Call (844) 430-0869 . In January 1989, rock n roll pioneer Chuck Berry played a sold-out show at the Mosque (now Altria Theater) in Richmond. The cast of characters changed with the seasons and expanded upon demand. The city still needs to keep making large contributions more than $50 million a year through 2032 to make sure its resources are big enough to meet its obligations. This March 1985 image shows a hillside in South Richmonds Woodland Heights neighborhood, near 27th Street, where homes would be built. Lehja excels at delivering both regional classics like the seafood kerala curry or expertly spiced biryani as well as inventive specialties, including a stuffed paneer tikka and shrimp chicken zafrani. The bakery was opened in 1945 by Jacob Weiman and produced nearly 120,000 pounds of baked goods each month at its peak. In April 1986, Virginia Commonwealth University students Karen Sensenig and Phil Conein put together a student gallery in the Commons building in Richmond. Guests will breakfast, a lunch buffet, and fine dining in the evening. Edward Martin calls himself 'The Drink Man' at his job with Cafe Mosaic. The wooden caboose, donated by RF&P Railroad, would include railroad and education artifacts and would serve as a learning environment for schoolchildren. The restaurant has about 50 percent more space, with seating for about 200 people on the main floor. The former owner and chef of the Rogue Gentleman in Jackson Ward was sentenced to 9 years in prison for possession of 5,643 images and 681 videos of child pornography that were found by police on his electronic devices. The derby, sponsored by the Richmond Jaycees, was held on Byrd Street between Fourth and Ninth streets. The event brought together former professional athletes in a baseball game, golf tournament and tennis exhibition to raise money for the Childrens Miracle Network. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. This March 1985 image shows Marii Hasegawa, whose work as a peace activist covered several decades in Richmond. In November 1982, a crowd filled Regency Square mall for the first day of Sunday store openings in Henrico County. In April 1989, fans of Gone with the Wind celebrated the films 50th anniversary year at a gala at the Carpenter Center in downtown Richmond. $ Thai Diner Too Traditional savory and spicy Thai fare. The Atari 2600 was a mainstay of early 1980s home entertainment. In spring 1981, the Express Lane drive-thru convenience store opened in Louisa County. Camera Quiz. In February 1987, Junior the golden eagle visited the General Assembly during a hearing on the states hunting and fishing laws. Photo taken Sept. 18, 2005. The project was part of a deal between Marriott Corp. and the city housing authority to finance and build a hotel-convention center in downtown Richmond. 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. She was born in Japan in 1918, came to the U.S. as an infant and, during World War II, was sent to a Japanese internment camp. Saxon made her singing debut at Richmonds Open High School when she was still known as Suzy Peeples. Four couples were selected for the event, which was hosted by Bob Eubanks as part of a promotional tour ahead of the fall television season, when the latest version of the game show would debut on WTVR and other stations. In Fredericksburg, Adamson started the nonprofit to help Native Americans across the United States pursue entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Homard en Poche, Rock Lobster Tail & Oyster Mushroom Duxelle baked in a Beggars Pouch. We have a food scene to be proud of in Richmond in the 2020s, but the 1970s weren't so bad, either. A free-lunch ministry among downtown churches served about 150 people per meal, up from only about 25 two years earlier. The Times-Dispatch meteorologistSean Sublette with an update to the Richmond-area forecast. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Independent Contractor (Newspaper Carrier), VSU president selected to Biden's board of advisors for HBCUs, Meals on Wheels ramps back up to daily deliveries, needs volunteers, Petersburg man sentenced to serve 58 years in fatal shooting of romantic rival outside Comfort Suites at Southpark Mall, Williams: At James Madison's Montpelier, "parity" for the descendants of the enslaved has stalled, Richmond home decor retail store Tinker's to close after 34 years in business, After he was toast as Soviet leader, Gorbachev was the toast of Richmond. The Richmond Police Department on Tuesday released surveillance video of two people who they say are suspects in a shooting last month. Pictured here in 2005 were masala dosa (front), an Indian-style thin pancake served with onion and potato stuffing, curry and coconut chutney sauce, and vegetable jalfrezi (behind), a mix of cauliflowers, carrots, beans and green peppers sauteed in ginger, garlic, dry fruits and authentic Indian spices. The catalog showroom retailer was founded by Sydney and Francis Lewis in Richmond in the late 1950s; it went out of business in 1997. In December 1982, a group of Richmond school bus drivers modeled new uniforms, which included light blue shirts, navy slacks or skirts, berets or caps, and jackets and ties. 1 North Belmont Restaurant on North Belmont Road in the fan. He switched his focus after they bought two 3-month-old bears and raised them. 