Henrico Restaurant Week

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Henrico County’s Hometown Newspaper Since 2001
APR. 2-15, 2015
www.HenricoCitizen.com
A suburban epidemic
COMMUNITY
Henrico experiences spike in heroin usage, deaths
drugs,” said Hutchinson. “You
would be considered a
Marvelle Hutchinson had junkie.”
been in prison for 5
But newly incarceratyears. Locked up for
ed
inmates
were
heroin possession, he THE
telling
Hutchinson
was awaiting release in
that the drug had be2012 when he began
come commonplace.
hearing strange stories
about the girls back S T O R Y He couldn’t imagine a
world in
home. New inmates
which
HEROIN
were telling him about
snorting
shifting attitudes towards the
shooting
drug that had tormented him or
since he first tried it at age 19. heroin was as
casual as smok“It used to be that you ing a cigarette.
could not let no females know
“But when I come
you was getting high [on heroall those girls that couldhome,
in] because that was hard
By Ryan McKinnon
Residential program helps
disabled citizens.
Details, p. 2
***
BIG
n’t even know you was getting
high or your ass was cut off?
Now they sniff a pile like it
ain’t nothing,” said Hutchinson.
During his period
of
incarceration from
20072012, heroin
use increased by a
rate of 300 percent. Not
surprisingly, Hutchinson fell
back into the habit. His case is
currently pending after he was
arrested when police found
him unconscious in his truck
with a pile of heroin powder
in his lap. He has been charged
with intent to distribute.
Hutchinson says he is an addict who sold small amounts
of the drug simply to pay for
his habit.
“I ain’t a real
drug dealer.
A real
drug dealer,
they get high off
money – cars, houses,
all that type of [stuff],” said
Hutchinson. “I’m far from a
drug dealer. I’m an addict.”
Hutchinson told his story
recently from a small classroom in Henrico Jail West,
where seven other men did
the same. All eight men were
incarcerated with charges re-
see HEROIN, p. 5
Local United Way pioneer
honored at ‘Hoopla.’
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Details, p. 3
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Housing program helps disabled
By Eileen Mellon
A growing number of families in the
Henrico area are opening up their homes to
individuals with mental and/or developmental disabilities through a service called
sponsored residential living, an alternative to
group homes that offers disabled citizens an
opportunity to live more normal lives.
Wall Residences was the first organization in the state to offer aa sponsored residential living program. It works with more
than 10 local human rights committees and
serves more than 434 people throughout
the state to provide services for those who
have been diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and/or developmental disabilities.
Formed in 1995 by Jack Wall, a former
director of mental retardation services and
member of two community
service boards in Virginia, the
organization seeks to offer
an alternative from group
homes that allowed individuals with these disabilities to live with normal
families, similar to adult
foster care. Wall had seen
the same idea in other
states but at the time there
was no such program in Virginia.
Like Wall Residences, other organizations throughout the Richmond area such as
Dominion Waiver, Support Services of Virginia and REM, have transitioned from offering only group home services to offering
residential housing services for those with
mental disabilities over the past few years.
The biggest difference between group
homes and residential services is a personcenteredness approach, according to
Sharon Stroble, regional director for Wall
Residences.
“It is so much more individualized than
a group home setting,” Stroble said. “The
ability of a family to meet the needs of one
or two individuals is far greater; there is a
natural connection to be made, and real relationships to be formed, and no changing
shifts.These individuals have the opportunity to live a ‘normal’ life and feel fully supported.”
Group homes also may have limited activities for individuals and lack the freedom
that sponsored residential living can provide.
Making a match
Typically when individuals with mental
or developmental disabilities are seeking liv-
A newspaper of, by
and for the people of
Henrico County, Va.
A publication of
ing arrangements their case manager with
the Henrico Community Services Board will
discuss the option of sponsored residential
living; then the individual is carefully
matched with a family. The settings vary
based upon the unique needs and preferences of the individuals and their
providers.
“With this program it really is all about
the needs of the individual and the type of
home and life that they are seeking out,” said
Stroble.“The goal is to ensure that it’s a positive experience for everyone involved and
that it provides stability and care that these
individuals need and want.”
Through sponsored residential living,
those with disabilities can experience and
learn about safety skills, hygiene, socialization, decision-making, money management
and increased independence. Often the individuals will get a job, or
in some cases start a
small business that they
can operate from the
house.
Providers or the families
who are part of sponsored
residential living are typically
people who have a minimum
of one year experience in the
field working with individuals with
mental or developmental issues. For example, a provider may be a special education
teacher, work at a mental health facility, be a
LPN/RNA or have similar experience.
In some cases, there are people that
want to be providers but don’t have the
knowledge or experience; Wall Residences
offers in-depth training courses and ongoing
education.
“Providers are excited about the opportunity to make a difference.When someone
wishes to be a provider they are evaluated
by Wall Residences to determine they have
the proper experience with individuals,”
said Stroble.“They need to have experience
with behavioral challenges, provide a safe
and appropriate environment and be committed to sharing their lives with someone
who needs significant support.”
Providers are paid $11.56 an hour at
Wall Residences, and a typical support plan
is anywhere from 80-110 hours a week.
Other programs throughout the area offer
similar pay rates that are determined
through an intellectual disability (ID) waiver
because the services are provided through
Medicaid.
The types of families that want to serve
as providers varies. It might be a husband
and wife with grown children out of the
house or a family with five children, Stroble
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“Residential housing is a wonderful way
for somebody to give an individual a real
quality of life and sense of family in cases
where that opportunity may have not been
available,” said Stroble.“It’s also very cost-ef-
fective and offers a much better experience
for the individual.”
***
For details about the Wall Residences
program,
visit
wallresidences.
com.
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Community 3
Local United Way pioneer honored at ‘Hoopla’
hungry for knowledge if they are just
plain hungry .”
A Henrico resident received some
McAuliffe also cited examples of
long-deserved recognition March 24 as
women she has met in her travels
Hermena “Hermie” Powell was honored
around Virginia who embody principles
with the 2015 Royal-Green Award at a
of the Women’s Leadership Council,
gathering of the United Way Women’s
and who have inspired her by their
Leadership Council.
work with children and their
Held at the Virginia War
impact on the community.
Memorial, the “Red Feather
“[Their] stories might
Hoopla” brought together
not make it into news stories
more than one hundred memor history books,” McAuliffe
bers of the council, a group
said, “but they are changing
dedicated to the mission of
lives, one child at a time, every
preparing children for their
day.”
roles as tomorrow’s leaders.
The
Royal-Green
Members symbolically accented their outfits with red feath- Hermie Powell Award honoring Powell, presented annually by the local
ers and boas to celebrate the
United
Way
chapter for outstanding
impact of women who give, advocate
leadership
and
contribution, recognizes
and volunteer to strengthen the comher volunteer work with the organizamunity.
tion more than half a century ago.
In her keynote address,Virginia First
A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Powell -Lady Dorothy McAuliffe spoke of her
by her father to seek highencouraged
twin initiatives of improving childhood
nutrition and remedying food insecuri- er education -- attended Randolph
ty, and of the challenges facing child ad- Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg
vocates across the Commonwealth in and worked at Miller & Rhoads departhelping youth whose most basic needs ment store. After marrying and having
three children, she became a businessare not met.
woman and co-owned a needlework
“The tragedy,” said McAuliffe,“is that
and fine linen shop known as Jermie’s.
not all Virginia children look out on the
While she also excelled as a designworld and see the possibilities out
er,
consultant,
lecturer and artist, Powell
there . .We can’t expect children to be
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has said that she is most proud of her
work as a leader and motivator of volunteers. In 1960, she became chair of
the Women’s Residential Division for
the United Givers Fund (now United
Way), teaching volunteers to rally their
friends and go door-to-door collecting
for the campaign.
In a tribute video viewed at the celebration, Powell chuckled as she
summed up the volunteers’ fundraising
approach and pitch: “Knock, knock,
knock; here I am; I’ll take your check!”
The strategy may have been simple,
but it was clearly effective; the division
Powell led raised $89,000 in 1961 – the
equivalent of $695,649 in today’s dollars. She went on to serve the Women’s
Residential Division for six years, in addition to serving eight years on the governor’s commission to study the needs
of handicapped children.
Powell concluded the tribute by expressing her delight with advocacy efforts that continue through the
Women’s Leadership Council, and commending members for giving of themselves on behalf of those in need.
“If you love your community -- and
goodness knows I love Richmond,” she
said,“the work you’re doing is going to
spread out to other young people.”
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planned for
April 16
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For more information, please call 804-353-7121 x 5154
Henrico County Public Schools will hold
kindergarten registration
for the 2015-16 school
year on April 16. Parents
may register their rising
kindergartners at the
school they will attend
between 8 a.m. and 4
p.m. and between 6 p.m.
and 8 p.m. that day.
Parents should bring
an official state-issued
birth certificate for their
children, proof of residency (a photo ID and current house contract, lease
agreement, rent receipt,
mortgage statement or
tax assessment) and current utility bill. For details,
visit
henrico.k12.va.
us/Elementary/
kindergarten.html.
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H E N R I C O
RESTAURANT WEEK
April 11-19
LOOK INSIDE:
Restaurant Week menus from each participating restaurant!
Details about the Restaurant Week Restaurant and Bar Crawls April 11 and 18
FIXED-PRICE MENUS
2-course lunch $10/$15 • 3-course dinner $20/$25/$30
EAT FOR A CAUSE!
$1 from each lunch and $2 from each dinner will be
donated to the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls
Learn more and search by price online at
HenricoRestaurantWeek.com
Facebook.com/HenricoRestaurantWeek
@HenricoRW
HRW-2 Henrico Restaurant Week
APR. 2-15, 2015 • HENRICORESTAURANTWEEK.COM
7 Stars Asian Cuisine
Choice of one – Entree:
General Tao’s chicken • Chicken and broccoli
Green pepper steak with onion • Pad Thai
Lo mein • Basil sauce • Lemongrass sauce
11331 West Broad Street • Glen Allen
(804) 360-2088 • 7starsrva.com
DINNER – $20
Choice of one – Soup:
Wonton soup • Hot and sour soup • Miso soup
7 Stars Asian Cuisine and Lounge is an upscale
Asian fusion restaurant in the heart Short Pump.
Whether you are looking for sushi, Chinese or Thai
food, prepare to be amazed by the offerings at 7 Stars.
The restaurant provides a feast for your eyes and
atyour taste buds, all within your budget. The
mosphere provides a fantastic setting for a group
meal with friends or colleagues, an exciting night out
or an intimate dinner for two.
Come find out why locals are raving about 7 Stars
Asian Cuisine and Lounge!
Choice of one – Salad or appetizer:
Seaweed salad • Avocado salad • Crab salad
Edamame • Gyoza • Vegetable gyoza
Restaurant Week Menu
LUNCH – $10
(Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; served with
white rice or brown rice, except pad thai and
lo mein)
Choice of one – Soup or salad:
Wonton soup • Hot and sour soup • Miso soup
Seaweed salad • Avocado salad • Crab salad
American Tap Room
• Truffle Mac and Cheese
1601 Willow Lawn Drive • Henrico
(804) 308-9013 • americantaproom.com
At American Tap Room, we offer a premier, firstclass dining experience including an outstanding selection of the finest food quality and service at an affordable price. We redefine the idea of casual
sophistication.
Ranging from weekend brunch, to a casual lunch
outing, to late-night celebrations or sporting event
viewing parties, each dining experience is uniquely
enjoyable. Good food and fun for the whole family to
enjoy.
Tap rooms have long been part of American culture since the 18th century.They have been synonymous with comfortable gathering places where
friends and families enjoy good food, good drinks, and
good times.
