The event celebrated the outdoors and river-related activities in Richmond. In March 1988, Helene Kahn stood in her GiGi Hats shop on East Grace Street in downtown Richmond. It's never been touched by human hands. Then with a wink: I mixed it with my feet this morning. . : 4. This is an opinion column from The Times-Dispatch opinion page. Letter: Debt plan shows division among us, Police: Report of active shooter at Henrico High School unfounded, Norfolk State University receives $5M to close the gap in financial need for students, Human remains found in Chesterfield County, UPDATE: Richmond authorities recover body in James River, Letter: Youngkin's education plan a concern, Truck tire blowout causes crash, killing 11-year-old Virginia girl. Lillian Bagby of the store bakery and store President Robert Rieland joined West. In October 1986, a plaque dedication ceremony marked the addition of Richmonds Fan District to the National Register of Historic Places. Anthony Clark, a host at Croaker's Spot in Jackson Ward, waits to greet guests as they enter the restaurant on December 19, 2003. 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. Organist Eddie Weaver at the Miller & Rhoads Tea Room. In 2010, restaurateur Scott Ripley bought the joint from Mario's son, Timmy. Chef Peter Caserta is opening a second Pasta Luna restaurant in addition to the West End location. This is an opinion column from The Times-Dispatch opinion page. In February 1989, Karl Baskerville cut the hair of William B. Judkins. 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. At the time, Dirt Shirt had two outlets in Richmond, one in Hopewell and one in Gordonsville. He is holding a framed 1947 menu from the restaurant's earliest days in downtown Richmond. 55:12. Kuzzen Wyldweed Musician and Promoter "The Back Door on Grace Street was a great live music bar. Sex, Lies and Videotape helped revolutionize modern independent film, and When Harry Met Sally is a classic romantic comedy. Isabel and Mehmet Akpinar, owners of Zorba's Restaurant June 1, 2005. The company was established in 1977 in Richmond; the first location was at 2900 Chamberlayne Ave. "There is no active shooter," police said in a statement. In February 1981, Richmond Mayor Henry L. Marsh III operated a backhoe to kick off Project One, which included the construction of the Greater Richmond Convention Center. In May 1989, a transformer exploded under the sidewalk on the Fourth Street side of the Richmond Newspapers Inc. building downtown. Folks come to the Texas-Wisconsin Border Cafe, shown Aug. 24, 1995, in Richmond, Va., for its mix of Tex-Mex and hearty Wisconsin fare. The Southern Railway donated the station to the Old Dominion chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, which planned to convert the space into a museum and library. One of the many seating areas at the Mexico Restaurant in Mechanicsville on May 17, 2004. This is French Toast with fresh local figs, toasted almonds and maple syrup. Like it or not, online behavior shapes who is chosen for political leadership in the United States. 5. B&W was founded in North Carolina in the 1890s and became a subsidiary of British American Tobacco in the 1920s; operations later were combined with R.J. Reynolds. ABOVE: Seen in 1981 at the Richmond Coliseum, Ralph Sampson recorded three consecutive double-doubles during a memorable run in 1983. In the early 1980s, he worked in Institutional Brokerage Sales for AG Becker (now part of Merrill Lynch). Guests will breakfast, a lunch buffet, and fine dining in the evening. In December 1986, U.S. Mollen was the store owner, and Ladin was vice president. In October 1982, Tim Smith checked the progress of a bunch of bananas in Highland Springs. May 3, 1978. The derby, sponsored by the Richmond Jaycees, was held on Byrd Street between Fourth and Ninth streets. The cast of characters changed with the seasons and expanded upon demand. The restaurant, operated by Concession Air Corp., gave diners a view of takeoffs and landings. The nearly 40,000-square-foot grocery store was the largest of the chains 14 locations in the area. Electricity for lighting and to power a radio was siphoned from his parents house. In the political realm, Robertson unsuccessfully sought the Republican Partys nomination in the 1988 presidential contest. April 20, 2005. The Avalanche, which lasts 90 seconds and reaches a speed of 41 mph, is still operating today. In February 1986, a $50,000 faade renovation neared completion at the Village Shopping Center at Patterson Avenue and Three Chopt Road in Richmond. The heads originally were part of a set of 42 that adorned the public market at Sixth and Marshall streets. Takei noted that Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry had a special sensitivity for casting people who shared his own vision of the future.. Interior of Avenue 805 restaurant on September 18, 2005. Super Simon cost about $35 at the Zayre store on Mechanicsville Turnpike. Bookbinder's Grill in Alverser Plaza in Midlothian in 2004. The march began at St. Pauls Episcopal Church and wound