Tonight, however Six Burner is hosting their third annual dinner to benefit Byrd House Market.

Click here to read about this worthwhile event.

Much the way Garnett’s is the anti-Ipanema, the new 821 couldn’t be more of a contrast; it’s wide where it was narrow, bright where it was dark and open where it was tight. Fortunately, enough of the old remains to be reassuring. The Formica tables and unmatched chairs moved, as did the magazine rack. Sitting at the bar, you still have a great view of the kitchen and the menus are still plastic-coated. Whew! It’s different, but it’s the same.

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Sally Bell’s Kitchen — with its salty corned beef sandwiches, flaky pecan-cheese wafers and onion-rich potato salad whipped with homemade mayonnaise — is expanding to a second location for the first time in its 86-year history. The bakery won a bid from the city to set up shop in the newly built, white-columned brick concession stand and pedal-boat operation known as the Landing at Fountain Lake in Byrd Park.

It’s a big step for the fabled hometown institution, which has been featured in The New York Times and GQ magazine but has stood pat in the 700 block of West Grace Street since it opened as Sarah Lee Kitchen in 1924.

Click here to read the entire article by Sara Dabney Tisdale.

Meet and mingle with the players and take advantage of exclusive specials each week.

“We are excited about teaming up with the Richmond Kickers this season,” said Rafid Stanley, co-owner of Gus’ Bar & Grill. “Gus’ is a great location for the area’s soccer fans and we think this is a great fit.  We are looking forward to a very successful season.”

To kick off the new partnership, join the Richmond Kickers pro players at Gus’ Bar & Grill on Sat., Apr. 17, following the Kickers regular season home opener verses the Harrisburg City Islanders, taking place at UR Stadium at 7 p.m. Meet Kickers players, while enjoying great food and drink specials all night long at the Kickers new post-game party spot.

“Gus’ Bar & Grill is the ideal place for our team and fans to mingle and unwind after a game,” adds Leigh Cowlishaw, Richmond Kickers Head Coach. “Their location is ideal for both our fans and players after our games, and the venue is a great spot for soccer fans all over metro Richmond.”

Gus’ Bar & Grill is located at 2701 W. Broad St. and free parking is available across the street at Children’s Museum.  Click here for directions.

Kickers versus Harrisburg City Islanders:

The defending USL Second Division Champions Richmond Kickers open their 18th season at the University of Richmond Stadium this Sat., Apr. 17, hosting the Harrisburg City Islanders and Pro Pass Kickoff Night at 7 p.m.  Complimentary Richmond Kickers Youth Pro Passes (ages 3-17) are available to be picked up this week at locations throughout Richmond such as Mexico Restaurant, RISE, Soccer Post, Crossridge Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Strictly Soccer and the Kickers office.  Activate your Pro Pass at RichmondKickers.com by Sat., Apr. 17, to be eligible to win a Nintendo DS Lite, courtesy of Play N Trade Carytown, during halftime at the Kickers home opener this weekend.

About Gus’ Bar & Grill:

One of the newest additions to the Richmond restaurant scene, Gus’ Bar & Grill opened in March 2009 and is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 am until 2am and Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. until 2 a.m.  With fifteen large plasma screen HDTVs, Gus’ Bar & Grill is a great place for friends and family to watch the game.  A family-owned business, Gus’ Bar & Grill strives to create a family-friendly environment for sports fans  Find Gus’ Bar & Grill on the web at www.gusbarandgrill.com, on Facebook at ‘Gus’ Bar and Grill’ or by phone (804) 612-9275.

– The information above was provided by Shelley Sowers with the Richmond Kickers

Richmond Fire and Emergency Services responded to the fire at 11:38. Twenty minutes, 21 firefighters and seven firetrucks later, the blaze was extinguished.

Click here to read the entire article at Richmond Magazine.com.

Lamplighter is at 116 S. Addison St., in an area some are calling So-Fa — South of the Fan. What was a mechanic’s shop until a Cadillac blew up and sent shock waves all the way to Broad Street is now a scenester paradise. Coffee is fresh-roasted and brewed, and this place pulls true ristretto shots — refined espresso techniques that are much discussed by coffee geeks but still new to Richmond.

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Mac said the new place was intentionally created with a different focus than the pub. The menu is geared toward southern comfort foods, which include barbecue, a variety of entrees and sandwiches, decadent desserts, and even funnel cake.

Click here to read the story by Marge Weimer at RVANews.

STYLE Weekly ran a review of the Republic in this week’s issue.

The Republic is the latest project from Rick Lyons (Bandito’s, Star-lite) and is in the former Cabo’s at Allison and West Broad streets. The interior features two bars, back to back, with a wall between them. Doors on either end separate the smoking and nonsmoking rooms and help somewhat to keep the smoke on one side. On the nonsmoking side, oversized lanterns punctuate the exposed brick wall facing the bar, and large, flat-screen TVs keep sports enthusiasts on the edge of their seats.

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The list of runners-up is worth a look; I counted 15 that are in the Fan District.

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