Archive for November, 2009

Golden Hammer Award

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

 The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods presented its annual Golden Hammer Awards last week for the best renovations in the Richmond area.rl 

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing won the award for best commercial renovation!! The project renovated the former power plant on East Old Main Street as a restaurant with scenic views of the James River and downtown. The power plant’s industrial facade and its iconic smokestack were preserved. Modern architectural elements were integrated into the historic building. Its collapsed top-floor roof and crumbling brick walls were replaced with tall windows and a butterfly roof and wrap-around staircase were constructed on the exterior.

The awards program is now in its 10th year. 

The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods exists to serve the City of Richmond through the revitalization of its oldest neighborhoods and achieves this by promoting– to individuals of all income levels– the purchase and renovation of vacant and abandoned properties and advocates for the preservation of the cultural and historic assets that give our old neighborhoods their unique character.

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Meeting for Lunch at the River

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Instead of sitting in a conference room, have your business meeting with a view.  Plated Luncheons are available for groups of 20 or more at both of our waterfront locations: along the banks of the James River at the Boathouse at Rocketts Landing, or overlooking Swift Creek Reservoir at the Boathouse at Sunday Park. The only challenge is keeping your eyes on the presentation, not gazing out the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Business meeting at the Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

Business meeting at the Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

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Lunch Event at Rocketts Landing

Monday, November 16th, 2009
Special Even Lunch in the Captain's Dining Room

Special Even Lunch in the Captain's Dining Room

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is available for special event lunches for 20 or more guests. The ladies at Monday’s event were treated to a lunch of Miso Glazed Salmon and Strip steak. Dessert was a cheesecake cordial – cheesecake, chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis, frresh rasperries and fresh whipped cream served in a cordial glass.  The riverfront restaurant was a perfect place to be on this 70 degree, sunny Autumn day.

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Beautiful Fall day

Monday, November 16th, 2009
Bride and bridesmaids walk from the dressing rooms to the Ceremony Gardens.

Bride and bridesmaids walk from the dressing rooms to the Ceremony Gardens.

On a crisp, yet beautiful November afternoon, Stacy and Billy exchanged their vows in the lakefront Ceremony Gardens. Mr. Ernest Irby officiated at the outdoor ceremony. Capturing the memories of the day was Eric Miller of Miller Photogaphy www.miller-photo.com. During the reception in the Gardens Pavilion, the guests were served a dinner of Chicken Marsala and Steak, Tomato & Gorgonzola Alfredo. After dinner, the guests enjoyed an evening of dancing, and concluded with heartfelt toasts.

- by Julia Wingfield, Event Coordinator for the Boathouse

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Indoor wedding and reception

Monday, November 16th, 2009
Indoor wedding ceremony
Indoor wedding ceremony

Surrounded by family and friends, Sarah and Chris said “I do” inside the Gardens pavilion. The room was decorated with hundreds of rose petals and hydrangea. After the ceremony, the Boathouse staff moved the dinner tables into the room, and the guests enjoyed a BBQ buffet. Instead of a traditional wedding cake, the bride and groom treated the guests to a tower of cupcakes.

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Rocketts Landing’s First Complimentary Tasting!

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
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Mike Avery ~ Director of Wine

Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 2009 ~ 6:00 – 8:00
Hosted by Virginia Distributing’s David Brown and our Director of Wine Michael Avery. Taste our featured wines that will be available at vineyard direct pricing

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand 2008 
Aromas of currant leaf, citrus and gooseberry with fresh cut herb notes. Flavors of currant and gooseberry, medium bodied, dry, clean finish.

 

Maso Canali Pinot Grigio 

Trentino DOC, Italy 2008 bin 407

Aromas of peach, apple and lemon citrus with a hint of honey.  Flavors of fresh green apple, lemon and white floral notes.

DeLoach Chardonnay
Russian River Valley, California 
Fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels this wine has ripe fruit flavors of pear, apple and Meyer lemon with hints of French oak components of cinnamon, nutmeg and hazelnut. Rich and creamy balanced by balanced acid and tannic structure with a clean finish. 

Sterling Vineyards Merlot
Napa Valley, California 2005 
Aromas of raspberries, black cherry and cedar. Flavors of blackberries and cherries with notes of toasty oak. Long, silky finish.

Maison Louis Latour Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge
Cote de Beaune, France 2006
Aromas of raspberry and cherry with a hint of licorice. Flavors of ripe jammy berries, good acidity with an attractive texture.

Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve
Napa Valley, California 2005 
A blend of five classic varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Deep aromas and flavors of black cherry, blackberry, cassis, dark cocoa, violet and cedar character.