around Capitol Square. Owner John Dankos plans to open the new restaurant, Stanley Stegmeyer's Hodgepodge, on July 1. In April 1986, Virginia Commonwealth University students Karen Sensenig and Phil Conein put together a student gallery in the Commons building in Richmond. The contestant with the highest score won a television set, an Atari console and five game cartridges. A Chesterfield County judge has denied a request by Chesterfields chief prosecutor asking the judge to recuse herself from presiding over the, A Chesterfield County man was found fatally shot early Monday inside a car at the Marathon gas station on South Crater Road in Petersburg, the. This March 1985 image shows Marii Hasegawa, whose work as a peace activist covered several decades in Richmond. Photo taken October 7, 2003. Many were sold off in 1964, but two were rediscovered in city storage. Valentino's Italian Pizza and Restaurant, December 2, 2003. In November 1988, Leonard Martin made a delivery for Pizza Hut. 40 years ago, in June of 1972, Hurr. From left are Kelly (10 months), Georgina (7 years) and Sadie (5 years). The market was opened in 1946 by Stanley and Marilyn Linas. Warhol was in town for the dedication of the West Wing of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, which was built to house 19th- and 20th-century painting, sculpture and decorative arts from the Mellon and Lewis family collections. This January 1980 image shows the interior of Best Products Co.s headquarters at Interstate 95 and Parham Road in Henrico County. In March 1987, Tom Pivec, president of Master Clean Car Wash on Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond, showed off a new robotic washing system that used a 100 percent cotton cleaning curtain. In December 1985, actors wearing 19th-century clothing strolled on a snowy street in Richmonds Church Hill neighborhood. She died in 2012. He is shown in his Willow Lawn Food Court location. Shrimp and Scallop Scampi with linguine at Portabella's Restaurant & Pizzaria. Vitello's is located at 101 N. Fifth Street Sept. 22, 2004. The structure formerly housed the freight office and some accountants from the Chessie System railroad company. In August 1988, Norma Ray (left) served beverages at a Pizza Hut trailer outside Main Street Centre in downtown Richmond. In January 1980, the Richmond Bicentennial Commission erected this billboard along Interstate 95 downtown to celebrate the city's 200th year as Virginia's capital, which previously was. Edward Martin calls himself 'The Drink Man' at his job with Cafe Mosaic. (George Smith said he didnt eat the fruit he grew them because he said they were beautiful plants.). It's homemade. Letter: Where in the world is Gov. In January 1975, shoppers passed by the clock at Miller & Rhoads in downtown Richmond. It was a tough day for the home team: UR fell 4-1 to the No. You can cancel at any time. after I wrote a column a few weeks ago introducing myself as the new editor. The announcement was. Restaurants per sq mi. In February 1981, Benny Parsons spun his No. It's fresh. Sushi from the Young Bin Restaurant in Chippenham Square Shopping Center February 24, 2004. Open in Google Maps. 5/13/05. Chef Matthew Tlusty with two Rock fish at Limani Fish Grill on W. Cary St.July 14, 2005. Scowcroft offered his perspective on Ronald Reagans ongoing presidency and shared memories from his time as national security adviser to President Gerald Ford. The Atari 2600 was a mainstay of early 1980s home entertainment. How about a chicken salad sandwich? The letters had been placed atop the skyscraper in 1977. - Address: 9212 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23235-1955 - Read more on Tripadvisor. 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. 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Christian Rohrbach, described as the pledge master of Delta Chi, received no jail time. The mother of five had dropped out of high school a year short of graduation, divorced in 1975 and was labeled a displaced housewife by social workers. Greenpeace says Iceland is still killing whales despite an international moratorium. Compared with Parker Field, the Diamond offered more seating, concessions, restrooms and boxes where guests could host parties while watching the game. Lemaire Restaurant 782 reviews Closed Now American, Contemporary $$$$ Menu The caboose traveling on the bed of a truck along West Broad Street yesterday wasn't part of a new rail line in Richmond, but part of a remodeling project at the old Clover Room restaurant. 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. Lilov, a former wrestler from Bulgaria, had joined the circus as a gymnast and married a woman who came from a circus family. 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. They crawl out of their hard old shells, le. 1 North Belmont Restaurant on North Belmont Road in the fan. El Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Ashland . The local luncheon drew 650 people, setting a high mark for the bar event. If a light bulb needs changed in the restaurant, she'll grab a ladder and do it. Feb. 27, 2005. Voters flipped selectors to mark their choices; Democrat Jesse Jackson and Republican George H.W. In November 1980, a woman played Super Simon in Richmond. 