In August 1980, Rudolph Cunningham placed a chicken into the rotisserie oven at Stonewall Market on Grove Avenue in Richmond. Parsons finished fifth and Petty finished third behind Darrell Waltrip, who won the race for the second time in a row. In 1980, White became the parks first naturalist at a time when visitors frequently cut their feet on broken glass, drownings werent uncommon and litter was everywhere. Brasilian Cafe owner Rogel Venson and employee Isabel Gonzalez inside the restaurant on April 14, 2005. From a monthly average this winter and spring of 27 children, this summer's average was just three. In the small kitchen of Jumpin J's Java, owner Je Depew (right) creates unique entrees with chef Gene Smith (center) and Chris Pierson. In January 1987, Lauralas Blue Hyacinth, a grand champion Blue Persian from Pennsylvania, was in Richmond for the 15th annual Old Dominion Cat Show in Richmond. Interior of Avenue 805 restaurant on September 18, 2005. Beverly Mazursky, owner of Bev's Homemade Ice Cream shop in Carytown in the Carytown store on Thursday, February 10, 2005. Please subscribe to keep reading. RICHMOND, Va. After a false start by another operator, a Fan restaurant space is slated to open its doors again with its second new tenant in less than six months. Contractor W. Samuel West, West Builders LLC, (right) was instrumental in rebuilding many flood-damaged restaurants in Shockoe Bottom including the River City Diner in which this photo was taken. The Friday buffet cost $5.95 and included shrimp Creole, clams, steamed and spiced shrimp and many other selections. The shopping center, which housed 30 merchants, was undergoing its first substantial renovation since it opened in the mid-1950s. In October 1985, patrons enjoyed the seafood lunch buffet in the Richmond Room of the downtown Thalhimers department store. The bar was popular with bikers; other businesses in that stretch, including an adult theater, attracted a diverse clientele that could make the area a hot spot for police. Trak's Greek and Italian Ristorante. In 1988, Harman became the public announcer for Richmond City Council meetings, and after an estimated 700 meetings, he retired in 2018. Sex, Lies and Videotape helped revolutionize modern independent film, and When Harry Met Sally is a classic romantic comedy. There were many more places that brought the fun out of Richmonders, such as the Esquire, Nightland, the Tempo Room, the Pink Garter, Maxwell's Restaurant, Piggy's Attach and Top of the Tower. After developing her vocal talents in Richmond for several years in her early 20s, Benatar moved to New York in 1975 to pursue a career that turned into worldwide rock stardom. When will it end? This October 1988 image shows East Broad Street looking west into downtown Richmond from Church Hill. The convenience store chain said it spent millions on customer and product research before rolling out new items or setups including the 64-ounce Double Gulp fountain drink that was introduced that year. Let's act on its data. 8240 Midlothian Tpke. Residents from 62 Southwood apartments submit new requests for repairs, Second ex-VCU fraternity brother pleads guilty in hazing death of Adam Oakes, Here's why you may see emergency vehicles at Short Pump Town Center on Sunday, First-time homebuyers feel squeezed out as Richmond housing market stays hot, 4 Richmond School Board members flip, approve River City Middle rezoning, North Chesterfield man shot, killed in Richmond, Cabo Fish Taco now open in Scotts Addition, Budget for Chesterfield schools remains in limbo as state budget delays continue, Richmond-area drivers brace for even higher fuel prices. Each tour had a theme in the Fan, it was The Elegance of Christmas. Almost 200 volunteers assisted with tours, and 75 hosts shared their homes. A fire broke out at Firebirds in the Short Pump Town center on December 20, 2005. In July 1980, Alan Dessenberger (left), the principal of the soon-to-open Mills E. Godwin High School in Henrico County, and Randy Patterson checked the lighting in the student TV studio. It's homemade. In May 1986, Hilda West worked on a car in Fredericksburg, where she had addressed an apprenticeship conference. That month, radio stations WRVA-AM and WRVQ-FM announced plans to leave their Church Hill studio building after 20 years for new space in South Richmond. The new Kelly's Jet System restaurant which is due to open in mid-August on the northwest corner of Fifth and Broad sts. Column: Saving money while fighting climate change. . In August 1981, children enjoyed outdoor recreation at Camp Happyland in the Richardsville area of Culpeper County, not far from Fredericksburg. From the Archives: Photos of the Richmond region in the 1980s. The 12,500-seat baseball stadium on the Boulevard in Richmond was set to open a month later for the new season. In April 1982, preparations for construction of the Richmond Convention Center were underway along East Broad Street downtown. This December 1982 photo shows the Toys R Us store on Quioccasin Road in Henrico County. A man accused of killing a young Richmond woman and leaving her body at the side of an Interstate 85 entrance ramp in North Carolina last year pleaded guilty Tuesday to fatally shooting a young Richmond man two days earlier. A Times-Dispatch dining review said the restaurants concept store-baked bread, 6-inch and footlong subs, and salads was a welcome alternative to fast-food burgers and pizza. The new location has over a dozen types of margaritas. About 50 people handled the first phase overnight but restocking