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Richmond<br />
VIRGINIA<br />
GO SHOP<br />
THE BIZARRE BAZAAR’S 34TH<br />
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION<br />
600 E Laburnum Ave • 804-673-7015<br />
www.thebizarrebazaar.com<br />
Once a year, the Richmond Raceway<br />
transforms into an enormous market featuring<br />
more than 475 vendors. The selection ranges<br />
from ornaments, children’s toys and holiday<br />
foods to designer sportswear, pewter gifts and<br />
antique furniture. Dec. 2-6.<br />
OPENHOUSE<br />
5807 Patterson Ave • 804-288-5807<br />
www.openhouse-richmond.com<br />
This home store carries several emerging<br />
brands—like LoooLo, Dermond Peterson and<br />
Diana Fayt—that shoppers will be hardpressed<br />
to fi nd anywhere else.<br />
PHILOSOPHIE<br />
3132 W Cary St • 804-355-3102<br />
Nestled in the heart of one of Richmond’s oldest<br />
shopping districts, this women’s clothing<br />
store carries classic pieces and fancy accessories<br />
that usually outlast the overnight trends.<br />
GO SEE<br />
26TH ANNUAL UKROPS-SUPERVALU<br />
CHRISTMAS PARADE<br />
2500 W Broad St • 804-788-6478<br />
www.richmondchristmasparade.org<br />
Richmond’s largest single-day event of the<br />
year, this parade will feature 2 full miles of<br />
fl oats, balloons and marching bands. It kicks<br />
off at 10am, but come early: Last year’s parade<br />
drew more than 100,000 spectators. Dec. 5.<br />
THE BYRD THEATRE<br />
2908 West Cary St • 804-353-9911<br />
www.byrdtheatre.com<br />
People don’t come to The Byrd for the<br />
latest blockbuster release; they fl ock to<br />
this authentic second-run 1920s theater<br />
(complete with a full balcony, a chandelier and<br />
concession stand attendants in classy black<br />
dresses) for the experience. And much like the<br />
old days, the tickets cost a mere $1.99.<br />
THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT<br />
At Carpenter Theatre<br />
600 E Grace St • 804-327-5755<br />
www.vaopera.org<br />
This month, the Virginia Opera presents Gaetano<br />
Donizetti’s masterpiece—a story of a girl<br />
raised by the French regiment who discovers<br />
her royal ancestry—in the original French. The<br />
story delves into themes of self-determination,<br />
heritage and pride. Nov. 27 and 29.<br />
GO MAGAZINE NOVEMBER <strong>2009</strong><br />
— Christina Couch<br />
GO EAT<br />
CAFÉ OLE<br />
2 N Sixth St • 804-225-8226<br />
Serving up Mexican food and California-style<br />
burritos for more than 15 years, this café is<br />
a favorite among the business lunch crowd,<br />
particularly those with big appetites. Come<br />
hungry: Portions are huge. $<br />
CAFÉ GUTENBERG<br />
1700 E Main St • 804-497-5000<br />
www.cafegutenberg.com<br />
Thanks to a recent makeover, this spot no<br />
longer has to split its space between novels<br />
and food. The newer, larger version has even<br />
added a vegetarian-friendly menu that features<br />
locally grown ingredients. $$<br />
KOBE JAPANESE STEAK & SUSHI<br />
19 S 13th St • 804-643-8080<br />
www.kobesteakandsushi.com<br />
Ladies who can maneuver their high heels<br />
through Shockoe Slip’s cobblestone streets<br />
will be rewarded with a top-notch Japanese<br />
meal at this hibachi-style restaurant. For a<br />
special night, order the surf and turf. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
BANDITO’S BURRITO LOUNGE<br />
2905 Patterson Ave • 804-354-9999<br />
www.banditosburritolounge.com<br />
Packed with dancing college students,<br />
Bandito’s is also home to weekly Texas hold-<br />
’em tournaments and regular DJ nights.<br />
MULLIGAN’S SPORTS GRILLE<br />
1323 W Main St • 804-353-8686<br />
This classic sports bar features weekly karaoke<br />
and Texas hold-’em nights as well as the<br />
occasional live band. Sports junkies can get<br />
their fi x on the bar’s fl at-screen TVs.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY MUSEUM<br />
80 miles southwest of Richmond<br />
103 Main St, Smithfi eld • 757-356-1223<br />
This very local history museum is home to<br />
a delightful collection of items, including<br />
Native American artifacts, a miniature Colonial<br />
plantation house and an entire exhibit devoted<br />
exclusively to ham.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Author Patricia Cornwell, who set many<br />
of her crime novels in Richmond, based<br />
fi ctional heroine Kay Scarpetta on a real-life<br />
medical examiner from the area.<br />
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Growing up has never been so much fun!<br />
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Rochester<br />
NEW YORK<br />
GO SHOP<br />
CRAFT COMPANY NO. 6<br />
785 University Ave • 585-473-3413<br />
www.craftcompany.com<br />
This converted fi rehouse—the former home<br />
of engine company no. 6—abounds with<br />
artisan-made objects to decorate home and<br />
body, whether folksy (colorfully painted Sticks<br />
furnishings), sleek (sinuous metal menorahs)<br />
or chic (Somers Randolph’s silver jewelry).<br />
GO SEE<br />
DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE<br />
20 Windsor St • 585-325-4370<br />
www.downstairscabaret.com<br />
On any given night, this eclectic venue<br />
might host a highly toasted revue, country<br />
music band, one-man (or -woman) show or<br />
performance on its way to or from Broadway.<br />
GO EAT<br />
PIRANHA SUSHI BAR<br />
682 Park Ave • 585-360-2754<br />
www.piranhasushibar.com<br />
Inspired by the cultural mix in Peru, this<br />
understated bistro serves a creative list of<br />
sushi rolls (tuna, mango and avocado, for<br />
instance) and a selection of tapas like grilled<br />
steak with chimichurri sauce. $$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
LIQUID<br />
169 St Paul St • 585-325-5710<br />
www.liquidnightspot.com<br />
With pulsating lights, thumping urban beats,<br />
drink specials, two busy dance fl oors and large<br />
screens streaming live footage of club patrons,<br />
we’re not sure what more this nightclub could<br />
possibly offer.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
EVERSON MUSEUM OF ART<br />
88 miles east of Rochester<br />
401 Harrison St, Syracuse • 315-474-6064<br />
www.everson.org<br />
Although it’s known for its American<br />
collections, the Everson has a show on tour<br />
from Wales this fall. “Turner to Cézanne”<br />
showcases works from masters such as Corot,<br />
Monet, Renoir and van Gogh.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
— Elizabeth Forbes<br />
Future anarchist Emma Goldman spent her<br />
young life in Rochester as a sweatshop worker<br />
and unhappy bride.
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