By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg’s fourth annual Summer Restaurant Week will kick-off with a new event for 2014. Thirteen independently owned downtown restaurants will compete in the FXBG Sandwich Invitational from 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 31.
Five Guys, Aladin, Pizza King Inspection Report
By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials inspected four Fredericksburg establishments July 4 – 21, 2014.
(Each restaurant name is hyper-linked so you can click to and read the full report.)
Pork Belly Sliders Made with Kölsch Beer
By Susan Larson
The Bavarian Chef Fredericksburg is one of 13 restaurants participating in the FXBG Sandwich Invitational on July 31 in Hurkamp Park.
The restaurant’s competition sandwich is a Krustenbraten Pretzel Slider.
Self Management vs. Time Management
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
Recently, I listened to a very wise man speak about Self Management vs. Time Management. My first thought was that this was a very odd topic for a minister. I was amazed at what he shared, and how he shared it, and I feel the need to share his insights with you. The concept is that we don’t need to learn better time management. Rather, we need to learn better self-management.
Orion Sushi Bar & Ultra Lounge Closes
By Susan Larson
Ryan Bullock, owner of The Orion Sushi Bar & Ultra Lounge, announced on Facebook he has closed his restaurant as of Saturday, July 19, 2014.
Bullock has lived in the Fredericksburg area his entire life and moved into the city in 2012 to run for mayor. He opened The Orion at 318 William St. last summer. Following is what he wrote on Facebook about his decision.
Name Capital Ale’s Sandwich Invitational Entry
By Susan Larson
Capital Ale House Fredericksburg Sous Chef Sean Patrick Duffie has his recipe ready for the July 31 FXBG Sandwich Invitational, but the sandwich doesn’t yet have a name. He’s open to suggestions.
The sandwich is a play on the restaurant’s successful Salmon and lox combination, Duffie said. “I wanted to make a nice, lite, colorful summer sandwich,” he said.
Heritage Becomes Pappagallo Fine Gifts and Imports
By Susan Larson
Suzanne Metzger had been working as a senior business analyst at Geico in Stafford for 15 years and was ready for a change when an opportunity presented itself. The owner of Heritage Gifts and Imports was selling. Metzger bought the store’s inventory and changed the name to Pappagallo Fine Gifts and Imports. The shop is located at 300 William St., across from Hyperion Espresso.
Washington Post: Fredericksburg is Undergoing a Renaissance
By Susan Larson
Washington Post home and design writer Jura Koncius praised downtown Fredericksburg as an up and coming destination in her July 30 feature “Destination Design: Fredericksburg.”
10 Events the Week Ahead in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
It’s Summer Restaurant Week through August 10 in Fredericksburg. The fourth annual event features 17 independent restaurants offering “Two for $20” specials.
The House of Milk and Honey Opening in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
Azadeh Rahmani has long wanted to open a shop of antiques and vintage finds. “That alone seem[ed] far fetched, but the fact that I wanted it to be in a historic district made it even more far fetched,” she said. “Then I wanted my shop to be in a charming house with a front porch and a little yard — and with all these aspects everyone told me it was impossible and I would eventually have to settle in some regard.”
Change is Hard, Change is Good
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
I remember how hard it was to move into our home because change is hard. However, change is necessary. We moved here from Camp LeJeune (Jacksonville), North Carolina, as our last tour with the Marine Corps. Moving to Fredericksburg meant so many things, including retirement (ha, right!)
6 Back-to-School Tips for Beating Acne
As the back-to-school season approaches and stress levels increase, teens are even more likely to develop acne, said Crystal Wellman, a Master Aesthetician and owner of Crystal Clear Acne Clinic in Fredericksburg.
“Most teenagers’ acne clears up in the summer months when their stress levels decrease and they spend more time outdoors,” Wellman said. As the fall semester approaches, Wellman recommends these six tips to reduce acne:
The Cost of Eating Naturally: The Benefits
This series — A Whole Life: The Cost of Eating Naturally — is by Kathy Craddock.
Part I: A Whole Life: The Cost of Eating Naturally
Part II: The Cost of Eating Naturally: The Benefits
Today, illness is the new normal. The flu, sinus infections, bacterial infection, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, reflux and much more have become things that we have just learned to cope with.
Music and Meetings: Nine Events in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
The week ahead in Fredericksburg, August 11 – 15, 2014.
MONDAY, Aug. 11
Economic Development Authority regular meeting, 8:30 – 11 a.m. at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St. Read the agenda online.
$65,000 Pledged Toward Creation of Fredericksburg Coworking Space
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) pledged $65,000 toward the creation of a coworking office space downtown.
The pledge followed a presentation by Matt Armstrong, president of FredXchange, the nonprofit group that for the last year has spearheaded a initiative to bring a coworking space to the region.
Diamond Nation Asks City for $18 Million More Towards Stadium
By Susan Larson
Diamond Nation is asking the City of Fredericksburg to contribute $18 million more towards building a stadium complex to host the Hagerstown Suns and provide space for amateur baseball and softball camps and tournaments.
The total cost of the project originally had been estimated at about $25 – $30 million.
City Manager Bev Cameron made the announcement in an update to City Council during their August 12 meeting.
Showcase Your Business at the Community Welcome Fair
Registration is open through Wednesday, Aug. 20, for the Community Welcome Fair at the University of Mary Washington (UMW).
The event gives local businesses and non-profits an opportunity to introduce their goods and services to more than 1,200 potential new customers, according to the Fredericksburg Department of Economic Development and Tourism, event sponsor.
Local Artist Closing Shop, Moving to Japan
By Susan Larson
Tanya M. Richey has closed her gallery and studio at 817 Caroline St. in preparation for her move to Japan to be with family stationed near Tokyo.
The local artist is hosting a 6 – 9 p.m. farewell reception on Friday, Aug. 15, at Castiglia’s Italian Restaurant, 234 William St., Fredericksburg.
Second Quarter Retail Vacancy Rate Improves, Tax Revenues Mixed
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg’s retail vacancy rate dropped to 6.2 percent in the three months ending June 30, 2014, according to Fredericksburg’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism. It was 7.7 percent for the same period in 2013.
Retail sales tax revenues dropped 1.8 percent and lodging tax revenues dropped 1.3 percent over the same period last year. Meals tax revenue was up 1.4 percent.
10 Job Openings in Fredericksburg
Click the hyperlinks for job details. All closing dates — the deadlines for applications — are in 2014.
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