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. The town was named for businessman Francis Henry Fries, who had established the mill. A wooden casket containing a dummy corpse is brought into O'Toole's Restaurant as part of a "wake" that harks back to a centuries-old papal dispensation that allowed Irishmen normally abstaining from drink during Lent to drink in the event of a wake for the dead. In May 1983, patrons of Stonewall Caf on West Main Street in Richmond dined on the restaurants patio. Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. Parsons finished fifth and Petty finished third behind Darrell Waltrip, who won the race for the second time in a row. Kids. 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. After toggling between in-person and remote learning and trying to stay healthy in a pandemic, . Dinner menu items included a chicken strips appetizer for about $3, a grilled chicken teriyaki entre with salad and potato for $6.95 and an apple pan dowdy dessert for $2.95. In November 1988, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars members were among participants at a Veterans Day ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. The restaurant replaced the Crosswinds Restaurant and Lounge. Christopher Bak, chef at Fusion, watches over chocolate truffle cake. 1 North Belmont Restaurant on North Belmont Road in the fan. In 1988, Harman became the public announcer for Richmond City Council meetings, and after an estimated 700 meetings, he retired in 2018. 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. He moves quickly through his work filling water pitchers, and other drink related tasks. To the dining community: Dont forget to bring joy wherever you can; it will go a long way., Stella Dikos, namesake of Stellas and Stellas Grocery. The giant sub required three cases of tomatoes, 50 pounds of cold cuts and 15 pounds of provolone cheese. In December 1988, a candlelight walk on Church Hill in Richmond was a highlight of the neighborhoods annual weekend Christmas Festival. At the time, major chains were battling for Richmond-area customers. Newspaper greeted a young girl and her mother at a Richmond-area mall. Photographed above is the prosciutto wrapped cod served with clam chowder. The recently closed Venice Restaurant at the Corner of W. Cary and Thompson streets in Richmond. O'Toole's Midlothian opened in October of 2019, bringing Irish Cheer to South-of . Photo taken Oct. 12. In August 1988, a guest sat near his bed at the Freedom House Community Shelter in Richmond, where there was no set length of stay. Whitaker was retiring after more than three decades and was believed to be the last manual elevator operator in the city. 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. At the time, some of the leading rental titles were big movies from 1986, including Top Gun, Ferris Buellers Day Off, Stand By Me and Aliens.. The catalog showroom retailer was founded by Sydney and Francis Lewis in Richmond in the late 1950s; it went out of business in 1997. The Lucky lounge, located on E. Cary St., opened December 28, 2004. Over the years, the bakery supplied grocery stores, brand-name bread dealers and local restaurants. 1940s-1960s Miller & Rhoads Corner Shop, T-D Mag. In Fredericksburg, Adamson started the nonprofit to help Native Americans across the United States pursue entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. In November 1989, Virginia Commonwealth University basketball player Lionel Bacon jogged onto the court at the Richmond Coliseum during pregame festivities. The RTD mascot often traveled around town promoting the newspaper. 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 December 1982, a celebration of the seven-day Kwanzaa holiday began at Richmonds Hippodrome Theater with a reading of the Nguzo Saba, the seven core principles, by Jamil Mulazim. 1 North Belmont Restaurant on North Belmont Road in the fan. Cohen specialized in soft contact lenses and was starting to offer extended-wear lenses that were fairly new to the market. In June 1981, a refurbished Navy landing craft, which sunk earlier that month, was afloat again in the James River in Richmond. The Venice had operated since 1958; the owners recently decided to retire. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. In October 1988, Eddie Van Halen of the rock band Van Halen performed a 15-minute guitar solo to a concert audience of almost 10,000 at the Richmond Coliseum. The Best Seafood Restaurants in Richmond. The stand in the restaurant's lunch room. In March 1988, Kings Dominion introduced the Avalanche. In June 1984, actress Mary Tyler Moore took a break between scenes outside Bamboo Caf in Richmonds Fan District. 