOY want to give our children in the United States the same traveling the world.

SHARING THEIR INDIAN HERITAGE Both are big supporters of and contributors to the WITH THE CHESTERFIELD COMMU- cultural experiences I enjoyed in India as a child.”

EVERY YEAR THROUGH THE Additionally, Geeta has participated in, and now Cultural Center of India, or CCI, whose mission is to NITY TASTE OF INDIA FESTIVAL. often volunteers her time as a judge for the Federation of promote diversity and volunteerism and to give back Gujarati Associations of North America’s (FOGANA) to the community. CCI was built in 2001 as a cultural dance competitions as a way to pass on her Indian culture and center not just for Indian-Americans, but for anyone in the heritage. community. “It is a vision of our chairman, Mr. Pramod Amin, The Shahs continue to seek ways to get involved in other and other dedicated (members of our) Board of Trustees,” says organizations that promote diversity and the Indian culture.

Geeta. In 2007, under Geeta and her team’s leadership, CCI was “We want to embrace everyone,” Shirish said. “And, Chesterfield recognized by the American Red Cross as a disaster center in the County has allowed us to do that.” county adding to the center’s continued focus on the community it serves.

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BABY BOOMERS BEWARE

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here has been a lot written about my generation, the 76 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964, who started retiring in 2011, reportedly at a rate of 10,000 per day. It is also being said ours is the richest generation in US history and unlikely to be surpassed by future generations. What is not being openly reported is the challenges the Boomers face in the future.

First, and most formidable, we’re living much longer than anyone ever thought or planned for. Although it might be said we’re the richest generation, I think that wealth is concentrated in the hands of a smaller percentage of Americans and the vast majority are struggling to scrape together enough income to live freely and with dignity. That means most are absolutely, positively counting on Social Security to be there for them throughout their retirement years. Whether it will last or not remains to be seen, but the system never considered us living beyond our 70s.

Another problem is finding some place to invest that retirement nest egg that produces enough return to meet your needs, potentially for the 30 years you might live in retirement. It’s going to take a lot of money to last that long. You don’t have to look any further today than those beloved, guaranteed bank deposit returns on Certificates of Depreciation to realize you’ll never get anywhere with this level of return. In my opinion, expecting your money to “work for you” in CDs is a joke. Investing in the stock market offers the most potential to actually see your money grow over time, but it involves some levels of risk. Those risks vary widely, but are calculable. In my opinion, you need a trained eye and lots of experience to navigate the markets.

Another issue to consider is the current growth rates of the US economy as well as the global economy. It’s moving very slowly. It has been described as a “plow horse economy,” and as the economy goes, so generally does the growth of companies. We are seeing stocks performing at lower returns than in the past. Is this trend to continue? If so, for how long? Is it possibly the new norm?

Bonds have historically provided better returns than CDs, but the coupon rates are historically low. Rates on these, like CDs, are based on monetary policy as set by the Federal Reserve Bank. We are at near zero on their rates, causing the very low returns on CDs and Bonds. How long might this continue? Finding attractive returns here is a real challenge.

And the last challenge of the day for the Boomers is a term used in the securities industry called “sequence of return.” It talks about where the market is when you retire. It’s huge. The markets move in cycles, sometimes up, sometimes down, sometimes sideways. It is very important which one you’re in when you retire. For example, consider the experience of someone retiring in 2008, when the markets dropped by over 40 percent or in 2009, when the markets began a recovery that’s not yet over, and has seen markets double two times. The effects of taking money from your portfolio to live on in either market has a monumental effect on how long your money will last. Running out of money before running out of life is almost incomprehensible.

We are living in unique times. Navigating these waters is a challenge. Like they say about aging: it’s not for sissies. Neither is creating financial independence where you not only fill your life with enough income, but have sufficient residue to create family and social legacy.

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ummertime…and the livin’ is easy. A little too easy, don’t you think? While you’re up and out the door early every morning, battling traffic to get to work and fight the good fight, your precious progeny are lounging around watching bad TV, eating 10 to 14 meals a day, and living the life of Riley, whoever he is. But that is all about to change, my friend. In fact, legend has it that if you put your ear to the ground and listen closely, you can hear the sound of school bus engines being revved up, all in preparation for that glorious and long-awaited event: the first day of school.

By now you have probably been inundated with forms, letters, announcements, and non-negotiable fiscal requests in reference to your tiny human—there’s no escaping that. What you could really use now are some simple, practical ideas to keep your kids healthy as they navigate the next nine to 10 months, including the dreaded winter months of creeping crud and other such unpleasantries.

First, be proactive about your child’s health by means of good, open communication. Inform the appropriate person, likely the school nurse and/or the teacher, ahead of time of any allergies, food intolerances, medications, or other unique health concerns that your

child may have. Make sure you give specific contact instructions in case of an emergency. This will help help alleviate your child’s and your anxiety about the matter, and will ensure that the school is more prepared for all possible scenarios.

It has been said many times before, and it still holds true: there is simply no substitute for starting out the day with a good breakfast.

Easier said than done on some days, though. If getting your kids to sit down and eat a balanced breakfast is too much to take on every day, be sure to send them with a breakfast-bar-type meal for the bus, and maybe a little something for a mid-morning snack if that is allowed. Picking battles is a sign of maturity, not weakness.

Besides, it’s fun to have hidden stashes of snacks around—your kids can pretend to be squirrels, which are generally thought of as having a very good work ethic, especially in the fall.

Of course, with the fall and winter come runny noses of all sorts and other plagues that we would like to avoid. Since sending your kids to school in a plastic bubble smothered with antibacterial gel is generally frowned upon, we came up with these suggestions: Make sure your child has plenty of Kleenex/ facial tissues available at all times. Kids will use anything they can find in a pinch as we know, and using a disposable tissue can help cut down on the spread of germs.

Along with that, be sure to teach them proper coughing and sneezing etiquette.

If they are forced to sneeze into their bare hands, explain how important it is to wash their hands immediately! In fact, most researchers agree that handwashing is the single best way to prevent the spread of most contagious infections.

Go hat shopping! We lose close to half of our body heat through our head, so covering up makes good sense. When I was a kid, hats were not very attractive, so staying healthy was a huge blight on my fashion record, but not so these days! Now kids can be stylish while staving off colds and flus—talk about a win-win!

WE WISH A HEALTHY AND SAFE SCHOOL YEAR TO ALL OF YOU AND YOUR KIDS!

Do unto others. It has to be said. When your kids look like extras from ‘World War Z’, you probably need to keep them home.

It’s what you would want other moms to do if the roles were reversed, right? There is no glory in the perfect attendance award if half the school gets sick after your kid breathes in the building. In addition to using common sense, be sure to check with your county or locale on specific restrictions on sending a mended kid back to school (how many hours without fever, who needs a Dr.’s note, etc.)

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It is estimated that in the United States, there will be more than 230,000 new cases and 29,000 deaths from prostate cancer each year.

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Finding the Joy

One of my best friends informed me that her mother was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s.

Is there any way to find JOY in this situation?

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s a kid, I was obsessed with the book “Pollyanna” by Eleanor H. Porter; in particular, the ‘Glad Game’ that Polly played whenever things looked even a little off kilter. The premise of the game is that no matter what, you can always think of at least one thing to be glad about.

The Glad Game has been a touchstone for me throughout my life and has likely saved me thousands of dollars in therapy bills by allowing me to focus on the positives even in the most horrendous times. Undoubtedly, this ability has been stretched a time or two over my storied life, yet not as clearly as it is now. One of my best friends (let’s call her Emmie) informed me a short time ago that her mother (let’s call her Florence) was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s. A devastatingly scary diagnosis that few are able to handle without breaking down. When Emmie called to tell me, my natural instinct was to go to the Glad Game. But how, pray tell, is there anything that I could put my finger on to say even remotely I’m glad about a mom suffering with dementia? It stinks.

I asked myself though, “Self, is there any way to find JOY in this situation”.

And surprisingly, Self came up with a few ideas (Self really is quite brilliant).

Emmie’s mom no longer recognizes Emmie. To Florence, Emmie is a very kind, wonderfully delightful woman who brings great food and flowers when she visits. Florence has forgotten all of Emmie’s lifetime transgressions.

She’s forgotten that she doesn’t like the way Emmie does her hair or that she thinks Emmie is too political. She’s forgotten the surly teenager whose antics caused mountains of stress and endless sleepless nights. Now, when they get together, Emmie and her mom are best of friends, laughing and joking about how wonderful high school is (the stage of life Mom thinks she’s in). For Emmie, it has opened a whole side of her mom that she never knew. Florence has incredibly happy memories of high school, of her large pack of friends, of the boys who chased her, and the dances, the football games, the parties, and more, and she gleefully shares them with her buddy Emmie.

On the other hand, Florence has little comprehension these days of current events. What a blessing. She doesn’t know, and consequently doesn’t worry, about 9/11, or ISIS, or Zika. She couldn’t care less who is going to win the next election. Ike is doing a great job and she sees no reason to replace him.

The worries we all share of today’s world are blessedly foreign to her. She is much too concerned that a boy named Patrick hasn’t called her in a few days.

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affect not the individual with CARLY SHAIA the disease but the family members, loved ones and caregivers. When it became apparent that Florence no longer recognized Emmie, it was Emmie who suffered, not her mom. Her mom had a new friend who visited her. Emmie had lost her mom.

Florence was fine; Emmie was heartbroken. What could she do?

As of press time on this article, there is no cure for dementia. I say ‘as of press time’ because truly brilliant researchers are working all around the world to come up with the solution and it is only a brief time until that cure is discovered. In the meantime, Emmie and millions of other loved ones of dementia patients can find joy in the moment.

