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PUBLISHER’S DESKMeet Our Wonderful Contributors
EVENTSSee What’s Happening in the City
ARTS & ATTRACTIONSLandmark TheaterRichmond’s own historic venue
FLAVORIn Search of...Soups, Stews and Chili
Scoop Du Jour
WRITER’S BLOCKKellie Murphy’s A Guilty Mind
BACKSTAGELive with Broken Monday
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[CONTENTS]
CITY SPACESHotel John Marshall
FEATURESThe Franklin InnSee what all the fuss is about
TurnUp TaxiEco-ingenuity at its best
LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOODEvents to Train For in 2013
RAISING THE BARBourbon: The All-American Beverage Check out the best bourbon cocktails
River City has to offer
JanuaryFebruary 2013
The Franklin InnThe Perfect Museum District Restaurant
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A PUBLICATION OF
ALL ARTICLES AND CONTENTS OF THIS MAGAZINE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE OPINIONS OR THOUGHTS OF RIVER CITY RICHMOND, ADVERTISING CONCEPTS,INC OR THE PUBLISHER
RiveR City RiChmond is published bi-monthly by Advertising Concepts, Inc.6301 Harbourside Drive, Suite 100 • Midlothian, VA 23112 (804) 639-9994 •Richmondnavigator.comFacebook.com/RichmondnavigatorEmail us at [email protected]. All rights reserved. Any reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photograph or illustration without written permission from the publisher is prohibited.
PRESIDENT/PUBLISHERWilliam J. Davis, Jr.
VICE-PRESIDENT/PUBLISHERCheryl T. Davis
MANAGING EDITORAlaina Rauth
CREATIVE DIRECTORSTrey TylerLorraine Meade
ADVERTISING CONSULTANTSJared DavisAnn SmallSteve Cook
PHOTOGRAPHERSTim HillRobert ThomasLiz Reese
CONTRIBUTORSSteve CookJody RathgebMeagan MooreShonda Morrissette
ABOUT THE COVERDale Barta, GM at The Franklin
Inn, takes a very hands-on
approach in making it such a
popular neighborhood eatery.
Discover the reasons we say
the Inn is the perfect Museum
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Close to all hotels in The River District & only a short drivefrom Broad St., Short Pump, Midlothian or the Airport
The area’s Award Winning Bar and Restaurantwith great beer, great food, and captivating views of Richmond
Join us every Sunday for Brunch.It all starts at 11am with a greatbrunch menu & Bloody Mary,Mimosa & Sangria Bar.
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For five years, those who live and
frequent the bustling Downtown area have
enjoyed reading about the best places to
live, dine, and play in River City Magazine.
Through the years you have shared your
discoveries with us, allowing us to pass
along the great stories of the River City’s
people, places, and events.
We’ve had a great relationship with our
many fine advertisers and readers. We’re so appreciative that we have
been trying to come up with a way to thank you by making Downtown
Richmond an even more popular destination for those living on the
outskirts of the city.
What you may not know is that over the past five years we have also
published West End’s Best Magazine, which has been distributed primar-
ily throughout the West End of Richmond, from Carytown to Goochland.
So here’s what we are going to do to show our appreciation to all of
you. Beginning with our March/April 2013 issue, you’ll see a few changes
in River City Magazine. We’re becoming West End’s Best – Featuring River
City. Don’t worry. We’re still going to be devoted to covering the best of
Downtown living, dining, and entertainment. We’re still going to be the
West End’s only true full-color, lifestyle magazine; we’re just going to be
better than ever.
Publisher
Behind the puBlisher’s desk
Contributors & Editors
STEVE COOKSteve has been writing for
ACI’s publications for over
ten years. Prior to that he
has done everything from
hosting a country music radio
show to copywriting. He
enjoys travelling the country,
especially the small towns
and back roads. Steve also
enjoys spending time with his
two grandsons. Steve says he
has recently completed his
first book and hopes to read
another in the near future.
Contributors
LIZ REESELiz is an event and portrait
photographer based in
Richmond, Virginia, taking
pictures of weddings, families,
food and fun. Liz’ style is candid
and journalistic, focusing on
relaxed moments between
loved ones that speak more
than words alone. Check out
her online portfolio to see her
work at lizreese.com.
JODY RATHGEBIn addition to writing for local
publications, Jody Rathgeb
contributes to magazines in
the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Several of her short stories
have appeared in literary jour-
nals. Her novel, Fish-Eye Lens,
has been published by Belle
Isle Books. Her author
website is www.
jodyrathgeb.com.
TAMMY BRACKETTMusic publicist, writer, and art-
ist, Tammy Brackett lives in
Richmond, VA. Tammy owns
Moonstruck Promotions and
specializes in music business
consulting, writing, and tour
publicity. Her new book, An-
other Nightmare Gig from Hell,
was published in January 2012.
Tammy also creates mixed-me-
dia ephemera using recycled
materials.
In every issue of West End’s Best, in addition to the great stories
you’ve come to love, you’ll also find our River City section devoted to
helping you discover all the goings-on inside the city limits.
Not only do we feel that this change will be welcomed by our read-
ers, but we also anticipate that our advertisers will feel a very positive
impact. In addition, the West End offers fabulous restaurants, shopping
opportunities, personal service providers, and other great businesses
that many of the inner city’s affluent residents and tourists know noth-
ing about. West End’s Best – Featuring River City, with an increased
circulation, will be replacing River City Magazine in the hotels, tourist
centers, and other distribution points.
If you don’t want to miss another issue of our positive, complimen-
tary lifestyle publication, please visit www.RichmondNavigator.com to
find the pick-up location most convenient to you.I would like to take
this opportunity to thank our many loyal advertisers and readers who
have been with us for all or part of the past decade. We look forward to
continuing to “have fun” as we move forward.
