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LIFESTYLE LETTER
OCTOBER 2018 PUBLISHER
Jennifer Carter Sowers | jennifer.sowers@lifestylepubs.com SALES DIRECTOR
Christian Sowers | christian.sowers@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR
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Fall into October EARLY FALL IS OUR FAVORITE TIME IN VIRGINIA.
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Jacob Clarke CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Shelby Adams, Shelby Layne Photography, Tabitha Buchanan, Tabitha Buchanan Photography
Autumn's vibrant colors, crisp air, putting that favorite sweater back on, a fire at night and the smell of a slow-cooked meal in the kitchen—it's simply a wonderful time of year. And here at Midlothian Lifestyle, we're ready for one of the best things this season has to offer: SPORTS. While we are admittedly a house divided, it's still a great way for us to spend time with friends and with family. At the end of the day, that's what it's all about. In this issue, we invite you to discover the magic an interior designer can make to that new home you might be building or that space in your home that has untapped potential. We asked three of Midlothian's finest chefs where their favorite restaurants are when they aren't creating incredible dishes and discovered some places we can't wait to try. We're excited to take you to Farmville, where you will find an incredible story, an assortment of all things home and experience a hidden travel
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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2018
FEATURES 14 Lex Daddio: Her Journey & Her Favorite Things How Shining a Light on an Eating Disorder Changed Her Life
16 Making a House a Home Tammy and Michael Falcone’s Renovation Transforms More than Just Their Home
22 Where Chefs Eat If You Want to Find the Most Delicious Local Dishes, Ask the Experts
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30 Farmville Beyond Green Front Here’s How to Make the Most of a Day Trip to This Charming Small Town
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DEPARTMENTS 6
Lifestyle Letter
10
Good Times
12
Around Town
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Local’s Choice
16
Open House
26 Renovate & Refine 30 Travel Destination 34 Hops & Vine 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Parting Thoughts
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GOOD TIMES
Richmond Animal League Calendar Finale Party
Richmond Animal League's Calendar Countdown Party took place on Aug. 18 with food trucks, games, prizes, friends and fun. There were plenty of adorable RAL rescues, and of course, the 12 finalists competing for the cover of the 2019 RAL calendar with the 11 runners-up getting their own month, too. Congratulations to Ginny, a precious coonhound, winner of the cover fundraising effort!
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Jack Ryan Music Festival Jack Ryan Music held its inaugural Music Festival at Midlothian Mines Park on Aug. 10 with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting Richmond Animal League. There were food and beer trucks, vendors, great music and plenty of dancing throughout the evening. Hundreds celebrated by donating to this worthy cause and bringing their own fur babies.
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AROUND TOWN discount on lunch meetings, receive a complimentary drink at evening socials and are given the opportunity to be highlighted through its member spotlight program. MidloBusiness.com
GRATEFUL HEARTS GIVING BACK FOR SOPHIE HOUSE NOV. 8 The Third Annual Grateful Hearts Giving Back Auction will be held on Nov. 8 at Atlas 42 in Innsbrook. Bill Gilliam will be the DJ, and Kristin Smith from Channel 8 will be the Emcee. Fantastic auction items will vary from restaurant gift cards to excursions and everything in between! Tickets
Powhatan's Festival of the Grape has been
are $35. The proceeds benefit the Sophie’s House
filling glasses with Virginia wines since 2002.
mission to provide encouragement, support ser-
In addition to the vino, the town's Historic
vices, and a housing program for single women
Courthouse Square bursts with more than
and their families to move them from instability to
100 vendors, food trucks, brews and spirits.
stability. SophieHouse.org
Bring a lawn chair and kick back for live music
MIDLOTHIAN BUSINESS ALLIANCE ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS Any Chesterfield County individual or organization can join the Midlothian Business Alliance. The MBA is devoted to creating a strong and vital business community. It serves as
from Flashback and Route 64. Saturday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Downtown Powhatan. PowhatanWineFestival.com
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH October
is
Breast
Cancer
Awareness
a forum for the exchange of information and pro-
Month, a designated time to focus attention on
vides opportunities to strengthen relationships,
breast health and the importance of early detec-
helping make the Midlothian area a better place
tion of this disease. The Bon Secours Westchester
to live, work and play. The MBA is solely a forum
Women’s Imaging Center offers total breast care
for the exchange of information. The MBA will not
with a full range of radiology services, advanced
advocate or take positions on any political, legal
technology and innovative treatment options in
or regulatory matters.
diagnostic testing.