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. In April 1981, Richmond-area eye doctor Allen Cohen examined a patient. In October 1980, a monument was unveiled at Dock and 20th streets in Richmond to commemorate Libby Prison, a Confederate prison for Union soldiers during the Civil War. In September 1984, Willie Thompson added flour to dough at Weimans Bakery on Church Hill in Richmond. In March 1986, Cricket Satterfield showed off his entry in Richmond's third annual Chili Cook-Off. Photo taken Sunday, January 20, 2005. Its focus was on entertainment, but it also aimed for authenticity and education. 1-ranked Cavaliers, who were led by coach Bruce Arena and captain John Harkes both of whom became fixtures of the U.S. national team. I want to thank Times-Dispatch readers for the warm welcomeafter I wrote a column a few weeks ago introducing myself as the new editor. A man from North Chesterfield has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting on Richmonds South Side last week. This September 1988 image shows a row of homes in the town of Fries, located in Grayson County in Southwest Virginia. The new baseball stadium on the Boulevard replaced Parker Field. A Times-Dispatch reporter who visited the restaurant recounted the owners memorable personality: Buck Fuller, complete with white chef's hat, greets his customers: What'll it be, a Tubby Burger? To save money, the band filmed the video in 24 hours and even sold chocolate bars to raise funds. In September 1981, an old wooden caboose was hauled by truck on West Broad Street en route to John B. Cary Elementary School in Richmond. 8/9/2015: This September 1987 image shows an illuminated Broad Street in Richmond from the City Hall observation deck during a series of torrential rains around Labor Day. In October 1982, two people ate lunch at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in downtown Richmond. Ancho chile strip (front plate), Coconut jumbo shrimp (back plate), creme brule cheesecake (right plate) and Firebirds 2000 Napa Valley Red are some of the items on the Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill. 1, followed by Dominos (about 15 regional stores) and Little Caesars (19). The shop, which Dalton William Belcher opened in 1967, is still in business today. Chicken Biryahi, adorned with egg, is available at Curry House restaurant on West Broad Street. Edward Clark Jr., president of the Wildlife Center of Virginia, introduced Junior to Del. In May 1983, patrons of Stonewall Caf on West Main Street in Richmond dined on the restaurants patio. Phot o taken June 17, 2005. Over the years, the bakery supplied grocery stores, brand-name bread dealers and local restaurants. Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Talley Neon takes down Julian's Restaurant sign. Photo taken Friday, October 21, 2005. Restaurant: Predecessor: Victoria Station, Inc. (1969-1987) Founded: . Timothy W. Spencer, dubbed the South Side Strangler, was executed on April 27, 1994. In March 1989, Melvin Major of the Fin & Feather Pet Center pulled Slick a 7-foot, 8-inch boa constrictor owned by Joseph Dodson III from the under Dodsons car in Henrico County. ABrookland Middle Schoolseventh-grader is hospitalized after a stabbing at the school, police said. 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In July 1981, Robby Van Pelt, a 13-year-old from Henrico County, stood proudly in front of his three-level, eight-room playhouse. The local luncheon drew 650 people, setting a high mark for the bar event. 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 Friday, October 21, 2005. It is frustrating when you get rejection after rejection," says one homebuyer. In August 1980, the Executive Mansion at Capitol Square in Richmond was home to an outdoor tent for the wedding reception of Gov. Valentino's Italian Pizza and Restaurant, December 2, 2003. In March 1988, a voting booth at City Hall in Richmond was set up for the presidential primaries. This exodus, both in Virg. 