Scenes were shot all over Richmond, including at the Richmond Times-Dispatch headquarters downtown. Skaggs is an accomplished mandolin player and also plays guitar and fiddle. Health care has less influence than individual choices. In September 1989, the Westhampton Theater in Richmonds West End was showing two notable films from the era. After moving to Richmond 34 years ago where she and husband, Chef Paul, opened La Petite France, she eats the same way. ABOVE: Seen in 1981 at the Richmond Coliseum, Ralph Sampson recorded three consecutive double-doubles during a memorable run in 1983. La Casita's home made sauces - Red, (Medium) White, (Hot) and Green, (Very hot) compliment the restaurant's Shrimp Quesadilla, served with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.9/6/05-, Diners munch under the festive lights strung over the dining room at La Casita Restaurant in Richmond Tuesday.9/6/05, Joe and Camilia Trak (center) with their children John and Mona, with some of the items on their extensive Greek-Italian menu, including Greek and Italian wines. Write a Review. Williams was one of three men in medical isolation there because of a diagnosis of AIDS. - Address: 9212 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23235-1955 - Read more on Tripadvisor. In January 1975, shoppers passed by the clock at Miller & Rhoads in downtown Richmond. Like it or not, online behavior shapes who is chosen for political leadership in the United States. In December 1982, a group of Richmond school bus drivers modeled new uniforms, which included light blue shirts, navy slacks or skirts, berets or caps, and jackets and ties. In March 1985, Mildred Ashton (left) and Elva Jones glazed lipstick on the assembly line at the A.R. In August 1980, Rudolph Cunningham placed a chicken into the rotisserie oven at Stonewall Market on Grove Avenue in Richmond. This September 1987 image shows the White Tower restaurant at Brook Road and Azalea Avenue in Richmond shortly before it closed. The attraction opened in 1979 as Voyage to Atlantis but was rethemed the next year. Photo taken Friday, October 21, 2005. A Chesterfield County judge has denied a request by Chesterfields chief prosecutor asking the judge to recuse herself from presiding over the, A Chesterfield County man was found fatally shot early Monday inside a car at the Marathon gas station on South Crater Road in Petersburg, the. Little Europa Strogonoff (stroganoff) at Little Europa Restaurant and Gourmet Deli in the Gayton Crossing Shopping Center on 11/5/03. Today, the house is home to the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, named for VCUs former provost. The buildings interior, which housed about 350 executives, reflected the tastes of Best founders Sydney and Frances Lewis, who were avid art collectors. In March 1987, manager Cissy Travers (right) and assistant John Gurski organized the shelves at Video World, a video rental store on Robious Road in Chesterfield County. Comcast has opened a fourth Xfinity store in the greater Richmond region. The first International Special Olympics Games was held 50 years ago in July 1968. Among businesses that were torn down to accommodate the new facility were Swattys Mens Shop and the Greyhound bus station. September 21 , 2005. In April 1988, Capitol Restaurant had just opened at the Richmond International Airport. A Times-Dispatch reporter who visited the restaurant recounted the owners memorable personality: Buck Fuller, complete with white chef's hat, greets his customers: What'll it be, a Tubby Burger? Tripadvisor #2. Rack of Lamb, field greens and shrimp cocktail. In October 1986, a plaque dedication ceremony marked the addition of Richmonds Fan District to the National Register of Historic Places. Fifty years earlier on Aug. 29, 1931 they were the first couple to marry in the then-new chapel. In October 1985, the Richmond band the Snake-Handlers were booked for a Halloween performance at Rockitz , located Laurel and West Broad streets. It replaced a 30-year-old antenna. The Avalanche, which lasts 90 seconds and reaches a speed of 41 mph, is still operating today. In April 1986, a monkey cowboy rode a dog during a lighter moment at the Lite Beer Worlds Toughest Rodeo, held at the Richmond Coliseum. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). You have permission to edit this collection. From left, Thomas Haskins, Andrew Williams, and Fred Middleton preparing food in the kitchen of the Positive Vibe Cafe in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center. This March 1985 image shows one of the first Subway restaurants in Richmond, located on Glenside Drive in Henrico County. The city permitted the street closure for two hours. In September 1987, employees of Crazy Zanies in Carytown were ready to deliver messages and singing telegrams around Richmond. Its college scholarship fund for young women has supported more than 500 students and as part of TWC's 125th anniversary celebration in 2019, it boosted its scholarship commitment to $100,000. Richmond, VA. Tom Horton is a 1969 graduate of Stetson University. Smoked Salmon in a crepe with flower petals with chives, cr me frais, microgreens accompanied by caper berries, chopped white onions, parsley and quail eggs. Electricity for lighting and to power a radio was siphoned from his parents house. This December 1982 photo shows the Toys R Us store on Quioccasin Road in Henrico County. The Bishops were among 25 couples selected at random from more than 500 applications for