American Tap Room continues this fine tradition
and seeks to rekindle the unique vitality of its predecessors, only better. It is where old meets new; taking
the best of the past traditions, combining it with a
DINNER – $30
contemporary and sophisticated setting and classic
grill menu.
We will work with you to find the ideal space and
create a menu for your specific needs.
LUNCH – $15
Choice of one:
• Buffalo chicken dip
• Soup – Maryland crab soup or French onion
Choice of one: Appetizers
• Buffalo chicken dip
• Apple cider salad
• Soup – Maryland crab or French onion
Choice of one: Entrees
• Beer infused burger
• Beer glazed grilled salmon
• Truffle mac n’ cheese
Choice of one: Desserts
• Hard apple cider fritters
• Crème brulee
• Ice cream cookie sandwiches
Choice of one:
• Beer infused burger
Bawarchi
9018 West Broad Street • Henrico
(804) 290-8888 • tinyurl.com/oyqxvt7
Bawarchi is a fine dining Indian restaurant conveniently located on West Broad Street in the Tuckernuck Square Shopping Center, which is ideally located
just before Short Pump.
Bawarchi has an outstanding lunch and dinner
menu and buffet, dedicated to providing quality Indian food. The authentic cuisines are available at reasonable prices; they are primarily characterized by the
extensive use of spices, herbs and other vegetables
and sometimes fruits.
There is a wide assortment of dishes and cooking
techniques reflected in the menu. To serve the best
authentic food, we blend the unique flavor of spices
at our kitchen premises; everything is cooked fresh
from scratch in our kitchen.
Our special and most popular dishes include BBQ
Kebabs, lamb chops, and Gobi 65. The buffet menu
changes daily, varying from all different types of dishes to accustom our customers.
Choice of one: Entree or roll
• VHBG Roll (salmon, tuna, avocado, lobster salad
in side wrap with soy paper)
• Flower roll
• Dragon roll
• Hope roll
• Volcano roll
• Szchuan chili chicken
• Creamy black pepper chicken
• Pad Thai
• General Tso’s chicken
• Basil shrimp
LUNCH – $10
In addition to meat and poultry dishes, numerous
vegetarian options are also available. Curry, of course,
is omnipresent.We offer guests an elegant and exceptional dining experience.
Our unobtrusive, attentive staff and tasteful interior create an upscale dining experience with the perfect exotic twist. Bawarchi is the perfect choice for a
romantic evening, business dinner, or any type of special occasion.We are open for lunch from 11:30 a.m.
to 3 p.m. and for dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Bawarchi does offer take-out and delivery services as
well.
Our aim is to provide the highest quality authentic
Indian food using the finest ingredients served in elegant surroundings with a personalized and efficient
service. In our restaurant you can come experience a
day in India!
Choice of one – Buffet:
• Spinach/onion/potato fritters
• Chicken BBQ/chicken Tikka/chicken fry
• Butter Paneer (cottage cheese with butter)
• Chana masala (chick peas masala)
• Gobi methi masala
• Bhindi masala/Bhindi fry
• Gulab jamun
DINNER – $20/$25
(Chicken entrees $20, mutton entrees $25)
Choice of one – Appetizers:
• Gobi 65/spinach fritter/vegetable cutlet/
pappadum
• Chicken Tikka bone-in/Chapali kebab/chicken
Seekh kebab/chicken drumsticks
Choice of one – Entrees
(all served with Basmati rice and Naan):
Chicken butter chicken • Chicken Tikka masala
Chicken curry • Chicken masala • Ginger
chicken • Chicken Achari • Mutton Saag
Mutton masala • Mutton Achari • Mutton Karahi
Mutton Khorma • Mutton Gobi Masala
Choice of one – Desserts:
Gulab Jamun • Ras Malai • Bread pudding
Malai Kulfi • Mango Kulfi • Pistacchio Kulfi
Almond Kulfi
Blair’s Drug Store
Henrico Restaurant Week HRW-3
3601 Mechanicsville Tpke. • Henrico
(804) 329-3363 • blairsdrug.com
Have you ever wanted to find a place to eat that is
truly unique, loved by locals and run by good-hearted,
talented, caring people AND serves delicious food?
You need to come to Blair’s Drug Store.
Since 1833, Blair’s Drug Store has been known as
a friendly, dependable community-loving pharmacy.
Our soda fountain and grill is a full-service family
restaurant, serving delicious homemade breakfast and
lunch meals, cooked-to-order specialties, burgers, salads and amazing fresh-basked desserts. Limeades are a
favorite here as well.
You can view our full menu on our website at
www.blairsdrug.com or on our Facebook page.There
is nothing quite like the smell of fresh waffles cooking and the taste of our sweet potato pancakes. Breakfast is served all day.
We have daily lunch specials that include delicious
Brookside Grille & Bar
LUNCH – $10
Monday – Choice of one:
• Meatloaf with 2 sides, dessert or fried chicken
• Wrap with fries, plus dessert
Tuesday – Choice of one:
• 1/2 Cheesesteak sub with fries, plus dessert
• French Dip Sub with fries, plus dessert
sides, such as deviled eggs, pickled beets, mashed potatoes, corn, kale, fried potatoes & onions, and more.
Our chefs are passionate about their cooking and our
servers are incredibly nice and friendly.
Come experience it for yourself in our spacious
dining room or claim your seat at the counter. No
time to sit and relax? Get it to go. Want to plan a
group or club meet and eat? That is an option, too!
At Blair’s, we strive to provide the best service and
we love our customers. Blair’s Drug Store Fountain
and Grill is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
and on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Brookside’s mission is simple; to provide diners
great dishes prepared with the finest ingredients
using as many local products as possible.We offer old
favorites but often with new twists and combinations
to delight your tastebuds.
Executive Chef and Owner Roger Baugher and his
wife, Rena, have been in the restaurant and hospitality
business their entire professional lives.We are proud
to breathe new life into a great building and serving
an entire dining community. Our goal is to have a
neighborhood restaurant and gathering place that
folks will leave their own neighborhood to enjoy.Welcome!
Choice of:
• Southern fried catfish
• Lemon dill scallops with romoulade sauce
• Clam strips with Brookside sauce
• Meatloaf and gravy with mashed potatoes
• Lump crab cake and cheddar sandwich
• Half set shadroe with bacon
• Oyster & shrimp po boy
• BBQ chicken breast
DINNER – $20
Choice of:
• Crispy fried oyster
• 16 oz ribeye steak
• Pan seared sea scallops
• Crab cake & BBQ ribs
• Stuffed flounder with crabmeat
(804) 346-4227 • buzandneds.com
LUNCH – $10
• Pork or chicken sandwich
• One classic side
• Choice of sweet tea, unsweet tea, fountain
soda or a pint of Buz’s Cheapass Beer (21 and
older only)
• Gourmet cookie
Cooking BBQ in Dallas, Houston, San Francisco,
Kansas City, Lexington and Memphis, Buz Grossberg
has learned the BBQ secrets of many of the country’s
famous BBQ regions.
It was on one of his journeys that Buz ran across
Ned at the crossroads connecting the mountains of
Friday – Choice of one:
• Fried Flounder with 2 sides, plus dessert
• Shrimp basket with fries, plus dessert
Desserts
Monday: Pound Cake
Tuesday: Lemon Pie
Wednesday: Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Thursday: Banana Poke Cake
Friday: Strawberry Delight Cake
LUNCH – $10
Buz & Ned’s Real Barbecue
He traveled and explored every highly touted
BBQ joint he could find, (from Do-City BBQ in the Fog
City, to Arthur Bryant’s in Kansas City, from Sonny
Bryan’s in Dallas to Goldie’s in Vicksburg, from Scott’s
BBQ in Lexington,TN, to Lexington’s BBQ #1 in Lexington, N.C.) sharing secrets with the old timers who
were tending the pits and preparing secret family
recipes, (many of which have been handed down for
generations).
Thursday – Choice of one:
• Spaghetti & Meatballs, tossed salad, dessert
• Mesquite Chicken Salad with dessert
7515 Brook Road • Henrico
(804) 303-1831 • brooksiderva.com
Brookside Grille and Bar offers a wide variety of
food, fun and entertainment in Henrico’s Northside.
If fresh seafood is what you crave, Brookside has
plenty to offer. Fresh seafood dishes are prepared
fried, grilled, broiled or blackened.We also have great
seafood appetizers, soups and sandwiches.You can always check the chef’s daily specials for seasonal favorites.
Hand-cut grilled-to-perfection beef ribeye steak is
prepared in 12, 14 and 16 oz. portions. Look for turf
and surf specials on your next visit, too.
Have a craving for comfort food? The menu offers
plenty of selections from which to choose. A kid’s
menu is also available.
Brookside also has regular live music and entertainment and is a great place to entertain your friends
and party guests, too.
Wednesday – Choice of one:
• Smothered Pork Chops with 2 sides, plus dessert
• Crab Soup with grilled ham sandwich, dessert
Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia.
Ned was producing the best barbecue Buz had
ever tasted. Using recipes that had been handed down
for over 150 years, that old-timer was a county legend
and their best-kept secret.
Before giving up the ghost, Ned passed his secrets
on to Buz, making him promise to keep his family
BBQ tradition alive.
Today, Buz is still making good on that promise.
DINNER – $30
• Choice of one chicken skewer or one
Southwest shrimp skewer
• Choice of sweet tea, unsweet tea, fountain soda or a pint of Buz’s Cheapass Beer (21
and older only)
• 1/2 rack of pork spare ribs or pork baby
back ribs with two classic sides
• Homemade bread pudding
Carytown Burgers & Fries
5404 Lakeside Avenue • Henrico
(804) 305-4439 • carytownburgers.com
LUNCH – $10
• Famous fries, drink, and choice of one:
You won’t believe your eyes at Carytown Burgers
and Fries! Now open in Lakeside, in addition to its
original location in Carytown, Carytown Burgers and
Fries continues to bring home award after award!
Whether it’s a juicy, all beef cheeseburger, a savory
chicken sandwich, a fresh salad, or a delicious vegetarian specialty, owner Mike Barber and his friendly
staff refuse to disappoint.
At Carytown Burgers & Fries,“It’s Not Just a Burger Anymore,” with Vegetarian, chicken, salads, a kids’
menu and options galore.
Everything on the menu is the best in town! If it
wasn’t, we wouldn’t put it on the menu.With almost
two dozen specialty burgers, great chicken sandwiches, tasty vegetarian options (we were voted the No. 1
vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Richmond!), soups
and salads, hot dogs, corn dogs and kids’ meals, there’s
something for everyone! So come on in and find out
where we are, how to order, and why we don’t just
destroy the competition – there is no competition!
Cheng Du Chinese
• Hamburger
• Cheeseburger
• Chili cheeseburger
• Bacon cheeseburger
Mike Barber spent 13 years in the restaurant business while earning a degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado Boulder and a
specialized hospitality education from the Hotel and
Restaurant School at Sierra Nevada College in Lake
Tahoe, N.V. During this time, he saved money and
dreamed of opening his own restaurant.
He finally settled in Richmond in 1997 before realizing his dream when he opened Carytown Burgers
and Fries in 2001. It didn’t take long for CB&F to get
noticed, winning Citysearch.com’s “Best Burger” honors that very year! It’s been a blur of smiling faces and
full bellies ever since!
business specialized in Sichuan cuisine.
Cheng Du offers both dine-in as well as takeout
for your convenience.
At Cheng Du, our goal is to present Central Vir-
The owners are passionate about food and are
ginia with authentic dishes from our home town
eager to bring the authentic Chinese food from their
Cheng Du in Sichuan China.
hometown to the community. Cheng Du grilled
Whether you are in the mood for a spicy Sichuan
dish or something milder, we want you to have a
• Two Famous fries, two drinks, one dessert
and choice of two:
• Hamburger
• Cheeseburger
• Chili cheeseburger
• Bacon cheeseburger
9503-C West Broad Street • Henrico
(804) 747-5282 • chengduva.com
Cheng Du Chinese Restaurant is a woman-owned
DINNER FOR 2 – $20
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Chuck E. Cheese
(804) 762-4044 • chuckecheese.com
Chuck E. Cheese believes that today, more than
ever, kids need a safe, wholesome environment in
which they can laugh, play and simply be kids. Chuck
E. Cheese takes pride in providing an experience that
kids and parents will love coming back to.
