By Jacqueline Raithel, Contributing Writer

There’s a new show in town, literally. The Stavna Ballet Company danced its way into existence in December 2010 and debuted at the Virginia Dance Festival in January.

Chesterfield’s newest nonprofit ballet company drew some attention at the…

“Country’s Idol” - from Richmond Magazine (April 2010)

“Gumbo to Go” and “Eat, Watch, Dance” - from Richmond Magazine (May 2010)

“Engagement with Tiffany” - from Richmond Magazine (May 2010)

By Jacqueline Raithel, Richmond Magazine

April 20, 2010

Dave Bender, owner of Caliente restaurant (2922 Park Ave., 340-2920) can’t reveal whether the Travel Channel’s Man v. Food star, Adam Richman, polished off his plate of “Stupid Wings” during a visit this month, but he can promise that Richman attacked the same hot wings attempted by more than 300 other adventurous eaters, only 31 of whom succeeded in eating them. 

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By Jacqueline Raithel, Richmond Magazine

April 13, 2010

If you were planning to grab a bite at 8 1/2 today, you’ll have to put your plans on hold. The Strawberry Street eatery caught fire at about 11:30 this morning. 

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By Jacqueline Raithel, Richmond Magazine

April 8, 2010

Legend Brewery rolled out a new menu this morning, and it includes several new items prepared in the restaurant’s brand-new $800 fryers (installed just yesterday), including fish and chips and steak fries. 

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“Not Your Average Joe” - from Richmond Magazine (April 2010)

“Home-Field Advantage” - from Richmond Magazine (April 2010)

“Problem Solved” - from Richmond Magazine (May 2010)

By Jacqueline Raithel, Richmond Magazine

March 9, 2010

If you live in Richmond and you’ve got a taste for oysters, you probably know that Virginia’s native Crassostrea virginica is among the best.  You may have even tried the oysters grown by Rappahannock River Oysters, one of the region’s largest suppliers.

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By Jacqueline Raithel, Richmond Magazine

March 2, 2010

Are you dining out or cooking in today? Consider visiting one of the 30 Richmond restaurants and shops participating in a benefit for earthquake relief in Haiti. Each of the businesses has pledged to donate 10 percent of the day’s sales to the American Red Cross’ Haiti relief fund or Heifer International.

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By Jacqueline Raithel, Richmond Magazine

Feb. 2, 2010

We may not have Pat’s or Geno’s (or a big-league team), but there’s good news for Richmonders who love Philadelphia’s cheesesteaks (and sports). The Original Philly café opened in late December, bringing authentic cheesesteaks to the Virginia Commonwealth University area.

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