Best Regards,
William J. Davis, Jr.
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SUBARU share the love EVENT
[ CALENDAR OF EVENTS ]
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Gumenick Family Gallery:Message in MosaicsJanuary 17–March 17
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
Going green takes on a brand new meaning when paper,
glass, ceramic tile, and more unusual materials are mixed
and matched to create unlikely works of art. This exhibit
showcases the talents of paper mosaic artist Sandhi
Schimmel Gold; Lorraine Meade, who works mainly with
glass and ceramic tile; and Virginia Gardner, whose work
interprets personal aspects of reality and nature. Free
admission. Open Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Hollywood CostumeNovember 2013 February 2014
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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Bringing together more than 100 of the most iconic
costumes from across a century of film-making, this
will be a rare opportunity to see the clothes worn by
unforgettable characters from films such as The Wizard
of Oz, The Birds, My Fair Lady, Superman, Titanic, and
The Dark Knight Rises. This exhibition contains costumes
that have never left private and archival collections,
and most have never been publicly displayed.
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Billy Elliot the MusicalFebruary 1-3
Landmark Theater
BroadwayinRichmond.com
Billy Elliot the Musical is the joyous
celebration of one boy’s journey to
make his dreams come true. Set in
a small town, the story follows Billy as
he stumbles out of the boxing ring
and into a ballet class, discovering a
surprising talent that inspires his family
and his whole community.
January 26
January 29
February 1
February 6
February 7
February 9
February 14
Upcoming at The National
Umphrey’s Mcgee
The XX
Corey Smith
Flogging Molly
Zappa Plays Zappa
Toro Y Moi
Dark Star Orchestra
Maymont’s for the BirdsFebruary 9
Nature Center, Maymont Park
Maymont.org
Join one of Maymont’s birds to help
us understand the adaptations of our
feathered friends. Afterwards, create
nesting wreaths to help our backyard
friends build nests in the spring. Ages 4
and older. $12 per project/$10 members
(includes project materials and admission
to the Nature Center). Register online
at www.maymont.org by February 8; for
information, call 804-358-7166, ext. 333.
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[ CALENDAR OF EVENTS ]
VISIT RICHMONDNAVIGATOR.COM FOR MORE LOCAL EVENTS
Disney’s Mary PoppinsFebruary 19-24
Landmark Theater
BroadwayinRichmond.com
Featuring an irresistible story and
unforgettable songs from one of the
most popular Disney films of all time,
plus brand new breathtaking dance
numbers, Mary Poppins is everything you
could ever want in a Broadway show!
Richmond Home & Garden ShowMarch 1-3
Richmond Raceway Complex
RichmondHomeandGarden.com
The largest Home & Garden event in
Central Virginia, The Richmond Home and
Garden Show features over 300 displays.
Experience three days of ideas for your
home and gardening needs including
remodeling solutions, landscaping
ideas, the latest in interior design trends,
furnishings, and how to make your home
more environmentally friendly!
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Built to AmazeFebruary 20-24
Richmond Coliseum.
Ticketmaster.com
Come experience the 143rd
exhilarating edition of the Greatest
Show on Earth. Elephants, tigers,
acrobats, and aerialists join together
from across the globe. From the clowns
to the band, from the hammer to the
high wire, comes one breathtaking
performance.
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Chili Cook Off Wine Trail WeekendJanuary 20-21Heart of Virginia Wine TrailHovawinetrail.com
Jeff Dunham: Disorderly Conduct Tour
January 23Richmond ColiseumTicketmaster.com
The Pipes an Drums of the Black Watch 3rd Battalion
January 24Carpenter TheatreRichmondCenterstage.com
The Robert King Experience presents All About Love: The Hits of Tony Bennett
January 25Gottwald PlayhouseRichmondCeneterStage.com
Barefoot Puppets: Little Red and the Gingerbread Man
January 26Gottwald PlayhouseRichmondCenterstage.com
Lyric Opera Presents Camelot
January 27Landmark TheaterRichmondCenterStage.com
Richmond Ballet: Swan Lake
February 8-10Carpenter TheatreRichmondCenterstage.com
Orchids Galore!
February 14-March 31Lewis Ginter Bontanical GardenLewisGinter.org
Richmond Kids Expo and Babies Too
February 23 Richmond Raceway ComplexRichmondKidsExpo.com
Lewis Black: The Rant is Due
February 21Carpenter TheatreRichmondCenterstage.com
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam
Thunder NationalsMarch 1-2Richmond ColiseumTicketmaster.com
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Noel Coward’s Hay FeverFebruary 15-March 10
Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre
Va-rep.org
This exhilarating comedy has been
recognized as one of the world’s
most hilarious classics ever since it first
dazzled London’s West End in 1925.
The eccentric Bliss family has decided
to host a “weekend in the country”
at their rural estate/artists’ retreat. The
unsuspecting guests all become victims
in the self-serving shenanigans of the
four bohemians.
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THE LANDMARK THEATRE
Despite going by a new official name for the past
seventeen years, tell a Richmonder you saw a show at
the Mosque, and they’ll know exactly where you were.
From its minarets swooping up to tower over surrounding
city structures at Laurel and Main, to the incredible list of
performers who have graced its stage, it’s no wonder that
this performing arts beacon was renamed The Landmark
Theater after a mid-90s renovation project. After all, it’s one of
Richmond’s most unusual, beloved and recognizable buildings.
