Patty Kruszewski


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Youngkin, local leaders laud Amazon’s impact on Henrico, region

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin headed up the dignitaries who celebrated the official opening of Amazon’s Richmond Fulfillment Center in Henrico County March 25, as he participated in ceremonies that included a ribbon-cutting and the presentation of a flag that had flown over the Virginia Capitol. But it was the Henrico officials who were in full celebration mode at the event,... READ MORE >

Plate and Goblet: Meaty options, shaken sodas, marshmallow slabs and cider

Even in booming Short Pump, there are restaurants that struggle and even fail – such as Kona Grill (irreverently known as ‘Cougar Grill’ in its heyday, before closing in 2019) and Bar Louie, which closed in 2020. But high-end steak houses have now popped up in both those long-vacant sites, and – judging from their popularity – might just be... READ MORE >

Fogo de Chão celebrates new Short Pump location, donates to Feed More

New Brazilian restaurant Fogo de Chão celebrated its official opening Feb. 22 with a ribbon-cutting and check presentation. Prior to the ribbon-cutting, CEO Barry McGowan presented Thaynara Santana, general manager of the Short Pump location, with a ceremonial knife to slice the ribbon. Fogo de Chão also donated more than $23,000 to Feed More at the ceremony, representing a portion... READ MORE >

Plate and Goblet: Short Pump beefs up, and fun with cocktail slang

Short Pump beefs up Within days of each other, two high-end steakhouses opened in Short Pump this month. Fogo de Chão, a new Brazilian steakhouse and churrascaria, opened Feb. 12 in the space vacated by Kona Grill in West Broad Village. What's a churrascaria, you say? It simply means a place where meat is cooked in churrasco style, which derives... READ MORE >

CrossOver celebrates relocation, expansion of its Henrico pharmacy

Since its founding in 1983, CrossOver Ministry has continually expanded its efforts to provide healthcare to those in need, adding programs and services as well as a new venue in Henrico over the years. Recently, CrossOver celebrated another milestone: the opening of the Community Pharmacy at its Henrico Clinic. Previously located at the Richmond Clinic on Cowardin Avenue, the pharmacy... READ MORE >

Plate and Goblet: Kitchen fun, the 7-finger pork chop, Dry January specials, sushi buffet and a Henrico winery

I had the pleasure of spending a recent evening at The Kitchen Classroom over the holidays, cooking (and eating!) a meal featuring "Flavors of Morocco." (There are also classes featuring Greek, French, Portuguese, Italian, Korean, Cajun and Creole cuisine, and more.) Under the guidance of our chef and teacher David Booth, a dozen of us chopped and sauteed ingredients to... READ MORE >

Plate and Goblet: A night with Chef Paul

Editor's note: This month's Plate & Goblet is a special holiday remembrance of famed local chef Paul Elbling, who died earlier this year. Our regular Plate & Goblet will resume in January. Since Chef Paul Elbling died in July, the tributes have been abundant. He's been lauded not only as the culinary pioneer who brought French cuisine to Richmond in... READ MORE >

Faison Center dedicates Pioneer Hall

On Nov. 30, the Faison Center dedicated its newest building, Pioneer Hall, with the help of the Edmunds family: long-time Faison client Paige Edmunds and her parents, Debbie and Paul. Pioneer Hall – which boasts a clubhouse named for Paige – will house Faison's Adult Day Services and Employment Academy programs.  The Paige Edmunds Clubhouse will serve as a home... READ MORE >

Plate and Goblet: Gone to Waygone

Waygone Brewery is open at last! I know I'm not the only craft beer lover who's been thirsting for a brewery in western Henrico -- and the sign for Waygone was up for well over a year before it opened. I stopped in just after the inaugural week, and the place was bustling, even on a Tuesday. I sampled three... READ MORE >

PHOTOS: A preview of the 2023 Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

One of Metro Richmond's most popular attractions – the Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights – returns this weekend to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Lakeside. The garden transforms its grounds into a winter wonderland with millions of lights, botanical decorations, model trains, festive dinners, hot chocolate and s’mores, and more. The exhibit is open to members only Nov. 17-19 and... READ MORE >