an interview. In August 1989, Lynette Douglas modeled an outfit from Attitudes, a specialty clothing boutique at Fourth and Grace streets in downtown Richmond. In September 1982, Mayor Roy A. In July 1988, 15-year-old John Moncure who was 5 feet, 9 inches tall was dwarfed by the roots of a tree that fell through his neighbors house on Lakeside Avenue in Henrico County during a storm. The Brook Road location, which was open 24 hours a day, totaled 93,000 square feet and had 18 checkout lanes. In October 1984, workers installed the Best Products sign at the companys headquarters on Parham Road in Henrico County. In August 1982, patrons dined at the Fish Market restaurant in Shockoe Slip in Richmond. after I wrote a column a few weeks ago introducing myself as the new editor. Patrons could stay in the cars to assess their choices, then place orders with a runner who would retrieve items. In March 1987, Tom Pivec, president of Master Clean Car Wash on Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond, showed off a new robotic washing system that used a 100 percent cotton cleaning curtain. Call (844) 430-0869 . In the small kitchen of Jumpin J's Java, owner Je Depew (right) creates unique entrees with chef Gene Smith (center) and Chris Pierson. The announcement was. This is an opinion column from The Times-Dispatch. Cheesecakes and desserts are ready to be served up on Monday, September 27, 2004, at The Cheesecake Factory restaurant in Short Pump. Cabbage Patch dolls were one of the consumer crazes of the 1980s. This exodus, both in Virg. The endeavor was renamed the First Nations Development Institute in 1991. The builders planned two-level houses with the living room, dining room and kitchen on the upper level and bedrooms and a sitting room downstairs. In February 1980, a customer in protective goggles got a head start on summer at an indoor tanning booth at a salon in Henrico County. Police and fire officials also discovered a fire in the homes basement, but the cause of the fire and explosion was not immediately unknown. 72-957, Virginia Governor's Negative Collection, Library of Virginia. The free event closed with a laser show in which patriotic images were projected onto a screen suspended over the audience. 1 singles from the previous two years. Peter J. After almost seven decades, Weimans closed in February 2013. Poor Richards Restaurant, Richmond, VA early 1980's. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Ancho chile strip (front plate), Coconut jumbo shrimp (back plate), creme brule cheesecake (right plate) and Firebirds 2000 Napa Valley Red are some of the items on the Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill. April 20, 2005. The new ride resembled a bobsled run and even got a thumbs-up from members of that years Jamaican Olympic bobsled team, who visited the park to help introduce the ride. The price: about $15,000. It was located in the mountain that is now home to Volcano, the Blast Coaster. Chicken Biryahi, adorned with egg, is available at Curry House restaurant on West Broad Street. Kuzzen Wyldweed Musician and Promoter "The Back Door on Grace Street was a great live music bar. March 16, 1967 ( Staff photo - Netherwood ) Collector's Corner is between the Tea Room and Ladies Room on Miller & Rhoads 5th Floor, Charles Wood on ladder. He is shown in his Willow Lawn Food Court location. Adriana Trigiani grew up in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and is the bestselling author of 20 books. In September 1984, Willie Thompson added flour to dough at Weimans Bakery on Church Hill in Richmond. She doesn't exercise because she is in constant motion. There were many more places that brought the fun out of Richmonders, such as the Esquire, Nightland, the Tempo Room, the Pink Garter, Maxwell's Restaurant, Piggy's Attach and Top of the Tower. In September 1988, models showed off about 160 outfits during a fashion show organized by Thalhimers to benefit the Florence Nightingale Circle for Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation Hospital in Richmond. In August 1980, the Executive Mansion at Capitol Square in Richmond was home to an outdoor tent for the wedding reception of Gov. Partially visible at right was cast mate Walter Koenig, who played Chekov. "We are very, very grateful that nobody was injured,"Associate Pastor Rosalinda Rivera said. Barbara Roll is one of the items on Ichiban's menu. Some might remember private spots such as The Devil's Club (still open), Owouti's and The Railroad Club. The company was established in 1977 in Richmond; the first location was at 2900 Chamberlayne Ave. Although younger generations may know of Howard Johnson's thanks to Mad Men, '70s kids will remember actually visiting the orange-roofed restaurant chain. After developing her vocal talents in Richmond for several years in her early 20s, Benatar moved to New York in 1975 to pursue a career that turned into worldwide rock stardom. She died in 2012. Life is her exercise. By the 2006 midterms, it was clear that a , For years, supporters of Donald Trump have alleged a vast news media conspiracy to cover up the alleged corrupt activities of Hunter Biden, Pr. shattering the previous record high set in March when prices surged in response to the war between Russia and Ukraine and other economic trends. The 33-foot statue, which mirrored one made by art students in Beijing, was a memorial to student protesters who were murdered at Tiananmen Square in China that month. The plan was for it to be used as