The Saracenic structure was designed in 1925 by Marcellus
Wright, Sr., in association with Charles M. Robinson and
Charles Custer Robinson, and it was built in 1926. It was
initially intended to be a Shriner temple, and when the
Shriners began using the Mosque as a performing space,
Richmond gained its first official theatre. In 1940, after almost
two decades of being at the center of the Richmond performing
arts scene, the Mosque was purchased by the city. Shortly
thereafter, as the United States entered World War II, it was
used as Richmond’s anti-aircraft command center.
In its early days the theatre saw such performing legends
as The Ziegfeld Follies, George Gershwin, and Frank Sinatra.
And if you happened to visit the “Elvis at 21” exhibit presented
by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts early in 2012, you saw
intimate, backstage images of just one of Elvis Presley’s many
appearances on this famous Richmond stage.
Later on, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, The
Supremes, Johnny Cash, and Marilyn Manson all became part
of the impressive roll call of musicians who called the Mosque
stage home for a night or two. In recent years, in addition to
concerts, the Broadway in Richmond series has brought highly
acclaimed, New York-caliber musical theatre productions like
Wicked, Les Misérables, and The Lion King, to the Richmond
audience.
Now the Landmark Theater is entering a third chapter in
its incredible story as it approaches its ninetieth birthday and
undergoes its second major round of renovations in the last
twenty years. The goal this time? To maintain the grandeur and
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atmosphere of a 1920s theatre, but update it with the modern
conveniences and amenities that patrons expect in the 21st
century.
The approximately $50 million overhaul (which isn’t
slated to be complete until sometime in 2014 due to efforts to
work around performance schedules) will include changes
to everything from infrastructure updates (such as HVAC,
electrical and plumbing) to reconfiguration of the box office
and refreshment areas, as well as lighting and acoustics
improvements.
“These aren’t just minor renovations. Once completed,
people will be wowed when they walk in,” says Jay Smith, a
spokesperson for Richmond CenterStage. “It might disappoint
people now, because most of the changes happening now are
behind the scenes. No one’s impressed with electrical work
and roof repairs. But once it’s done, people will be impressed.”
Part of this expansive renovation project is being funded
by the city, as well as by historic tax credits. “The Mayor and
City Council recognized the importance of the theatre to the
city,” says Smith. “It’s more than just a place people come to
see shows – it’s a place that people from all across the mid-
Atlantic region come to see a show, then stay at a hotel or eat
at one Richmond’s restaurants. In addition to being culturally
significant, it’s important to the Richmond economy.”
In addition to the funding provided by Richmond city, the
CenterStage Foundation is in the midst of a capital campaign
to continue raising the private contributions needed to round
out the renovation costs and begin an endowment to support
the performing arts after renovations are completed. As part
of The Landmark and Legacies Capital and Endowment
Campaign, Altria has stepped forward with a $10 million
donation, receiving naming rights to the updated theater. So
it’s no surprise that in 2013 the theater will start its newest
chapter with a new name: Altria Theater.
The Landmark (nee Mosque) Theater has been a staple
of the Richmond fine arts community for almost a century,
thriving despite ownership changes, economic changes,
sweeping cultural changes, and even name changes. But, to ask
an age old question, what’s in a name? Not much, apparently—
when it comes to the Landmark, it’s what’s on the stage that
really matters. n
UPCOMING EVENTS:February 1-3
Billy Elliot, the Musical s
February 8Bill Clinton (Richmond Forum)
February 19-24 Mary Poppins, the Musical
March 9Captain Mark Kelly and
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
(Richmond Forum)
March 10Matchbox Twenty
March 26-31Les Misérables
May 10-11
West Side Story s
To purchase tickets or learn more, go to www.landmarktheater.net/
events, visit the box office, or call eTix at 800-514-ETIX (3849)
“The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, and James Brown all called the Mosque stage home for a night”
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IN SEARCH OF
SOUPS, STEWS AND CHILI
Poe’s PubIn addition to the two star ingredients, carrot and
ginger, this soup combines the flavors of leeks,
garlic, cream, and chicken broth. Garnished with
fried ginger.
www.poespub.com
2706 East Main Street | 648-2120
Carrot Ginger Soup
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Pho SaigonTraditional Vietnamese noodle soup served with
fresh eye of round, meatballs, egg, Thai basil, bean
sprouts, cilantro, peppers and lime (as shown).
www.phosaigonvirginia.com
10190 West Broad Street | 217-7979
Pho Tai Bo VienRuth’s ChrisThis traditional favorite is served with
a crouton and smothered with melted
Swiss cheese.
www.sizzlingsteak.com
11500 West Huguenot Road | 378-0600
TD’s SmokehouseA perfect combination of ground beef, spicy
pork sausage, smoked brisket, chili peppers,
and just the right amount of spice.
www.tdsmokehouse.com
8919 Patterson Ave. | 741-9804
SelbaClassic preparation finished with dry sack
sherry and crab roe.
www.selbarichmond.com
2416 W. Cary Street | 358-2229
French Onion Soup
Three-Meat Chili
She Crab Soup
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BY STEVE COOKPHOTOS BY ROBERT THOMAS
WHERE HISTORY AND GREAT FOOD MEET
In 1925, locomotive 231 was trapped when a rail-
way tunnel in Church Hill collapsed upon it. In
2012, Richmond restaurateur, Daniel Taormina,
who has owned Brunetti’s Restaurant (now Bru-
netti’s Express) in Hanover, since 1997, converted an
historic Shockoe Bottom warehouse into a cool new
restaurant adjacent to the site of the tunnel. What
do these two dissimilar events have to do with one
another?
Taormina, who obviously has appreciation for both
good food and Richmond history pays homage to the
1925 tunnel collapse in naming his new place Flames
231 (423 N. 18th Street; 804 977-1300; www.flames231.
com). The “Flames” in the name refers to the authentic
wood fired oven used in the restaurant to produce
what are quickly becoming some of Richmond’s most
popular pizzas.