Two of my dearest friends are Kari Brizendine, PT, CWS, CADDCT, CDP and Lanny Butler, MS, OTR/L, CPAM, CDP. In addition to having a plethora of initials after their names, they are also two of the leading authorities in the U.S. on various ways to care for and help people with dementia. Their book, “My Past Is Now My Future,” is a must read for everyone.

Everything I’ve learned about dementia, I’ve learned from them. One of the major lessons they have shared is to “go to their reality.” Florence no longer has the ability to bring herself into the present, but Emmie can certainly join in her reality of the past. Instead of saying “Mom, do you remember?” or worse “Mom, you need to remember?” Emmie says things like “Florence, is the sock hop tonight or tomorrow?” and “Florence, I betcha Patrick calls today.”

She doesn’t try to force her mom to live in 2016 or to remember what she had for breakfast. She doesn’t constantly remind Florence what she has forgotten, or how she acts so much different now and that she sometimes makes no sense. She is simply present with Florence, wherever Florence may be. Today, Emmie is sharing in the joy of Florence’s high school years. Maybe tomorrow Emmie will hear stories of even earlier days. Yet through it all, Florence and her friend Emmie, laugh and giggle, hug each other and love each other every single day. And that, my friends, is something to be glad about!

The Do’s and Don’ts of Dealing with Dementia Never argue, just agree Never reason, just divert Never shame, just distract Never lecture, just reassure Never say “remember,” just reminisce Never say “I told you,” just repeat Never say “you can’t,” just say you can Never command, just ask Never condescend, just encourage Never force, just reinforce And finally, never try to force them into your reality, just join them, and enjoy them, in their’s.

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I’ve always been told, “Get to know your local bartender.” Possible perks could include better-made drinks, a special treat here or there and, of course, that warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you can pretend you are a character on Cheers.

The times they are a changin’. Brewery hops are replacing bar crawls.

The perspectives I’ve gained in speaking with a handful of local brewers has made me realize there is a vision behind every glass. Be sure next time you are posted up enjoying your favorite local brew to ask who is behind it and if you can hear their story. Whether it be the owner, the brewmaster or both, I’m guessing you’ll find the experience as fascinating as I did during my recent mission to Get to Know Our Local Breweries.

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Sean-Thomas Pumphrey, owner 4100 Knolls Point Dr., Goochland; LickingholeCreek.com

WHAT ABOUT BREWING DREW YOU IN THE MOST? WHO OR WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO MAKE GREAT BEER?

It’s a fantastic canvas for creativity. You are only limited by your own experience and imagination. What inspires me to make great beer is always trying to improve upon what we've done and then try something we've never done.

WHAT SEASONAL INGREDIENTS HAVE YOU USED TO MAKE A UNIQUE TASTE AND WHAT ARE SOME FUTURE FLAVORS ON YOUR RADAR?

This is one of my favorite parts of brewing. Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery is a farm brewery, and we use seasonal ingredients we grow on the farm, frequently. Examples of ingredients we've grown include: rosemary, sugar pumpkins, six-row barley and hops.

WHAT SEPARATES YOUR BREWERY FROM THE OTHERS? LOCAL INGREDIENTS, A CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC TAPPED, YOUR MISSION BEHIND THE BREWERY?

What separates Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery from almost every other brewery is that we are a farm brewery.

We use well water in our beers instead of water from a municipality.

We also treat our own wastewater on site. We also use ingredients that we grow ourselves in the beers we brew. This is a destination brewery that provides an educational and interactive benefit to our customers.

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MOST LOCAL BUSINESSES CREATE EVENTS OR PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY PROJECTS? WHAT DO YOU DO TO CONNECT TO THE PEOPLE OF GOOCHLAND?

We pride ourselves on working with non-profits in the Goochland area. We host an annual coat drive for the Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services every Thanksgiving weekend. We also host non-profits at the farm, so they can tell their story and raise awareness of their cause.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Tell me a bit about this history of your company and the story behind the name.

I founded LCCB with my wife Lisa Pumphrey and my best friend Farris Loutfi.

We named the brewery after the creek that runs through the farm that the brewery is housed on, Little Lickinghole Creek.

WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES YOU THE DESTINATION BREWERY FOR RICHMOND AND THE WEST END?

The primary thing that makes us a destination brewery is the quality of our beers,which have medaled at the World Beer Cup, the Great American Beer Festival and the Virginia Craft Brewers Cup. In addition to the quality of our liquid is the beauty of the Farm. Wide open spaces, abundant wildlife, hops on the bine, barley in field and some of the best sunsets in Central Virginia are waiting for you at Lickinghole Creek, Virginia's Farm Brewery.

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Three Notch’d Brewing Company Dave Warwick, owner and Stefan McFayden, master brewer at the Richmond location.

2930 W. Broad St., Richmond; ThreeNotchdBrewing.com WHAT ABOUT BREWING DREW YOU IN THE MOST? WHO OR WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO MAKE GREAT BEER?

Stefan - From the first time I started trying craft beer, I was fascinated by the diversity of products in the industry and made it my goal to learn the process. This quickly became a passion that’s driven me to push myself in expanding my knowledge of the craft. There are endless possibilities in brewing, and breweries are taking beer to new places everyday.

WHAT SEPARATES YOUR BREWERY FROM THE OTHERS? LOCAL INGREDIENTS, A CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC TAPPED, YOUR MISSION BEHIND THE BREWERY…?

Dave – Seventy-five percent of the beers we brew are collaborative brews with homebrewers, bars, restaurants and other businesses throughout the community. Each unique beer tells a different story of the rich history of Richmond and how each person and each business have left their mark in this historic city. We will also be releasing a brand new beer every single week at the RVA Collab House, as we do at our breweries in Charlottesville and Harrisonburg. I don’t believe there are any other breweries out there that can say that!

Steam Bell Beer Works WHO OR WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO MAKE GREAT BEER?

The answer to that is a little bit of everything! One of our most popular beers, the Liege (a Belgian Triple with maple syrup and vanilla beans) was inspired by a trip to the grocery store shortly before opening. I saw a bottle of real Virginia maple syrup and thought, “I can brew with that” and scooped a few bottles off the shelf!

HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN BREWING? HOW DID YOU LEARN YOUR CRAFT?

I began home brewing when I was 22, and dabbled in professional brewing at Hardywood when I was 25. I can attribute much of my knowledge to my previous job in the mining industry. I began with this company as a groundsman, repairing rock crushers, and conveyors, cleaning walkways, etc. For a few years while I was there, I drove haul trucks, the giant Tonka Truck ones, 10 to 12 hours a day up the hill, then down the hill, then up, then down, so on and so forth. It didn’t take me long until I had listened to every song I knew several times over, so I began listening to audio books and podcasts and discovered the Brewing Network Podcast.

Brad Cooper, owner and brewer 1717 Oak Lake Blvd., Midlothian; SteamBell.beer

WHAT’S IN A NAME? TELL ME A BIT ABOUT THIS HISTORY OF YOUR COMPANY AND THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME.

Our family name is Cooper and a cooper historically is a tradesman that makes barrels. Similarly, people with the last name ‘Baker’ probably have a baker somewhere in their lineage. A Steam Bell is a piece of equipment that was used in the barrel making process way back in the day. The cooper would get the wooden staves carved out and lined up inside the hoops, then drop a steam bell over top to steam the wood so it could be formed into the shape of the cask.

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There is certainly an untapped demographic in this brewery. I grew up here in Chesterfield and can tell you from experience that there are few ‘fun’ things to do. We are striving to make this a place where families feel comfortable to bring children because they’ll have something fun to do as well.

We’re also filling a hole in the market by brewing beers that are more than just a basic style. Each one will have some sort of special ingredient added to it to break it out of the traditional-style mold.

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ichmond has become wellDaniel, who is from Ireland, where known for its abundance of he did his hotel and restaurant culinary great restaurants, breweries apprenticeship, worked as a chef in his and nearby wineries, making homeland and England prior to coming it a hot destination for those to the United States. Once he relocated to who appreciate good food, the U.S., he worked as a chef, corporate beer and wine. At many chef and wine expert at many restaurants exceptional restaurants and hotels before he began his career as that offer fine wines, you’ll Ruth’s Chris’ wine director 11 years ago. commonly find sommeliers, As the general manager and wine director, wine stewards or wine directors — specially- he not only oversees a multimillion-dollar trained or extremely knowledgeable wine operation, but also an impressive collection professionals, who specialize in all aspects of of 360 different wines available by the bottle wine service, as well as food and wine pairing. (as well as over 30 wines by the glass), which To become a sommelier involves many are housed in a temperature-controlled years of training and multiple certifications, environment. and while Richmond currently doesn’t Daniel works closely with six speciallyhave many certified sommeliers, it does chosen vendors, who source wine from have a few distinguished restaurants that around the world, to choose the variety are recognized for their of phenomenal wines spectacular food and We ask our customers offered at Ruth’s Chris. quality wine, as well as what wines do you like “Fifty percent of our their educated staff who are what we call to drink — medium or wines provide extraordinary user-friendly, meaning heavy body? What sodas they are good wines you wine service.

One such restaurant do you drink? What do may already know or can is Ruth’s Chris Steak you like in your tea or find fairly easily,” Daniel House in Midlothian coffee — sugar, creamer, says. “Forty percent are (Shoppes at Bellgrade), smaller-producer wines which offers an etc.? What food are you from boutique wineries extensive wine list, thinking of ordering for that you probably have featuring a selection of dinner? What is your never tried before and international, domestic price point?