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Homelessness was on the rise in 1980s amid economic and political changes that affected incomes, social programs and the availability of affordable housing. . Select a Rating! Peter J. Pizza Inn and Godfathers rounded out the top five. Parsons finished fifth and Petty finished third behind Darrell Waltrip, who won the race for the second time in a row. In the political realm, Robertson unsuccessfully sought the Republican Partys nomination in the 1988 presidential contest. In October 1985, the Richmond band the Snake-Handlers were booked for a Halloween performance at Rockitz , located Laurel and West Broad streets. Today, the house is home to the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, named for VCUs former provost. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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. In January 1984, a family of Weimaraners stood in the back of owner Doug Solyans pickup truck ahead of an exercise session at Byrd Park in Richmond. Little remains besides the brick walls at the Capri Restaurant (right) and a chiropractor's office. View of flooding in Richmond from the I-95 bridge. In September 1982, Mayor Roy A. Column: Youngkin police recruiting strategy a step in right direction, Richmond facing $191 million deferred maintenance bill, Editorial: Democrats keep trashing Republicans who did the right thing on Jan. 6, Richmond pension plan squeezed by soft financial markets, Virginia social work practice can traumatize kids, deny parent rights, ombudsman says, Letter: Think small to increase solar, green energy, Letter: Proposed social media commission is dangerous, Letter: Ditch Drink the Kool-Aid and cross the Rubicon, Former owner, chef of Rogue Gentlemen gets 9 years for child porn. In July 1986, Virginia Beach-based religious broadcaster Pat Robertson sat on the set of his 700 Club, the long-running program he continues to host on the Christian Broadcasting Network. 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. From left: Lemon Pepper, original hot wings, and a mild variety. White Tower declined as rivals such as McDonalds grew; Richmond was one of the chains last strongholds. Richmond's Aural History: The 1980s Doug Dobey Graphic Designer " [The punk scene] was a real closed society, sort of like the beats or hippies it was a rite of passage. Flambe version. 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 . The new location has over a dozen types of margaritas. 15 car into the rail as Richard Petty went by in the Richmond 400 NASCAR race at the State Fairgrounds. Chef F. J. Sabatini, with his Seafood Bouchee, in the restaurant in the Henry Clay Inn in Ashland on March 28, 2005. We believe in God, and we believe that God would guide him back home.. The group, which performed during football pep rallies and at halftime of basketball games, had won a first-place trophy the previous month at a national cheering competition in Knoxville, Tenn. The stand in the restaurant's lunch room. The restaurant also had formal dining rooms. Beverly Mazursky, owner of Bev's Homemade Ice Cream shop in Carytown in the Carytown store on Thursday, February 10, 2005. RTD Sports investigates. Interior of Avenue 805 restaurant on September 18, 2005. This setup was created a decade before construction of the suspended pedestrian bridge that reaches Belle Isle today. This June 1988 image shows a quiet moment dance floor at the Pyramid Club, a bar on North Boulevard in Richmond. Richmond police have released new video of a man they say is a suspect in a East Main Street homicide this spring. Please subscribe to keep reading. This July 1980 image shows Dirt Shirt, a store on West Cary Street in Richmond that offered custom screen-printed T-shirts. In May, six death row inmates, including the Briley Brothers, escaped after studying the behavior of guards, overpowering them, stealing their uniforms and feigning a bomb threat in order to get out of the unit. Park officials had determined that the ride was slightly faster than the maximum comfortable speed of 48 mph, so engineers installed an additional breaking system ahead of the rides debut. In February 1980, patrons toured an exhibit on stamps at Richmonds main post office at 1801 Brook Road. 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. In April 1986, under dark skies, a freight train made a southbound crossing of the James River on the Seaboard System Railroad bridge downriver from the Powhite Parkway. The new Julian's - Julian's, an Italian restaurant that has been operating for 40 years, has moved to larger quarters on West Broad Street. In September 1985, the James Center Development Co. demolished this vacant building between East Canal Street and the Downtown Expressway to make way for the development of the James Center. 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