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. The two-floor restaurant underwent a full renovation which included a banquet room, lounge and a party rom. Homard en Poche, Rock Lobster Tail & Oyster Mushroom Duxelle baked in a Beggars Pouch. This is an update from the Times-Dispatch newsroom in Richmond. At 14 feet tall and 28 feet wide, it picked up all local stations and even had a cassette slot. Probably taken in the late 1940s, this photo shows the already decades old tradition of the Chincoteague Pony Swim. The Times-Dispatch meteorologistSean Sublette with an update to the Richmond-area forecast. More than 50 streets were closed downtown. Chiocca's | 425 N. Belmont Ave. Sep 13, 2019 - Restaurants that I ate at as a child..most no longer exist. In September 1982, Mayor Roy A. 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. He switched his focus after they bought two 3-month-old bears and raised them. This is a commentary from The Times-Dispatch opinion page. Serving on the counsel will allow Abdullah to work on issues of educational equity, excellence and economic opportunities for HBCUs, Makola Abdullah said. In April 1981, Richmond-area eye doctor Allen Cohen examined a patient. The Top Restaurants in Richmond ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque Mama J's Kitchen TBT El Gallo Metzger Bar & Butchery Soul Taco Restaurant Adarra Sub Rosa Bakery Lillie Pearl Hatch Local Perly's Big. How can governor justify RGGI withdrawal? The 1970s mark a milestone for Virginia wine, too. It replaced a 30-year-old antenna. In December 1985, pop artist Andy Warhol (right) dined with his business manager, Fred Hughes, in Richmond. OConnor was appointed to the court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, becoming the first woman on the court. Sept. 25, 2004. The oversized valentine was created to mark the 20th anniversary of the Virginia is for Lovers advertising campaign. Fireworks, sparklers and, in this moment, a fog machine were among effects that turned player introductions into a lively production. This October 1988 image shows East Broad Street looking west into downtown Richmond from Church Hill. The Friday buffet cost $5.95 and included shrimp Creole, clams, steamed and spiced shrimp and many other selections. Or maybe it's because of all the memorabilia from its namesake states, including stuffed animals, football helmets and license plates. 6/23/1972. Reported as permanently closed. Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa / Short Pump: 1980s. You can cancel at any time. In October 1982, Hull Street Station in South Richmond was vacant and boarded-up the last regular passenger train to Danville had left 25 years earlier. The plan was for it to be used as a public ferry to Belle Isle the city was in the early stages of turning the island, a former Civil War prisoner camp, into a recreational destination. His father, George, began cultivating the banana grove 10 years earlier after a friend gave him a plant as a gift. In August 1982, patrons dined at the Fish Market restaurant in Shockoe Slip in Richmond. Brasilian Cafe owner Rogel Venson and employee Isabel Gonzalez inside the restaurant on April 14, 2005. Virginia voters care about pollution. Hamlin, whose company was based in Connecticut, designed several humanoid robots for an exhibit called The Computer Works. One of them(back right) was ComRo (Computer Robot) I, a domestic robot that would be offered through the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog that year. Most employees had day jobs, were students or were stay-at-home parents who enjoyed dressing up and doing a little comedy on the side. Photo taken Tuesday, August 3, 1999. The vacated property may become part of a redevelopment project involving the William Byrd Motor Hotel. Let's act on its data. Sean Sublette with an update to the Richmond-area forecast. In July 1980, Gene Ladin (left) and Alfred I. Mollen stood in front of a giant working radio they designed. In May 1987, baseball stars Dick Allen (left) and Hank Aaron jokingly traded head gear during the Legends Festival of Sports baseball classic at The Diamond in Richmond. In March 1987, in preparation for new carpeting, the Dumbarton branch library in Henrico County had to remove about 80,000 books from shelves. 7. The Salvation Army started the camp in the late 1950s to improve childrens health through exercise and proper nutrition. White Tower declined as rivals such as McDonalds grew; Richmond was one of the chains last strongholds. The Tavern salad in The Veranda at Michelle's Tavern in Hanover Courthouse . Participants, led by the Washington-based environmental group Greenpeace, protested the use of Icelandic fish at Burger King, Long John Silver's and Captain D's restaurants. 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. In September 1989, Rebecca L Adamson (left) and Sherry Salway were president and vice president, respectively, of the soon-to-launch First Nations Financial Project. {{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. Join the conversation athttps://richmond.com/opinion/letters/. 