the shelves awaited. The location previously had been Hot Springs Car Wash, whose owner, Joseph Enning, was a familiar face through his television commercials. In September 1988, models showed off about 160 outfits during a fashion show organized by Thalhimers to benefit the Florence Nightingale Circle for Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation Hospital in Richmond. Among businesses that were torn down to accommodate the new facility were Swattys Mens Shop and the Greyhound bus station. His father, George, began cultivating the banana grove 10 years earlier after a friend gave him a plant as a gift. Nearby Restaurants: 28. Officials have not said how the incident occurred or disclosed the nature of the injuries. Column: Should we reward candidates for online trolling? In October 1986, a plaque dedication ceremony marked the addition of Richmonds Fan District to the National Register of Historic Places. One of the many seating areas at the Mexico Restaurant in Mechanicsville on May 17, 2004. Scenes were shot all over Richmond, including at the Richmond Times-Dispatch headquarters downtown. He is holding a framed 1947 menu from the restaurant's earliest days in downtown Richmond. Gay Vacationer Hotel, Virginia Beach, 1950s advertisement. This is an opinion column from the Times-Dispatch opinion page. Valentino's Italian Pizza and Restaurant, December 2, 2003. The school systems 180 drivers had the option of buying a uniform, which cost about $80. Jimmy Aldred climbing down. Grilled mushroom melt burger, (left) Upper East Side hot wings, and grilled chicken wrap. OConnor was appointed to the court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, becoming the first woman on the court. The announcement was. The event brought together former professional athletes in a baseball game, golf tournament and tennis exhibition to raise money for the Childrens Miracle Network. In the late 80s, before the now famous Dave Matthews Band played their first ever show, Dave Matthews was tending bar at Miller's on Charlottesville's downtown mall. The memory game, in which players must repeat a series of electronic tones and lights, offered additional variations from the original Simon, which was made by the Milton Bradley Co. and later, after being acquired, Hasbro. Greenpeace says Iceland is still killing whales despite an international moratorium. Darryl and Pramvdee U. McGuire owners of Thai Country Resturant on Staples Mill Rd. Bush won the Virginia primaries. In July 1988, 15-year-old John Moncure who was 5 feet, 9 inches tall was dwarfed by the roots of a tree that fell through his neighbors house on Lakeside Avenue in Henrico County during a storm. Kobe Japanese Steaks & Sushi. Metzger Bar & Butchery. Anthony Clark, a host at Croaker's Spot in Jackson Ward, waits to greet guests as they enter the restaurant on December 19, 2003. The structure formerly housed the freight office and some accountants from the Chessie System railroad company. Its college scholarship fund for young women has supported more than 500 students and as part of TWC's 125th anniversary celebration in 2019, it boosted its scholarship commitment to $100,000. This sushi and sashimi combo plate is one of the items on Ichiban's menu. Richmonds flood wall has never been overtopped by the James River in its nearly 30 years, but Rep. Donald McEachin, D-4th, thinks a new engin, Clouds will gradually increase across central Virginia on Wednesday, leading to a very good chance for rain late Wednesday night and early Thu. Thyme crusted rack of veal served with asparagus flan and prosciutto wrapped asparagus is one of the entrees served at Bistro R, on W. Broad St. Bryn Purser (foreground) and Adam Schumm (background) working in their restaurant, Zuppa, at 104 N. 18th St. in Shockoe Bottom in 2005, Bottoms Up staff prepares for dinner customers beneath a reminder of Tropical Storm Gaston's flood damage on August 11 , 2005. We have a food scene to be proud of in Richmond in the 2020s, but the 1970s weren't so bad, either. In March 1986, director Wayne Westbrook filmed a scene at the Bill Bojangles Robinson statue in Jackson Ward as part of a documentary about Richmond. The ritual with the dummy corpse is a tradition of many years at the restaurant/bar on Forest Hill Ave. Wingstop Restaurant featured a variety of wings for every palate. El Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Ashland . During that holiday season, games and stuffed animals tied to E.T. the character from the summertime movie blockbuster were popular in local stores, as were Smurf and Pac-Man items. The show, based out of California, traveled the world and featured as many as 80 performers, though only 11 were at the local stop. The Diamond opened the following April. The first show featured the works of seniors, and students could get guidance from faculty advisers about selecting, displaying and pricing their work. The miniseries focused on 19th-century American adventurer John Charles Fremont, who was portrayed by Richard Chamberlain. Life is her exercise. The local luncheon drew 650 people, setting a high mark for the bar event. In March 1989, owner George Cassanese (from left), banquet operator Peter Anton and chef Bryan Moyer stood inside the new Sunset Caf at the Chesterfield Airport. Photo taken Monday, March 1, 2004. The 1970s mark a milestone for Virginia wine, too. Restaurant: Predecessor: Victoria Station, Inc. (1969-1987) Founded: . Guests will breakfast, a lunch buffet, and fine dining in the evening. 