10 percent are wines and locally-produced with a 98 to 100 percent – Daniel O'Neill Virginia wines from wine rating, which are careful ly-selected hard to come by and of cellars. All Ruth’s Chris servers are trained particular interest to the wine connoisseur.” using the Progressive Wine List Program, Wines at Ruth’s Chris that would surely where the staff engages each guest to be of interest to the connoisseur are the determine their flavor profile and the first-growth Bordeaux, Burgundy Grand perfect wine for them. Heading up the Cru and some single-vineyard wines from staff of more than 60 employees is Daniel the U.S. and around the world. These wines O’Neill, general manager and wine director. are priced upwards of $1,400 per bottle. For “We ask our customers what wines do a wine of that caliber, Daniel says, “many you like to drink — medium or heavy body? wine collectors will buy a case, cellar it for What sodas do you drink? What do you like 10 years and then sell half and keep half for in your tea or coffee — sugar, creamer, etc.? investment purposes.”

What food are you thinking of ordering Another part of Daniel’s job as wine for dinner? What is your price point?,” director at Ruth’s Chris is to coordinate Daniel explains. “These questions help us their First Friday of the month five-course recommend the perfect wine to please both wine dinners for both the Richmond and their palate and budget.”

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special wine events. The wine dinners are held about 16 times per year and are enriched

by Daniel and a wine representative who offers tastings of five to eight wines and a discussion of each wine’s characteristics.

“We offer this successful program for our guests just for the experience — where they can taste wines they probably would never know about otherwise, but can also purchase at the end of the dinner, if they choose,” Daniel says, adding that he has guests who have never missed a dinner and guests who come several times a year. The dinners normally range from $95-$125 per person.

Daniel O’Neill and Ruth’s Chris Steak House take great care and pride in their wine program. Their focus is not only to provide guests with world-class steaks and seafood, but also to present world-class wines with extraordinary wine service. Cheers to a job well done!

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Ruth’s Chris October Wine Dinners Join Ruth’s Chris on Friday, October 7 at 6:30pm for their Tabali Wine Dinner where you’ll experience five courses and six perfectly-paired wines from Limari, Chile, one of the most promising wine regions in the country. With close proximity to both the Atacama Desert and Pacific Ocean, as well as the limestone soil, the terroir brings an exceptional and unique quality to its wine. $95 per person. RSVP at 804-3780600 to reserve your place at their table!

On Sunday, October 16 at 6:30pm, Ruth’s Chris presents their Stags’ Leap Wine Dinner where five delicious courses will be paired with five phenomenal wines from Stags’ Leap Wine Cellars. This California winery is known for unexpectedly winning the Cabernet Sauvignon competition in the 1976 Judgment of Paris, when Paris was considered the foremost producer of the worlds’ best wine. $99 per person.

RSVP at 804-378-0600 by 10/10/16.

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My editor Steve Cook and I were talking recently about where one could go to enjoy a well-crafted cocktail and who we would say are truly great crafters in the trade. This city has more than its fair share of cocktail craftsmen and women. These talented folks do a lot more than mix a rum and Coke, although I’m sure they could do that too, if you so desired. But when you’re in the mood for great cocktails created by professionals who stay abreast of recent trends in the industry, here are a couple suggestions.

Southbound (3036 Stony Point Road) is another

Richmond secret when it comes to great drinks. When asked how he comes up with his cocktails, bartender Pete Konrad says, “I think about if I want a sweet drink or if I want it to be very liquor forward or tart or do I want a high acidity.”

Pete adds, “Most of our drinks are very well balanced. The end goal is to make a nice, balanced cocktail”.

I asked him if he tried to spin the classic cocktails when creating his cocktail list and he says, “All cocktails are variants of other cocktails. It all comes back to the classics.”

One drink, the Long Drag, is like a spin on a Manhattan.

“It incorporates Mezcal, which never really happens when you have Rye drinks,’’ Pete explains. “I tried making that drink before with Scotch to get that smokiness aspect cause I’m a guy that likes smoke but it just didn’t work out so I tried a little bit of Mezcal and it worked out great”.

I’d recommend you try Pete’s Spanish Fly, the newest drink with a Spanish Grenache float. It’s a Tequila base with grapefruit juice and Cocchi Rosa. Visually, it’s quite appealing, with a light pink appearance on top but at the bottom it’s clear. It also has a very distinct taste. When the two separate sections of the drink come together, you get a very refreshing cocktail. I’m not normally a big fan of Tequilabased drinks but I really enjoyed this cocktail and the smokiness factor that Pete loves so much.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse (11500 Huguenot Road) is another

fine restaurant where you can get an amazing mixed drink, but, because of its reputation for exceptional food, it’s often forgotten on the craft cocktail scene. Ruth’s Chris is one of the most celebrated restaurants for special occasions such as proms, graduations, engagements and the like. Memories are made there.

However, many may not even know about their amazing cocktails and fabulous bar program. I had the pleasure of experiencing such cocktails on a recent visit. While the drinks were fantastic, I can see why people are always talking about their bartender, David Goulding. He literally stole the show and lit up the room when talking about the drinks that he had prepared. Not only has David been with Ruth’s Chris for 22 years, he met his wife there and has become such close friends with many of the patrons, that he even vacations with some.

David, a native of Liverpool, England, now calls Richmond home. He respects the craft of creating fine cocktails, but also wants to pay homage to the tried and true cocktails that have pleased restaurant goers for so long. He says he has been in the business most of his life. although he didn’t intend to be. “I was bartending at Penny Lane Pub and decided I had to get out of the business,” he says. “I took a job at Capital One but hated it so much that I went back to bartending, but at Ruth’s Chris. I was only going to stay a year or so before moving on to something else. That was 22 years ago.”

Daniel O’Neil, the general manager and wine director at Ruth’s Chris, also knows his way around a cocktail. Offering me a sample of a beautiful drink, he says, “Our Raspberry Rosemary Cosmo is our take on a classic Cosmo made with Absolut Raspberry Vodka, Cointreau, fresh lime and cranberry juice with fresh muddled rosemary and raspberries. It makes for a deliciously fresh Martini.”

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Sedona Taphouse

11400 Huguenot Road (Bellmead) & 6625 Centralia Road, Chester; BrewGastropub.com Two locations; 100 beers – Brew offers an amazing tap wall sure to cater to everyone from the beer novice to the beer elite.

Their wine selection is old-world in style and the cocktails are made with house-made syrups. Delicacies coming out of their scratch kitchen include hand-crafted burgers and hand-cut fries.

You’ll also find flat iron steaks, pan fried chicken and shrimp orzo on the menu, plus great starters and salads.

13831 Village Place Dr.; CapitalAleHouse.com Capital Ale House Midlothian features 80 drafts and over 170 exceptional beers in the bottle. They also offer growler fills and refills. There’s plenty of patio and sidewalk dining, an upstairs lounge with darts and board games, and both indoor and outdoor wood burning fireplaces. Extensive menu, featuring shareables, soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees. Try the cheese and sausage plate featuring bratwurst, kielbasa, landjaeger, asiago, aged provolone, pepato, fresh fruit surrounded by a giant Bavarian pretzel with mustard for dipping.

Grumpy Growlers

12044 Southshore Pointe Road; GrumpyGrowlers.com Stop your growler from being grumpy. Fill it up. Now, you can enjoy your growler fills and refills without having to leave Western Chesterfield. Conveniently located between Woodlake and Brandermill, just off Hull Street Road, Grumpy Growlers offers 60 beers on tap, with an emphasis on local brews.

Foodie Fridays feature 25% off your fill with any Boar’s Head purchase. Check their website for beers currently on tap as well as for more info on special events.

Latitude

15532 WC Commons Way; LatitudeSeafoodCo.com Over 49 beers (including 32 on tap), 65 wines and 15 handcrafted cocktails, plus growler fills and refills. Daily specials include: Flounder and Miller Monday – Featuring two fillets of flounder stuffed with cheese and crab filling and served with garlic whipped potatoes, $10 with purchase of beverage; Also discounted special on Miller Lite. Taco Tuesday will get you $3.00 Mahi, chicken, and steak tacos with the purchase of a beverage. Try the Hellfire Shrimp starter or their famous Latitude lobster bisque.

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11500 W. Huguenot Road; SizzlingSteak.com Known for their traditional class and sizzling steaks Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse may be less known for their beer selections but they do offer 5 different domestic bottled beers, 3 imported bottled selections and just recently featured Legend Brewing Co., Devils Backbone, Bold Rock, Hardywood, Ardent, and Strangeways Brewing Company. That’s a total of 15 beers to choose from.

Get on over there and taste the local!

15732 WC Main St.; SedonaTaphouse.com Serious food and over 500 craft beers. Plus, growler fills, wine and spirits. On Thursday, fill your growler for halfprice on the beer of your choice. Also, try the Sedona crab cakes – two house-made jumbo lump crab cakes served with garlic whipped potatoes and broccoli.

Sedona also offers express lunch plus an extensive dinner menu featuring starters, salads, pasta and house specialties.

Sergio’s

4824 Market Square Ln., Midlothian; SergiosVA.com 27 beers on tap. Serving authentic and very delicious pizza and pasta since 1990. Be sure to try their American pizza, which is adorned with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers and onions.

The menu also includes Italian classics, calzones, subs, paninis and specialty pastas.

Growler fills and refills also available. Check their website for daily and weekly specials.

