The Wall Street Journal ventured out of New York City and visited some Richmond restaurants. You can read the reviews here. The paper visited Buzz & Neds, Millie’s, Comfort, and Hank’s Pit Cooked Barbeque. Buzz & Neds got a mixed review… “The smoky, juicy ribs were worth the slight detour from downtown, but the brisket [...]
The Collegian reported that two University of Richmond students visited Patient First in Carytown and were diagnosed with H1N1 – the swine flu. They are now quarantined at U of R Campus. “It feels like someone’s eating my brain with a spoon,” one student said about his symptoms. In addition to severe headaches, they both [...]
The 26th Annual Carytown Watermelon Festival is back with a bang this year. It will take place from 10am to 6pm in sunny Carytown on Sunday, August 9th, 2009. At least let’s hope it’s sunny (and not 100 degrees). The Stats # of people: 100,000+ (One of the biggest festivals in Richmond) # of watermelon: [...]
Style reports that Water Grill is now open in the old Karsen’s location. Have you been? Let us know what you think.
The Admissions Tax didn’t stop Movieland from opening its doors within the city limits A lot of fuss has been made about 7% “Admissions Tax” that the city levies on every event that charges a cover. Movie theatres, nightclubs, sporting events, and performance acts are all taxed. Several people have called for its repeal, including [...]
From the Flickr pool photo by: taberandrew
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From the Flickr Pool: 3220 Patterson Ave. Photo by: taberandrew
The White Knights of the Richmond Restaurant Group and Michelle Williams (from Michelle’s at Hanover Tavern) have scooped up the remains of Karsen’s and will turn it into a seafood restaurant in early June. According to Style, the restaurant will feature “a signature water feature.” I’m thinking Bellagio fountains.
While the Riverrock and Carytown 10K are going on, the Byrd will be hosting its annual Biggest Picture event. Last year Ralph Nader showed up. This year, there’s no headliner, but some great films will be shown.
The Carytown 10K is set for Sunday, May 17th along the normal route. I’m a little bummed I won’t be running it again this year. I was researching the Carytown 10K date months ago, and the Richmond Road Runners had a an early autumn time listed. I was quite surprised. But then the date of [...]
If you love beautiful architecture, have an appreciation for history and can’t wait to see how the amazing homes are decorated, then you must attend the tour this year. And, your mom will certainly love the time you spend with her when you take her on this fabulous day of touring the lovely homes of [...]
The Black Kids will perform at the National @ 8pm on Thursday and will make a special in-store appearance at Plan 9 in Carytown before the show and do an acoustic set @ 6:30.
The RTD has an exclusive interview with Dr. Mathias Pastore who runs the Carytown Scientology mission. Pastore is a chiropractor in Chester.
3100 Grayland Avenue. August 3, 1961 Adolph B. Rice Studio. Library of Virginia, Prints and Photographs, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA, 23219, USA, digitool1.lva.lib.va.us:8881/R
Adolph B. Rice Studio. Library of Virginia, Prints and Photographs, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA, 23219, USA, digitool1.lva.lib.va.us:8881/R
Bloggers have been covering Movieland’s opening weekend and have good news to report. Great picture. Clean. Enough parking. Kozmicdogz Breaks Loose’s review Ploafmaster General’s review We want to hear yours.
Adolph B. Rice Studio. Library of Virginia, Prints and Photographs, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA, 23219, USA, digitool1.lva.lib.va.us:8881/R
Ellwood Thompson’s blog states that Ellwood’s Coffee, their organic, fair trade coffee shop, is now open. Soft open, that is, as they work out the kinks. The formal opening is slated for Wednesday. They also have free wifi.
