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RVANews.com Profiles Minimum Wage Studio

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From the RVANews.com article:

Grab a handful of CDs from Richmond bands. If you check the liner notes, one name will likely appear more frequently than the rest. Lance Koehler has been professionally capturing the sounds of Richmond for a decade and he shows no signs of slowing down.

More familiar to music fans as the drummer from No B.S. Brass, Lance Koehler’s approach to recording has earned him hundreds of credits recording bands in Richmond. Minimum Wage Recording, which was created just outside the French Quarter in New Orleans and is now located in Oregon Hill in Richmond, Virginia, is the product of a very strong vision. Working tirelessly, Koehler offers very affordable rates that enable artists the ability to experiment and spend extended periods of time in a professional studio.

821 for Best Burger

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After the taco contest, I guess the food polls keep on coming on RIchmond.com, with one for the Best Burger. 821 Cafe is in the running and here is what Richmond.com had to say:

You might not think of the VCU hipster hang-out as a great spot for burgers, but their burgers are really tasty. 821 serves up a great 1/2-pound burger ($6.25) or you can upgrade to the full pound burger ($9) for a double dose. They even have a Brent Burger, $12, a one-pound patty served between two grilled cheeses. Wowza.

Despite the ‘VCU hipster’ comment, I guess it might be worthwhile to make 821 happy to vote for them. (keep in mind that Media General owns the Times Dispatch, Richmond.com, and Gotcha!).

Vintage Blue Western Flyer Single-Speed RVA Cruiser!

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From Craigslist:

I have for sale a vintage Western Flyer 48cm Single Speed Cruiser! This bike has been cleaned, lubed, and oiled, is completely ready to ride! It features an easy to use coaster-brake setup, single speed, great vintage look and feel, and smooth riding. Just hop on and ride. This bike has a 48cm frame that is ideal for shorter riders about 5′ to 5′ 6″. $85. I can meet up anytime today or tomorrow in either Oregon Hill or on the VCU campus, so please shoot me an email and you can check it out in person! Thanks!

News On Farmers’ Markets

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Given the Byrd House Market is in Oregon Hill, this information from ConnectRichmond is important to relate:

The Virginia Department of Social Services has launched a statewide
program that allows SNAP participants (the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program–formerly, food stamps) to purchase local produce
at farmers markets. Individual markets and growers should apply by
February 25, 2011, to be part of this program. To download an
application or learn more about this program, visit:
http://bit.ly/hUQ6mq

Virginia DSS also has released a comprehensive list of free tax
assistance program sites in Virginia for low to middle income
Virginians who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. For more
information, visit http://www.vaeitc.org/

Natural Food Coop on Pine Street?

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I enjoy posting neighborhood history. This year, I have been concentrating on Civil War-era history. But I am concerned that as the years go by we are losing some of the more recent stuff that precedes the internet.

Case in point, does anyone have more info about a natural food cooperative storefront that used to exist on Pine Street back in the 1980’s? This is not to be confused with the Earthlings’ buying club, which seems to be in hibernation.

I could be wrong, but my understanding is it was in this building, now for rent, at the corner of Pine and Idlewood.

It was good to see people remembering Grace Place.

Pescados Announces Specials

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From the Pescados China Street Facebook page:

starting tuesday, december 21st, 2010, please note the following specials:

RECESSION BUSTER HOUR: monday through thursdays, from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m., 15% off of orders placed by 6 p.m.

CHEAP DATE NIGHT – every tuesday night

GIFT CARDS – “for the hard person to buy for” holiday gift

Remember, Pescados was recently called ‘the best new restaurant in Richmond’.