The Brew House

116 N. Main St., Blackstone, Virginia; TheBrewHouseVa.com Wanna’ take a day trip with a fine craft beer destination? The Brew House is a unique eatery that focuses on fresh food, finely crafted coffee, craft beer and wine featuring 17 beers on tap and 20 bottled beers all seasonally rotated. So what are ya’ waiting for? Grab a buddy and check em’ out.

Vino Market

3730 Winterfield Road, Midlothian; TheVinoMarket.com This cool market/café is not just for wine lovers. They also offer over 200 beers in bottles and can. While they don’t have a large number of taps, they do specialize in hard-tofind brews. Shop for delicious deli meats and cheeses, which are available in the market or enjoy a sub or Panini in the café.

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Wine Directory Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse 11500 W. Huguenot Road; RuthsChris.com

Check out their wine dinner in October.

Built in 1732 as a private home, the building has hosted several families before becoming the place Richmond patrons know and love as Ruth’s Chris steakhouse. You might want to have your dining experience include the pork chop; a full flavored extra-fine grained and cut extra thick chop, broiled to perfection, served sizzling with sweet and spicy apples. If the entrée weren’t irresistible enough, pair it with the Bellgrade Plantation Red Blend for the ultimate dining experience. Beautiful in color with hints of plum, black cherry, chocolate and vanilla on the nose, medium bodied with smooth tannins and a velvety finish is to delight your taste buds.

Once Upon a Vine 4009 MacArthur Ave. & 2817 Hathaway Road; OnceUponAVine.us

Visit them on the weekend and pick up a prepared dinner togo (MacArthur location only).

Carrying wine from all over the world, including a vast selection within an affordable price range. They also carry cheese from around the world and they have many luncheon meats sliced to order as well as salads and tortas (salads, meats and tortas available at the MacArthur location only).

Fleming’s Prime Steak House &9200Wine Bar Stony Point Pkwy.; FlemingsSteakhouse.com

Cure your mundane Monday with their three-course menu for $49.95.

Award winning wine collection, proudly serving 100 wines by the glass. However, should you care to partake in a little more than a glass be sure to try the Italian Chianti by Ruffino. This earthy red wine is tart with berry notes and mineral undertones that are sure to pair well with Fleming’s Newport filet mignon, 6oz cooked to your liking with Fleming’s potatoes.

The Hardshell

11400 W. Huguenot Road (Bellgrade Shopping Center); TheHardShell.com Looking for a venue to host your next event.

This location offers four private dining rooms to choose from.

The Hardshell has been serving Richmond at its downtown location since 1995 but has made it even more convenient for you to enjoy their savory dishes at the second location in the Shoppes at Bellgrade. While you’re there, enjoy the blackened mahimahi served with creamy coconut rice, baby spinach, tropical fruit salsa and plantain chips.

The mahi-mahi pairs well with a refreshing glass of Vueve Clicquot, a crisp sparkling champagne with apple and citrus notes on the nose. The slightly spicy finish brings a wonderful balance to the tropical fruit salsa.

Palermo Italian Restaurant

15717 City View Dr.; DineAtPalermo.com A romantic Italian restaurant serving fine wine and fine food.

If you’re in the mood for a dry red wine on a crisp Autumn night try the classic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, from the region's prestigious Colline Teramane area, has and inviting black fruit banquet. Well-structured it offers flavors of plum and blackberries, with sweet tannins and a spicy finish. Pairs well with our Costolette di Angello alla Pietro- Grilled lamb chops marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon and rosemary on a bed of arugula & tomatoes.

The Vino Market 3730 Winterfield Road, Midlothian;

TheVinoMarket.com Be sure to grab a bite to eat in their café.

Their motto is “bang for your buck”. The wine selection covers a broad price range to ensure you select the wine that is right for you.

They also carry the freshest of meats and cheeses to enhance your wine selection and guarantee perfect pairings.

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15532 WC Commons Way, Midlothian LatitudeSeafoodCo.com They catch the best in the sea so you don’t have to.

The pairing features Wreckfish Oscar, fresh fillet of Atlantic wreckfish pan-seared and finished in the oven. It’s topped with fresh jumbo lump crabmeat, grilled asparagus spears and lemon butter with garlic=whipped mashed potatoes - pairs nicely with Pink Sangria, which is a very refreshing 48-hour infusion that includes fresh strawberry, rosemary, and grapefruit mixed with Vino Rose and topped with hard seltzer with a dash of celery bitters.

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Awful Arthur’s

1300 Sycamore Square, Midlothian AwfulArthurs.com Featuring a full line of craft beers that pairs well with any of their seafood dishes.

Their steamed Alaskan King Crab with butter dipping sauce pairs nicely with Virginia’s Devil’s Backbone. Also, try the oysters and a stout or steamed shrimp and a lager.

Extra Billy’s

1110 Alverser Dr., Midlothian 5202 W. Broad St. ExtraBillys.com

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Established in 1985, Extra Billy’s is proudly serving some of the area’s best barbecue at two convenient locations. The pairing: Their hickory-smoked baby back ribs, glazed in a succulent house-made barbecue sauce, with cool, crispy coleslaw and Southern caviar pairs nicely with the dark malts in their Russian imperial stout, Sin Bin. The notes of roastiness, caramel and dark fruits bring out the sweet smoky flavors of the hickory smoked baby back ribs.

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Howlett’s Restaurant and Tavern

13831 Village Place Dr, Midlothian; (804) 897-5815 CapitalAleHouse.com Famous for their massive beer selection, Capital Ale house is serving up tasty dishes as well.

The regional American pairing: Sausage and Cheese Plate- a mix of bratwurst, kielbasa, landjaeger, asiago, aged provolone, pepato, and fresh fruit surrounded by a giant Bavarian pretzel. It’s served with authentic German mustard for dipping. America is a melting pot, after all. This plate pairs nicely with their Honey Ginger Ale by Ardent Ales. Slightly malty and sweet, the ale goes well with the salty savory sausages.

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The regional American pairing: Howlett’s Crab Cakes – carefully prepared in house daily from their own original recipe, and made with fresh lump crabmeat with no fillers and finished with their spicy remoulade sauce. The Chateau St. Michelle “Mimi”, Chardonnay makes for a perfect pairing. Both are known for their rich, buttery, juicy flavors. This elegant style Horse Haven Hills, Washington wine has been aged in oak, which gives the wine those richer flavors offering nuances of vanilla, butter, cream, pepper and baking spices.

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For all you do, this Budz for you. We also welcome a new Bud – Zach Brown.

A CAPITAL IDEA: After a long day of work, I love to head to over to Capital Ale House at 13831 Village Place Drive.

Whether I am catching up with one friend or 20, Capital Ale never fails to provide an outstanding beer selection featuring 80 beers of tap and over 170 different bottled beers with an equally satisfying dining menu.

And on September 24, Capital Ale will be holding its big Oktoberfest event at their Downtown location. The block party begins at noon on Main street. Linzy Brown, Capital Ale’s marketing manager tells me this will be a great opportunity to get your fill of German beers along with plenty of live music and entertainment, and, of course, delicious German cuisine including giant Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst, knackwurst, currywurst, sauerbraten and Jaegerschnitzel. Check their website (CapitalAleHouse.com) for full details. (WK)

WHAT’S NEW AT BREW: With this being our special beer, wine and spirits issue, I’m thinking now would be the perfect time to get in the spirit (pun barely intended) and head over to Brew Gastropub. You know they have two locations (6525 Centralia Road, in the Centralia Shopping Center and 11400 W. Huguenot Road in the Shoppes at Bellgrade).

In our last issue, we mentioned that Brew was on the verge of rolling out a new menu.

Well it’s been rolled out and includes some of my favorite dishes. Karen Verdisco, who owns the place, tells me that the menu now offers, “House pimiento cheese dip, jalapeno crab fritters, spice rubbed shrimp tacos, flat iron steak, pesto shrimp orzo...to name a few.” I’ll take one of each.

Brew continues to feature nightly specials such as half-price burgers on Monday, $3 Tacos on Tuesday, half-price growler fills on Wednesday and half-price mussel pots on Thursday. And on Sunday, you can enjoy $2 off on small plates.

Brew also offers some great Happy Hour specials through the week. You can check those in our Happy Hour guide at RichmondNavigator.com. (SC)

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FEAST AND FEST: This fall,

Richmond will welcome back the Folk Festival for the twelfth straight year.

The event will feature thirty plus food vendors and over twenty performers over the course of three days while being completely free to Richmonders.

Now, you might be asking yourself: what would be the best way to support such an amazing event? Why sampling a number of Richmond’s top restaurants of course! On Tuesday, October 4th and preceding the festival that celebrates food, music, and folk life, the Folk Feast will be held at the Upper Tredegar and bring together some of Richmond’s best chefs and restaurants including Comfort, Mama J’s, My Noodle & Bar, The Daily, and Metzger Bar & Butchery among many others. Further, wine for the Feast will be provided by Tap 26.

The best part? Starting at 6pm, each

of the chefs of these Richmond staples will be presenting their signature dish in a singular location- allowing you to save yourself the trek from the bottom to the fan but still treat your palette to a complete sampling of the food shaping the growing and unique dining scene of the city. Tickets to the Feast are $100 with all proceeds going to benefit the Folk Festival and allowing it to remain free for many years to come. The only problem you might face is digesting this extraordinary feast in enough time to make your way to Brown’s Island and do it all again amidst the sounds and sights of the folk life only days later.

For more info on the Folk Feast, visit RichmondFolkFestival.org. (ZB)

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Taking Oil and Vinegar to Tasty New Heights

When you’re dining out in upscale restaurants, don’t you enjoy having the opportunity to dip your pre-dinner bread into a fine olive oil?