Chuck E. Cheese is very choosy about which
games are allowed into its restaurants.Whether it’s a
video game or a game that encourages physical activity, like our Skytubes®, the company believes all its
games should be fun to play and fun to watch.
Every member of a party – adult and kid; family or
group – who enters Chuck E. Cheese’s gets a unique
hand stamp that is verified upon their exit to assist in
the objective that families who come together leave
together.
When it comes to food, Chuck E. Cheese’s priorities are freshness and high-quality ingredients. Every
pizza is made to order, fresh (never frozen), using only
100 percent real mozzarella cheese.The salad bar is always full of fresh items prepared by hand daily.
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• Vegetarian combo
• The Elvis Presley Memorial combo
• Big As Yo’ Face burrito
• Chicka-Chicka Boom-Boom enchiladas
(804) 364-8141 • chuys.com
DINNER – $20
Chuy’s serves the most authentic Tex-Mex in
the Richmond area in an eclectic restaurant full
of color and personality.
The menu offers family recipes from south
Texas, New Mexico and Mexican border towns,
all made to order from the freshest ingredients.
Chuy’s has the reputation as the most fun
and friendly spot in Richmond to eat real TexMex at a great price.
For more information, visit www.chuys.com
and www.Facebook.com/ChuysRVA.
Choice of one – Appetizers
• Queso compuesto
• Bowl of tortilla soup
• Cheese or deluxe quesadillas
LUNCH – $15
Choice of one – Appetizers:
• Queso compuesto
• Bowl of tortilla soup
• Cheese or deluxe quesadillas
Deep Run Roadhouse
Dessert
• Tres leches
12379 Gayton Road • Henrico
(804) 740-6301 • deeprunroadhouse.com
LUNCH – $15
• Two-meat platter
Deep Run Roadhouse serves delicious regional
BBQ,Tex-Mex and Comfort Food.All of our dishes are
prepared daily from the best local ingredients with
specialties including smoked meats and made from
scratch sides.
Owner Paul Hubbard is a native of the neighborhood in which his restaurant is located. Hubbard is a
graduate of the Culinary Arts Program at Hermitage
Technical Center and has held chef positions in some
of the area’s finest restaurants. Those family-owned
restaurants taught him the importance of hospitality,
attention to detail and creating an exciting, flavorful
and unique menu. In 2009, he opened Alamo BBQ in
Church Hill and realized affordable and comforting
food appealed to a lot larger audience.What his audience wanted to eat became his favorite thing to cook.
• Vegetarian combo
• The Elvis Presley Memorial combo
• Big As Yo’ Face burrito
• Chicka-Chicka Boom-Boom enchiladas
• Fajitas for one
• Dessert
DINNER – $20
Richmond loves BBQ and comfort food. The two
cuisines go hand in hand and are loved by all. Deep
Run Roadhouse proudly offers the very best of both
and provides delicious offerings for all cravings or
diets. Its smoked portabello mushrooms, soups, salads and fresh made sides can satisfy any vegetarian
or BBQ lover. All menu items are prepared daily, utilizing the freshest, local ingredients.
• Choice of soup or salad
• Two-meat platter
• Dessert
Deep Run Roadhouse operates on one of Hubbard’s favorite sayings: “Never think you’re smarter
than the food you cook, or the people you cook for.”
Alamo BBQ’s success is a testament to the fact
Frank’s West
11238 Patterson Avenue • Henrico
(804) 754-8380 • frankswest.com
LUNCH – $10
• House salad
• Choice of one: Italian sub; Oven roasted
turkey sub; or meatball parmigiana sub
Frank’s West is a family-owned restaurant.After its
owner moved here from Italy in 1995, Frank’s West
opened in 1999.
Frank’s West also offers a full bar, party platters,
and a full lunch menu – including a plethora of hot
and cold sandwiches, pizza and stromboli.
Its menu consists of authentic Italian food, such as
pasta, chicken and veal piccata, veal saltimbocca,
seafood raviolo and eggplant parmigiana, as well as
New York-style pizza.
All menu items are available for carry-out. Stop in
today or give a call a discover the great tastes Frank’s
West has to offer.
DINNER – $25
• House salad
• Choice of one: Spaghetti with meat sauce,
baked with cheese; Penne with vodka pink
cream sauce; Cheese tortellini primavera,
medley vegetables in cream sauce
• Dessert
Hayashi Sushi & Grill
2160 John Rolfe Parkway • Henrico
(804) 360-1642 • hayashisushigrill.com
We started Hayashi Sushi about 15 years ago,
with the idea of a quality hibachi and sushi restaurant. We are proud of our staff and chefs for all
they put in to making each visit enjoyable and all
our dishes tastefully prepared.
When we opened our Newport News restaurant
LUNCH – $10
• Bento box and soft drink
LUNCH – $15
in City Center, it was to continue in the tradition of
a Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar with a nod to
the updated look you might find in an upscale metropolitan restaurant.
Hayashi is now open in John Rolfe Shopping
Center near Short Pump.
• Bento box and soft drink
Choice of one – Appetizer:
• Gyoza (pork dumpling)
• Negima beef with Teriyaki glaze
• Shrimp tempura
• Yakisoba (stir-fried thin noodle with vegetables)
• Sushi (four pieces)
• Sashimi (five pieces)
DINNER – $15
Choice of one – Entree:
• Teriyaki plate served with miso soup, garden
salar and steamed rice (choice of meat: chicken,
New York striploin, shrimp, salmon)
• Choice of three rolls (California, tuna, spicy
tuna, shrimp tempura, Philly, eel, Lenny’s (spicy
tuna with shrimp tempura, vegetable), served with
miso soup and garden salad
DINNER – $20
• Choice of one – Appetizer
• Choice of one – Entree
India K’Raja
9051-5 West Broad Street • Henrico
(804) 965-6345 • indiakraja.com
LUNCH – $10
• Lunch buffet plus soft drink
DINNER – $20
Henrico County’s first Indian restaurant, locally
owned and operated by the Sappal family, opened its
doors in 1995. Since then, the food lovers in Richmond have developed a considerable appreciation for
classic Indian cuisine beyond curry and voted us the
best Indian restaurant time and time again.
Our passion for serving healthy, delicious food in
an authentic ambiance has enriched the Indian food
culture in Central Virginia.We are thankful for the love
from our guests; loyalty from our employees; confidence from our vendors; support from our community; and respect from our competitors.
Most of the recipes at India K’ Raja have been
passed down through family. Others are
Chef/Owner, Tony Sappal’s original creations like
chicken pasanda (a delicious creamy mango sauce);
crab masala (a special crab delicacy with Indian flavors); and lamb rangeela (a zesty tomato spinach
sauce) which are not available anywhere else in the
Joey’s Hot Dogs
world. All of the restaurant’s dishes are made with
fresh ingredients, herbs, and spices. Depending on the
dish, you may distinctly taste coconut, lemon, mango,
cumin, fennel, tamarind, mustard, fenugreek, peppers,
tomatoes, onions and more.Traditional Indian desserts
are made from scratch and Indian breads are baked
fresh to order in a clay oven.
“Taste is a very personal experience like sight,
sound and touch. No one can experience it for you”,
says Tony with a bright smile, adding, “and I love
watching our guests enjoying that experience at India
K’ Raja.” He proudly displays awards and accolades on
the restaurant wall declaring, “I love to cook, serve
and eat good food, truly Indian -– mild, medium or
hot”.
DINNER – $25
• Choice of any one appetizer, one entree
delicacy and one dessert from the regular
dinner menu; and
• Choice of bread from naan, garlic naan, onion
naan, Roti, plain parantha,Aloo parantha
4028 Cox Road, Suite H • Glen Allen
(804) 651-4108 • joeyshotdogs.com
Welcome to Joey’s Hot Dogs, where tradition
meets modern culture. Our hot dogs are made the
old-fashioned way using the very same techniques
and recipes that have been passed down through generations of the Mirabile family since the 1930’s.We understand that dietary needs have changed over the
years and we have developed a delightful menu of
healthy alternatives to ensure we are able to please a
wide variety of our customers’ needs.
At Joey’s Hot Dogs, we pride ourselves in being a
part of our community, and not just a place in our
community. We believe in giving back to our local
community by sponsoring sports teams, running
church fundraisers, supporting charity groups, and
more.We even host Man Church every Friday at 7:15
a.m. for 3Wide Ministries , so stop in get a free cup of
coffee and get filled with the spirit!
Vegetable samosa • Chicken pakora • Aloo tikki
Meat samosa • Vegetable pakora
Choice of one – Entrée:
Butter chicken • Chicken curry
Chicken tikka masala • Lamb Rogan Josh • Lamb
vendaloo • Fish pataya • Shrimp vendaloo •
Chana masala • Aloo gobhi • Kofta curry •
Mattar paneer • Navrattan Bahaar
Choice of one – Dessert:
Kheer • Gulab Jamun
LUNCH – $10
• Two hot dogs, chips, dessert, homemade side
and cold fountain drink
Come visit Joey’s Hot Dogs and during Henrico
Restaurant Week and see for yourself why we are
voted Richmond’s favorite chili dog year in and year
out!! Great for business people on the run, family outings, sports teams, or just to grab a quick bite to eat.
Dine in and enjoy our relaxed and comfortable
family atmosphere or invite us to your business or
school and let us cater your next event.We have two
mobile food units now and we are on a roll!
We are conveniently located in the Shoppes at
Innsbrook on the corner of West Broad Street and
Cox Road.
• “Newby” offer – Bring 3 new customers
and you eat free
DINNER – $20
Choice of one:
• Date Night – Enjoy up to 2 hot dogs each
(4 total), chips, homemade side, dessert and a
cold fountain drink
• Dozen Dogs – 12 hot dogs
Kona Grill
(804) 364-5660 • konagrill.com
Kona Grill Richmond was recently voted best new
restaurant and best happy hour in Richmond, along
with best seafood and best happy hour on the West
End.You can find us in Glen Allen in the heart of Short
Pump in the new West Broad Village Mall off I-64.
We are located next to Whole Foods Market and
near the Children’s Science Museum of VA, minutes
from Innsbrook Office Park.
Experience our intimate dining room, amazing
sushi bar and heated and enclosed patio!
Kona Grill provides an escape from everyday dining. Indulge in sensational flavors by sampling any of
our modern American cuisine - prepared in our
scratch kitchen. Or, enjoy stunningly fresh sushi, prepared at our full sushi bar. Kona Grill is not about
compromise.
At Kona Grill, we pride ourselves on offering our
guests:
Leonardo’s
DINNER – $30
Starter: Select one from a choice of
Market green salad • Caesar salad
Tomato and basil soup
• Fresh ingredients and entrees made from scratch
with passion by our executive chefs and their teams
• Fresh fish flown in daily to deliver outstanding
sushi quality
• Genuine hospitality, with personality
• Designer cocktails, served in an energetic bar
and lounge
• A casually-sophisticated environment that provides the perfect backdrop for a date, a party and anything in between.
Whether you’re looking for a new place to have
drinks and a meal with friends or a fine dining option
for your next date, Kona Grill will delight your senses.
Leonardo’s has earned a loyal following by serving
up consistently great meals and offering our guests
first rate customer service. We are family-owned and
operated and invite you to enjoy our warm, inviting
dining room with full-service bar.
