Design by Justin Vaughan; illustration by Kristy Heilenday
114 / Like Mother, Like Son A mother and her sons, individually and collectively, work to break free of addiction. By Tharon Giddens
122 / The Road Beckons For a growing number of Central Virginians, motorcycles offer a sense of camaraderie and a feeling of freedom. By Gary Robertson
130 / Best & Worst In the 30th year of our annual survey, readers weigh in on highs and lows throughout the region, plus we review a handful of 1988’s winners, and declare who or what should take the prize now.
UPFRONT
20 / From the Editor
THE LOCAL
27 / Preservation As restoration plans proceed for Richmond’s historic African-American cemeteries, volunteers seek assurance of their role.
30 / Development A rising young-adult population triggers an apartment-building boom.
36 / My Take It’s not enough to erect monuments; we have to teach the stories they represent. By Evans D. Hopkins
40 / News A progress report on Petersburg By Leah Small
44 / Flashback Recognizing the contributions of Richmond’s Italians By Harry Kollatz Jr.
256 / Flip to the Back How Excel to Excellence founder and former pro-football player Michael Robinson finds inspiration
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
81 / Datebook Who’s crooning at this year’s Richmond Jazz Festival, an exhibition of Native American art opens at the VMFA, the 12th annual Filipino Festival and more
85 / Q&A Mandy Fitzgerald, co-organizer of Maker’s Market, explains why the creative arts and craft fair on Aug. 3 is “as hipster as you can get.”
86 / Spotlight A Charlottesville author’s murder-thriller set in Richmond drips with drama and depicts real-life scenarios.
88 / Profile EggHunt Records’ latest release by multi-instrumentalist newcomer Minor Poet packs major impact.
LIVING
95 / Shop Talk Jackson & James menswear comes to Scott’s Addition.
98 / Style Scandinavian meets boho for a cool look.
100 / The Blended 7 Doling out household responsibilities doesn’t have to be a chore. By Jason Tesauro
104 / Travel Fido-friendly destinations for a weekend road trip.
108 / Health Finishing touches are being applied to the new Virginia Treatment Center for Children facility.
DINING
241 / Review Jackson’s Beer Garden & Smokehouse
243 / Quick Take Sauce & Toss
244 Ingredient A nation divided — over okra
246 / Trend Richmonders line up for the irresistible aroma of charcoal chicken.
248 / Q&A Harlem-based restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson comes to Richmond for SAVOR.
250 / 5 Faves Cool treats to help beat the heat
252 / Food Stuffs Longoven’s dream of a full-fledged restaurant is in sight. By Todd Kliman
Private Schools Guide
56 / Getting In Administrators give guidance on admission processes for families of future kindergarteners, middle- and high-schoolers who are interested in the independent school route. By Kate Andrews
64 / All Hands on Deck Volunteering is a way of life for parents at private schools large and small, secular and religious. By Leah Small