Now you can have that experience at home.

Sample over 50 varieties of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar in the free tasting room at The Olive oil Taproom. Delight your nose and your taste buds with 12 and 18-year barrel-aged balsamic vinegars. All of the unique balsamic vinegars such as, blackberry ginger, red apple, wild blueberry and cranberry pear are aged 12 years with no added sugars or caramel coloring.

Some of the flavors infusions of the extra virgin olive oils they offer are dill, basil, garlic, Tuscan, green chili infused olive oils and 9 non-flavor infused extra virgin olive oils from Spain, Portugal, Chile, Italy, Australia and California. Additionally, you can take comfort in knowing just where the olives (oils) were grown, the estate where they were produced, when they were crushed and when they arrived at the store.

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While you are there you can support other area businesses, artisans and farmers buy purchasing other local products in either of two convenient Olive Oil Taproom locations. Not only will you be tasting a great product, you’ll be educating yourself on the health benefits of each product. The Olive Oil Tap Room is open for tastings and education every day and can accommodate group events. Enjoy an exciting tasting event before going out on a date night.

In addition to premium extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar, the Olive Oil Taproom also offers a small selection of other fine products such as tapenades, pestos, pastas, dispensing cruets, dipping dishes, and many other gifts to match all budgets. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind family or corporate gift basket, you’ll love knowing that The Olive Oil Tap Room ships to all 50 states.

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A CHESTERFIELD FLAVORITE: The Amota family have been in the restaurant business for over 10 years but are using family recipes that go back many generations. Sapori located at 3513 Festival Park Plaza serves up dishes that are a “fusion between traditional Sicilian recipes and modern culinary concepts.” They use the freshest of ingredients, man of which can be found growing in their indoor herb garden. Sapori means ‘flavors’ in Italian and this family aims to please every customer that walks through the door. Try the linguini puttanesca which features sardines, capers, olives, garlic, fresh basil, white wine in a spicy marinara sauce. I feel sure it will please your taste buds. While pastas are traditionally paired with wine, Sapori can also satisfy your thirst for a good craft beer. They they have 11 beers on tap and they also fill growlers.

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THE THREE-MINUTE PIZZA: Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza is set to open their third Virginia location this fall at 12701 Stone Village Way, near the new Midlothian Wegmans. For those who just hate to wait for a delicious pizza, Blaze promises to deliver…in a flash; well, in about 180 seconds and that is pretty fast.

At Blaze you can create your own pizza, or customize one of their chef-created artisanal pizzas. The center piece of the restaurant is the open-flame oven and interactive open kitchen, all for around $8 per pizza.

You’ll want to come back again and again for their made-fromscratch dough. The dough goes through a 24-hour fermentation process per the recipes developed by Chef Bradford Kent.

Honoring Richmond, Blaze intends on having a custom mural created specifically for the space. In addition to being the new hip and trendy place to catch a personal pizza, they also offer glutenfree crust as well as vegan cheese. (WK)

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POWHATAN GETS IN ON THE BREWING ACTION: That’s right. Mark Benusa, co-owner of the Mill at Fine Creek, a gorgeous 10-acre, all-inclusive, private events venue located at 2434 Robert E. Lee Road is working on building his Fine Creek Brewery adjacent to the venue. He says that the brewery will be enough of a distance away to ensure privacy for wedding guests.

“The idea of opening a brewery has been with me for many years,” Mark says.

“I’ve always felt that beer and breweries deserve as much effort and attention as wines and wineries seem to get and we feel our setting here in rural Powhatan County is going to accomplish this.”

Gabe Slagle has already come on board as the head brewer. “I always wanted a brewer who would come into this with fresh ideas and be able to grow with us and that’s exactly what we’ve found in Gabe,” says Mark. “We plan on brewing a wide variety of styles from IPAs with local hops to Brett Saisons; from barrel-aged sours to everyday pilsners. We hope to have a new beer on the menu every time you come back.”

As for a timetable, Mark says he hopes to be brewing by late winter or early spring, with the taproom opening in March or April.(SC)

NOW THAT’S ITALIAN: One of our favorite spots to get finely crafted Italian fare from original recipes is La Cucina Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria at 11440 W. Huguenot Road.

This past summer they opened their store-front patio, What a great spot for a cool Autumn night and warm pastas such as the penne vodka with spicy tomato and cream sauce with vodka!

Penne vodka dish is sure to warm and fill your belly while satisfying your taste buds. Or if you’re looking for something a little lighter try the seared scallops - my personal favorite. They’re served on grilled vegetables with a fantastic balsamic glaze topping.

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A CULINARY HOBBY SHOP: After reading Meredith Dauksz cool piece in this issue on local brewmasters, you might have an itch to try some home brewing. Well, you can scratch that itch at Artisans Wine & Homebrew, at 13829 Village Place Drive (right next to Capital Ale House) in Midlothian. I’ve been recently spoke with Arthur Allen, who owns the place along with his wife, Cathy. I haven’t been in yet, but I’m definitely going to have to check the place out. From what Arthur tells me, it sounds like if you’re into beer, wine or cheese making, this is definitely a place you need to check out.

“It’s really more of a culinary hobby shop,” he says. For instance, because Artisans carries so many of the ingredients one would use in making beer, wine or cheese, many home cooks (and pros, too) shop there for hard-to-find herbs and spices, such as heather tips, coriander seeds, star anise, even chocolate grains.

You’re also going to find about 98 different hops and more than 100 grains.

You’ll likely find virtually all the equipment you’re ever going to need. If you are even thinking about doing some fermenting, for beer or wine or cheese (and soon for Kombucha), this is the place.

You’re also sure to find a lot of hands on direction and guidance at Artisans. They even offer classes by appointment.

For more info, give them a call at 804-379-1110 or go online: ArtisansWineAndHomebrew.com. (SC)

TAKE IT EASY. HERE COMES TAZIKIS: Our good friend Chris Renner, area director at Tazikis restaurant in Innsbrook in the West End, has decided to branch out and open a second location at 14221 Hull St. Road. “The restaurant will maintain the traditional décor of the other locations. “It is a small, brand spanking new place,” Chris tells me. “It looks like a Tazikis should look and I think people will like it. We are very excited for our patio space.” Be on the look-out. The new location is set to open in October. (WK)

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MANY ARE COLD; FEW ARE FROZEN: Okay, I have to admit that I do love a Margarita. I’m not one of those frozen Margarita guys. I like it on the rocks, with salt. But whichever way you want yours, frozen or on the rocks, lime or strawberry, you really need to check out the Patron Mexican Restaurant

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at 12211 Jeff Davis Highway in Chester. Manuel Ebanez, who hails from Guadalajara, Mexico, owns both the Patron in Chester as well as the one out by the airport (RIC). He has a great full-service bar and a very happy Happy Hour, as well (see our Happy Hour Guide on page ??).

But it’s not just the drinks.

The Mexican fare is both authentic and awesome. The menu is extensive, about four pages long and features everything from tacos and burritos to steak, seafood and chicken entrees. Don’t’ take my word for it. Check ‘em out soon. (SC)

SHOW SOME PASSION: If you have a passion for wine, you have probably already discovered The Vino Market at 3730 Winterfield Road (at Robious) in Midlothian. Owner Hunter Boxley not only has a passion for wine, but also for great customer service.

He describes his market as being reminiscent of the wine stores of yesteryear that have all but disappeared due to competition from the big box stores.

With over 20 years experience, Hunter knows his wines and he loves having the opportunity to share his experience and passion with any who stop in.

He focuses on some bottles and labels that you might not see in even the larger retail outlets, such as wines from small producers or organic wines. “Even though we’re small, we have a fair amount of those hard-to-get wines,” he tells me.

In addition to the wine and a really good variety of beers (on tap, or in bottles and cans), you’ll discover some excellent meats and cheeses.

You can even enjoy a meal right in The Vino Market Café. Lunch is served Tuesday through Sunday from 11 ‘til 2, with carry-out available until 5 p.m. Check out the fresh yellow fin tuna Panini.

But get there early because Hunter says that particular item tends to sell out quickly.

I asked him for a pairing suggestion. He recommends the barbecue chicken and the dry Rosé. “Don’t be afraid to drink pink,” he says.

The Vino Market also offers tastings every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. and again on Fridays from 5 until 8. (SC)

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If you ask folks around this area about their perception of Petersburg today, they will list reasons they haven’t visited, usually reminiscent of their perception of Richmond 10 years ago. Suddenly, there is a different talk about town, and old abandoned factories and storefronts are becoming coffee shops and apartments. Petersburg is no longer the place you pull over on your way down the highway; it has become a destination.

Housed in an old ice factory, Trapezium Brewing Co. (423 3rd St.) was recently added to the neighborhood of historical structures transformed into epicenters of culture and community.

Trapezium’s name was taken from a mystical house close by that has no right angles. Owner Dave McCormack explained, “this quirky building is a metaphor for Petersburg; something done in an illogical way that is mysterious at the same time.” While everyone was saying, “Why Petersburg?” Trapezium decided they can craft their own luck in this revitalizing city. With no rhyme or reason, their “lucky” beers are given arbitrary numbers.

You don’t need luck to be lucky, you just need the right elements to make great beer.

Dave discovered his master brewer, James Frazer, through different home-brewing competitions. James worked in commercial corporate printing but passionately brewed beer in his free time, filling every room of his home with a different varietal and selling cans out of his car to raise money for the next competition. Despite not having professional brewing experience, his production background and passion for the craft made him the perfect fit. James declared, “You can still brew textbook beer in an unorthodox way.”

