SOJ Fall Colors

The South of the James Market continues to delight. Fall colors abound.

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Brunch at Wild Ginger

Last Sunday we went to Wild Ginger for Brunch. It was a nice day and the weather was decent enough that we could eat outside.

We were surprised that this place was not busy. It was after 12 PM. One couple sat in the dining room and another took a table outside. That was it.

Hubby ordered Tuna Lover’s Lunch -  4 pieces tuna sushi and tuna roll ($10.95). Exactly what he was expecting and beautifully presented.

I tried Eggs Huntua - English muffins, Malaysian scrambled eggs, lump crab smothered in a Sake Hollandaise and served with fresh seasonal fruit ($11.95). Very nice. I think the English muffin could have been toasted a bit more, but the sake added more of a sweetness to the dish instead of a lemon-citrus presence. The kiwi and strawberries were a nice accompaniment. A nice twist to the traditional brunch offering.

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Colorful pumpkins, key lime butter, apples, radishes, and carrots were among the finds at the South of the James Market yesterday.

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Japanese Turnips at SOJ

Fertile Crescent Farm brought Japanese turnips yesterday at the South of the James Market and sold out of them (we bought the last bunch). Saunders Orchards had sweet and tasty Asian pears.

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Food, Art, and Market

My folks came to visit this past weekend. A fairly big deal since they hardly ever come. And we showed them parts of Richmond that they had never experienced before. Somewhat of a risk, but I think they enjoyed it.

We enjoyed Torraine Sauvignon Blanc, Whiskey Smash, and Sunday Paper at Acacia. The tiny bar alcove was free for relaxing and catching up on news of all of my relatives.

We then traveled to ArtWorks for the All Media Show reception. I have a couple of photos on display. It had been quite some time since they had been on that end of Hull St.

We had dinner at Avenue 805. Veal Picccata; Veal Saltimbacco; Ribeye Steak; and Crab, Scallop, and Shrimp Cake with a 2003 Lan Rioja Riserva.

Wonderful veal served with housemade pasta and marinara. My mom raved about the seafood cake. Very good. The ribeye looked overcooked to me and not as appealing as the other dishes. The restaurant was very hot. But prices were reasonable and the wine, divine.

The next morning we visited the South of the James Market. Wonderful as always (but extremely hot!).

Then on to the Virginia Museum to look at stuff - both old and new. We met my sister for lunch at Amuse. The L'Ecole No. 41 Syrah was very tasty as well as the polenta fries, hangar steak, tuna tartar and avocado, and crab cake. And the service seemed to have gone up a notch.

We then went to the special Tiffany exhibit. My favorite part was discovering how the studio made the stained glass pieces so three dimensional though layering and folding glass.

My other favorite part was looking at the favorite art work that my nephews and niece picked out. All different. All intriguing. All contemporary.

It was a good visit.

South of the James Market for July 17

Hot! Thanks goodness we went early. For today at the South of the James Market we purchased:

Phal's Egg Rolls and Noodles (for breakfast)
Carnitas Taco from Nate's Taco Truck (again, for breakfast)
Blanchard's Iced Coffee
Hot Tea from Koralee
Lisianthus bouquet from Amy's
Fresh whole chickens from Ault's
Red and white potatoes and onions from Pleitez
Peaches and blackberries from Agriberry
Hungarian sweet and yellow peppers from the Chester farmer
Carrots and Hanover tomatoes from Victory Gardens
Garlic from Root Force Collective
Chocolate chip cookies from Countryside Bakers
Cinnamon bread from Montana Gold

Whew!

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