Balsamic glazed chicken
Grilled chicken breast, arugula and
tomato salad with fresh mozzarella
Grilled cedar plank salmon
Served with risotto with carrots, peas and
mushrooms and a creamy taziki
Dessert: Select one from your choice of
Chocolate decadent cake • Mile high carrot cake
Cheesecake
(804) 346-3333 • leonardospizza.net
Since 1987, Leonardo’s has taken pride in creating
world-class pizzas, pastas and subs from the freshest
ingredients.
Entree: Select one from your choice of
Beef and vegetable skewer
Cherry tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion
and a warm cous cous salad
DINNER – $30
Dine in or give us a call for delivery or take-out.
Our catering menu can accommodate large parties,
meetings or special orders, and reservations are welcome in our dining room for parties or special events.
You can even order online at www.
leonardospizza.net! Stop by soon – we know you’ll
become a fan.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Choice of pasta dinner or pizza dinner for 2
Pasta dinner for 2:
• 2 small tossed salads
• 2 pasta entrees (exclusions: seafood linguini,
shrimp or chicken tortellini, shrimp or
chicken alfredo)
• garlic bread
• dessert (choice of cheese cake, carrot cake,
chocolate cake, peanut butter pie, cannoli, bread
pudding, ice cream, other items)
Pizza dinner for 2:
• 2 small tossed salads
• an order of 6 buffalo wings; mozzarella sticks;
hummus; or bruschetta
• 1 large (14-inch) classic or thin crust cheese
pizza (additional toppings are $1.75 apiece; pan
crust pizzas are an additional $3.50)
• dessert (choice of cheese cake, carrot cake,
chocolate cake, peanut butter pie, cannoli, bread
pudding, ice cream, other items)
11800 W. Broad St., Ste. 2204 • Henrico
(804) 253-0900 • maggianos.com
LUNCH – $15
• Any Side Salad
Maggiano’s Little Italy opened the doors of its first
location on the corners of Clark Street and Grand Avenue in Chicago, Illinois November 11, 1991. What
happened next, as they say, is history.
The restaurant was successful from the very beginning, with eager diners sometimes waiting hours
for an opportunity to dine family-style.The portions of
Italian–American cuisine were large, reminiscent of a
Sunday night visit to their grandmother’s house, or as
they say in Italy, nonna’s casa! The recipes were simple, authentic classics, many of them coaxed out of
Italian grandmothers, mothers, and aunts whose ideas
of a recipe were a pinch of this and a sprinkle of that.
With some trial and error, the chefs celebrated the
birth of many of Maggiano’s signature dishes.
With a successful opening at the Clark and Grand
location, a second restaurant was opened in Oak
Brook, Ill., and two years later in Skokie, Ill.The decision to open a restaurant outside of Illinois was made,
and in 1994 Maggiano’s Little Italy opened in McLean,
Va. at Tyson’s Corner Galleria II. As Tyson’s Corner
took off, it became obvious that Maggiano’s had great
potential to succeed nationally. With that in mind,
Brinker International purchased Maggiano’s Little Italy
from Rich Melman of Lettuce Entertain you in 1995.
Since then, Brinker has grown Maggiano’s from four
locations in Illinois to numerous locations across the
country.
Maggiano’s has one main goal—to make people
feel special.
Whether celebrating a special occasion or gathering the family for an informal dinner, Maggiano’s
strives to make every Guest feel comfortable enough
to laugh out loud, reminisce, and be indulged. With
that in mind, Maggiano’s knows that to make its
guests feel special, its teammates have to feel special.
• Choice of Sandwich: Chicken & ricotta
Meatball, Italian grilled cheese & ham,
Chicken parmesan, Honey mustard salmon
Club, or Grilled steak
DINNER – $30
• Any side salad
• Entree – Choice of one: Salmon Oscar,
Lighter Take chicken piccata, Chicken marsala
or Peppercorn sirloin
• 1 mini dessert
Successwerks
successwerks.com
Successwerks brands businesses
and organizations using social media,
video and web design. It also offers
strategy, training, development and
workshops, as well as marketing and
consulting services.
At Successwerks, we believe video
marketing is the best way to tell your
company’s story. Video has the powerful ability to attract new customers, engage them with service or product offerings, and increase sales.
Our video production team can
shoot on-site at your company, off-site
Tuffy/Ms. Tuffy
at an event, or in our studio, complete
with green screen and lighting.
We help entrepreneurs, sales professionals and business people grow,
develop business and get results using
social networking and online tools
through strategy, planning and a
proven process.
tuffy.net
Tuffy Richmond Auto Service Centers prides itself on our quality parts,
exceptional repairs and award winning
customer service record.After all, it has
been in the auto repair business for
over 30 years!
Tuffy is your muffler and more
store, from air conditioning to shock &
struts, from brakes to timing belts, you
can count on Tuffy to do it right, and
do it right away.
With regular maintenance visits,
Tuffy will have complete, computerized records of all the services it per-
forms on your car.
Tuffy has 5 convenient locations in
the Richmond area so there is one
close to your home or work.
For your convenience, Tuffy offers
90-day same as cash financing and we
honor most competitors coupons and
warranties.
Visit Henrico
3812 Nine Mile Road • Henrico
(804) 652-340 • visithenrico.com
Henrico County’s neighborhoods, shopping and
attractions make it a great place to live, work and
play. Where else can you explore Civil War battlefields, enjoy the thrill of a NASCAR race, and choose
from hundreds of attractions and dining choices. . . all
within minutes of each other?
As Henrico’s population steadily grows, it continues to maintain its local charm, unique history and affordable cost of living. Whether you’re new to the
area or a longtime resident, discover all that Henrico
has to offer. Take advantage of our outstanding assortment of activities, attractions and historical sites
for every interest, age and budget.
If it’s great food you crave, you’re in luck.With a
diverse culture and an emerging restaurant scene,
Henrico is home to more than 500 local restaurants.
In fact, the region was recently named in an article titled “8 Under-The-Radar Foodie Cities” by U.S. News
& World Report Travel. Grouped with such cities as
Lima, Peru, Hong Kong, and Bologna, Italy, the area
was cited as a place for “fresh takes on Southern staples.”
Whether you’re seeking casual dining or a more
formal meal, an ethnic dish, a quaint local eatery or a
popular restaurant chain, we have it all and everything in between, Henrico has become a mecca for
foodies.
The lesser-known dining scenes are buzzing with
new and noteworthy chefs, diverse and unexpected.
Henrico restaurants are consistently ranked
among the best in the region and nation, just ask TripAdvisor, Bon Appetite, urbanspoon, OpenTable and
others.
If it’s liquid refreshment you’re into, try a local
ale in one of our world-class restaurants. Henrico and
the Richmond Region is a beer lover’s destination –
check out one of our notable craft breweries.
Tickets on sale for Restaurant and Bar Crawls April 11, 18
Two unique events will help to
begin and end the first-ever Henrico
Restaurant Week!
Two Henrico Restaurant Week
Restaurant and Bar Crawls will be held
– the first on Saturday,April 11, from 1-6
p.m., and the second on Saturday,April
18, from 5-10 p.m.
The events are designed as a fun
way for friends to gather, sample food
from participating restaurants and
enjoy drinks at each location. Gather a
group and make it a great experience!
Tickets ($60 for the first crawl April 11
and $30 for the second crawl April 18)
are limited, so to reserve yours today,
please e-mail HenricoRW@gmail.
com and specify which event and how
many tickets you’d like!
For a limited time only, when
you purchase a ticket, you will receive gift certificates to other participating Henrico Restaurant
Week restaurants absolutely free!
HRW RESTAURANT & BAR CRAWL –
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
While supplies last, with the purchase of each ticket, you will receive
$20 in gift certificates to other participating Henrico Restaurant Week
restaurants!
Admission: $60
Includes: Transportation aboard our
motorcoach, as well as the following at
each participating restaurant:
Buz and Ned’s
• choice of 2 sliders – pork BBQ, pulled
Chicken BBQ, Beef Brisket BBQ, topped
with coleslaw (if requested)
• A side of baked beans
• fried pickles
• fried okra
• Choice of 2 alcoholic beverages (beer
and wine options)
The American Tap Room
• Buffalo Chicken Dip served with tortilla chips
• Pretzel Bites served with Cheddar Ale
and Honey Porter Sauce
• Hummus served with Pita (carrots &
celery also available)
• Choice of 2 alcoholic beverages
(beer and wine options)
The Wine Loft
• 2 glasses of wine (2 reds and 2 whites
will be offered as options)
• Buffet of gourmet flatbreads
HRW RESTAURANT & BAR CRAWL –
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
While supplies last, with the purchase of each ticket, you will receive
$15 in gift certificates to other participating Henrico Restaurant Week
restaurants!
Admission: $30
Includes: Transportation aboard our
motorcoach, as well as the following at
each participating restaurant:
The Halligan Bar and Grill
• Choice of 2 alcoholic beverages (options will include wine, Smoke Eater Ale
and more)
• Samples of signature smoke meats, including Carolina Pull Pork, Memphis
Chicken, Beef Brisket, and Pork Tenderloin
• Samples of all of Halligan’s homemade sauces
• BBQ and meat-smoking tips from Halligan’s owner
The Tin Pan
• 2 alcoholic beverages
• Ticket to the 8 p.m. musical show –
Rumble Seat Revival
***
Reserve your ticket to either
crawl (or both!) today by e-mailing
[email protected]!
Malabar Indian Cuisine
3456 Lauderdale Drive • Henrico
(804) 364-7077 • malabarindiancuisine.com
Ram Pai and Suguna Pai have been serving delicious Indian food to Metro Richmond connoisseurs of
Indian cuisine since 1991 when they opened their
first venture, India House Restaurant on Westwood Avenue.
Ram is from the Malabar region of India (from Kerala state) and that brings authenticity to a menu that’s
exemplified by his regional favorites. In addition to
the extensive menu and elaborate list of buffet items,
the chalkboard menu of daily specials will titillate
your taste buds and satisfy the cravings of Indian
food.
Malabar Indian Cuisine offers a variety of southern
Indian vegetarian delicacies, such as varieties of
Masala Dosas and Mysore Dosas, various snacks like
Idli, sambar and Rasam soup. North Indian dishes like
Palak Paneer, Baingan Bhartha and Chicken Tikka
LUNCH – $10
Variety of dosas (rice and lentil crepes) served
with Sambar and coconut Chutney
LUNCH – $15 (Monday-Friday)
Masala bring patrons again and again.
Kerala fish curry is a big hit among the regulars; so
is the Malabar shrimp curry. Malabar Indian Cuisine
offers a quality lunch buffet Tuesday through Sunday
and receives rave reviews from the local Indian community.
Malabar also offers great wines from South Africa,
New Zealand and South America, along with cool
beers like King Fisher,Taj Mahal and Haywards 5000.
Malabar Indian Cuisine was selected by Richmond
Magazine as one of the “Best New Restaurants” that
opened in 2004. In their words,“You’ll feel like we’ve
let you in on a special secret once you’ve tried this
hidden gem.”
Lunch buffet, featuring a choice of one of two
chicken entrees or one of four vegetarian entrees.
Served along with rice, bread, dessert and
chutneys.
LUNCH/DINNER – $15
Chicken or lamb Biryani
DINNER – $25
Chicken entrée served with rice, choice of bread
and dessert
DINNER – $30
Lamb entrée served with rice,
choice of bread and dessert
HenricoRestaurantWeek.com
Mama Cucina
DINNER – $25
Appetizer – Choice of one:
• Shrimp & prosciutto
• Mozzarella Cucina
4028-O Cox Road • Glen Allen
(804) 346-3350 • mama-cucina.com
Mama Cucina is a Short Pump staple since 1997
located at The Shoppes of Innsbrook.
an exceptional location for a business luncheon or
function.