After hearing about James’ great reputation in the brewing world, I couldn’t just settle for one. A flight (or two) is a must when visiting Trapezium, and you have to soak it up with one of their delicious pizzas made in their wood-burning oven. I went with the Bodie, covered with poblano peppers, dates, prosciutto and ricotta cheese. I’ll take another Honey Lavender Triple to wash it down, please!

The industrial-chic space is breathtaking and designed by Petersburg architect, Terry Ammons. Terry was so inspired after working on several brewery and brewpub designs that he decided to make one of his own.

AMMO Brewing (235 N. Market St.), right down the street from Trapezium, not only serves as a delicious watering hole but also has a vision to be a community center. The name is reflective of the family name and honors Fort Lee, which has been a considerable contributor to the city’s revitalization.

Terry’s design, sculpture and architecture studio is still operating in the building and is integrated into the tasting room.

He sees the role of the brewery as an economic development tool for revitalizing a city. Terry Ammons for Mayor! Cascade and Chinook hops from Dinwiddie are the stars in his six row malts.

The Saison is made with local herbs from their garden (which will soon be open to visitors). AMMO honors the community with local partners, local ingredients and an infectious love for the city that spreads to their visitors.

If you are feeling a little culturally negligent, then enrich your soul, mind and palate with a visit to Petersburg breweries. Support your sister city and have a ball doing it! The best part is you can say, “I told you so,” when your friends start telling you about this increasingly popular brewing hub a short drive down 95.

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Carrabba’s Italian Grill

11450 Midlothian Trnpk.; (804)794-1771; Carrabbas.com If you love linguini or fettucine, Carrabba’s is always an Italian favorite for locals!

MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY 3 TO 7 P.M. Draft beer - ½ Price Select single liquor mix drinks – ½ Price Rail drinks – ½ Price House wine and Sangria offers a quartino of wine (9oz. versus 6oz.) for the price of a 6 oz. glass ONE MORE THING: If you love appetizers like Calamari and Shrimp Scampi you will love to know that appetizers are half off at the bar only.

Pho Saigon Garden

12020 Southshore Pointe Drive; (804)639-9188; PhoSaigonGardenVa.com Pop in for lunch! All lunch combinations are $8.95 and are served with steamed rice, choice of crispy roll or shrimp garden roll and hot and sour or wonton soup.

WEDNESDAYS 4 TO 9 P.M. Half off all beer and wine!

ONE MORE THING: Pho Saigon Garden serves delicious Bubble Tea in a variety of flavors such as, strawberry, mango, watermelon, coconut, honey dew, taro, Thai tea, avocado and jasmine green tea.

The Patron Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 12211 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Chester; 804-768-4237; ThePatronCantina.com MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY 2 TO 7 P.M. House Margarita - lime – $3.99 Strawberry Margarita – $3.99 Draft beer (Miller Lite, Coors Light, Bud Light or Yuengling) 22 oz. – $2.99 House Tequila (shot) - $1.99

16 oz. – $1.99 Hot chicken wings (10 pc.) - $5.99 Ground beef nachos - $3.99 ONE MORE THING On Mondays enchiladas (ground beef or chicken) are just $1.00 each, and on Tuesdays (ground beef or chicken) hard shell tacos are also $1.00 each.

The Grill at Waterford

13548 Waterford Place; (804)763-0555; TheGrillAtWaterford.com American Fare with a Southern, homemade attitude. This great neighborhood spot can accommodate parties up to 30!

TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY 11 A.M. TO 7 P.M. House red (Merlot)- $3.00 House white (Pinot Grigio)- $3.00 White Zinfandel- $3.00 Rails- $3.00 Select bottles and drafts between $2.00 and $4.00 ONE MORE THING: The Grill at Waterford offers $1.00 Corndogs all day every Tuesday and $3.00 Fish Tacos every Thursday.

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11448 Belvedere Vista Lane., Bon Air; (804)364-9744 Richmond-Belvedere.FirebirdsRestaurants.com This health conscious dining favorite has a nutrition calculator and an interactive nutrition menu so you can stay on track with your healthy lifestyle.

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 4 TO 6:30 P.M. Double black diamond martini- $10.00 Signature cocktails- $6.00 Seasonal cocktails- $7.00 Select glasses of wine- $5.00 Well drinks- $5.00 All draft beers- $2.00 Off Jalapeño pimento cheese dip - with homemade tortilla chips- $5.00 Crispy Mahi tacos- $7.00 Shrimp tacos - crispy or grilled- $7.00 Pretzels and Samuel Adams beer cheese- $5.00 Beef sliders- $5.00 Tenderloin trio- $10.00 Tenderloin sliders- $7.00 Crispy hand spun chicken tenders - with honey mustard or buffalo style with bleu cheese- $6.00 ONE MORE THING: Bar bites and drink specials in the Firebar and on the patio!

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Events Calendar

by Chesterfield Living staff

TH I R ST Y TH U R S DAYS Benefitting the Richmond Symphony

September 15, 22, 29, October 6

Enjoy wine and beer tastings, delicious food from an acclaimed Richmond restaurant, wonderful musical entertainment, and a tour of the Designer House. Attendees must be 21 or older.

Sept. 15: Music by Nothin' But A Threesome, food by Buzz and Ned's Sept. 22: Music by George Turman & Friends, food by Lunch and Supper, wine by New Kent Winery Sept. 29: Music by Steve Bassett, food by Max's Positive Vibe Cafe Oct. 6: Music by Last Call with Mike Guza, food by Tarrant's Cafe Beer for all Thirsty Thursdays provided by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery. $20 (includes food, beverage and concert) $35 (includes food, beverage, concert and house tour) 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm House opens for tours at 5:00pm Pineapple Acre – 3223 Hawthorne Ave., Richmond. rsol.org/events/

SWI F T C R E E K M I LL TH E ATE R P R E S E NT S A LM OST, M A I N E

BY J O H N C A R IA N I September 15 through October 22

On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often comical ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal and the hearts mend – almost – in this midwinter night’s dream.

Reservations Recommended Theatre Only: $38.00 (plus service charge) Buffet & Theatre: $55.00 (plus service charge & meal tax) Senior, Military & Student Rates Available Thursday through Saturday Evenings, 8:00 pm Matinees on Select Dates, 2:30 pm Doors Open for Dining 2 Hours Prior to Curtain.

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VI R G I N IA STATE PA R KS H I STO RY A N D C U LTU R E September 17 through 18

The public is invited to join in the celebration of the history and culture of Powhatan State Park.

Sassa-What? Learn the Native American Legend of Sassafras and go on an adventure in search of Sassafras within the park. Participants will meet at the main office.

Program is free, but parking fees apply.

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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4 3 R D STR E E T F E STIVA L O F TH E A RT S September 17

The 25th annual 43rd Street Festival of the Arts returns to Richmond. The show is a fine art and craft show featuring75 of the regions finest artisans.

Local musicians provide entertainment for this event and food is available. The show is a fund-raiser for CARITAS. Enjoy a day of fine art, music and food.

Free.

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

43rd Street Gallery, 1412 W. 43rd St. 43rdstgallery.com

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Gaze at the stars and tour the night sky with the Richmond Astronomical Society. Telescopes and monitors will be set up for you to get an up-close look at the incredible wonders of the Milky Way Galaxy. We may see meteors zoom across the sky, far away star clusters, a distant planet, and more.

Free - parking fees apply. Please pre-register.

Powhatan State Park dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/powhatan#general_information

Join interpretive rangers as they explore the Monacan Indian approach of dugout canoe building. Participants will enjoy a hands-on experience learning to use fire and simple tools to create a functional canoe from a locally sourced tree.

Participants will meet by the canoe/kayak launch.

Program is free, but parking fees apply.

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Powhatan State Park dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/powhatan#general_information

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B R E A K FA ST AT TH E C H I LD R E N ’ S M U S E U M C H E STE R F I E LD September 19

Members can enjoy savory breakfast items in the Member Lounge provided by Silver Diner!

Exclusively for annual pass holders and patron members. Annual pass holders and patron members also enjoy free coffee on member Mondays.

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every third Monday September through May. Children’s Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield c-mor.org/events/Monday-Member-Lounge

R IC H M O N D FO LK F E STIVA L October 7 through 9

The Richmond Folk Festival has become one of Virginia’s largest and most-loved events of the year and has been voted as the best musical festival in Richmond several years running. The 2016 Festival will bring a new and similarly amazing list of performers, artists and exhibitors.

Admission is free with a suggest donation.

Friday: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Brown’s Island Park richmondfolkfestival.org/index.html

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TH E STATE FA I R O F VI R G I N IA September 23 through October 2

Filled with concerts, exhibits, midway rides, shopping, shows and special events.

Admission prices vary.

Meadow Event Park statefairva.org

P OWH ATA N STATE PA R K FA LL F E STIVA L October 8

Join in the fun at the annual Fall Festival at Powhatan State Park. Activities include pumpkin decorating, campfire cooking, wagon rides, a field maze, face painting and games.

Also, have your photo taken with Ranger Parker Redfox.

A creature hike marks the end of the day's festivities. The Friends of Powhatan State Park will sell refreshments and snacks throughout the event.

Parking fees apply. Pumpkin decorating is $3 per pumpkin, and wagon rides are $4 per person or $10 for the whole family.

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Powhatan State Park virginia.org/listings/Events/PowhatanStateParkFallFestival/

P OWH ATA N F E STIVA L O F TH E G R A P E October 22

Join in this year's Festival of the Grape and sample wine from 30 Virginia wineries.