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. Today, the block features a number of restaurants. The winning routine was choreographed to The Brothers Johnson dance track Stomp!. Photo taken Sept. 29. This March 1985 image shows a hillside in South Richmonds Woodland Heights neighborhood, near 27th Street, where homes would be built. In January 1984, members of the Richmond band Suzy Saxon and the Anglos had their hair shampooed at a local beauty parlor for a scene in the video for their single Boys in Dresses. The video was featured in an episode of MTVs Basement Tapes, which highlighted up-and-coming bands. The plant grew and multiplied into 89 banana trees, ranging from 6-inch shoots to 18-foot trees. Chicken Biryahi, adorned with egg, is available at Curry House restaurant on West Broad Street. In June 1986, Mr. Cabbage Patch dolls were one of the consumer crazes of the 1980s. On Wednesdays, the club hosted House Night which featured house music, a danceable electronic genre. Reno, NV (now an Olive Garden restaurant) Richmond, VA (currently the home of Northstar Academy, . In August 1985, WTVR-TVs Gary Gilliam interviewed Ed and Debbie Bishop, applicants who wanted to be on a live traveling version of The New Newlywed Game that was slated for Regency Square mall in Henrico County. Guests dining at Cielito Lindo who might be in the mood for something sweet can try the flan de calabaza, the pumpkin flan. LEFT: Mike Scott was arguably more impressive during a three-game span in March 2012. In November 1988, General Manager James N. Crandol stood at the seafood counter at the new Super Fresh in the Brookhill Azalea shopping center in Henrico County. 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. The ex-officer's attorneys have filed a motion to have the charge dismissed. The "Plato Gordo" at Rio Grande Cafe at Stony Point Fashion Park. With the Virginia General Assembly having yet to agree on a state spending plan, Chesterfields budget for the upcoming school year remains in limbo. 4. Several Andy Warhol silkscreen prints of Marilyn Monroe hung above the lobby. "The benefits of using this system is it takes out the guess work for our call-takers.". In Richmond, it reached about 15 feet above flood stage. In the fall of 1977, Bruce Behrman (left) and Paul Soble opened a new restaurant in Richmonds Fan District. In October 1981, Jerome Hamlin posed with his robots during a visit to the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond. Write a Review. As the violence persisted outside Officer down, get him up, a voice could be heard bellowing in one clip shown by the committee the leaders kept making calls inside. A Julian's Restaurant menu from the early 1950's. In October 1989, Yoel Kranz of Chabad Lubavitch Center of Virginia showed second-graders at Collegiate School in Henrico County the centers Sukkah-mobile, a traveling educational display. The new market was a prototype for the chain, with several specialty food and merchandise departments. Restaurant: Predecessor: Victoria Station, Inc. (1969-1987) Founded: . The film was Continental Cablevisions entry in a national contest among a dozen North American cable systems. The building was constructed in the 1880s and was used as an elementary school until 1962 it was once Stonewall Jackson School and West End School, and earlier, it housed the Richmond Normal School. Cheesecakes and desserts are ready to be served up on Monday, September 27, 2004, at The Cheesecake Factory restaurant in Short Pump. In October 1986, as part of a $4 million improvement program, WWBT-Channel 12 installed a new TV antenna on its tower on Midlothian Turnpike. The Bishops were among 25 couples selected at random from more than 500 applications for an interview. This exodus, both in Virg. In April 1980, cyclists delivered to Mayor Henry L. Marsh III a copy of the proclamation drafted 200 years earlier by Gov. The winners got a weeklong trip to the Bahamas. In October 1988, Veronica Gerber videotaped her childs preschool class during a Shabbat service. Flambe version. In October 1982, two people ate lunch at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in downtown Richmond. Chef Ric Orlando, who moved on to become chef and owner at New World Bistro until leaving there in 2020, cooked there in the late 1980s and early 1990s. . All were recaptured and later executed. Lois McCarn of Richmond (center) eats lunch with her daughter Carolyn Barker of Richmond in Brio Tuscan Grille at Stony Point Fashion Park. (804) 364-1111. 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. With her departure, the bank planned to convert the elevator to automatic control. The restaurant also had formal dining rooms. Camera Quiz. We have a food scene to be proud of in Richmond in the 2020s, but the 1970s weren't so bad, either. It runs on the gas-powered energy of Peggy, the 1930s Star broiler named after manager Mario Chiocca's late wife. In October 1985, the Richmond band the Snake-Handlers were booked for a Halloween performance at Rockitz , located Laurel and West Broad streets. The menu included specialty sandwiches, appetizers and pasta dishes. Metzger Bar & Butchery. 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