Specializing in veal,seafood and pasta, Mama Cucina serves authentic Italian cuisine like no other in the
area and is best known for our homemade sausage.
From the moment you walk through the door the
aroma of fresh garlic will intoxicate you and have you
anticipating a wonderful dining experience.
When the weather is nice we offer one of the
nicer patio options in the area as well. Make your
reservation today!
• Rigatoni Rosa and cup of soup
• Chicken Pomodoro and cup of soup
• Sausage #1 and cup of soup
The restaurant offers an extensive selection of Italian wines, as well as domestic favorites. The lunch
menu is reasonably priced, and Mama Cucina offers
• Cucina salad and Cucina bread
• Cobb salad and Cucina bread
LUNCH – $15
Nick’s Roman Terrace
Visitors may notice a number of vintage decorations around the restaurant. Decorative themes are in-
Entrees– Choice of one:
• Veal St.Anthony
• Veal Saltimbocca
• Pork marsala Costolette
Dessert – Canoli
LUNCH – $10
Salad and choice of one entree:
• Greek chicken wrap
• Baked spaghetti
• Greek style spaghetti
Locally owned and operated, Nick’s Roman Terrace has served Greek and Italian food to hungry
Richmonders for more than 40 years.
To all new customers they would like to extend a
warm “Yasue, Kalos Orisate” (Hello and Welcome)! We
hope you enjoy your meal.
DINNER – $30
• Shrimp & prosciutto
• Mozzarella Cucina
8051-A West Broad Street • Henrico
(804) 270-2988 • nicksromanterrace.com
They have observed new restaurants come and
go, along with the opening of many chain restaurants.
They want to say “efkaristo” (thank you), for your loyalty and support.
Dessert – Canoli
LUNCH – $10
From the décor to the service and most importantly the food you will see why the locals choose
Mama Cucina as their go to spot when dining out in
Henrico.
Tony and Kathy would like to extend their sincere
gratitude and appreciation to all of their customers
who have kept the restaurant doors open for more
than 45 years.
Entree – Choice of one:
• Pasta Barizo style
• Rigatoni vodka
• Farfalle carbonara
troduced for nearly every holiday, and Santa shows up
every December! Certain decorations, such as a toy
train set and decorated tree remain up year round.As
you walk around, you may notice a collection of photographs, which are contributions made by our customers, employees, and their families.As a family oriented restaurant, we look forward to sharing the
experience with you.
We’d be remiss not to mention one of our most
popular items in the restaurant! Our freshly baked
rolls keep many of our customers coming back, and
make a wonderful complement to your meal.
Nora A Taste of Lebanon
(804) 270-6672 • norarestaurant.com
DINNER – $20
Appetizer, salad and choice of one entree:
•Eggplant parmigiana
• Lasagna
• Greek style linguini
DINNER – $25
Appetizer, salad, glass of wine,
choice of one entree:
• Chicken marsala
• Salmon Traviata
• Chicken Kalamata
LUNCH – $10
• Side salad
• Your choice of any pita roll on the menu
• Soft drink
LUNCH – $15
We want Nora to be your place!
Nora is an upscale restaurant that offers authentic
Lebanese cuisine in a comfortable yet energetic,
young atmosphere.
At Nora, we combine friendly service with an extensive menu, offering a wide variety of fresh
Lebanese entrees and appetizers.
Lebanese food’s rise to popularity is not due only
to its wonderful flavor, but for its health promoting
properties as well. This healthy alternative is being
embraced by many, including vegetarians in particular,
thanks to the number and variety of vegetarian dishes
such as fattoush salad, tabouleh, hummus and baba
ghanouj.
In the true spirit of the Lebanese food, Nora welcomes all, like close friends at a dinner gathering. At
Nora, we invite you to experience our fresh and
healthy options!
• Side salad
• Chicken Kebab plate served with rice and
vermicelli and mixed grilled vegetables
• Soft drink
DINNER – $25
• Side salad
• Mixed grilled (Shish kebab, Chicken kebab,
Kafta kebab served with rice and vermicelli
and mixed grilled vegetables)
• Soft drink
DINNER – $30
• Side salad
• Sambuseck meat pies (two pieces) • Hoummos
• Lamb chops served with French fries and
mixed grilled vegetables
• Soft drink
Padow’s Hams & Deli
4120-C Cox Road • Glen Allen
(804) 344-4267 • padows.com
The Padow family has a long tradition in the deli,
grocery and ham business. In 1936, George Padow
opened his first grocery and retail outlet in the historic Jackson Ward area of Richmond. The company
quickly became a household name and established its
reputation as a purveyor of delicious quality hams and
meats at reasonable prices; a tradition the family has
maintained for more than 60 years.
A generation later, George’s sons Sidney and
Eddie, had the vision and determination to adapt the
Company to meet the changing needs and demands
of its customers and the marketplace. In the mid-80s,
they decided to leave the grocery store format behind
to establish specialty retail food shops to go along
with their international mail order business.
In 1988, they opened their first Padow’s Hams &
Deli serving a variety of sandwiches, home made
soups, and salads in Willow Lawn Shopping Center in
the West End of Richmond. A second shop was
Sticks Kebob
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opened in the Stein Mart Festival Shopping Center on
the city’s Southside in 1990. A third shop opened in
1992 on East Main Street in the heart of the downtown Richmond financial district.
The Hams & Deli franchises opened outside the
Richmond market area in Southgate Shopping Center
in Colonial Heights,Virginia. and Townside Shopping
Center in Roanoke. Stein Mart Festival Padow’s Hams
& Deli, originally a company owned store, was sold as
a franchise in July, 2000.The City Hall Deli, originally a
company owned store, was sold as a franchise in
March 2004. The Main Street Padow’s Hams & Deli,
also originally a company owned store, was sold as a
franchise in September 2004.
Sidney and Eddie Padow continue the Padow family tradition at 4120-C Cox Road in Innsbrook.
The Sticks guys are three refugees from the world
of fine dining, driven to create a safe haven for fellow
foodies, busy families, and health-conscious diners.An
oasis of flavor, Sticks is the place to stop for a quick
business lunch, a take home dinner, or catered meal
while still sticking to your budget and your New
Year’s resolutions.
DINNER – $20
Choice of one:
• Stone-fired pizza (16-inch large pizza with two
toppings), two small garden salads, two sugar-free
Crystal Light teas (strawberry kiwi, raspberry ice
or peach mango), free refills.
• Spaghetti a la Padow (baked with meat sauce,
meatballs, Padow’s country ham and covered in
mozzarella), one small garden salad, one sugar-free
Crystal Light tea (strawberry kiwi, raspberry ice or
peach mango), free refills, one cake slice (choice
of carrot cake, German chocolate, coconut,
chocolate, devil food bars or pineapple
upside down cake).
1700 Willow Lawn Drive • Henrico
(804) 282-7010 • stickskebobshop.com
Doesn’t everything taste better on a stick? The
folks at Sticks Kebob thought so too, until they tried
to eat their world famous hummus that way…
Choice of one:
• Padow’s Club (Turkey breast,Virginia honey
ham, Hickory smoked bacon,American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo), medium fountain drink
and fries.
• Turkey Pastrami Reuben (Turkey pastrami, Swiss
and sauerkraut with Thousand Island or Russian
dressing on rye), medium fountain drink and fries.
LUNCH OR DINNER – $10
(All platters come with one kebob, rice, grilled
flatbread, choice of homemade sauce and
choice of one side dish and a fountain drink)
Sticks Kebob believes its customers deserve an alternative to food-from-a-window and reject the idea
that healthy equals tasteless. Real food, made from
scratch. Plus loads of flavor, minus artificial stuff.
Limeade made from. . . real lime juice? Hand
trimmed beef sirloin? Fresh herbs? If you think it can’t
be done in a quick service restaurant, join Sticks
Kebob for a fast meal that is anything but fast food.
Choice of one:
• Kebob chicken
• Beef
• Kibbeh
• Falafel
*Add lamb or shrimp for an additional
$1.50 grilled vegetables
• Soft drink
Tarrant’s West
11129 Three Chopt Road • Henrico
(804) 205-9009 • tarrantswestrva.com
Long known as Tarrant’s, 1 West Broad Street is located at the corner of Broad and Foushee Streets. In
the 1800’s, this area of Broad Street experienced many
changes. Most significantly after the April 1865 evacuation fire, damaged Main Street businesses moved to
Broad Street as the city rebuilt.
The very width of the street provided a central
area for transportation that was key to Richmond’s recovery. In 1883, 1 West Broad Street became a drugstore owned by Harrison and Pierce. In 1905, it was
taken over by William G.Tarrant, who started Tarrant
Drug Company.
This corner drug store sold glasses and all kinds
of medicinal remedies. Physicians could prescribe and
purchase remedies on site. After Tarrant’s death in
DINNER – $25
1961, the drug store was taken over by his son Bill
until 1987.
Today, Tarrant’s Cafe is bringing upscale but affordable neighborhood service to Richmond’s community.
Recently, Tarrant’s expanded westward, bringing
its classic, all-purpose appeal to Henrico’s West End,
where it opened in the former Grandpa Eddie’s location on Three Chopt Road near Cox Road.
Diners can enjoy all their favorites, from Sunday
brunch, seafood, pasta and pizza, to unique desserts
and drinks.
Hummus plate • Fried calamari with
marinara sauce • Soup of the day • Mixed green
salad
Entree – Choice of one:
• Crispy fish and chips with coleslaw
• Tilapia stuffed with crabmeat in lobster
caper sauce
• Certified Angus Beef Salisbury steak with
mushroom gravy
• Chicken pot pie with chunks o’ chicken,
vegetables and flaky crust
• Manicotti topped with roasted vegetables
• Fried chicken & waffles with maple,
pomerey tahini sauce
• Pork tenderloin with triple berry balsamic
reduction sauce
Dessert – Choice of one:
• Mini cannoli with strawberries & chocolate
sauce
• Coconut custard pie
• Arlene’s bread pudding with whiskey sauce
• Warm hot fudge brownie w/vanilla ice cream
Texas de Brazil
11800 W. Broad St., Ste. 1092 • Henrico
(804) 750-2003 • texasdebrazil.com
DINNER – $30
First course – Lobster bisque
Texas de Brazil is carving a new experience in fine
dining.
The restaurant is an authentic Brazilian-American
“Churrascaria”, or steakhouse, that combines the
cuisines of Southern Brazil with the generous spirit of
Texas.
Treat yourself to our 50-60 item seasonal salad
area that includes appetizers, gourmet vegetables,
soups, and salads.Turn your place card to green and
prepare to be swarmed by a troop of carvers generously serving various cuts of seasoned beef, lamb,
pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage, all accompanied
by traditional side items and house-baked Brazilian
cheese bread.
As you dine endlessly on Brazilian fare, let one of
our in-house wine connoisseurs select the perfect
pairing from our extensive, award-winning wine lists,
or sip on a freshly-made signature cocktail — the
Caipirinha.
Complete your dining experience with one of our
many decadent dessert selections and then relax with
an after-dinner drink or steaming espresso and enjoy
the ambiance and service perfection that is uniquely,
Texas de Brazil.
