River City Food and Wine

• I Did It!

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  I posted every day for an entire month! Whew!
  
  You can, too at NaBloPoMo.
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 6:41pm EST
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• Zorba's on MacArthur

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  I can always count on this Northside establishment to deliver a great pizza. If you live in the neighborhood, check them out. 264-5370. Minimum $10 order for delivery. No credit cards.
  
  They also carry subs, baked spaghetti, and lasagna. [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 7:04pm EST
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• Post Thanksgiving Joys - Potato Cakes

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  Sometimes the best things in life are leftovers. We had potato cakes for breakfast along with scrambled turkey eggs. [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 4:24pm EST
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• Getting the Heebie Jeebies

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  Black Friday tends to give one the Heebie Jeebies. I'll take this particular one from Napa any day.
  
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 4:17pm EST
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• Thanksgiving Feast

  
  Here's a wrap up of the lunch menu:
  Roast DuckCranberry SauceRoasted Fennel, Purple Carrots, and OnionsDressing with Smoked Sausage and Roasted Butternut SquashMashed Potatoes, Celery Root, and Japanese TurnipsHomemade BreadAdelsheim Pinot Noir
  I am very thankful that I can cook for my family and that [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 4:40pm EST
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• Happy Thanksgiving!

  
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 8:37pm EST
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• $2 Mimosas

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  Ahhh. Movieland on Boulevard. Miss Grant Takes Richmond (a bit out of focus) and a couple of $2 Mimosas. Life is good. [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 6:12pm EST
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• River City Supper Club #9 - A Philosophical Evening

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  For this month's Supper Club R and K hosted and gave us a menu to ponder. As well as a splendidly set table.
  First Course: Tabula Rasa
  
  Unleavened bread, shepherd's cheeses, olives, figs and dates
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  2008 Coteaux [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 4:23pm EST
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• La Casita - Fast, Funky, Fun

  Probably the only reason we really go to La Casita is because it's within walking distance of our house. But every time we go we, it's enjoyable. The place is popular with the area locals and you get a lot of decent food for a great price. And don't forget' [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 8:46am EST
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• South of the James Market - Late Fall

  A lovely day and a great day to visit the South of the James Market. Almost as many vendors continue to offer fantastic products. Lots of root veggies (including my new fav - Japanese turnips!), squashes, and lettuces. And a vendor that is popular for restaurants, but new to [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 11:13am EST
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• A Favorite Burgundy (for the moment)

  2005 Bourgogne from Bouchard Pere and Fils. I tasted this at J. Emerson last month and picked up a couple of bottles for less than $20 each.
  
  I almost always enjoy wine from this particular producer. This bottle had a decent fruitiness across [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 5:21pm EST
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• Turkey Soup Recipe

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  Since Turkey Day is right around the corner, I thought I would share a soup recipe. It's not too precise, but it gives you the foundation to be creative.
  
  
  Turkey Soup
  
  Before soup day:
  
  Roast a turkey a day or two before you make the soup. [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 6:43pm EST
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• 1981

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  The tasting at J. Emerson tonight featured something extraordinary:
  
  1981 Max Ferd. Richter Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany)
  Pay close attention to the date - 1981. And the Riesling is still tasting good. And it's only $20. A rare find and a rare treat.
  
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 6:52pm EST
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• Nadolski's Butcher Shop - Goochland

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  If you live in the Goochland area, stop by Nadolski's Butcher Shop. The shop (located on Rt. 6 River Road West) features locally sourced meats, homemade sausages, and a "Meat for the Week" special. They also serve as a certified deer check station and can process and package your [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 6:25pm EST
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• Where Should I Take My Parents on Thanksgiving Day?

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  Hey Richmond!
  
  My parents are coming to Richmond for Thanksgiving and I need a restaurant recommendation (lunch or dinner). We do not want to eat at home this year. Lemaire would be too upscale this time around, but I don't want to end up at Cracker Barrel either.
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 7:00pm EST
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• Half Way There

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  I signed up to publish 30 posts in 30 days. Half way there and looking good. And for any of you that visit me from time to time. Thanks!
  