Located in a building that has served, through the
generations as everything from a seed warehouse, to
a whiskey distillery, to a cold storage/icehouse, Flames
231 serves what Taormina describes as authentic Ital-
ian pizzas. “Many of our ingredients, including the
sauces, the olive oil, and the spices are imported from
Italy,” he says. “So are some of our meats, such as the
salami and prosciutto.”
While the pizzas are the big draw, Taormina says
he also offers some very unique items on the menu,
such as the swordfish and the octopus carpaccios.
“All of the desserts are homemade, and the bar,” he
says, “features local craft beers as well as an excellent
list of Italian wines.”
Check the website for nightly specials as well as
frequently-scheduled entertainment.
THE LOBSTER REPLACED
BY A LEMON
Remember the long-popular (and, for a while, not-so-popular) Byram’s
Restaurant? Then you probably remember how it underwent a not-so-
genius name change to Tower Seafood or something equally as memo-
rable. It lasted about a week under that moniker.
Well, the restaurant is back in business. Yes, the Byram’s lobster is gone. So is the
rather nondescript “Tower” sign.
Gurjeet Singh is the new owner. He’s done a beautiful remodeling job in creating
Lemon Cuisine of India (3215 W. Broad Street; www.lemoncuisineofindia.com, fea-
turing the delicacies of Northern India. Singh says he decided upon the old Byram’s
Restaurant because he considered it a great location.
The 24-year-old chef/owner, a native of India, has lived in Richmond for the past
four years, and in the United States since he was fourteen. “I was working as a chef
in another (Indian) restaurant,” he says. “It was doing so
well, I wanted to open my own restaurant.”
Singh says he honed his culinary skills by working in
other restaurants, and he also took classes from a chef in
California. “The cuisine at his new place features, he says,
“a variety of Indian dishes. Everything is fresh and made
from scratch.”
“It is very different than what you might find in other
Indian restaurants,” he says. Instead of the typical lunch
buffet, Singe is offering a variety of lunch specials, in the
$9.00 to $11.00 range, that feature, in addition to the
entrée, soup, salad, rice, a side dish, and dessert.
Some of the menu highlights suggested by Singh are
the Tandoori Lamb Mango and the Chicken Tikka Masala,
of which he says, “It’s a common dish, but with some
slight differences.”
The desserts are also homemade and, says Singh,
changed daily. The restaurant also offers a full bar, includ-
ing Indian beers as well as craft beers. n
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Published in
S e p t e m b e r
2012, Kellie
Larsen Murphy’s A
Guilty Mind is the first
in a series of books
exploring the concepts
of guilt, secrets, and consequences. A Guilty
Mind simultaneously follows George, who
is depressed and haunted by a past he’s
been unable to reveal, and the unyield-
ing detective determined to find the truth.
George is a broken man with a volatile tem-
per, unable to forget the young woman he
once loved and “accidentally” killed. When
his psychiatrist is brutally murdered, he
emerges as the primary suspect. To prove
his innocence, George must face the detec-
tive determined to exact justice, as well
as his manipulative wife and the darkest
secrets of his youth.
A Richmond freelance writer, Kellie
Larsen Murphy’s work has been published
in several regional and southern maga-
zines. She has written on subjects as varied
as kids and sports injuries, regional res-
taurant news and features, and the Ripken
Foundation.
A Guilty Mind is available in paperback
($12.99) or eBook ($2.99) on Amazon and
Barnes & Noble
websites. For addi-
tional information
about Murphy or
A Guilty Mind, go to
www .kellielarsen-
murphy.com. Cover
art and design are
the work of local
Richmond artist
Guy Crittenden
(crittendenstudio
.com). n
WRITER’SBLOCK]
A Guilty PleasureA local writer serves up psychological suspense
in her debut novel, A Guilty Mind.
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The Cure for A Bad Day, Any Day of the WeekBY SHONDA MORRISSETTE
[ BACKSTAGE ]
What do you do after you’ve
graduated from Berklee
College of Music, engineered
sound for the Grammys and the VMAs,
helped to make a 3-D IMAX movie for U2,
and worked with the likes of Eric Clapton,
Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, Paul Simon,
Santana, Willie Nelson, Wynton Marsalis,
and Sting? Well, if you’re Jeff Rotham, you
decide to leave the New York rat race, move
to Richmond to spend more time with your
family, and return to what you love about
music—playing drums in a band.
As Rotham puts it, “I was really lucky. I
wanted to join a band. I wanted to get back
into playing music, and the first ad that I
answered was for Broken Monday. Here I am
four years later, still playing with these guys.”
After spending just a little time
interviewing the band prior to a show at
Sine’ Irish Pub, one can readily understand
why Rotham feels that way. The Broken
Monday band members (comprised of
Michael Devericks, founding member, lead
vocalist and guitars; Bill Huebner, bass,
backing vocals; Jeff Rothman, drums; and
Bill Sturman, lead guitar) have a generous,
collaborative spirit, humility (despite their
impressive individual talents), and a love for
music. There is one thing, though, that stands
out above all else. They care about their
audience.
“We like to see people enjoying what we
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What’s in a Name?are doing. That’s all we need. That’s exactly
why we do it, ” says Huebner.
Devericks agrees: “The more they’re
having fun, the more we have fun. We’re not
the type of band that’s like ‘oh, I’m not going
to play that because I’m tired of it.’ We play
what people want to hear. I think that’s what
works for us. As a band, we’re all on the same
page. You get a lot of people that come into a
band and say, ‘I’m not a sell-out. I’m not going
to play that.’ Well, then, you probably don’t
really want to go out and play.