The Halligan Bar & Grill
Second course – Guests help themselves to a 50item gourmet salad area, featuring: freshly-cut
Romaine lettuce; crisp Iceberg lettuce; in-house
dressings; cucumbers; summer tomatoes; cherry and
sun-dried tomatoes; baby corn; Buffalo mozzarella;
potato salad; black and green Manzanilla olives;
mushrooms; miniature beets; imported hearts of
palm; tangy tabbouleh; artichoke hearts; grilled red
peppers; seasonal salads; pepper salami; aged
French cheese; crisp smoked bacon; sushi; croutons;
farofa; Brazilian black beans; soup of the day;
steamed asparagus with orange sauce
Third course – Carvers will bring various cuts of
seasoned beef, lamb, pork, chicken and Brazilian
sausage to the table to be carved. Meat service is
continuous, so guests may have as much as they
like: Brazilian sausage; garlic picanha; chicken breast
wrapped in bacon; crispy parmesan drummetts;
parmesan-crusted pork loin; flank cut; picanha;
herb-marinated pork loin; rack of lamb; filet
mignon; pork ribs; braised beef ribs; filet mignon
wrapped in smoked bacon
2451 Old Brick Road • Glen Allen
(804) 364-2707 • thehalliganbar.com
LUNCH – $10
Choice of one:
The Halligan Bar & Grill has been serving our
friends, families, neighbors, and those who protect in
the Richmond community for almost 8 years.
• Carolina pull pork sandwich, a side, cookie or
We offer 3 locations: Downtown (Shockoe Bottom) Richmond, Short Pump-West End and Ashland.
The Halligan Bar & Grill-Short Pump is open 7 days a
week. Sun-Wed 11am-12am and Thur-Sat 11am-2am,
with brunch every Sunday from 11am-3pm.
tenderloin), a side, cookie or brownie,
We offer patio seating (available during in season),
a DJ during the “Night Shift” every Friday and Saturday
and local Virginia craft beer featured each month.
Happy Hour is every day from 1pm-9pm ($1 off draft
beer, $2.75 wells and domestic bottles, $5 glass wine,
$5-$6 basket food specials).
The Melting Pot
brownie, and a drink
• Federal-Q sandwich (smoked pork
and a drink
Rib Month! Come in and ask your sever or bartender
what style ribs we are offering that week or check
out our Facebook page at “thehalliganbar” and see our
“Rack Report.”
For the entire Month of April, the professionals at
Halligan’s will be smoking baby backs, beef shorts, St.
Louis, spare ribs, and other styles of ribs to satisfy all
taste buds!
DINNER – $25
(Rib Month Promotion)
• Half a rack of baby back ribs, cornbread,
pickle, 2 sides, drink, and dessert
(April is Rib Month, so other styles of ribs
will also be available.)
Ask to join our Fire Crew Loyalty Program! April is
9704 Gayton Road • Henrico
(804) 741-3120 • meltingpot.com
The Melting Pot of Richmond, opened in January
1995, is a locally owned and operated restaurant. It offers a truly unique Fondue dining experience that is
enhanced by its local staff.The ambient lighting, eclectic decor, warm atmosphere, and spectacular cuisine
make the Melting Pot of Richmond a perfect place for
a romantic fondue date night, wedding rehearsal dinner,Valentine’s Day dinner, birthday or anniversary celebration, business gathering, or a casual night out
with friends.
The Melting Pot of Richmond was recently awarded the Wine Spectator’s 2014 Best of Award of Excellence. It is one of only two restaurants in Richmond
and one of only six restaurants in all of Virginia to receive the award. Its staff looks forward to guiding you
through its award winning wine list to choose a selection that will enhance your Perfect Night Out.
When dining at the Melting Pot of Richmond, it is
recommended that you make reservations.When call-
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ing, please let mention if you are celebrating a special
event so that the staff can offer you one of its celebration packages or floral romance packages. The
Melting Pot of Richmond is happy to accommodate
large parties, host special events and even offer business luncheons at your request.While dining with The
Melting Pot of Richmond, don’t forget to ask your
server about joining Club Fondue so you won’t miss
out on our special events such as Ladies Night Out or
themed dining events.
For any charitable donation requests, please call
434-249-5029 or email [email protected]
Melting Pot of Richmond is proud to support Richmond Area and other local charities.
First course; choice of one:
• Cheddar:Aged, medium-sharp cheddar and Emmenthaler Swiss cheeses, lager beer, garlic and seasonings.
• Spinach Artichoke: Fontina and Butterkase cheese,
spinach, artichoke hearts and garlic.
• Classic Alpine:Aged Gruyere, Raclette and fontina
cheeses blended with white wine and fresh garlic
and finished with a dash of nutmeg.
Second course; choice of one:
• Caesar: Crisp romaine lettuce, shredded Parmesan
cheese, crispy croutons, Parmesan-encrusted pine
nuts, tossed with Caesar dressing.
• The Melting Pot House Salad: Crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce, cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, crispy
croutons and sliced egg, choice of dressing.
• California: Mixed baby salad greens, Roma tomatoes, candied pecans and Gorgonzola cheese with
Raspberry Black Walnut Vinaigrette.
Third course; fixed:
• Platter with filet mignon,Teriyaki marinated sirloin,
herb-crusted chicken, Pacific white shrimp
and Atlantic salmon
The Tin Pan
Entrée – Choice of one:
• Groupie dog w/ French fries
• Summer salad w/ raspberry vinaigrette
• Roasted corn & chicken lettuce wraps w/ soups
• Pulled chicken biscuit w/ fries
• Brie, red onion & tomato grilled cheese w/ side
salad
8982 Quioccasin Road • Henrico
(804) 447-8189 • tinpanrva.com
The Tin Pan is a restaurant and listening room located in the West End of Henrico, near Regency
Square Mall.The venue features live music – local, regional, and national touring acts – most nights of the
week.
Tin Pan Alley was a time and a place in American
musical history – literally an alley in Manhattan between the late 1800s into the 20th century, but also a
defining moment when popular music original to the
United States found its foothold.
We decided to name our restaurant and music
venue “The Tin Pan” to celebrate the American music
industry as a whole and to highlight the concentration of diverse talent springing up right here at home
in Richmond.
At the Tin Pan, we pay homage to the food and
drink of historic Tin Pan Alley while staying true to
Central Virginia’s best seasonal ingredients.
The Tin Pan’s “Give-Back” Tuesday initiative will
sponsor a special event to help further the fundraising efforts of Henrico Restaurant Week on Tuesday,
April 14, from 7-9 p.m., including live music, featuring
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“The Jangling Reinharts,”
The fundraising event at The Tin Pan should help
to generate extra donations through ticket and food
sales and also draw in donations of needed items for
boys and girls who are involved in the amazing services through the VHBG.
LUNCH – $15
• Spicy shrimp and chorizo flatbread
• Oysters Rockefeller
• Stuffed onion ring tower
• Fried shrimp w/ lobster gravy and crispy polenta
The Wine Loft
4035 Whittall Way • Glen Allen
(804) 368-1768 • winfeloftrichmond.com
LUNCH OR DINNER – $10
(All flatbreads available for $10)
• Smoked salmon
The Wine Loft is Richmond’s premier wine bar. Located at West Broad Village in the heart of Short
Pump.
• Roasted vegetable
• Roasted chicken & mushroom
The Wine Loft is an exciting and sophisticated
wine bar offering over 85 wines by the glass, over 250
wines by the bottle, as well as a full complement of
beer and mixed drinks.
The Wine Loft serves an extensive cuisine designed to complement its selection of wines or add
another dimension to your experience. The atmosphere is upscale yet relaxed, and rhythmic yet soothing creating an environment to encourage the most
memorable social experiences.
Wine tastings, nightly specials, live jazz, and an intimate atmosphere all combine to offer a new experience with every visit.
• Jumbo lump crab & asparagus
• Marinated mushroom & onion
• Tomato caprese
• Rosemary & goat cheese
• Black and blue cheese
The Wine Loft can accommodate private functions ranging from 10 to 200 guests and will tailor
every event to create a unique social experience.
Warm, knowledgeable service and a welcoming atmosphere await you.
Virginia Barbeque
• Fig and prosciutto
• The Sicilian
Choice of one:
• Pork platter
We enjoy being a part of the quaint and cozy
neighborhood of Lakeside and we invite you to enjoy
it too.The specialty stores are unique and have one-ofa-kind items for everyone.
We serve Virginia and North Carolina pulled pork,
pulled Beef brisket as well as pulled all white meat
chicken BBQ. Our St. Louis style ribs and genuine
southern sides such as slaw, roasted red potato salad,
• Barbeque chicken
LUNCH – $10
Come on over to Virginia Barbeque, located at
6920 Lakeside Avenue.
VABBQ is a local, home grown, family owned
restaurant specializing in real smoked BBQ, great service and having fun.
• Artichoke heart & marinated mushroom
6920 Lakeside Avenue • Henrico
(804) 262-6660 • vabbq.com
We are just a short drive away from the hustle and
bustle of the main stream shopping centers and food
courts.
• Spicy shrimp and chorizo flatbread
• Oysters Rockefeller
• Fried shrimp w/lobster gravy and crispy polenta
• Stuffed onion ring tower
Choice of one – Entrée:
• Gnocchi w/brown butter and sage
• Lavender and honey seared pork tenderloin
w/apple-cranberry slaw and cider honey vinaigrette
• Pan seared beef noisettes served over roasted leek
and mascarpone risotto
• Pan seared trout served over sausage gravy wilted
kale and sautéed tomatoes
Choice of one – Dessert:
• Oatmeal bacon and siracha brownie
• Vanilla bean crème brulee
• Manhattan cherry cobbler
• Chicken platter
• Beef platter
collard greens, corn muffins, mac & cheese, baked
beans and banana pudding are sure to keep you coming back!
We offer a casual and pleasant atmosphere, focusing on courteous service, and good food. Our catering
packages include everything you will need, bringing
family and friends together for any occasion.
Dine in or carry out! Stop on by and give us a try
or call VA BBQ Lakeside at (804) 262-6660.
(Each served with cole slaw, baked beans,
potato salad and two corn bread muffins)
Zorba’s
LUNCH – $10
(804) 270-6026 • richmondzorbas.com
For nearly a quarter-century, Zorba’s has been
serving up some of the best homemade Greek and
Italian food in the Richmond region.The restaurant is
a family affair, owned since 1998 by husband-and-wife
team Mehmet and Isabela Akpinar, who purchased it
from its original owners. (Isabela began working at
the restaurant when it opened in 1991.)
The restaurant is known for its impressive menu,
elegant look and full-service bar and wine bar that
sets it apart from chain restaurants.The Akpinars and
their staff take great pride in providing a personal
West Broad Village
Gathering Place • Glen Allen
westbroadvillage.com
West Broad Village is a masterfully designed
urban village in the heart of Henrico’s West End.
Brick streets lined with maple trees connect charming, stately single family attached homes to shopping, dining and entertainment experiences you
won’t find anywhere else in Richmond.
West Broad Village is designed for people who
want to live, work, shop and play within the community they call home.
The Village Master Plan encompasses approximately 115 acres of residential, retail, office, hotel,
recreation and environmental preserve. There are
seamless transitions from neighborhoods, to the
main street, to the public spaces and even to the adjacent school and park. Collectively, these spaces create a dynamic community framework, a community
of neighborhoods where social interaction can take
place.
City Pub Richmond
P.O. Box 939 • Mechanicsville
(804) 621-0911 • citypubrichmond.com
City Publications is a national multimedia and
lead generation company that operates in more than
50 major U.S. cities.The company specializes in upscale direct marketing and digital media campaigns
that connect local businesses with affluent consumers.
Virginia Lifestyle Media Group, Inc. acquired the
local franchise, City Pub Richmond, in 2013 and provides clients with hometown market knowledge and
customized solutions to generate new business and
increase profits.
City Pub’s signature program is called Richmond’s Finest, a multimedia business and community showcase that recognizes the “Best of Richmond”
across a diverse group of companies and non-profit
organizations. Unlike conventional advertising, its
mission is to recognize and promote established or
Choice of one:
• Salad and grilled or blackened tuna
(served with rice and green beans)
• Salad and grilled meatloaf
(served with mashed potatoes and gravy)
• Salad and chicken Isabella (served with rice pilaf
and tzatsiki sauce)
touch to each customer, and they’re proud that 90
percent of their business comes from repeat customers.