a public ferry to Belle Isle the city was in the early stages of turning the island, a former Civil War prisoner camp, into a recreational destination. Where's the engine? In December 1982, a celebration of the seven-day Kwanzaa holiday began at Richmonds Hippodrome Theater with a reading of the Nguzo Saba, the seven core principles, by Jamil Mulazim. In March 1989, Melvin Major of the Fin & Feather Pet Center pulled Slick a 7-foot, 8-inch boa constrictor owned by Joseph Dodson III from the under Dodsons car in Henrico County. The Edible Garden, 12506 River Road, Goochland County. In February 1981, Richmond Mayor Henry L. Marsh III operated a backhoe to kick off Project One, which included the construction of the Greater Richmond Convention Center. On Valentines Day 1989, a 50-foot-wide heart hung from the columns of the state Capitols south portico in Richmond. Satoru Sato, head chef at Hana Zushi Japanese Restaurant, prepares a variety of sushi delicacies February 18, 2004. The playhouse had a master bedroom, porch and wall-to-wall carpeting. Pan seared foie gras from Hudson va." 2022 2. The Washington Commanders are headed to Detroit on Sunday, so the sports team took a moment to rank Detroit-style pizzas. As real estate assessments continue to rise in Richmond, local nonprofit housing providers are facing higher tax bills that make it harder to , Lets face it, teaching has never been harder. The bakery was opened in 1945 by Jacob Weiman and produced nearly 120,000 pounds of baked goods each month at its peak. 1980 1.51 Mi 46 Days 430 Queensway Rd, 23236 $299,900 $196 /Sqft . At the time, Dirt Shirt had two outlets in Richmond, one in Hopewell and one in Gordonsville. In May 1987, a canoeist navigated through the James River rapids near downtown Richmond during the Wild Water Race, which was part of Big River Weekend. Commentary: Whats at fault for lower life expectancy? Today, the block features a number of restaurants. Email nbf1082@sbcglobal.net to learn more aboutThe Origin Project. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Jimmy Aldred climbing down. In the political realm, Robertson unsuccessfully sought the Republican Partys nomination in the 1988 presidential contest. I want to thank Times-Dispatch readers for the warm welcomeafter I wrote a column a few weeks ago introducing myself as the new editor. In addition, a wine cellar has been installed in the basement, private dining areas have been set up, and office space is available on the upper floor. The group, which performed during football pep rallies and at halftime of basketball games, had won a first-place trophy the previous month at a national cheering competition in Knoxville, Tenn. Glenn Youngkin hadnt taken office when an unexpectedly powerful snowstorm crippled a heavily . All were recaptured and later executed. Moore was filming the romantic comedy Finnegan Begin Again, which co-starred Robert Preston and Sam Waterston. Winarick cosmetics manufacturing plant in Westmoreland County. Sex, Lies and Videotape helped revolutionize modern independent film, and When Harry Met Sally is a classic romantic comedy. This October 1988 image shows the Annabel Lee, a reproduction paddle-wheeler that offered dinner cruises and entertainment on the James River from 1988 through 2003. The DeLorean became an icon of the 1980s for both its short, drama-filled history and for being immortalized in the Back to the Future film franchise starting in 1985. Douglas Webber (left) and Umar Kenyatta lit symbolic candles. Guests will breakfast, a lunch buffet, and fine dining in the evening. The band posed in their monster room, which was covered in monster movie memorabilia dating back to the 1960s. D'Amelio, president and chief operating officer ot the restaurant division at The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, photographed at their Short Pump restaurant Monday, September 27, 2004. That month, radio stations WRVA-AM and WRVQ-FM announced plans to leave their Church Hill studio building after 20 years for new space in South Richmond. Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. In March 1988, George and Brenda Huggins opened their Everything Yogurt outlet in Cloverleaf Mall in Chesterfield County. His career included work with the Country Gentlemen, a bluegrass group from Northern Virginia. There was no money in the school system budget for uniforms, so Julia Armistead (right) initiated the effort to get drivers out of plain clothes. On opening day that year, 500 freshman and sophomore students started classes, and freshman classes were added in subsequent years. Brasilian Cafe owner Rogel Venson and employee Isabel Gonzalez inside the restaurant on April 14, 2005. The tour, in support of the Steel Wheels album, hit about three dozen North American cities before moving to Europe. From a monthly average this winter and spring of 27 children, this summer's average was just three. Photo taken Sept. 29. In September 1984, a crowd of almost 6,000 watched the Richmond Braves play their final Triple-A baseball game at Parker Field on the Boulevard. B&W was founded in North Carolina in the 1890s and became a subsidiary of British American Tobacco in the 1920s; operations later were combined with R.J. Reynolds. If a light bulb needs changed in the restaurant, she'll grab a ladder and do it. In March 1988, a voting booth at City Hall in Richmond was set up for the presidential primaries. Now 17 years later, she is sh. 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