“We want to leave people happy. We
want to play what people want to hear. If
they’re having fun then we’re having more
fun,” Rothman chimes in. ”If they’re having
a good time, then we’ll play Sweet Home
Alabama three times if they want. We’re
happy to do it.”
That being said, Broken Monday has
an impressive variety of songs in their
repertoire. This enables them to please
people of many different background, ages,
and tastes. Rothman identifies this as a key to
the band’s success: “These guys, Mike and Bill,
are really good at reading a crowd. We have
a variety of music that we play, and the guys
will see what a crowd is sort of responding
to, and then we’ll just start throwing songs
out from that genre. It’s really cool. We have
set lists, but we rarely follow them at all. Mike
or Bill will call out a tune that they think the
Broken Monday originally
started off with a different name
before discovering that another
band had the legal rights to
it. Devericks and the original
drummer began brainstorming
for a new name. The drummer
said, “We’re always partying
all weekend, so we’re broke
on Monday.” After repeating
“Broke On Monday” they liked
the sound of it, but changed
it slightly to “Broken Monday.”
When you think about it, who
among us hasn’t felt like their
Monday was in need of repair?
Their next live show will be at Sine’ Irish
Pub on January 25, 2013 starting at
9:30 p.m.
To contact Broken Monday for show
bookings, or to purchase original music,
go to brokenmonday.com.
crowd is really going to respond to and we
sort of play off of that.”
The band also considers production to
be a vital part of their shows. They don’t have
a road crew, so the band members haul all
of the heavy equipment themselves, and
carefully set everything up prior to the show.
“I think it means a lot when you go to see
a band and they bring their own lights out
and they throw a smoke machine in there.
We could get by with less, but we wouldn’t
feel comfortable, because we know we’re
not giving what we know we can deliver,”
explains Devericks.
Rotham agrees: “We mic all the amps,
mic all the drums, have subwoofers . . . it’s
a bigger sound because we do all of that
work, and it’s more fun for us when we sound
good.”
If the huge crowd that streamed into
Sine’ on Friday night and danced, sang,
cheered, and clapped all night was any
indication, the band’s work has paid off. If
you were part of that crowd, you probably
weren’t thinking about rehearsals, lighting,
sound systems, or why the band seemed to
play exactly what you wanted to hear. What
you did know was that it was a great night
of entertainment and fun, which means that
everything went exactly as planned. It also
means that Broken Monday can’t wait to do
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Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald would feel right at home in
the Residences at the John Marshall. The glittering
Roaring Twenties celebs could enhance their uptown
lifestyles with gracious living in one of its 238
apartments, events at the building’s two ballrooms, get-togethers
in the clubroom, and the advantages of 24-hour concierge services.
But why let them have all the fun? This historical landmark
building at 101 N. Fifth St. is also thoroughly modern with its Wi-Fi
connections, a 2,000-square-foot fitness center, and easy access to
Richmond’s best restaurants, museums, universities, entertainment,
and parks, while remaining ideal for those who want to walk to
work.
Designed by Marcellus E. Wright and opened in 1929, the
Hotel John Marshall offered luxurious accommodations for
visitors, business travelers and legislators. Visitors were awed
by its columned entrance, St. Genevieve marble, and elaborate
chandeliers. Its ballrooms hosted weddings, dances, banquets,
and other major events. Among its celebrity guests over the years
were Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor and Mary Tyler Moore. Today,
after a major renovation, Dominion Realty Partners offers a living
experience that recalls that heady era.
The new John Marshall living and commercial space has
received a Green Globe certification for residential redevelopment.
Within its sixteen floors there are 238 studio, one- and two-bedroom
apartments, as well as community spaces. The barber shop long
associated with the hotel is back in its spot, also renovated; and the
former Martini and Bubble Bar is ready to be leased as one of a
handful of retail spaces.
Residents will find modern apartments and amenities that suit
an urban lifestyle. Apartments have spectacular views and sleek
accoutrements such as marble counters and black appliances. An
on-site caterer, Homemades by Suzanne, is available for home-
delivered meals. Agreements with Relay Foods and Pets at Play can
provide groceries and pet sitting, and lobby attendants “on duty
24 hours a day” accept packages and handle dry-cleaning traffic. A
guest suite can be rented for out-of-town visitors, and the spacious
clubroom includes a large-screen television and a pool table.
Much of the flavor of the John Marshall’s past has been retained.
Its iconic rooftop sign was meticulously restored to offer the same
type of glow given off by its original bulbs, and Dominion Realty
managed to secure the ballroom chandeliers and restore them as
well. “The combination of a restored historical site with unique floor
plans and modern amenities has really created excitement for the
downtown area,” says Peyton Adams, property manager. “Its central
location makes it ideal for people who want to be able to walk to
work and enjoy Richmond’s dining and entertainment scene.”
Apartment rentals range from the mid $800s for studios to $2,900
for a two-bedroom on the penthouse floor. For more residence
information, visit www.johnmarshallresidences.com, call (804) 212-
1620, or email [email protected]. n
SIGN OF THE TIMESThe Residences at the John Marshall light up with gracious urban livingBy Jody Rathgeb
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If I were charged with the task of creating the perfect
Museum District restaurant—a truly cool and cozy
neighborhood hangout, that also serves exceptional
food—I honestly couldn’t come up with anything
that would top The Franklin Inn, located at the cor-
ner of Franklin and Cleveland Streets. For starters,
even the location, smack dab in the middle of one of the city’s
most beautiful, historic neighborhoods, is perfect. That includes
the building itself, which has been beautifully renovated. It’s
even registered as one of the city’s historic buildings.