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By ~ Candy Smith ~ administratrix

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Another Beautiful Weekend for Weddings at The Boathouse

Monday, November 9th, 2009

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Rachel and Grant kicked off their wedding day with beautiful crisp November weather. The outdoor ceremony took place late afternoon followed by an indoor reception. The bride was gorgeous in her strapless dress flocked by her bridesmaids in chocolate brown floorlenth gowns. The room was stunning with gold leaf chairs and custom linens. The dinner buffet was enjoyed by all as was the open bar.  The newlyweds made their grand exit towards their limosine with the wedding guests tossing streamers as they ran out.

by Julia Wingfield ~ Event Coordinator

 

November 7, 2009 Beautiful fall day for Kim and Jason

The sun was shining on Kim and Jason as they wed in the Gardens Gazebo on this beautiful fall Saturday.  The pavilion was decorated in the colors of red, black and white to go along with the Phantom of the Opera theme.  The guests dined on heavy hors d’oeuvres and especially enjoyed the Mashed Potato Martinis.  The bride and groom exited through a sea of bubbles.

by Joanne Bogese ~ Event Coordinator

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Rockfish are Running!

Friday, November 6th, 2009
rockfish

Rockfish and Shrimp

Rockfish can live up to 30 years: The biggest on record was a 125-pound female, landed off North Carolina in 1891.

 In the mid-1980s, rockfish numbers were so decimated by overfishing that Atlantic coastal states imposed a moratorium. Luckily for us the populations surged, and by 1995 the fishing ban ended!!

You can enjoy these three savory rockfish dishes through the end of November for just $18.95 each.

ROCKFISH & LOBSTER RISOTTO seared fresh rockfish on lobster and wild mushroom risotto with a hint of Cognac, fried leek garnish

ROCKFISH CHARLESTON  sautéed fresh rockfish and fried oysters with sautéed spinach on Tillamook cheddar and Tasso ham grits

ROCKFISH & SHRIMP  hoisin glazed grilled rockfish on shichimi shrimp and vegetable fried rice (red pepper spice) with toasted sesame seeds, unagi drizzle (Teriyaki), kaiware sprouts

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Wednesday Wine Night at The Boathouse

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
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Mike and staff in their weekly wine class

Join us tonight, 6 – 8 pm, at Sunday Park for our complimentary wine tasting and meet Michael Avery, our Director of Wine!

Every Wednesday, at both locations, we feature a rotating list of five to seven bottles, available for vineyard direct pricing, selected from our Wine Spectator award winning wine list with a complimentary wine tasting the first Wednesday of every month at Sunday Park and starting next week…..the second Wednesday of every month at Rocketts Landing!!

Tonight’s featured selections at Sunday Park:

Honig Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley, California
Aromas and flavors of grapefruit and melon accented with lime and mango. Round mouth feel with a clean, crisp lasting finish.
SUSTAINABLE

Domaines Schlumberger Les Princes Abbes Riesling
Alsace, France
Aromas and flavors of citrus fruit, candied lemon and floral notes. Delicate spice with ginger nuances.

Graham Beck Brut
Western Cape, South Africa
A sparkling wine made in the Methode Cap Classique, which is South African winemakers’ way of saying it is made in the style of Champagne. 54% Chardonnay, 46% Pinot. Subtle toasty aromas with good fruit and a rich creamy complexity on the palate.

Ravenswood Syrah
Sonoma, California
Dark and spicy with some smokiness. Hints of vanilla, black currant, eucalyptus and chocolate. Gently spicy on the palate with fresh red berries, light tannins and a lasting finish.

Layer Cake Primitivo (Zinfandel)
Puglia IGT, Italy
Aromas of jammy black cherry and blackberry, truffle and spice. The jammy berry fruit and spice is continued on the palate along with notes of mocha and chocolate. Rich and warm mouth feel.

Hess Collection 19 Block Cuvee
Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, California
69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Malbec, 10% Syrah, 5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Aromas of ripe red cherry and raspberry with herbal notes. Pronounced fruit on the palate with hints of black licorice, supple tannins.
SUSTAINABLE

by Candy Smith ~ Administratrix

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Weekend Weddings in The Pavilion

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

October 31, 2009 – Katie and Kevin’s Masquerade Wedding

Katie and Kevin celebrated Halloween by uniting as one in an evening ceremony in the Gardens Gazebo.  Following the ceremony their guests enjoyed a masquerade ball style reception complete with custom masks hand painted by the bride.  Guests enjoyed a 3 course meal in the orange and black themed Gardens Pavilion.  Alan Boyle from Choice Entertainment  kept the dance floor full thoughtout the evening. 

 

November 1, 2009 – Cristin and Clair’s Wedding

The rain didn’t damper the spirits of Cristin and Clair on their wedding day.  The groom serenaded his bride during the late afternoon ceremony.  The chocolate brown dressed tables were adorned with beautiful tall floral centerpieces provided by Flora Culture.  The guests dined on a buffet dinner featuring grilled salmon and sirloin steak.  They completed the meal with a chocolate laced wedding cake provided by Kalico Kitchen. 

by Joanne Bogese ~ Event Coordinator

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