Membership is drawn from organizations and
"Nationwide, about 300,000 women will be
individuals interested in the Western Chesterfield/
diagnosed with some form of breast cancer in
Route 288 corridor. This area extends through the
2018,” said Mary Burleigh, imaging director at the
Village of Midlothian westward to the county line/
Center. “In the past, mammograms could be pain-
Eastern Powhatan area, northward to the James
ful, but that’s not the case anymore thanks to the
River and south to the area around the Bon Secours
advanced equipment that we have at the Center.
St. Francis Medical Center.
Additionally, patients can get same-day results.”
Members are entitled to participate at all Midlothian Business Alliance events, receive a 12
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601
Watkins
Centre
Virginia, 804.893.8535
Parkway, Midlothian,
LOCAL’S CHOICE
ARTICLE JENNIFER CARTER SOWERS PHOTOGRAPHY SHELBY ADAMS
LEX
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HOW SHINING A LIGHT ON AN EATING DISORDER CHANGED HER LIFE
DA D D I O :
Her Journey and Her Favorite Things
OMETIMES TRIALS IN OUR LIVES LEAD US TO DOORS THAT NEVER WOULD HAVE OPENED,
AND
THIS
IS
THE CASE WITH FAMOUS INSTAGRAM
Lex currently has more than 130,000
INFLUENCER
Instagram followers and growing. She also
LEX DADDIO, KNOWN AS
has a website, where you can read her blogs,
@Restoring_Radiance
learn more about her journey and even buy
ON INSTAGRAM. Born and raised in
some heavenly candles.
Midlothian, Lex found herself dealing with
Her main goal is to help others cur-
a severe binge eating disorder in college.
rently struggling with eating disorders and
To help herself cope with this, she started
self-esteem issues.
a private food and exercise accountability
"It's so lonely, defeating and frustrating, but I
journal on Instagram. One day, she acciden-
want people to know they are not alone," Lex says.
tally made her account public, letting all her
Restoring Radiance holds a special place in
college friends know that she had started a
Lex's heart.
food Instagram. She was petrified at first, as
"I had to go through the darkness to get to
she didn't want to explain why she was post-
where I am now. I firmly believe that expos-
ing about food, but she stuck with it. Now
ing your darkness into the light is one of the
she says it was the best mistake she's ever
first steps to truly healing. If you're strug-
made. Fast forward to today, six years later,
gling, tell someone. Go to a counselor. Seek
and she says her Instagram helped her
help. Have hope and fight, because your life
resolve her eating disorder along with truly
is worth it and you have a purpose. Don't
learning about healthy decisions, both phys-
give up. The best is yet to come!"
ically and mentally.
Lex lives in Richmond with her husband, Thomas, and their now 12-week-old son, called T for short. Learn more about her journey, her positive outlook on life and her fantastic food recipes on Instagram @restoring_radiance or on the web at RestoringYourRadiance.com.
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1. Of course baby “T” is on the top of Lex’s absolute favorites! 2. "The DoTerra Essential Oil Diffuser makes our house not only smell wonderful, but essential oils have many healing properties." DoTerra.com 3. “My husband and I love to use Giada’s recipes for our Italian food inspiration.” Amazon.com 4. “I absolutely love baking! This mixer is one of my favorite items for all my baking dreams.” Kohl’s, Crate & Barrel. 5. These candles not only smell amazing, but they are also a reminder that light always overcomes the darkness. RestoringYourRadiance.com 6. Steel cut oatmeal with whole milk yogurt, peaches, almond butter, & a drizzle of raw honey 7. “This keeps liquids hot or cold for hours and has a great grip. I use it for water, coffee, smoothies and sometimes beer and wine!” HealthyHumanLife.com
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11. 8. Sourdough toast with mashed avocado, grape tomatoes, feta, basil, drizzle olive oil, sea salt & black pepper. 9. Primally Pure Deodorant by Arbonne, It’s a Long Story Mascara, Bobbi Brown Lipstick in Cherry and Jo Malone Peony and Blush Suede Perfume 10. 3-ingredient homemade peanut butter cups recipe at RestoringYourRadiance.com 11. “Hands down my favorite protein bar and snack. They’re good out of the fridge for up to a week. Peanut Butter is my fave.” Find at Kroger, Costco or Aldi
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OPEN HOUSE
Making a House a Home TAMMY AND MICHAEL FALCONE'S RENOVATION TRANSFORMED MORE THAN JUST THEIR HOME
WE TOOK A MOMENT TO CHAT WITH
mean it is ideal for your family's exact living
ANGELA WILSON LEE, A RICHMOND
situation to bring maximum comfort, ease
INTERIOR
DESIGNER
TRANS-
and happiness. That is what Tammy and
ARTICLE ALICE MINIUM
FORMED
TAMMY
MICHAEL'S
Michael wanted out of their home. Tammy
PHOTOGRAPHY TABITH BUCHANAN
HOUSE INTO THEIR OASIS. She shared
came to my studio one day and fell in love
& OH SHE WENT GLOBAL
their story, her personal design secrets and
with a popular book piece we sold in our
PHOTOGRAPHY
her thoughts on why renovation matters.