But the building, as quaint and inviting as it may be, is just
the beginning. It’s the food, the atmosphere, and most impor-
tantly, the people, that make The Franklin Inn a very special
place. Two of those people are Dale Barta and Tonya Clayton,
the Inn’s GM and assistant general manager. Both of these
lovely ladies come with impressive resumes in the restaurant
and nightclub business. Barta, who hails from Massachusetts,
was pursuing a career in photography, when she “fell in love
with the restaurant industry.”
“When (this GM position) fell into my lap,” she says, “I
immediately called Tonya and asked her to be the assistant
GM.”
Clayton, a native of Virginia, has been in the restaurant
business since, as Barta puts it, “Before she was legally allowed
to work in the industry. She has an amazing ability to run the
front of the house.”
Barta and Clayton also have demonstrated an amazing
ability to staff the restaurant with the sort of people you could
only hope to find in that perfect Museum District restaurant.
“Almost all of our staff have some sort of art background,” says
Barta. “We have musicians, artists, painters, photographers,
even a tattoo artist and a craftsman.”
THE FRANKLIN INNThe Perfect Museum District Restaurant
BY STEVE COOK, PHOTOS BY COREY DANIELS
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Despite the fact that many of these people are in the pro-
cess of developing successful careers in both the performing
and visual arts, they are all some of the most hospitable, wel-
coming folks that you’d ever want to meet. It all comes together
to make, well, yes, the perfect place to hang out.
But while The Franklin Inn offers a very intimate bar set-
ting with some of the most attractive personnel you’ll ever
find on either side of a bar, the place is much more than that.
Remember, we’re creating the perfect neighborhood restau-
rant. That means the food has to be excellent as well. And on
that note, again, The Franklin Inn rises to the occasion.
Chef Jaime Fitzgerald, who rounds out the Inn’s all-female
management team, has been in the restaurant industry for over
fifteen years, and demonstrates her exceptional skills on a daily
basis.
To appreciate the skills displayed, culinary-wise, it might
help to know a little more about the Inn’s history. When it
opened as The Franklin Inn in 1930, it was set up to serve only
sandwiches and other light fare. Beginning in the 1970s, the
Inn underwent several management and name changes, and
for the most part had evolved into more of a bar (which didn’t
sit all that well with the residents of the quiet neighborhood in
which it’s located).
But when Barta and Clayton took over in 2010, they made
the most of their vast experience in the industry to conceive a
restaurant that would do the neighborhood proud. “We have
a very clear idea of what we want The Franklin Inn to be,” says
Barta, “and we’re not going to deviate from our vision.”
That vision, now a reality, has produced not just a neighbor-
hood eatery, but a first-class destination restaurant offering up
the epitome of comfort foods such as meatloaf, chicken wings
(some of the best that I’ve ever enjoyed), and fabulous sand-
wiches. “We make a killer Reuben,” says Barta. There are also
chalkboard specials that include a Catch of the Day and a Steak
of the Day, as well as other delicious daily creations.
The Franklin Inn is the perfect spot in what many might call
a perfect, old-Richmond neighborhood. Says Barta: “The nos-
talgia of a place lost in time was important to us.” The Franklin
Inn is the perfect Museum District spot in which to get lost in
time as you enjoy great food with good friends. n
“Almost all of our staff have some sort of art back-
ground. We have musicians, artists, painters, photogra-phers, even a tattoo artist
and a craftsman.”
Pork Chop EntreeSavory herb-rubbed, hand-cut pork chop, pan-seared and garnished with house-made apple
chutney. Served with stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy and vegetable du jour.
Chicken WingsSlow-cooked and seasoned so they are best naked—but try with one of their sauces—jalapeño mustard, buffalo sauce and BBQ. Served with carrots, celery
and a choice of bleu cheese or ranch dressing.
Classic Reuben SandwichCooked in house, sliced thin and piled high with
house-made sauerkraut, thousand island, and Swiss cheese on grilled seeded rye. The Yankees would be
proud!
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Jake Crocker owns Lady N’awlins, F.W.
Sullivan’s Fan Bar & Grille, Uptown Mar-
ket & Deli, and Overture Event Cater-
ing in Richmond. In Fredericksburg, he
owns F.W. Sullivan’s Old Town Bar & Grille and
two additional restaurants. As the owner of
several eateries, Crocker had a greasy prob-
lem on his hands.
“We were looking for environmentally
friendly options to pick up our spent kitchen
grease in Fredericksburg, as we had been
donating our grease to BioTaxi in Richmond,”
says Crocker. “And with several restaurants,
used grease becomes a big issue if we cannot
get rid of it in a responsible manner.”
Crocker began researching processes that
he could use to turn his restaurant’s kitchen
grease into fuel. “This is not a simple process.
It involves heating and filtering the oil and a
bunch of other steps. But I was very commit-
ted to reusing a resource from our kitchens.”
Crocker then took the grease-to-gas concept
further. “Our patrons often need transporta-
tion to and from our establishments. Taxis are
ubiquitous, but a taxi that runs on eco-friend-
ly, sustainable fuel is still unique. The idea of
providing a taxi vehicle and fueling it with
our own resources was too intriguing to not
pursue.”
“We have used grease going out the
backdoors of our restaurants. Our custom-
ers who need a cab come out the front door.
The world’s raw fuel sources are rapidly dwindling. Authors, historians
and futurists predict that some time this century, the supply of raw fossil
fuels used to make oil and gasoline may be on its way to depletion.
New sources of energy take decades to develop and utilize. But one Richmond
ecopreneur has devised a sustainable, reasonable, local solution to this global
dilemma by reusing grease from his restaurants to fuel a taxi service for his patrons.
Our customers could be riding home in a taxi
that runs on gas created from recycled oil
that we used to prepare their dinners. It was
like a light bulb went off.” Crocker’s excite-
ment over the project was embraced by his
partners. “We’ve just purchased a Volkswagon
Jetta that will run on kitchen grease, Crocker
says. “We’re having the car wrapped within
the next couple of weeks and it’ll be on the
road by early 2013.”
