The third week in November officially kicks off the hectic holiday season. But have no fear! This week we stopped by Belle & James where one of Richmond's most beloved bartenders, Sean Rapoza, mixed up a boozy treat to help take the edge off.
Interview: Matt Rho
Richmond, Conversation, ProcessCommentMatt Rho, a former New York City private equity investor turned entrepreneur is a partner at up-and-coming Shockoe Atelier. Today we stopped by their 15th Street location to talk startups, denim, the principles of Bushido and boxer briefs.
Happy Hour With: INM United
Richmond, ConversationCommentJoel Erb founded his company in 1998 at the age of 15. His first big pitch? Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss. He got the gig.
But despite being an early adopter and tech-prodigy, he is known for his ability to disconnect and unplug. We stopped in to talk to Joel at his Richmond-based development company, INM United, about their corporate culture, his team, and life beyond the laptop.
Gregg Brooks: Home Bar Essentials
Process1 CommentLong gone are the days of your friends showing up to the house and being handed a shot of Kentucky Gentleman and a Bud. It’s time to step up your game. No fear, you can keep it simple and begin with the basics and add on as you get comfortable making that terrible face you’re bound to make as you shake the the heck out of an egg white cocktail.
Happy Hour With: Overcoast
Conversation, RichmondCommentWhat’s Happy Hour without a nice soundtrack? Today we drop by Overcoast (a Boutique Custom Music and Sound House in Richmond and London) to talk with trans-Atlantic producers, Travis Tucker and Colin Beckett about how they stay inspired to create customized music for their varied client base while working on different sides of the same ocean.
Cocktail Classics: The Sour
CocktailsCommentNew Digs: Urban Farmhouse
RichmondCommentUrban Farmhouse and their five (soon to be six) locations have become a Richmond mainstay in just the five short years they’ve been open. They’ve done this by relentlessly working to create a sense of place - a place that works for a multitude of people and purposes and that provides the highest quality, local, sustainable, and dietary specific products available.
Interview: Paul Trible
ConversationCommentTed Elmore + Bridge Park: Culture, Beauty, & Community
ConversationCommentWe recently visited Ted Elmore in his home to talk more about the groundbreaking BridgePark project, art, and what he loves about Richmond. Upon entering the Park Avenue rowhouse, it’s impossible to ignore that Ted’s eye for design goes beyond parks and community spaces and weaves its way into every piece in his home and many of his thoughts.
Party Cocktail: Richmond 2015
CocktailsCommentAs the UCI Road World Championship Races enters into it’s final weekend, all eyes turn with anticipation to the hometown of our premium spirit, Richmond. Whether you are heading out to cheer on the cyclists along the 10 mile course or gathering at home to watch with friends, the appropriate beverage will help make the experience next-level.