boutique. She invited me to her home to
WHO
AND
validate the space for its placement. Once ANGELA
WILSON
DESIGNER/CEO
LEE,
INTERIOR
AT WILSON
LEE
I saw her space, I regretted to tell her the piece she adored had absolutely no place in
INTERIORS & HER BOUTIQUE
her interior. I did not feel comfortable selling
How long have you been an
her a piece that did not complement her
interior designer?
home. That is when we set about making
I have been in the design field for 24
their "new" house their home.
years. I discovered interior decorating was my passion as a young girl—I was
How did they find you and ultimately decide
always organizing and rearranging the
on hiring you as their interior designer?
elements within our home to bring joy
My clientele values quality, attention to
to my mother, who was diagnosed with
detail and exemplary service skills. They
cancer when I was 11 years old. Soon that
appreciate beautiful aesthetics and optimal
passion became an avenue in which I
functionality. The Falcones knew they wanted
could express myself by creating beautiful
a home that worked well for their family...
and meaningful spaces in people’s lives. It
but were not sure how to achieve this. My
became my purpose.
philosophy of quality and value over quick transactional sales deeply resonated with
How long have Tammy and Michael lived
them during our interactions. We now have a
in their house in Tarrington?
long-lasting relationship built on trust. I even
Ten years ago, Tammy and Michael Falcone
redesigned Michael’s workspace as well.
purchased a new spec home and envisioned transforming this spacious abode to
How do you make decisions on how to
suit the lifestyle they envisioned with their
remodel a home?
family. Together, that is exactly what we
It's our job to ask pertinent questions
have done. I am happy to say they continue
about our clients' intended use of space
to flourish in their space daily.
and lifestyle, using that information to visualize and create that space—what the
Why did they decide to remodel after just
furniture layout should be, whether they
moving into a new home?
need window treatments, or whether the
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MAKING A HOUSE A HOME
(CON TI N U ED)
The fireplace wall is a dramatic focal point with its marble mantel, tile and framed artwork that hides the television when it’s not in use.
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style, layout and architecture meet their needs. We first listen to their goals, their daily routines and their style preferences. We combine these elements with evidence-based design research to generate a unique space based on each individual client. What are some small things people could do in their homes to make a big impact? The biggest impact on a space is great lighting. This will enhance your lens of perceptions within the space. With great lighting, you can illuminate areas that need work. Aesthetically, paint jobs are quick and easy to execute in a day, and you can do it on your own. Adding a splash of color is an instant mood enhancer. Organizing and decluttering will give you a visual and mental lift! Why is it important for someone buying a new home to consult an interior designer before the process begins? I've found that clients can have blinders on regarding their new space. Often, they don’t think about how the placement of items, lack of other items and house structure in a new build or a resale home can have a major impact on how they live. People who do not get professional help before the process begins always regret it. We are the third party who remembers what the true goal and ambitions of our clients are. We are trained and experienced about the pitfalls of the building environment, and our duty as designers is identifying these and how the client can have the best functionality for the way they live their life. 'Show me your space; I will show you your future.' From our first consultation to the finished product, the client’s overall well-being is our only concern. 11456 Belvedere Vista Lane, Richmond, Virginia, 804.562.3382, AWilsonLee.com
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W H E R E C H E F S E A T IF YOU WANT TO FIND THE MOST DELICIOUS LOCAL DISHES, ASK THE EXPERTS
WE
ASKED
THREE
OF
MIDLOTHIAN’S
MOST
EXPERIENCED CHEFS WHERE THEY FIND THEIR FAVORITE MEALS. From family-owned Ethiopian cafés and Indian-inspired cuisine to the best brewery-style burgers, their answers revealed some of the best-kept secrets of Richmond food culture. Here’s where some of the biggest names in local cuisine find their food fix and what they love about creating their own.