Also craft beer selections from several local breweries, 100 quality arts and craft vendors, a variety of live entertainment and delicious, regional favorite foods. All tickets include entry into the festival grounds at Historic Courthouse Square and adult tickets include tastings with our participating wineries.

Save $5 in advance: Adult, $30 at Gate/Youth $20 at Gate 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Historic Courthouse Square - 3887 Old Buckingham Road powhatanfestivalofthegrape.com

H AU NTI N G TA LE S & T OU R S October 8, 15, 22, 29

The Richmond Folk Festival has become one of Virginia’s largest This unique tour of Edgewood, Berkeley and Shirley Plantations will give an insight of the spirits and mysteries of these three historic plantations in Charles City, Virginia. Hear the haunting tales of the paranormal activities at each site on a progressive tour.

The tour begins at 2:30 & 3:30 at Shirley Plantation, continue to Berkeley and end at Edgewood.

The cost is $36.00 per person and reservations are required.

To make reservations or additional information call Edgewood (804) 829-2962 12602 Harrison Landing Road Berkelyplantation.com 48 Chesterfield Living

B E R K E LE Y P L A NTATI O N AUTU M N SU N S E T T OU R October 14

Enjoy a walking tour to the Harrison graveyard with stories of Berkeley’s hauntings, hors d’oeuvres served at sunset on Berkeley's West lawn and a candlelight tour of the 1726 mansion. $26.50 per person Reservations required.

5:30 p.m.

12602 Harrison Landing Road Berkelyplantation.com

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Updating Kitchen Countertops “I LOVE MY BEAUTIFUL STONE LOOK COUNTERTOPS,”

says Miracle Method customer Richard McKann. “My 30-year old kitchen has been transformed into a gorgeous and modern room. It’s truly an amazing and affordable process.” McKann is the host of Richmond’s WRVA Radio home improvement show and is thrilled with the transformation Miracle Method created for his kitchen countertops. Like most of Miracle Method’s customers, McKann chose a Natural Accents® stone look finish for his existing countertops rather than pay to have them removed and replaced.

According to Elizabeth Dowdy who, along with her husband David, owns the Richmond Miracle Method office, their countertop refinishing process takes just two days and can save homeowners up to 75% over the cost of replacement. Natural Accents® is a stone look finish that gives existing laminate, Corian and even cultured marble bathroom vanities the look of natural stone for a fraction of the cost of granite or man-made solid surfaces. Homeowners can say goodbye to knife cuts, burns, chips and outdated colors...best of all it won’t take weeks to see the beautiful results.

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Homeowners not only love the new look and cost savings, but Miracle Method’s outstanding customer care. “I couldn’t be more pleased with the value and service. We enhanced the value of our home in a very substantial way. Miracle Method went above and beyond to meet our tight deadlines and I certainly recommend them,” says Jan C. of Mechanicsville.

“If there was a rating higher than excellent, we would use it.

Job well done,” adds Martha P. of Powhatan.

Elizabeth encourages homeowners interested in saving money on a kitchen or bathroom surface update to stop by the Miracle Method showroom at 2410 Granite Ridge Road in Rockville just five minutes west of Short Pump. To see photos of refinished kitchen countertops and bathroom fixtures and to learn more about Miracle Method, visit miraclemethod.com/richmond or call 804-749-8990 for an appointment.

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When empty nester syndrome sets in, some folks like to same people for the whole process,” says Bothel. “It makes take a vacation. Some pick up a new hobby. However, many your project much less stressful and less of a mess than being take it as an opportunity to redesign and redecorate…to finally sent to another company for the cabinetry and another for the have that dream home they’ve long been hoping for. appliances.”

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You can take a break, rather than break your back when you let the folks at Commonwealth Landcare take care of those leaves and any other needs your lawn may have. They do it all – from mowing, pruning and edging to leaf removal and, yes, even snow removal.

Michael Pugh, owner of Commonwealth Landcare, who had long dreamed of operating his own business, started with one truck and one man (himself).Today, with over 100 local clients, the business has grown to 13 trucks and 20 employees.

That, in itself is a testament to Pugh’s commitment to caring for the needs of each client, both residential and commercial.

Commonwealth Landcare offers weekly seasonal services that, in addition to those mentioned previously, include flower bed maintenance, turf, tree and shrub applications, plus aeration and irrigation.

If your lawn needs a special attention, they offer that, too, including treatments for turf diseases, crabgrass control, even sod installation.

For the past two years (2014 and 2015) Pugh has garnered the Angie’s List Super Service Award, so, it’s not surprising to hear rave reviews from clients. Here’s what one local homeowner had to say:

“Commonwealth Landcare did an excellent job on my lawn. They came prepared to do whatever I needed done, which included edging the mulch beds, weeding, blowing old leaves, removing tree branches, and laying a new layer of beautiful mulch.

They arrived on time, worked hard, cleaned up and the results were wonderful.”

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Bugs disappear. Temperatures drop. Dry spells diminish. Plant prices are discounted. And nature, in her newfound hospitality, invites you outside to join her in creating the newest iteration of her everevolving splendor.

Because nature keeps to a strict schedule, wise gardeners know to show up on time, especially in fall. That means planting in early to mid-September if you live in Central Virginia to give new growth six weeks to mature before our first killing frost in late October.

Unlike in spring, autumn soil has been warmed by weeks of summer sun. “Heat absorbed by the ground in summer will boost root growth, creating strong, healthy plants, preparing them for the winter ahead,” says Elise Benhase, gardener on staff at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

Before you plant, the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service recommends laying the groundwork by replenishing soil with a light application of compost or aged manure to restore essential nutrients. Late summer soil can also be dry and difficult to work, which challenges both seed germination and root growth. So wait until after a soaking rain or water thoroughly the day before you plant. Afterward, give your newly installed vegetation another deep drink.

Fall is the best time to divide spring blooming perennials because the energy that plants dedicate to flowering in the spring is diverted to root and leaf growth this time of year. Separate them four to six weeks before the ground freezes to give the newly divided plants time to establish themselves. Water thoroughly a day or two before you dig and do your dividing on a cloudy day to protect light sensitive roots from sun exposure. When you shop for new perennials in the fall, use your imagination and have faith. Perennials that appear to be dying this time of year are probably just going dormant. Gently slide the plant you like from its pot. If you find a healthy root

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ball, take it home. Come spring, your trust will be rewarded with a fresh, lively display.

Fall is also the best time to plant spring blooming bulbs because cooler temperatures force them into dormancy, which prevents the tender embryos from emerging prematurely. Their roots will continue to grow through the winter, so the bulbs can support the foliage and flowers that will sprout when the air warms in spring. If the deer love bulbs as much as you do, Benhase recommends planting them in containers on your deck or porch. “Cover the top of the pot with chicken wire. The bulbs will grow through the chicken wire, hiding it with their foliage,” she explains.

Leafy vegetable crops like mustard, lettuce and spinach are naturally hardy and can withstand a light autumn frost. Members of the cabbage family and some root vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, turnips, radishes, kale, Swiss chard and Brussels sprouts taste even sweeter following a frost or two. A few, like kale, carrots, spinach and lettuce can even survive most of the winter in our area protected by about eight inches of mulch.

As for autumn ornamentals, venture beyond the classic fall display of pansies, ornamental cabbage and potted chrysanthemums. Try working culinary crops like herbs, vegetables and edible flowers into the landscape alongside your fall annuals and perennials. It’s called edible landscaping and it brings a cornucopia of unexpected forms, textures and colors to your fall garden. Not to mention the extended harvest and increased yield, or the opportunity to practice companion planting by pairing plant specimens that will help protect edible plants from predators.

Foliage and fruit, rather than flowers, are Mother Nature's canvas in the fall,

says Benhase. Contrast the classic reds and oranges of autumn with a cool complement

of frosty blue-greens. Grow pumpkins and gourds for their smooth surface and whimsical shapes. Punctuate a bed with berries and tall slender grasses. Kick up the heat with fiery peppers or the lustre of bronze mustard leaves. Enjoy the interplay between the warm stalks of rainbow chard and their broad, cool leaves. Or add texture to a border with the delicate foliage of your favorite herbs.

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Cool Town! Autumn in the City

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IT’S MORE THAN COLORFUL FOLIAGE.

The beauty of autumn in Virginia isn’t limited to mountain vistas; fall also burnishes the urban scene with color, flavors, outdoor pleasures and activities that celebrate the changing seasons.

From harvest gatherings to cool journeys, to parks and picnics, to fall festivals, the River City puts the snap into the coming cold snap.

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You don’t have to go out of town to get the best of the fall harvest. Farmers’ markets bring fall flavors right into the city. On 17th Street in Shockoe Bottom, fall produce has been available for centuries, as the public space has been around since 1737! Although changes are afoot at the marketplace, two longstanding produce booths continue the tradition. Sisters Rosa Fleming and Evelyn Luceal Allen bring in foods from their Hanover County farms weekly, and Tim Christian continues to work his family’s stand six days a week (Mondays off). For info, visit RichmondGov.com/FarmersMarket.

On the southside at Forest Hill Park, a newer market is now very popular.

The year-round South of the James Farmers Market, located at New Kent Avenue and 42nd Street on Saturdays, has expanded from produce to artisanal foods, artwork, jewelry, nonprofit services and more. Info: GrowRVA.com.

And don’t forget the beauty of fall flowers! Vogue Flowers on the Boulevard in Scott’s Addition is a great place to gather a bouquet to bring color and aroma to your urban nest.

