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Mar 5, 2009, 4:00 pm ET
Cheeburger Cheeburger
Flavor of the Week: Cheeburger Cheeburger
»By Alexandra Varipapa

Having never been to a Cheeburger Cheeburger chain, I wanted to see how it compared to Five Guys and Carytown Burger. And I must say I wasn’t impressed.

Feb 26, 2009, 4:56 pm ET
Flavor of the Week: Aziza’s on Main
»By Alexandra Varipapa

Aziza’s is named after Rusty Fallen’s mother, and the restaurant serves a mix of Lebanese dishes and southern classics that Rusty cooks in Aziza’s honor. I stayed away from the southern things and went right for the Lebanese, although I’m sure the southern food is good, too.

Feb 19, 2009, 1:44 pm ET
Flavor of the Week: The Village Café
»By Alexandra Varipapa

My friends and I are addicted to the Food Network and especially Guy Fieri’s show, “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” So, naturally, we were dying to go to one of Guy’s stops right here in Richmond, The Village Café.

Feb 19, 2009, 1:15 pm ET
Students discuss sex, love and what men want
»By Alexandra Varipapa

Have you ever wondered what boys are thinking? A meeting hosted by the Resident Assistants of Freeman, Robins and Jeter halls gave students a chance to ask.

Feb 12, 2009, 2:54 pm ET
Flavor of the Week: Havana 59
»By Alexandra Varipapa

Havana 59 takes classic Cuban, Caribbean and Spanish flavors, full of cilantro, coconut and lots of garlic, to the max and applies the ingredients in innovative ways.

Feb 5, 2009, 1:19 am ET
Senior curates Byzantine coin exhibit
»By Alexandra Varipapa

Senior Kelly Hughes has always been interested in how religion and historical events impact art and vice versa. When she discovered that the University of Richmond museums had more than 5,000 Byzantine coins in their collection, she began to do research.

Nov 20, 2008, 4:00 pm ET
Heilman returns from 3,000-mile motorcycle trip
»By Alexandra Varipapa

Chancellor E. Bruce Heilman set out to prove that you’re never to old for an adventure.

Nov 13, 2008, 4:00 pm ET
Barcelona makes concert debut in Richmond
»By Alexandra Varipapa

Seattle-based band Barcelona made its first-ever visit to Richmond to perform at Alley Katz in Shockoe Slip to promote its first album, “Absolutes.”

Nov 13, 2008, 3:00 pm ET
Boutique of the Week: Roadrunner
»By Alexandra Varipapa

At Roadrunner, the employees use the track that goes around the inside of the store to analyze a customer’s foot mechanics to determine the best shoe for the customer’s stride.

Nov 11, 2008, 10:03 pm ET
University mock trial places 2nd at U.Va. invitational
»By Alexandra Varipapa

The University of Richmond defeated 22 other mock trial teams and won second place at the Great American Mock Trial Invitational on Nov. 1 and 2.

Oct 30, 2008, 3:00 pm ET
Magnolia’s wine bistro comes to Village
»By Alexandra Varipapa

Magnolias, a new wine bar and bistro opening soon in the Village Shopping Center, will provide an atmosphere for people to learn about wine while enjoying good, simple food.

Oct 30, 2008, 3:00 pm ET
What’s Happening this Week in Richmond…
»By Alexandra Varipapa

Check out all the upcoming events and activities at Richmond this week!

Oct 30, 2008, 3:00 pm ET
Magnolia’s bistro comes to Village
»By Alexandra Varipapa

Magnolia’s, a new wine bar and bistro opening soon in the Village Shopping Center, will provide an atmosphere for people to learn about wine while enjoying good, simple food.

Oct 30, 2008, 3:00 pm ET
Boutique of the Week: A Second Debut
»By Alexandra Varipapa

Take a trip to A Second Debut by Goodwill if you still haven’t found the perfect Halloween costume that no one else will be wearing.

Oct 23, 2008, 3:00 pm ET
The “Lion of Zimbabwe” comes to Modlin Center
»By Alexandra Varipapa

Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited play Chimurenga music, a musical style that was born out of the struggle to gain independence faced by the people of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).

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