ARTICLE JACOB CLARKE PHOTOGRAPHY SHELBY ADAMS, TABITHA BUCHANAN
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CHEF CRAIG PERKINSON OF SOUTHBOUND Chef Craig Perkinson at Southbound
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH SOUTHBOUND, AND HOW DID YOU FIRST COME TO JOIN THE RESTAURANT? [I've been with Southbound] since the beginning, and we're going on our fourth year now. I was working at Heritage restaurant, and we had an opportunity to open another restaurant... on the south side to bring some good food to that side of town. They gave me the opportunity to take it and run with it. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE DISH AT SOUTHBOUND? The things that I haven't been able to take off the menu—fried catfish, which is something I never thought I'd be saying, but people seem to like it. That's one of our customers' favorite dishes. We do a lot of Autumn Olive Pork. They have some of the best pork I've ever eaten. There's pork-laden all through the menu, but we always have pork chops, and then I pretty much get half a pig a week, so we break it down and do hams and pork chops or tenderloins. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT, AND WHAT MAKES IT SUCH A GREAT PICK? My go-to is Citizen. Greg Johnson is the chef there. It's on 12th Street and Main... He's been around the Richmond area for a while and knows good food. They do a lot of vegetarian and vegan options too. The Nile is an Ethiopian restaurant. I don't even look at the menu. I just go in and say, 'I want some lamb today, and then just give me whatever you want.' I like places where I know they do good stuff, and I just let them do what they want to do... I like places where
Fried catfish with Byrd Mill grits, coleslaw and hot sauce butter
people like to experiment, and if I'm the guinea pig, I don't mind being that. CONTINUED >
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WHERE CHEFS EAT
(CON TI N U ED)
CHEF KEN LIEW
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING WITH WILD GINGER, FOO DOG AND WONG GONZALEZ?
I was born in Malaysia and raised in the Malaysian kitchens in the town of Ipoh, a culinary epicenter of Malaysia. I came to
OF WILD GINGER, FOO DOG AND WONG GONZALEZ Wok-seared filet beef at Wild Ginger
the states in 1999 and opened a MalayChinese fusion restaurant in North Carolina before relocating to Richmond in 2008. EAT Restaurant Partners President Chris Tsui and I opened up Sushi O in 2008 and Wild Ginger shortly after in 2009. On April 1, 2014, I opened up Foo Dog and then Wong Gonzalez in 2016. I am now head chef of all three concepts. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE DISH AT WILD GINGER? It's hard to peg down one dish because I love all the dishes, but my favorite appetizer is the lobster wontons, and my favorite entree is the lamb lollipops. The lobster wontons are a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, crispy and creamy. As for the lamb, I love how the famous Malay curry sauce combines with the flavors of dry rub on perfectly seared lamb lollipop. It's an unforgettable, mouth-watering combination. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT, AND WHAT MAKES IT SUCH A GREAT PLACE? I absolutely love Boulevard Burger and Brew, an EAT sister restaurant in the heart of Scott’s Addition. I love the classic burger joint atmosphere, as it's so different from other Asian-influenced EAT concepts. My favorite burger at Boulevard is the Chuck Norris Black and Blue paired with the hot and crispy tater tots. The freshness of the hamburger really complements the flavors of the spice rub and the creamy blue cheese. 24
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Chef Ken Liew at Wild Ginger
Culinary Director Michael Yates at Burger Bach
CULINARY DIRECTOR
MICHAEL YATES
OF BURGER BACH PARTNERS
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN THE CULINARY DIRECTOR AT BURGER BACH, AND HOW DID YOU FIRST WCOME TO JOIN THE RESTAURANT? I've been the culinary director for a year and a half. I joined Burger Bach five years ago as a line cook at the Carytown location. I went from there to help open the second location in Short Pump, then in Durham, where I ran their kitchen for a little over a year before I was asked to move to Charlottesville. About that time is when I helped facilitate the opening of Midlothian. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE DISH AT BURGER BACH, AND WHY? The Hangover Cure Burger at Burger Bach Midlothian