Zorba’s signature dinner rolls – made (like everything else) on site from scratch – pastichio, Tossed
Seafood, lamb chops and Chicken Isabella are among
its most popular items.
For authentic Greek or Italian meals that come
from family, visit Zorba’s. You’ll be back!
DINNER – $20
Choice of one:
• Spanakopita; salad; eggplant parmesan
(served with pasta and marinana sauce)
• Salad, Chicken shish kebab (three skewers served
on a bed of rice pilaf), baklava
DINNER – $25
Choice of one:
• Spanakopita, salad, tilapia a la Greek
(served with asparagus and artichoke hearts)
• Spanakopita, salad, braised lamb shank
(served over pasta)
DINNER – $30
• Salad, tossed seafood (large shrimp, scallops,
crabmeat on cognac lobster sauce, served
over pasta), baklava
West Broad Village is designed to provide an
urban development within a suburban setting.With
numerous shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities, the Village is quickly becoming a true
destination in Richmond’s West End. The list of retailers and tenants is rapidly expanding! Commercial
highlights of West Broad Village include:
• More than 400,000 sq.ft. of prime retail space
• Retail spaces available from 1,000 sq.ft. to
40,000 sq.ft.
• On-site clubhouse for the residential portion of
community
• Signature Retail Occupants: Whole Foods Market, REI, and HomeGoods
• Dining: Kona Grill, Dave & Busters, and The Wine
Loft
• “A Loft” Starwood Hotel
• Children’s Museum of Richmond – Short Pump
• Home of Richmond’s only South University campus.
Our community is defined by the people that
live here and the social networks they establish.The
physical elements of West Broad Village provide a
framework for neighbors to meet, children to play
together and most importantly, a community to
form.
emerging Richmond-area companies and non-profit
groups that have earned a solid reputation and are
highly regarded by customers, vendors and the community. City Pub researches and interviews potential
showcase members and relies on referrals and testimonials in its selection process. If selected, showcase
members receive the following benefits:
• Access to national media buying power that
serves up large, targeted audiences for a fraction of
the cost of conventional media buyers, local ad agencies, or simply going it alone.
• A platform to deliver promotional or community-focused messages to 50 or 100 thousand highly
targeted Richmond-are homes that meet specific demographic criteria and are most likely to respond.
• Low cost, high-touch customized media, including upscale precision-targeted print direct mail,
high-volume email, web, mobile and social marketing, in each campaign up to five times per year.
• Upscale, co-op advertising where multiple participants share the costs, providing a one-stop marketing mix that is targeted, bold, measurable and
profitable.
To learn more, call (804) 621-0911 or visit us online at http://www.citypubrichmond.com
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Heroin
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lated to heroin – some for selling it, others
for possession and others for larceny.
The experiences of these men reflects
a growing trend in Henrico and throughout Virginia, where heroin use has dramatically increased during the past 4 years.
The Centers for Disease Control conducted a study among 28 states with reliable data for heroin usage, including Virginia. It found that heroin overdose deaths
slowly increased from 2000-2010, but doubled from 2010-2012. The death rate increased among every every region of the
country, every racial group and among
both males and females.
Richmond and Henrico ranked first
and second, respectively, for heroin use in
Virginia in 2013. Together, the two localities accounted for nearly 20 percent of the
state’s heroin cases. During the first three
months of 2015, Henrico witnessed 25
overdoses from heroin. Twelve of those
people died.
Prelude to an epidemic
The explosive growth in heroin across
the country can be traced to the 1990s,
when drug companies began encouraging
doctors to prescribe opioid painkillers.
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Purdue
Pharma introduced OxyContin and heavily
marketed it to doctors, offering free vacations to learn about the drug.
Purdue claimed that, due to the time-release
nature of the pill, it was non-addictive.
In 2007, after a decade of doctors overprescribing the pill, it had become clear
that OxyContin was both addictive and
deadly. Purdue pled guilty to misleading
the public, and three executives went to
prison. By that time, prescription
painkillers had flooded the nation, and
many addicts did not even need to see a
doctor to get pills. According to a report
from NIH, 54 percent of addicts got their
pills for free from a relative or friend.
This pill-popping epidemic quickly got
the attention of the DEA. According to
Greg Cherundolo, a Special Agent in
Charge with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Florida had become the epicenter for “pill mills” – pain management
clinics in which doctors and businessmen
collaborated to overprescribe the expensive pills. These pill mills contributed to
the 1,516 oxycodone overdose deaths in
Florida in 2010.
By 2011 opioid-based pill abuse had
become the nation’s number one cause of
overdose deaths. But the unified efforts of
the DEA, pill manufacturers and lawmakers
led to a sharp decrease in the availability
of pills.
The DEA conducted undercover buys,
seized assets and arrested doctors. Purdue
reformulated its pills, making them impossible to crush so that the pill could not be
snorted or injected.And lawmakers in several states passed laws requiring pharmacists to enter every painkiller prescription
into a statewide database.
As the supply of pills dried up, the
price per pill rose. Many addicts found
themselves with a $250 daily addiction.
Something had to give.
Melvin Burke, incarcerated in Henrico
for grand larceny, remembers the market
shift that took place in 2011.
“I used to have this old head I’d go and
buy pills from,” Burke said.“Then he took
me to the side, and told me, look, I was
spending $120 on some pills but I could
get the same thing for $10.”
That “same thing” was a bag of heroin.
Not only was heroin cheaper, but it got
Burke high quicker. And, while each
painkiller pill was being carefully tracked
in a state database, heroin was unregulated
and available everywhere.
‘Overdoses occur everywhere’
The shift from painkillers to heroin occurred nearly instantaneously. Any chart
tracking national heroin overdose deaths
in the 2000s looks like an “L” lying on its
side. Steady until 2010, the line took a
Although pills may be equally addictive
and dangerous, Cherundolo pointed out
that at least they were regulated. Heroin
addicts never know the potency of the
heroin they are buying. Purity levels can
fluctuate wildly. One batch may be only 5
percent pure, while another may be 90
percent pure.
Addicts crave the most potent heroin.
Smith said that if he told another addict,“I
woke up in the kitchen with ice in my
pants and a motherf***** pouring milk
down my throat to bring me back to life,”
the next question would be ‘Oh where
you’d get that? I want some.’”
The difference between the current
heroin problem and the crack epidemic of
Heroin in Henrico
Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
Overdoses
Deaths
9
29
31
67
75
25
4
8
8
9
19
12
Source: Henrico Police
* Through March
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“
I have all these kids come to me because they’re
scared of the hood. I saw so many kids driving their
mom’s Lexus up there. It’s kids from the Short Pump
area, kids from Parham Road, Gaskins, all that.
sharp upward turn in 2011. By 2013 the
number of deaths from the drug had nearly tripled.
Chris Smith, 32, in jail for grand larceny, said he came back to Virginia in 2011
and was amazed at how prevalent heroin
had become.
“When I got here four years ago, I
couldn’t believe how much heroin was on
the streets. It used to be an outlaw drug,”
he said.“It’s definitely on a similar scale as
the crack epidemic.”
The CDC agrees. It has labeled the
problem an epidemic, and governors of
several East Coast states have issued some
form of “State of Emergency” with regard
to the problem. In Vermont, where heroin
usage has increased by 770 percent since
2000, Governor Peter Shumlin dedicated
his entire State of the State Address to the
issue, and in March of 2014 the Massachusetts governor declared a public health
emergency after 185 people died of overdoses in five months.
– Chris Smith, 32
incarcerated in Henrico County for grand larceny,
describing how he sold heroin to local teens
the 1980s is in the geographic concentration of the problem, according to Henrico
Police Major Clarence Hunter. When Henrico Police officials map out the overdoses
in the county, they do not see one specific
area as the problem.
“Overdoses occur everywhere in Henrico,” said Hunter. “There’s not even an
east-west trend.”
Smith, who is white, is eyewitness to
the universal appeal of heroin. He said he
regularly sold to white teenagers from the
West End who wouldn’t feel comfortable
driving into Church Hill or Mosby Court.
“I have all those kids come to me because they’re scared of the hood,” he said.
“I saw so many kids driving their mom’s
Lexus up there, pulling money out the
ATM with their parents’ money,” Smith
said. “It’s kids from the Short Pump area,
kids from Parham Road, Gaskins, all that.”
That didn’t surprise Anton Bosher, 41,
who is incarcerated for petty larceny.
“It just goes to show that addiction
don’t discriminate,” Bosher said.“Whether
you rich, poor, or from the projects, it
don’t discriminate.”
Regional cooperation grows
Not only are users spread throughout
the county, but dealers are as well. Technology has allowed drug dealers to be
more mobile than in the past, and the days
of a kingpin controlling a specific corner
seem simplistic by comparison to today’s
dealers.
“Years ago (during the crack epidemic), we could go to the corner where the
dealer was selling, figure out where he
went back to after a sale, hit the place with
a search warrant, and boom, it’s over,” said
Cherundolo.“But now we really now have
to up our game. He [the drug dealer] is
there, but now he’s gone.”
see HEROIN, p. 7
6 Happenings
vance registration is required by calling 9672580.
9-10
April
3-4
The movie “Sandlot” (PG) will play at 7 p.m.April
3 and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 4 at Henrico
Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Rd. Tickets are $1 and
can be purchased at the door. Wear your team
uniform and get in free. For details, call 3284491 or email [email protected].
4
Fly a kite in honor of National Kite Month from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown
Rd. Spend the day kite flying and sampling
tasty treats from local food trucks. Admission is
free. For details, call 270-2161 or visit
www.henrico.us/rec.
6
Ages 8-17 are invited to Craft Like Crazy on the
first Monday of each month from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center,
1440 N. Laburnum Ave. In April, participants
will have the opportunity to create graphic art.
Admission is free. For details, call email
[email protected].
7
Meadow Farm Museum will present “The Country Chicken” from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for ages
8-11. Explore the lives of chickens through
hands-on activities including exploring nests,
making an egg-based tempera paint, creating a
whirly-bird, and cooking an egg open-hearth
style. Cost is $7.50. To register, email [email protected].
8
The Shops at Willow Lawn’s community event
Mommy & Me and Daddies Too continues with
Hope Harris from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a
morning out with live entertainment, crafts,
games and programs designed to enhance parent’s interaction with their children. The program continues on the second Wednesday of
each month. Admission is free. For details,
visit www.willowlawn.com.
9
Lavender Fields Herb Farm, 11300 Winfrey Rd. in
Glen Allen, will offer the class “All About Herbs
and Veggies” from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This
class builds upon your growing experience to
take it to the next level. Learn proper planting
times, spacing, companion planting, growing
techniques, fertilization and plant rotation. Cost
is $15. To register, visit www.lavenderfieldsfarm.com.
***
All ages and abilities are invited to a bluegrass
coffeehouse jam session from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at
Dorey Recreation Center, 7200 Dorey Park Dr.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Acoustic only. Admission is free. For details,
call 225-2056 or email [email protected].
***
The Henrico County Community Author Showcase, a program that connects writers and readers in the community, will begin at 7 p.m. and
continue on Thursdays at various libraries.
Joann Meaker will share her books “My Dear
Emma” and “Four Branches” at Twin Hickory Library. For details, visit www.henricolibrary.
org/authors.
***
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond
Chapter will present the program “Living with
Alzheimer’s: Moderate Stage” from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. at Companion Extraordinaire, 5311 Lakeside Ave. A light lunch will be provided. Ad-
Enjoy “An Evening of Country” featuring The
Honky Tonk Experience at 7 p.m. April 9-10 at
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880
Mountain Rd. Formed in the spring of 2003,
The Honky Tonk Experience performs country
classics and current country music, from Johnny
Cash and Waylon Jennings to Dwight Yoakam
and Dale Watson. The concert is part of
CACGA’s 2nd Stage series which highlights a different musical genre on the first Friday of each
month. Dinner and beverages will be available
for purchase. Tickets are $15 to $18. For details,
call
261-ARTS
or
visit
www.artsglenallen.com.