Some city events also celebrate the harvest. On Oct. 22, Scott’s Addition turns orange with its annual pumpkin festival (scottsadditionpumpkinfestival. com), and the traditional Brunswick Stew Festival returns, as always, to the 17th Street Market this year on Nov. 5. RichmondGov.com.

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You think urban equals concrete? No way.

Because a river runs through it, Richmond is a great place to take a hike or a bike ride to enjoy fall colors and wildlife. The James River Park System has trails for everyone, plus river activities that continue through the fall, from riverfront and canal cruises to whitewater rafting. For walking trails, visit jamesriverpark.org and go to “hit the trails.” On-thewater details can be found at the same site, under “getting on the water.”

Biking is at its best as the days grow cooler, and it’s exceptional in the city. The Virginia Capital Trail, which offers both a safe surface and interesting views, starts in Richmond and continues to Jamestown (VirginiaCapitalTrail.org). For other trail ride ideas, go to VisitRichmondVA.com and search for “bike trails.”

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You don’t have to leave the city for great leaf-peeping views; the hills of Richmond are both close and ready for their closeup. Maymont is, of course, the most Very Richmond of choices, with its Japanese and Italian gardens, nature center, wildlife exhibits and children’s farm (maymont.org), but there are other DIY spots to consider.

For example, views from Church Hill are terrific when teamed with some takeout and a local park. Grab some lunch at Alamo Barbecue or Union Hill Market and walk to nearby Jefferson Park for a cityscape, or get takeout from Hill Café or Captain Buzzy’s and head to Libby Hill Park for that famous view that named Richmond.

Also visit Byrd Park, stopping first at Carytown to pick up food, or try any of the northside’s local restaurants to get food to take to Bryan Park.

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Festival season in the city doesn’t end until things get really cold, so many events continue to bring fun to Richmond well into the remainder of the year. Here is a list, certainly not all-encompassing, of some of the cityside celebrations that put the “awe” into autumn.

NASCAR Weekend: Sept. 9-10 at the raceway for lovers of speed and noise. Rir.com RVA Makerfest: Sept. 24, Science Museum of Virginia.

Awesomely cool gathering of people who actually make things, featuring demonstrations in science, art, technology, engineering and more. RVAMakerFest.com Richmond Italian Festival: Sept 24-25, 17th Street Farmers’ Market. Italian food and culture dominate this fund-raiser for local charities. RichmondItalianFestival.org Second Street Festival: Oct. 1-2 on “Two Street,” of course!

Get your soul on at a celebration of the neighborhood that was Richmond’s Harlem “back in the day.” Jazz, funk, art and the gastronomic allure of those fish boats from Croaker’s Spot. VentureRichmond.com Richmond Folk Festival: Oct. 7-9 at Brown’s Island and other nearby riverfront areas. It didn’t take long for this one to become established. Listen and dance to world tunes, eat heartily and know that Richmond is a hub of world music and art.

VentureRichmond.com Fire, Flour & Fork: Nov. 17-20 in various locations. Heads up, foodies! This event features behind-the-scenes tours, dinners and tastings and is billed as “a gathering for the food curious.” FireFlourandFork.com InLight: Nov. 11, Scott’s Addition.

Every year, this festival moves to a different Richmond location to celebrate light-based art. 1708gallery.org/inlight Also, don’t forget the State Fair of Virginia Sept. 23-Oct. 2. It’s slightly out of the city at Meadow Event Park, but still embraced by the state capital. Here is your harvest festival, music festival and food festival wrapped up into one big event!

StateFair.org Really, do you need more ideas to bring you into the city to celebrate the season? We didn’t think so! Welcome to the beauty of the River City in the fall.

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“We could in the United States make as great a variety of wines as are made in Europe, not exactly of the same kinds, but doubtless as good.” ~ Thomas Jefferson, America’s first distinguished viticulturist

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S THE BIRTHPLACE OF AMERICAN WINE, Virginia wines are finally beginning to receive the respect they deserve and the recognition that Thomas Jefferson once dreamed of. The Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA) has become Virginia’s most esteemed wine region, due to its high elevation, cooler climate and rich soil, perfect for grape-growing and prized wine-making.

Situated amongst the mountains near historic Charlottesville, the Monticello Wine Trail consists of more than 30 wineries located within the Monticello AVA. After a whirlwind, three-day wine tour, three stood out as the best in destination wineries where you could host a special occasion, escape for a wine weekend getaway, or take in a unique sporting event. Here are my top three choices for Virginia’s Best Destination Wineries.

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This classically lovely, family-owned and operated vineyard and winery nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains offers a farm-like setting, panoramic mountain views and premium wines.

Beginning with carefully selected grapes from their 31-acre vineyard, King Family creates wines inspired by the Old World, but uniquely Virginian in style. In warmer months, enjoy their award-winning wines on the covered veranda, lush lawn and brick patio (all perfect for outdoor wine sipping), while their cozy Tasting Room and Barrel Room are ideal for cool-weather days.

Several spectacular indoor and outdoor venues make King Family Vineyards a superb year-round location for weddings or other special events. The Carriage House – a warm and sophisticated space with chandeliers, exposed beams, oak floors and a large stone fireplace – can accommodate about 200 guests. The North Gallery, adjacent to the brick veranda and Carriage House, serves as a more intimate space for smaller events. The Fire Pit, offers an outdoor brick patio and fire pit to warm up your event on cooler nights. The Library Room, originally the old chiller room, was renovated and is now the perfect place for more intimate gatherings. The winery also provides The Bridal Room and The

Groom’s Room, private, pre-wedding spaces for the bride and groom and their wedding party.

A feature that makes King Family Vineyards a truly unique destination winery is their free weekly polo matches, held every Sunday at 1 p.m., from late May through mid-October, weather permitting. Round up your friends for tailgating, break out your floppy hat and Sunday finest (hat and fancy dress optional), uncork a bottle of King Family’s award-winning wine and enjoy watching the mallet-wielding riders tear across the field on horseback while trying to drive a small ball into the opposing team's goal.

Sadly, I was unaware of the Sunday polo matches when I visited King Family, but was pleasantly surprised by the festive polo party atmosphere and am planning a trip this fall to tailgate with friends, now that I’ve been enlightened!

With fantastic wines, a lovely winery in a gorgeous farm-like setting and free polo matches every Sunday from May until October, it’s no wonder King Family Vineyards takes the prize for Virginia's Third Best Destination Winery!

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This pretty, family-owned and -run farm winery in the heart of the Blue Ridge offers amazing mountain views, a variety of fantastic wines, a gorgeous private party room (famous for hosting some of the best wedding receptions in the area), and a large covered deck perfect for relaxing with friends while enjoying a delicious bottle of Veritas wine.

What makes Veritas special though, and a true destination winery, is The Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast, located just a five-minute walk from the tasting room. Built in July 1839, The Farmhouse stood as a family home for almost 200 years before it was opened as a bed and breakfast in 2012, offering six well-appointed guest rooms and farm-to-table, chef-prepared breakfasts and dinners. In addition to the main house guest rooms, accommodations are also available at the separate Barn Cottage, which offers two bedrooms (with a king and queen bed), two bathrooms, a cozy living room with a fireplace and a full kitchen.

The Barn Cottage porch is the perfect spot to relax with a glass of wine while taking in the vineyard views. Since guests of the Barn Cottage can enjoy their own privacy while also sharing the amenities of The Farmhouse, The Barn Cottage is ideal for two couples or a small family.

And when you stay at The Farmhouse or The Barn Cottage, you’ll enjoy free wireless, highspeed internet, luxurious robes, plush towels, a full breakfast and a complimentary bottle of Veritas wine upon arrival.

My personal favorite thing about Veritas is the huge Love sign made of corks that adorns the tasting room. Since I love wine and was fortunate enough to visit Veritas with someone I love, it was a symbol of all things good in life!

As the perfect location for a weekend getaway where you can stay, relax and enjoy some great wines in a tranquil setting, Veritas earns the title of Virginia's Second Best Destination Winery!

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Pippin Hill is a six-acre vineyard and boutique winery nestled among the rolling Blue Ridge foothills. The moment I drove up the long drive and caught a glimpse of this beautiful winery in the distance, my heart skipped a beat! Yes, I was immediately smitten by the breathtaking location, the lovely, hydrangea-lined pathway to the winery and the inviting, covered porch, but quickly reminded myself there's more to life than just good looks. I was also here to taste the wines and see what else this lovely front runner had to offer before I decided it was the complete package.

Pippin Hill's wines couldn't possibly compare to the beauty of this fabulous vineyard and winery…or could they? Yep, they could, and did! After sampling six of their wines in a quaint porch tasting – including their barrel-fermented Chardonnay (my favorite), versatile Cabernet Franc and sparking Blanc de Blanc – I was not only impressed with Pippin Hill as the prettiest winery in Virginia but also equally impressed with the quality of their wines.

But I still hadn't visited the inside of the winery and there was still a slight chance Pippin Hill may not be my new favorite Virginia wine destination. With much anticipation, I ventured inside and it was just as amazing as the outside! I was immediately greeted by the classy, yet casual ambiance of The Tasting Room, which offers a farm-to-table menu and chef-prepared cuisine in a lively atmosphere. Add their stunning private party room, The Granary, which can accommodate up to 200 guests for dinner and entertainment, The Reserve Room, a sophisticated setting perfect for more intimate gatherings, and their spectacular outdoor event sites, and it was official, I was in love!

With its exquisite setting, beautiful views, gorgeous winery, fabulous wines, artisan cuisine and amazing venues, Pippin Hill had not only won my heart but also the title of Virginia's Best Destination Winery!

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