And the name? “TurnUp Taxi just fit,”
explains Crocker. “It’s a basic, from-the-
ground-up marketing idea. It’s a green
concept with a fun play off Turnips, and it
fits with the landscape of sustainability we’re
seeing so much of in our daily lives. Plus,
people can just turn up to be taken to and
from our restaurants.”
Eventually Crocker hopes to see TurnUp
Taxis in other major cities. “We’re creating a
template here in Richmond for something
that we hope to duplicate in other places. It’s
a way to focus on two issues that restaurants
typically navigate on a daily basis. We all need
to make sure our patrons arrive and depart
safely from our venues. And we are all
inundated with kitchen grease in the
preparing of food. TurnUp
Taxi is an all-around
win for customers,
restaurateurs and the
environment.” n
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BY TAMMIE BRACKETT
Greasing the Wheels of Eco Ingenuity
Do-It-Yourself DieselA conversation about alternative energy
with Albany, NY, resident Mike Cioffi was
a mini tutorial in the finer points of making
your own fuel. Cioffi, an engineer with local
Richmond ties, has been distilling his own
brand of diesel for five years.
“Rudolph Diesel designed his engine to run
on peanut oil. I’ve always been interested in
machinery, and I figured I could come up with
a system to create a functional diesel fuel. I
needed raw product and I found that locally.”
Cioffi picks up his raw oil from a local
supermarket seafood department. “They fry
fish. They’re careful about not reusing their
product over and over, which makes the
distilling process easier for me.”
Cioffi spent time reading about different
methods of distilling diesel from used cooking
oil before arriving at his own recipe. “We live
in a cold climate. I had to find ways of adding
a few chemicals to keep my mixture from
coagulating.”
“With a bit of research and trial and error,
I can now run two personal Mercedes
vehicles on forty gallons of homemade fuel
a week. My winter mix costs me fifty-seven
cents a gallon. It’s great on the fuel budget
and it’s good for the environment.”
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Events to Train For
W hile the South may be best known for fried food and sweet tea, our Common-
wealth’s capital city is also an ideal place to burn off all those calories and get fit and happy with a few thousand of your closest friends. Whether you’re a rabid runner or a wild walker, prefer to sprint or simply mosey to the finish, there are organized events throughout the greater Richmond that are sure to whet your workout whistle while benefiting great causes. Looking to get involved? Keep these tips in mind as you train for the event you choose:
Find a plan. Consult with a trainer or doctor before committing to
run, and work together to come up with a plan. If you
know you’re in good health, think about exercising your
clicking finger to Google some pointers before you
lace up those running shoes. Experts often post their
training suggestions and plans online for novice and
experienced athletes alike.
Stay rested and hydrated.
Take care of yourself as you train—if you don’t give
yourself that initial advantage, it’ll be an uphill battle to
reach your goals.
Use the buddy system. Training with a friend can make your workouts seem less
like drudgery and more like fun. This will make you more
likely to stick with your plan and meet your goals. Don’t
have an athletic buddy? Join a training group, stat!
Have fun!
The Color Run 5K – September 14, 2013 – Billed as “the
happiest 5k on the planet,” no one leaves this event with
anything less than a grin, as they’re cheered on by fellow
runners and coated with powdered paint at each kilometer.
www.thecolorrun.com/richmond
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Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K
April 13, 2013 – One of Richmond’s most
notable races, this 10k draws thousands of
competitors to pound some of our fair city’s
most scenic pavement to a soundtrack of
cheers and live music.
www.sportsbackers.org/events/monument-avenue-10k
Virginia 529 Kids Run
April 13, 2013 – 5- to12-year-olds may not
be ready for a 10k yet, but this event is the
perfect cure for little feet itching to get on
the blocks.
www.sportsbackers.org/events/virginia-529-kids-run
Columbia Muddy Buddy Ride and Run
April 20, 2013 – Pairs encourage each
other through a 3- to 4.5-mile run with
military-style obstacles, or alternate running
and biking through a 5- to7-mile course,
leapfrogging all the way to the famous mud
pit at the finish.
www.muddybuddy.competitor.com
5k Foam Fest
May 11, 2013 – The excitement of a mud run
is combined with lots of foam, huge inflated
obstacles, army crawls, cargo-net climbs, a
moon walk, slip’n slides, and water obstacles
in this race that is new to Richmond.
www.5kfoamfest.com
Dominion Riverrock
May 17-19, 2013 – 5ks, 10ks, trail runs,
climbing – you can’t swing a running shoe
without hitting a challenging fitness event
during this 3-day extravaganza of sweat and
achievement.
www.dominionriverrock.com
Henricus Dauber Dash
June 29, 2013 – This 5-mile run starts and
finishes on a historic settlement. As you
wind through a scenic conservation area,
challenge yourself to a bunch of intense
obstacles to earn the reward of a rockin’
post-race festival. Plus, the kids can take part
in a muddy one-miler.
www.sportsbackers.org/events/henricus-dauber-dash
Anthem Moonlight Ride
August 17, 2013 – Join 3,000 cyclists decked
out in crazy lights and costumes for this
fun 8- or 17-mile ride through Richmond’s
Fan district. End the night by celebrating
together with pizza, ice cream, and a Blue
Moon.
www.sportsbackers.org/events/moonlight-ride
Maymont X-Country Festival
September 27-28, 2013 – Take in Maymont’s
beautiful scenery in a wide array of running
events open to everyone from students to
advanced athletes.