8/1On July 4, 1988, Festival Park in downtown Richmond hosted a country music concert featuring Exile and Juice Newton, among others. Housing nonprofit calls on city to change assessment practice as tax burdens swell, Column: Lets give teachers the support they need to stay in the classroom and help students rebound, Inside greater Richmond's big plan for pharmaceutical manufacturing, Small family diner Sisters Caf closing its doors in Manchester. Lillian Bagby of the store bakery and store President Robert Rieland joined West. Looking out of the front window into the "sidewalk cafe" portion of Escabar at 5806 Grove Ave. December 21, 2005, Kevin Brown (left) and Nancy Cohen in the kitchen at Cafe Mandolin Feburary 18 , 2005, Using savory custard with dijon mustard in filo shells as the base , David Shannon of Dogwood restaurant created seven holiday party foods using leftovers . Partially visible at right was cast mate Walter Koenig, who played Chekov. Restoration was led by Virginia Commonwealth University art conservationist Laurence Pace. Christian Rohrbach, described as the pledge master of Delta Chi, received no jail time. O'Toole's Restaurant & Pub opened on Forest Hill Avenue in Richmond in 1966, receiving Virginia's first by-the-drink liquor licenses - a novelty for the Commonwealth. Reynolds came up with the winning entry in a naming contest. Smoked Salmon in a crepe with flower petals with chives, cr me frais, microgreens accompanied by caper berries, chopped white onions, parsley and quail eggs. Photo taken Sunday, January 20, 2005. Photo taken Sept. 18, 2005. It was a tough day for the home team: UR fell 4-1 to the No. Her family ate seasonal food only at three meals. She doesn't exercise because she is in constant motion. In September 1982, a section of the former Pinnells boat and bicycle shop on lay in ruins after demolition the day before. In October 1980, Blevins Gibbs (front), Henry McClellan and Larry Daylight, all Native Americans from Oklahoma, visited the Kings Dominion theme park in Doswell as part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World. 2920 W. Cary St. 355-6056. An Armstrong High School football game was stopped Thursday night after gunshots were heard nearby. Although the company liquidated in 1991, there are a handful of independently owned stores left around the United States. the couple behind Blue Atlas Restaurant and Market in Richmond, Virginia, started their business and their family during the pandemic . In addition, a wine cellar has been installed in the basement, private dining areas have been set up, and office space is available on the upper floor. In March 1988, George and Brenda Huggins opened their Everything Yogurt outlet in Cloverleaf Mall in Chesterfield County. The shop, which Dalton William Belcher opened in 1967, is still in business today. In July 1985, Tom Thomas kicked back on his Harley-Davidson outside Newgate Prison, a bar in the 900 block of West Grace Street in Richmond. They crawl out of their hard old shells, le. In August 1988, a trolley passed by a large screen that protected passing vehicles from sandblasting and painting under Interstate 95 on East Main Street. Titled The Magic World of Stamps, the exhibit promoted interest in and understanding of stamp collecting. Pizza Hut, which had been in Richmond for 20 years and had nearly 40 local restaurants, was ranked No. It will also offer certified black angus beef, duck, and lobster. Skaggs is an accomplished mandolin player and also plays guitar and fiddle. A two-vehicle crash caused by a truck tire blowout has claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl, Virginia State Police said. She also was a blues singer-musician and civil rights activist, and she previously helped direct the citys Harambee Theater, which her father had established to preserve African-American history and culture. The hamburger chain opened in the 1920s in Milwaukee and reached its peak in the 1950s, with more than 200 locations nationwide. Letter: Where in the world is Gov. Richmond, VA 23235 (Map & Directions) (804) 272-1788. You have permission to edit this collection. In September 1985, Corey Green peeked out the school bus window on his way home after the first day of school at John B. Cary Elementary School in Richmond. Organist Eddie Weaver at the Miller & Rhoads Tea Room. 6/23/1972. Roasted Red Peppers, local goat cheese, roasted garlic and shallots seved with grilled bread. December 22 , 2003. In June 1981, a refurbished Navy landing craft, which sunk earlier that month, was afloat again in the James River in Richmond. This was the fifth store in the Richmond area for the Norfolk-based grocer. This is an opinion column from The Times-Dispatch opinion page. The restaurant has been in the family since 1971, when the first Harrold, Harrold III's grandfather, opened it. In March 1988, Kings Dominion introduced the Avalanche. In 1968, she was the first woman to lead the Downtown Retail Associates trade group. Takei noted that Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry had a special sensitivity for casting people who shared his own vision of the future.. In December 1988, a candlelight walk on Church Hill in Richmond was a highlight of the neighborhoods annual weekend Christmas Festival. Peacocks roamed free in the Richmond park for many years until the early 1990s. After attendance declined, the owners moved the vessel to the Washington, D.C., area at the beginning of 2004. He scored 85 points and grabbed 31 rebounds against Florida State, Maryland and N.C. 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