[My] favorite dish is a tough question to answer. If we are talking about burgers, I would say the South Lamb. I love the way goat cheese pairs with lamb, and the subtle sweetness in the Manuka honey vinaigrette complements the spinach very well. Outside of burgers, our seafood is often overlooked, but our French Shrimp is a must when I bring new people in for dinner. The Dijon cream sauce garnished with fresh tarragon is out of this world. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT, AND WHAT MAKES IT GREAT? My current favorite would be Lehja. The owner, Sunny Baweja, does a phenomenal job showcasing dishes from all of India. My absolute favorite dish at Lehja is the chai roasted chicken... The chicken is fork-tender, just melting in your mouth. The flavor profile of the chai paired with the vegetable sauce will keep me a repeat customer for a very long time. October 2018 | Midlothian Lifestyle
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RENOVATE & REFINE
What to Bring When Shopping for Sustainable Furniture SKIP IKEA.—THE ARTISANS AT GREEN FRONT FURNITURE TRAVEL THE WORLD SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO PHOTOGRAPHY GREEN FRONT FURNITURE
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A TRIP TO GREEN FRONT FURNITURE FEELS MORE LIKE A SCAVENGER HUNT AT THE SMITHSONIAN THAN A TRIP TO A FURNITURE STORE. Within these massive brick warehouses, swaths of Farmville locals and tourists make their pilgrimage, bodies weaving in and out among towering piles of rugs and lamp decor. The Byzantine mazes contained in these halls would inspire Escher himself. The air is thick with the smell of leather, wood and dust. Green Front Furniture encapsulates both the thriving heart of what's emerging in Virginia and the richest aspects of our history. Green Front's repurposed warehouses and restored buildings form the centerpiece of Farmville's historic downtown. The store now fills four former tobacco houses and six Main Street storefronts. The furniture store began its story when Richard F. Cralle bought what was formerly Green Front Grocery in the 1950s. Mr. Cralle passed the store down to his son, Dickie, who switched from dry goods to home goods and began to fill its halls with wares he found worldwide. For years, the artisans at Green Front have been traveling the world to find the most interesting treasures and world-class works of homebound craftsmanship so you don't have to. The 70-year-old furniture expo has spent a generation compiling a menagerie of creations from across the country in L.A. to all the way across the world in India. Here's how to make the most of this hideout of history.
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RENOVATE & REFINE
(CON TI N U ED)
WHAT TO BRING + TAPE MEASURE: You need to make sure the furniture can fit! + SMARTPHONE: Take pictures of the pieces you like. Visit the interactive map to plot your course. Call your partner so they can re-measure the size of the living room. Post a selfie! #GreenFront + FABRIC SAMPLES: Make sure your existing sofa can live with your new chairs. + PAINT SAMPLES: Let’s make sure everyone gets along. If the wall color clashes with your new sectional, you are going to have a bad time. + MEASUREMENTS: Always get measurements so you can rest assured. If you have blueprints, bring ‘em! This is the most efficient way to fill your whole home with Green Front furniture, rugs and home decor. + WALKING SHOES: Because with 13 buildings and nearly 1 million square feet, you are going to be walking—a lot. + INSPIRATIONAL PICS: Bring magazines. Catalogs. Instagram. Do you have your eye on a certain look or piece from that boutique furniture store in Manhattan? Avoid the outrageous sticker price, take a picture and shop for it here. + FIELD GUIDE: Can’t explore Green Front without it. Don’t forget to pick up a copy.
316 N. Main St., Farmville, Virginia, 434.392.5943, GreenFront.com
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Charlie Bickel YOUR ADVOCATES / YOUR EXPERTS / YOUR PARTNERS Buying and selling a home is exciting, but for some it can be overwhelming. When you're ready to make that move, you need an agent who can be your partner and advocate in the process - guiding you through each step. Charlie Bickel Real Estate will provide the support you need - with thorough communication and a strong focus on service. With a wealth of knowledge of the Richmond area, you can feel confident we will help you find the home and location that is right for you.
