News is buzzing in the historic Fan District, just down the street from our inn. Richmond Virginia’s own Dale Reitzer, owner and head chef of Acacia Mid-Town, is due kudos and congratulations! Dale has been named a semifinalist for Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic category in the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards. These awards are the most prestigious in the United States recognizing professionals in the food and beverage industry. Finalists will be announced March 22 in New Orleans. Currently there are 20 chefs from NJ, MD, DC, PA, and VA vying for the honor. But don’t wait to enjoy Dale’s menu which takes advantage of the freshest, highest quality food, emphasizing seafood and regional favorites, cooked to perfection! Make plans now to stay at our bed and breakfast for a special getaway and dine at Acacia Mid-Town before everyone else finds out how talented Dale is!
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Richmond Chef a Semifinalist in 2010 James Beard Awards
Sunday, February 28th, 2010A Typical Friday Evening in Richmond’s Fan District
Saturday, February 27th, 2010This past Friday evening at our Richmond inn, began with wine and cheese, complimentary, of course. Lively discussion about the evening’s plans kept conversation flowing and made the time fly by. There were so many choices, but these three came to the top: a leisurely-paced dinner at Six Burner, a fine neighborhood restaurant; hop the “green bus,” the free bus to the Bottom and back to catch the active nightlife; or stroll to a neighborhood spot for a quick bite then on to the Firehouse Theatre Project for their current production of “Crumble (Lay Me Down Justin Timberlake).”
Christina Billew Featured in Firehouse Theatre Project's "Crumble (Lay Me Down Justin Timberlake)" through March 20
Decision made: quick bite and theater! Though the windy evening made the night air feel colder than it was, our walk (2 1/2 blocks) to pizza spot, Pie! on Lombardy Street was short and sweet. Huge salad to share and pizza to share, thin crust and done extra crispy, and a bottle of Malbec to wash it all down. Throughout the dinner conversation, remarks turned to the evening’s performance and the entertainment ahead.
Another brisk walk up Lombardy to Broad, around the corner to the lighted awning welcoming theater-goers to “Off-Broadway on Broad Street.”
The Firehouse Theatre Project at 1609 West Broad Street is a neighborhood theater, founded in 1993 producing contemporary theater in an authentic urban space – the 101-year-old former Station House #10 of the Richmond Fire Department. The project is known for presenting Off-Broadway shows and original works that emphasize each of the actors – at ticket prices way below a New York experience. A Richmond-Times Dispatch review was published this morning. The production extends through March 20, 2010 and tickets range from $10 to $25. What a bargain!
So you’re invited to live like a local, check into one of the guest rooms of our Historic Fan District Bed and Breakfast, and spend a weekend exploring the hidden treasures of this fabulous neighborhood.
Broad Appetit
Sunday, June 7th, 2009The second annual food fest known as Broad Appetit took place just a few blocks from us here at the William Miller House , a bed and breakfast inn located in Richmond Virginia’s historic Fan District. After preparing our hearty breakfast of fresh fruit, Grand Marnier French Toast, sauteed fresh peaches from the farm, and our own sausage from Keenbell Farms, and making sure our guests had enough to eat and drink, then cleaning up the kitchen — I ran out the door to check out Broad Appetit. The smells were fabulous! So much to see and hopefully taste! Here is my view of the festivities! I took the camera from my people and took a photo so you would understand the world from my point of view…
They had closed 3 blocks of Broad Street and filled the streets with tents where the vendors were. THe sidewalks were filled with tables and chairs so folks could sit and eat. The restauranteurs and caterers made $3 entrees to sell to anyone who wished to buy them.
ay, the proceeds went to the Central Virginia Foodbank – where Mike volunteers every Tuesday afternoon, cooking for Meals on Wheels.
