One of my all-time Richmond Fan favorites is Emilio’s, a classic old-school neighborhood tapas bar that draws colorful characters of all ages for a steady line-up of some of the best live music in town. On most Thursday nights, you can find me in the front row. I love the relaxed atmosphere and personal concert…
Patio weather and the approach of Easter make this the perfect time to hunt for Richmond’s best eggs. I have a long-standing love affair with our town’s legendary brunch scene. From a fanciful spread at The Jefferson to worth-waiting-for huevos at Millie’s, there’s no shortage of tempting menus and festive backdrops to extend the weekend…
Guest Post by Gary Inman The 2019 home décor trends are bringing bold colors and patterns back to the forefront of home fashion. Gone are the boring monochromatic beige rooms in favor of florals and dynamic geometries and a broad array of colors from hot pinks and corals to spice and green hues ranging from…
Mark your calendar for April 9th to join me in celebrating the debut of a new treasure in Richmond’s canon of design catalogs. I’m honored to be a sponsor of the Modern Richmond Book, a special publication to support and promote Richmond’s modern architecture and design. Modern Richmond has been working for ten years to…
It’s no secret that spring season is hot for home sales. If you are contemplating listing your home or exploring a move, it’s worth taking a close look at the historic sales data for the Richmond market. Historically, the week of April 7th has the highest sales price average of any week in the year,…
Back before moving to New York City to become a big time model and photographer extraordinaire, Lisa Houlgrave was my fun-loving, tom-boy neighbor here in Richmond. Through hard work and fantastic talent, she’s built an incredible career and national reputation. So when it came time for new photos of my team, choosing Lisa was a…
A chic destination for wine and beer lovers, the Tasting Room and Taphouse at Mount Ida has a huge, cozy lounge filled with round tables and overstuffed chairs where you can snack on apps and sip fine beverages. There’s a wide bar with plenty of space for group tastings. Best of all, there’s a huge…
Warm temperatures, more sunshine, and blooming flowers put a ‘spring’ in my step… pun intended! With winter months in the rear view mirror, mark your calendar for events that carry you across scenic Virginia. There are so many cultural and culinary gems in every part of our state, you may have to start planning into…
Spring is on the way and, if you’re like me, you can hardly wait for the warmer temperatures and longer days. Even with my excitement for the changing season, I’m surprised each year when I’m suddenly surrounded by daffodils and a long list of things I should have done weeks earlier. (Does ‘spring cleaning’ ring…
If you’re a Richmond native, you know we have an abundance of grocery options. From boutique grocers like Libbie Market to mega-supermarkets like Wegman’s, we’ve got the most comprehensive store selection of any city in America. One of my favorite spots for natural foods and great deals is Trader Joe’s. It’s got a bare-bones layout…