Charlie Bickel Principal Broker and Founder
804.647.7706 / charliebickelrealestate.com
charlie@charliebickelrealestate.com
ARTICLE JACOB CLARKE | PHOTOGRAPHY VISIT FARMVILLE, HOTEL WEYANOKE
farmville
Beyond Green Front
TRAVEL DESTINATION
LOOKING FOR A FALL GETAWAY BEFORE
THE
COLD
WEATHER
ARRIVES? Farmville, Virginia, offers tourist attractions of all kinds just 65 miles west of Richmond. Here's an itinerary for a trip that helps make the most of your travels to the college town. Relax and unwind at newly renovated Hotel Weyanoke.
WHERE TO STAY T he
newly
renovate d
H ote l
Weyanoke, which originally opened in 1925, places guests in the heart of the downtown area, the perfect point of origin for exploring the rest of the area. It's also home to four dining venues including a coffee bar, Italian kitchen and wine bar, pizzeria and fabulous rooftop bar! 434.658.7500, HotelWeyanoke.com The Log Cabins and Glamping Tepees at Sandy River Spend a night in a place like no other!
The
four
luxury
"glamping"
tepees all come with radiant heated floors, air conditioning, full bathroom, kitchenette and outdoor fire pit/grill. The cabins offer one to three bedrooms fully furnished for your family to have all the amenities of a hotel yet the privacy and convenience of being close to downtown and on the grounds of The Outdoor Adventure Park. 434.392.7275, SandyRiverOutdoorAdventures.com Owned by Hampden-Sydney College, The Manor Cottages on the The Manor Golf Course have five two suite cottages from which to choose each with their own entrances. Reserve the whole cottage or by suite. 434.223.6669, HSC.edu WHERE TO PLAY Visitors looking for both historic landmarks and outdoor adventures will find Farmville to be filled with both. High Bridge Trail State Park, a site of Civil War battles, was built in 1853 and is the longest recreational bridge in the state. Rent bikes from the local Outdoor Adventure Store and head to the flat trail with majestic views. 434.315.5736, OutdoorAdventureStore.com CONTINUED >
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Interior of one of the tepees at Sandy River Experience luxury glamping at Sandy River.
Built in 1853, one of the last battles of the Civil War took place at High Bridge in 1865.
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At the Adventure Park at Sandy River Retreat, you will find the largest zip line and aerial obstacle course in Virginia where you can swing and climb to your heart's content. The park has more than 60 high-ropes obstacles such as tightropes and swinging bridges and 20 zip line courses. 434.392.7275, SandyRiverOutdoorAdventures.com Green Front Furniture is a destination in and of itself Farmville is steeped in history dating back to 1798.
with 12 buildings of furniture including three renovated 1840s tobacco warehouses. Read more about Green Front on PAGES 26-28. 434.392.5943, GreenFront.com
The Longwood College campus will celebrate its 180th anniversary in 2019.
Longwood Center for the Visual Arts hosts visually stunning works by both students, local artists and visiting exhibitions. 434.395.2206, LCVA.Longwood.edu WHERE TO EAT: Guests at Charley's Waterfront Cafe & Wine Bar select from a menu of sandwiches, seafood, steak and more. Brunch on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. features an omelet and waffle bar. 434.392.1566, CharleysWaterfront.com Savor Italian cuisine in a sophisticated ambiance at Campagna Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar. Enjoy homemade pastas and other delectable Italian dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Choose your favorite red, white or rosé from their expansive wine list. 434.658.1200, HotelWeyanoke.com Known for its unique piled-high sandwich creations and lively atmosphere, Macado's is the go-to place to feed hungry college crowds and locals. Our favorite sandwich is the Brooklyn Bridge with roast beef, turkey breast, ham, Swiss, lettuce, tomato and Macado sauce served hot on French bread. 434.392.8077, Macados.com WHERE TO DRINK: The Virginia Tasting Cellar brings up to 12 wineries and cideries to one location. The tasting room has select hours Thursdays through Sundays. Enjoy all red wines, white wines or ciders, or mix and match to what you prefer. Following a tasting, enjoy a glass, pint or bottle on the gorgeous riverside patio. 434.392.7255,
Enjoy handmade pasta, meat dishes and a robust wine list at Campagna Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar.
TheVATastingCellar.com For coffee lovers, Uptown Coffee Cafe features lattes, frappes, specialty coffees and ice cream in downtown
Sip hand-crafted cocktails, craft beers and wine while enjoying small plates at Catbird Rooftop Terrace.