  
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 6:50pm EST
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• We Did Eat at Fleming's

  The allure of a $25 credit at Fleming's was too overwhelming. We dined on a Friday night. And we had a most enjoyable experience (aside from the very curt and unfriendly hostess who confirmed our reservation in her computer). Hostess aside, the host was quite friendly as he' [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 9:38am EST
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• 3 Fellers Bakery - Gluten Free Products

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  The other day we drove out to Goochland along Patterson Ave which turns into River Road West and happened upon 3 Fellers Bakery. This is a gluten-free bakery. While you can pick up delicious cookies, cakes, etc. at the bakery itself, we also discovered that Ukrops, Whole Foods, and [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 9:40am EST
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• Westwood Fountain

  Ah, there's just something about drug store lunch counters. These days they are few and far between. And for me they do not jump out as a place to go for lunch, even though I grew up with them and enjoy eating at them.
  
  Well, this past Wed. we' [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 5:25pm EST
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• Some Bright Colors for a Dreary Day

  Enjoy some Northside colors this evening. I hope all of you are warm and dry, well-fed, and curled up with a favorite companion.
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 7:07pm EST
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• Krispy Kreme Honoring Vets

  A big shout-out for all Vets and current military personnel. Krispy Kreme is honoring military personnel of all stripes with a free doughnut today. [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 9:52am EST
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• Another Meal at Acacia Mid-town

  It's unusual for us to go back to a restaurant so soon, but Acacia Mid-town features 1/2 price wine night on Tuesdays. We were both off on Wednesday this week. Woo hoo!
  
  
  My previous post talked about Acacia holding forth with grays and' [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 9:47am EST
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• A Mighty Fine Bordeaux

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  Even though we had leftovers last night, we still pampered ourselves with a lovely 1997 Bordeaux. It took about an hour of breathing to display its full fruity complexity. Each sip better than the last...
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 4:28pm EST
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• $25 Credit at Fleming's

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  Now until Dec 30, when you make dining reservations at Fleming's through the link on their site, they will give you a $25 credit automatically.
  
  Here is a bit more of the fine print:
  
  $25 Dining Credit must be redeemed using the specified reservation link between 11/1/09' [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 6:26pm EST
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• Any Interesting Recipes for Butter Beans?

  
  At last our back yard garden produced a better-late-than-never crop of butter beans. While I use them in Brunswick stew and my hubby eats them plain or with corn, that's about it.
  
  What else can one do with butter beans that's good?[...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 10:25am EST
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• A Most Excellent Thai Dinner

  A friend of mine is moving back to Thailand at the end of this year. Last night she invited us over for a most excellent dinner of traditional food that is usually not seen in a restaurant.
  
  We discovered spicy eggplant:
  

  
  

  Seafood soup with [...]

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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:42am EST
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• I Practice Plaqueusephilia

  My friend John who manages The Wine Cellar alerted me to this fact. And I have the picture to prove it.
  
  
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 5:35pm EST
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• Acacia Mid-Town Part 2

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  We went to Acacia to participate in Richmond Restaurant Week and make a small contribution to the Central Virginia Foodbank. Last year we had a miserable experience at another establishment during restaurant week. Acacia restored our faith in restaurant week this year.
  
  After we had exquisite drinks [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 6:34pm EST
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• Bin 22 Hosts Bartholomew Broadbent Dinner Nov 10

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  Bin 22 is hosting Bartholomew Broadbent from Broadbent Selections Tuesday November 10th at 7pm.
  
  
  The menu sounds divine:
  
  *Broadbent Vinho Verde Sunflower -- rockfish ceviche
  
  
  *Ferreira Esteva Douro Red-- Belmont Butchery charcuterie sampler
  
  
  *Bodega Weinert Malbec-- bourbon & peppercorn hangar steak [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 6:07pm EST
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• Election Day in Virginia - GO VOTE!

  It is Election Day here in Virginia. If you are eligible to vote, please vote for the candidate of your choice.
  
  And if you are so inclined, bring something yummy to share with the election officers... [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 4:22am EST
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• Acacia Mid-Town Part 1

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  On Halloween we spent a lovely evening at Acacia Mid-town. This post will concentrate on the bar and cocktails. The day before Halloween we had stopped by Once Upon a Vine (Northside) and sampled some offerings from Barboursville [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 6:33pm EST
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• The Calm Before the Halloween Storm at Can Can

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  Can Can. Pre-Dinner lull. Halloween.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 8:51am EST
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