In case you didn’t catch this on the WTVR, Channel 6, News ********************************** Movieland Success Blazes Path for a New Boulevard The popularity of Richmond’s Movieland Theater is transforming the once industrial Boulevard corridor. Sam Brock Staff reporter February 27, 2010 RICHMOND – The popularity of Richmond’s Movieland Theater is transforming the once industrial Boulevard [...]
Without much fanfare, without a proper sign, and amidst a snowstorm, Basili’s Greek Restaurant opened in the old Carytown Seafood Shop. They feature gyros. souvlaki, salads, sandwiches as well as some other traditional Greek staples. The food seems to be reasonably priced. My visit included a pork souvlaki and a Greek salad. Both were good. [...]
Richmond Blogger, Bookstore Piet, gives his take on yesterday’s march on Capital Square.
For something different, check out the 2010 North American Open. This is a professional squash tournament and it features the top-12 squash players in the entire world. The action takes place on the all-glass exhibition court which will be erected in the Millhiser Gymnasium on the campus of University of Richmond. Goto http://www.naosquash.com for more [...]
I have been asked to announce this….. There will be a rally against state budget cuts in education at Capitol Square this Sunday at 12:30 pm. Please pass the word. For more information, go to this Facebook Page: Metro Richmond Parents Against Cuts in School Funding Anyone going?
Richmond Activist, Blogger, and Tweeter @RVAFoodie posted this yesterday. Noticed @BenJerrysVA in Carytown was closed during business hours tonight & all ice cream was gone. Victory is Bev’s!!! #RVA Can somebody confirm this? Sarah B- Thanks for the tip!
For those who depended on the Carytown Ukrops for their stash of Girl Scout Cookie, you will now have to go across the street to Kroger. Check out the story at RVANews. Quick informal poll- What is the best GS cookie? I am going with the Samoa
So the rumor is that Connecticut has found his new home- The Lucky Strike building. I would say that I am sad to see it leave the Diamond, but I always thought it was a bit creepy.
This one is from PJ Pink at River City Food and Wine http://rivercityfoodwine.blogspot.com/2010/02/bonvenu-reflections.html
Thursday, February 11, 2010: In their latest press announcement, Richmond’s Flying Squirrels stepped up the theatrics and held a grand event for a packed house at the Historic Byrd Theatre. The event commenced with students from Bon Air Elementary School singing their version of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” and was followed by [...]
I love my morning food. I need my morning food. So my question to you all, is there any place you eat breakfast in the West of the Boulevard area (Carytown, Carytown South, Museum District, Scott’s Addition)? - Can Can has nice pastries - New York Deli has a full menu - Weezie’s Kitchen has [...]
The Times Dispatch focused on Carytown once again in their BizzBuzz section. This week they had a conversation with the new Carytown Merchant Association President- Bob Broomfield. In the article, Broomfield said that one way the association hopes to help the businesses in the area is to have more special events. He even mentioned having [...]
With the sale of the GRTC buildings on Robinson and Cary, there has some debate about what would be a good use for that real estate. One of the ideas that I have heard was extending Carytown a few more block east. For more on the sale of the buildings, check out the Boulevardizen…. For [...]
Well, that’s great! The Times Dispatch posted an article this AM breaking down the snow removal problem and some steps by the city to help alleviate it. I have listed the short and long term steps: •Mobilize workers when there’s 2 inches of snow on the ground, rather than 3 inches. •Set a goal of [...]
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts will be hosting an open house at 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 4th to distribute copies of the student application, discuss the school’s curriculum and answer parents’ questions. This will be the last open house where student applications will be accepted. All student applications must be turned in [...]