www.sportsbackers.org/events/maymont-x-country-
festival
Anthem Richmond Marathon/American
Family Fitness Half Marathon/HCA VA 8k
November 16, 2013 – Pick your pavement
pounding poison from this upbeat racing
medley and dash through downtown
Richmond’s scenic streets.
www.richmondmarathon.com. n
Run with a CauseWalk Now for Autism Speaks Benefiting Autism SpeaksSeptember 28, 2013
Color Me Rad Benefiting Special Olympics VirginiaApril 20, 2013
Central Virginia Race for a Cure Benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation May 11, 2013
Run Like a Girl Benefiting HERA FoundationJune 2, 2013 and October 13, 2013www.runlikeagirl8k.com Ashland Harvest Run Benefiting Hanover Habitat for Humanity and Hanover Interfaith ClinicsOctober 2013
Jingle Bell 5k Run/Walk for Arthritis Benefiting the Arthritis FoundationDecember 7, 2013
u A runner in the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k.
Bourbon: The All-American Beverage
When it comes to the history of bourbon, there is much that
remains unknown. There are some things we do know, and a
thing or two we thought we knew.
First, what don’t we know? While there are quite a few
traditions, with different folks claiming they or their forebears created
bourbon whiskey, no one can say with certainty just where whiskey was
born. Some claim that a Kentucky preacher named Elijah Craig was the
“inventor.” They say he aged corn whiskey to produce the first bourbon.
What we do know is that in 1789, Craig opened a distillery in
Georgetown, Kentucky. But six years before that, in 1783, Evan Williams
opened his distillery on the banks of the Ohio River, in Louisville.
One myth regarding bourbon (certainly not one believed by any
bourbon-loving Virginians) is that all bourbon whiskey must be made
in Kentucky. While Kentucky produces about 95 percent of all bourbon,
the whiskey can be made anywhere in the United States. And, in fact,
Virginia plays an important role in the history of the beverage. After all,
until the Commonwealth of Kentucky was formed in 1792, Bourbon
County was originally located in Virginia. So, technically, the first
distilleries were in Virginia.
In more recent history, the first bourbon distillery in the United
States, following prohibition, was the A. Smith Bowman Distillery
(makers of Virginia Gentleman), originally located in Fairfax County.
In 1988, due to the growth in that area, the distillery was moved to its
present location in Fredericksburg.
I asked Bowman’s master distiller, Truman Cox, how Virginia
bourbon stacks up to its Kentucky cousin. “Bourbon isn’t really defined
in regional flavors,” he says. “There’s a different base flavor for every
distillery. A. Smith Bowman does have a distinctive apple and pear note
that is present in all of our bourbons.”
For those who want to know more about the production of the
product, the Bowman distillery offers free tours (see their website
for further details – www.asmithbowman.com). “Many visitors are
delighted to learn about the amount of work and time that goes into
making America’s native spirit,” says Cox. “One highlight is meeting
Mary, our unique copper still named for Mary Hite Bowman, the mother
of the Bowman Brothers. But the favorite, for everyone over twenty-one
years of age, seems to be the complimentary tasting of the product at
the end of the tour.”
BY STEVE COOK, PHOTOS BY TIM HILL
t The DoubledownBourbon-marinated mixed-berry simple
syrup, fresh citrus, cinnamon and vodka.Featured at:
Julep’s1719-21 East Franklin St., 377-3968
RAISING THE BAR
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Happy Hours
Indian SummerBulliet Bourbon, St. Germain, honey
syrup, and a splash of grapefruit juice.
Featured at:
Tarrant’s Café1 W. Broad Street804-225-0035
The ClawhammerFour Roses Small Batch Bourbon,
Aperol, Sweet Vermouth and fig jam.
Featured at:
The Roosevelt623 N. 25th Street, 658-1935
ShenandoahSpiced Syrup, Bourbon, Coffee,
Butterscotch Whipped Cream
Featured at:
Pasture416 E. Grace StreetRichmond, VA 23220780-0416
Your New Favorites
ON THE ROX119 N. 18th Street
roxva.com, 303-9444
HAPPY HOUR: The folks at On the Rox have pulled
out all the stops on their Happy Hour – Every Monday
through Friday, from 3 until 6 pm you get 50% off
everything except the entrees. That’s right – everything
– appetizers, wine, beer, cocktails, everything. From 6
until 7, the 50% discount applies to the drinks only, but,
they have a special Bacon Happy Hour…yep, free bacon
for all.
MAXIMO’S SPANISH & ITALIAN BISTRO14 N. 18TH STREET
www.maximosbistro.com 447-0654
HAPPY HOUR: Tuesday and Wednesday 5 – 7 pm;
Thursday and Friday 3:30 – 7 pm; Saturday 1 -9 pm
$3.00 on select domestic beers; $4.00 for select imports,
also $4.00 for well drinks, select wines and Cosmos.
Special pricing on select tapas during happy hour.
PENNY LANE PUB421 E. Franklin Street
pennylanepub.com, 780-1682
HAPPY HOUR: Monday – Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.
$3.50 All Draft Beers 16oz, $2.00 Domestic Bottle Beer
$4.00 Glass Wine, $3.00 House drinks
ROSIE CONNOLLY’S1548 A East Main Street
rosieconnollys.com, 343-1063
HAPPY HOUR: Monday – Friday 4pm-7pm $3.00 well drinks;
most drafts; 3.50 house wines
MANSION FIVE 26526 N. 2nd Street
hippodromerichmond.com, 266-2021
HAPPY HOUR: Specials run from 5 until 7. Thursday nights
offer the “biggest happy hour in town,” with $3, $4, and $5
drink specials. Also, feast on such delicacies as their famous
crab cakes, ham drop biscuits, crab and artichoke dip, and
pork tortillas for $5.
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