10
12
The Henrico Hiking Club will meet at 1 p.m. at
James River Park, 4401 Riverside Dr. The club is
designed to offer a beginner hiking experience
for participants with little to no previous experience at different local parks. The wildlife and
history of each park will be discussed during
each hike. Dress comfortably and bring a water
bottle. No charge. Registration is required.
For details, email [email protected].
***
Eastern Henrico Recreation Center will host a
clinic on foot golf, a new craze that combines
soccer and golf, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ages
13-14. Admission is free. For details, call 2252056.
***
Learn about foot tennis, a rapidly growing sport
that originated in Europe, from 10 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440
N. Laburnum Ave. Try to score a point by hitting the ball with any part of your body – except
your hands. Admission is free. For details, call
225-2056.
***
Drop in to learn about 19th-century games at
Meadow Farm from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Trundle a
hoop, bowl 9-pins, balance on stilts and join in a
friendly game of tug-of-war. Admission is free.
For details, call 501-2130.
***
Eastern Henrico Recreation Center will host
“Generation Z – Game Show Night!” for ages 812 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Test your skills in
“Minute to Win It” style games, challenge your
friends to Jeopardy on the Wii, or test your endurance in challenges like those on “Survivor.”
Space is limited to the first 50 children. Admission is free. For details, email [email protected].
10-11
American Legion Post 125, located at 1401
Hilliard Rd., will hold a dance with a live band
every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 10:30
p.m. Snacks and coffee are provided; drinks are
available for purchase. All dances are open to
the public. Cost is $7 on Fridays and $8 on Saturdays and benefits American Legion Post 125, a
nonprofit veterans organization. For details, call
266-8044.
11
Lavender Fields Herb Farm, 11300 Winfrey Rd. in
Glen Allen, will offer the class “Container Gardening” from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn
how to choose and arrange your plants, care for
them and harvest. Potting mix is included; container, plants and any additional extras are not included. Cost is $15. To register, visit
www.lavenderfieldsfarm.com.
***
Meadow Farm will present “Sheep to Shawl”
from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participate in hands-on
activities, learn about wool and the methods
used to process this unique fiber and watch
members of Clotho’s Spinning Guild as they
demonstrate the expert skills needed to produce
a shawl and other products. Admission is free.
For details, call 652-3411.
***
New Old Theater will present the play that
changed history, “Our American Cousin,” at 4
p.m. and 7 p.m. at Henrico Theatre. “Our American Cousin” was the famous play that President
Abraham Lincoln was enjoying when he was assassinated on April 14, 1865. Although the
play’s length has been shortened somewhat, audiences will enjoy all of the original social satire,
comedy, romance, and excitement of this eccentric story. Tickets are $10. For details, call 5012130 or email [email protected].
Coffee & Conversations – informal, moderated
discussions with Virginia Repertory Theatre’s
leading actors, directors and designers – will
continue at 9:30 a.m. at the Children’s Theatre at
Willow Lawn. Highlights of the 2015 NYC trip
will be shared. Admission is free and open to
the public.
For details, visit www.varep.org/coffee.html.
15
The Lunch and Life series of The Shepherd’s
Center’s Open University will present Ray McAllister, editor of The Boomer Magazine, who will
speak on “Ocracoke and the Outer Banks.” His
presentation will take place at 12:30 p.m. at St.
Mary Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Rd. It will
be preceded at noon by a brown bag lunch with
beverages and dessert provided by the church.
Admission is free. For details, call 355-7282 or
visit www.tscor.org.
***
Join the University of Richmond in celebrating
traditional music and dance from around the
world at the Global Family Concert at 3 p.m.
This free, family-friendly concert features Japanese, Indonesian, West African, Indian, and Brazilian music and dance performances by local and
visiting music ensembles. For details, visit
www.modlin.richmond.edu.
The Henrico Business Leaders Third Wednesday
Social will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Kona
Grill, 11221 W. Broad St. There is no charge for
this informal networking get-together. Special
HBL refreshment rates will be offered. For details, visit www.henricobusinessleaders.com.
13
16
The Henrico Concert Band will be performing
music from around the world at 7:30 p.m. at the
Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Rd. Admission is free. To register, call 501-5859.
***
The Henrico Business Leaders’ Networking
Breakfast Meeting will take place from 7 a.m. to
8:45 a.m. at The Westin Richmond. Shane
Finnegan from Gumenick Properties will speak
on “Libbie Mill Redevelopment.” Registration is
$35 to $40. For details, call 675-7502 or visit
www.henricobusinessleaders.com.
***
Varina Library will present a program on “Life in
Richmond During the Civil War” at 7 p.m. The
program will discuss the plight of Richmond
women during the Civil War and how they
sought to deal with the numerous social, political and economic crises that befell them during
four long years of war. Presented by National
Park Ranger Ashley W. Luskey. For details, call
290-9800 or visit www.henricolibrary.org.
***
The University of Richmond Jazz & Contemporary Combos will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Camp
Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music. From Bossa
Nova, to swing and beyond. Admission is free.
For details, visit www.modlin.richmond.edu.
14
Richmond Gastroenterology will sponsor a free
seminar on “Heartburn, GERD and Hiatal Hernia:
What do you want to know?” from 6 p.m. to 7
p.m. at the Jefferson Lakeside Country Club,
1700 Lakeside Ave. Guests can submit their
questions or concerns when registering. To
RSVP, call 330-4901, ext. 2100 or email [email protected].
***
Short Pump Town Center’s kids’ club for ages six
and under, Short Pump Pals, meets at 11 a.m. in
the food court on the second Tuesday of every
month. Membership is free. For details, visit
www.shortpumpmall.com/info/sppals.
***
Richmond Apartment Owners Association’s
monthly luncheon meeting will be held at 12
p.m. at The Westwood Club, 6220 West Club Ln.
David Herring will give a presentation on the
Better Housing Coalition. Cost is $15 to $25.
Pre-registration is required. For details, call 6757502 or visit www.richmondapartmentowners.com.
***
The Henrico County Community Author Showcase, a program that connects writers and readers in the community, will begin at 7 p.m. and
continue on Thursdays at various libraries.
Zachary Duresky will share her book “Desiree
Fern” at Dumbarton Library, 1901 Starling Dr.
For details, visit www.henricolibrary.org/authors.
***
Brian Burns, author of “Curiosities of the Confederate Capital: Untold Richmond Stories of the
Spectacular, Tragic and Bizarre,” will provide an
entertaining and informative glimpse of Richmond during the Civil War at 7 p.m. at Tuckahoe
Library. For details, call 290-9100 or visit
www.henricolibrary.org.
17
Reynolds Community College will host Desiree
Roots in a concert entitled “Don’t Ever Stop
Dreaming” at 7 p.m. on the Parham Road Campus. Roots is a soulful, smooth jazz, R&B and
Gospel songstress and actress. The event is
open to the public with admission being a suggested canned or non-perishable donated item
for the Central Virginia Food Bank. For details,
email [email protected].
***
The Chickahominy YMCA will host the Spring
Fling Parents’ Night Out from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Children six weeks to 12 years old are invited to
enjoy a healthy dinner, games and crafts. Cost is
$10 for members and $15 for guests. Register
by April 16 by calling 737-9622.
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Heroin
CONTINUED from p. 5
In order to address the increased mobility of the dealers, Henrico Police Chief Douglas Middleton brought together all the region’s police chiefs to discuss the heroin
problem. Rather than viewing it as simply a
Henrico issue, the department views it as a
regional problem – one that can only be
fought by sharing resources with the surrounding counties. Now the chiefs meet bimonthly and share information.
Cherundolo has provided access to the
DEA’s national database. Once police arrest
someone for heroin possession, they ask
where the person bought it.The police can
then enter the dealer’s name into the database. If another investigator enters that
name, it will pop up, allowing police to collaborate as they put together the puzzle.
The goal, as Cherundolo put it, is to “always move up the food chain in the drug
trafficking organization.”
The region’s police departments are
currently collaborating on a number of
heroin cases. One successful collaboration
came in 2013. Henrico and Hanover police
began using a confidential informant to buy
heroin from Tyrone Nelson (not the Varina
District supervisor of the same name) and
Walter West, two dealers operating across
county lines. Rather than arresting Nelson
and West, the police nurtured the relationship through their informant, making seven
buys over the course of a year. Police eventually learned that Nelson and West planned
to pool their money to buy a larger supply
from someone who went by “Mo” or
“Reese.”
“Mo” and “Reese” turned out to be Maurice Dyer, a heroin supplier posing as a rap
promoter living in Sterling Forest subdivision of Fairfield. In August of 2013 the confidential informant called Dyer and requested
“three hours of studio time,” which was
code for three ounces of heroin.
Police helicopters followed Dyer to the
meet up spot on a cul-de-sac off of Laburnum Avenue. After arresting Dyer, police
searched his car and found the three ounces
of heroin wrapped in a Chipotle napkin.
When police searched Dyer’s house, they
found more than $99,550 in cash hidden in
laundry hampers throughout the house.
A safe in the attic held an additional
$165,170 in cash.After searching Dyer’s vehicles, the total amount police seized came
to $369,056 in cash.
As a result of this investigation West
(100 months), Nelson (121 months) and
Dyer (144 months) all received significant
federal prison sentences. During the investigation, police also seized more than half a
kilogram (500 grams) of heroin and approximately $600,000 in assets.
Assessing blame
How the county is doing in addressing
the problem depends upon whom you ask.
Cases like Dyer’s demonstrate a county that
is proactively collaborating with surrounding localities, pursuing smart arrests and patiently battling an epidemic.
The eight men locked up in Henrico Jail
West, however, see a county that prides itself on business growth and has a “lock ‘em
up” mentality towards drug addiction.
The men agree unanimously that they
wish they had been arrested in Richmond
rather than Henrico, claiming that the Richmond jail has more programs for addicts
than Henrico.
But Henrico Jail East, located 40 miles
east in New Kent, offers three programs –
Project Hope, Project Fresh Start and (for female inmates) New Beginnings – for inmates who are trying to kick an addiction.
Those have earned the Henrico Sheriff’s Office national acclaim since Sheriff Mike
Wade established them.There, inmates have
12-14 hours a day of programs. In Jail West,
inmates spend all their time in the day
room.
Wade said that it is more efficient to
concentrate the rehabilitation programs in
one location.
“We only put people in there who want
to be in there,” he said.“If they want be in
there, we get them in there.”Wade also said
that his office has lowered several inmates’
custody levels in order to help them get into
15
the programs in Jail East.
As they recounted their stories at Jail
West for a reporter recently, the gathering of
the eight inmates occasionally had the feel
of an Narcotics Anonymous meeting. The
men lamented the damage that their addictions had done to their friendships and marriages.
Hutchinson, who has been with his wife
for 22 years, said he has been haunted by
something she said the last time they talked.
“She said, ‘Something?s gotta give,’”
Hutchinson said.“I started using when I was
19. She’s been dealing with it since then.
This is the first time I heard ‘Something’s
gotta give.’That weighs on you a whole lot.”
Describing his ex-wife who left him
after multiple relapses, Richard Poag, 51,
said,“She never did a day in jail, but she did
five years with me.”
At times, the men blamed outside
forces: the neighborhoods in which they
grew up, the system that criminalized addiction, the “overzealous” county cops. These
were the reasons they were locked up.
This finger-pointing usually led to boisterous agreement followed by somber admissions of personal responsibility.The men
shared the common bond of allowing heroin to destroy their lives, and while some
faced decades in prison and others faced
months, they all agreed that once they got
out, they would be done with heroin for
good.
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