Farmville. Swing by for open mic on Thursday nights and live music every Saturday night. 434.392.5282, UptownCoffeeCafe.com
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CANDY CORN BOURBON
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+ 2 ounces bourbon (Bulleit)
Combine all ingredients in a
+ 1.5 ounces vodka (Tito’s)
Combine all ingredients except for
+ 1/2 ounce brown sugar
shaker tin. Muddle the candy
+ 1.5 ounces Godiva
the graham crackers and marsh-
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mallows in a shaker tin. Add ice
& cinnamon syrup
corns inside the shaker tin, add
+ 2 dashes of orange bitters
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+ 1/2 ounce Frangelico liqueur
and shake vigorously until suffi-
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+ Graham crackers
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2018 VIRGINIA STATE FAIR
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COLE SWINDELL AND DUSTIN LYNCH
ANNUAL MIDLOTHIAN VILLAGE DAY FESTIVAL & CRAFT FAIR
2013, Cole Swindell shook up the
Presented by the Midlothian Ju-
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL FESTIVAL BY BLESSED SACRAMENT HUGUENOT CATHOLIC SCHOOL
country music scene with hits includ-
nior
The Village Green at
ing “You Should Be Here,” “Middle of a
Midlothian Village Day Festival &
Westchester Commons
Memory” and "Ain’t Worth the Whis-
Craft Fair brings local artists, the
Get festive with carnival games, Hal-
key." Country music star Dustin Lynch
best food vendors and the most
loween crafts, an inflatable bounce
of the No. 1 hit "Small Town Boy" and
meaningful
together
house and a costume contest at
singer Lauren Alaina also join the per-
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the Halloween Carnival Festival to
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rament Huguenot Catholic School.
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nonprofits
the
37th
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15786 WC Main St., Midlothian, VA
Eat, drink and be magnificent! It's the 30th Annual Magnificent Midlothian
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With more than 500 pumpkins to
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is
mances by Flat Elvis, South of the
Celebrate all things pumpkin at
celebration for all ages. Bring the
James and Totally Random. Enjoy the
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best of Richmond-area food culture
val. Enjoy undiscovered local food,
telling and live music from the Rich-
along with adult beverages. Admission
fall-themed craft beer, exciting live
mond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra.
includes five food/beverage purchases.
music, and, of course, some pump-
LewisGinter.org
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kins. Costume contest included.
the
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50TH ANNUAL RICHMOND OKTOBERFEST
C.A.R.E.'S HOUNDS & SOUNDS 2018
Old Dominion Building,
The Village Green at
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Richmond
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Oktoberfest
brings
Westchester Commons
you two days of the most authentic
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German dining, drinking and good
maybe find yourself a new best friend.
times this side of the Atlantic. Enjoy
Join local animal shelters for this
your favorite German ale or maybe
family-friendly dog adoption event
some potato pancakes while you
coordinated by Capital Area Res-
We are always accepting submissions
watch Bavarian dancers, listen to pol-
cue Effort. Enjoy live entertainment,
for events you'd like to see included
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vendors, raffles, face painting and
in our Calendar section. Submissions
the Beer Stein Hoisting Contest.
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PARTING THOUGHTS INGREDIENTS 2 cinnamon sticks, plus more for serving 2 medium apples, thinly sliced, Honeycrisp or Gala 1 medium pear, thinly sliced 1 medium orange, thinly sliced 2/3 cup pomegranate seeds 1 750 milliliter bottle pinot grigio 2 cups apple cider 1/4 cup brandy 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice Club soda, for serving Optional: Figs For the Cinnamon Sugar Rim 2 tablespoons cane sugar 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon pinch of salt
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the cinnamon sticks and fruit into a large pitcher. Add wine, apple cider, brandy, orange juice and lemon juice. Allow to sit in the refrigerator anywhere from 3 to 24 hours; 6-8 hours is best! 2. Pour the sangria and fruit into glasses. Add a splash of club soda. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired.
CINNAMON SUGAR RIM 1. In a shallow bowl or dish, stir together cinnamon, sugar and salt. 2. Wet the rim of the glasses, running a slice of lemon around each one. 3. Dip the rims into the mixture and then fill glasses with sangria
Enjoy!
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