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The Elbys 2014
Here are some highlights from our 3rd Annual Elby Awards held at the VMFA on January 26th, 2014.
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Food editor Brandon Fox
Photo by Jay Paul
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Nicole Lang (right) and friend
Photo by Jay Paul
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Virginia Museum Director Alex Nygeres greets Michael Smith, general manager of Amuse Restaurant at VMFA and Karri Peifer of Richmond.com. Photo by Jay Paul
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Daniel and Robin Salzberg, Michelle Williams and Brian Enroughty, and Emory and Susan Williams. Photo by Jay Paul
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David Stover or Urban Apiaries, artist Caryl Burtner, and John Haddad of Slow Food RVA. Photo by Jay Paul
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Michelle Peake of Dutch & Co. accepts an Elby for Best Beverage Program. Photo by Jay Paul
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Kendra Murden on her way to accept her Elby for Best Neighborhood Restaurant for Garnett's Cafe. Photo by Jay Paul
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Jessica Bufford of Estilo show sher surprise at receiving an Elby for Best New Restaurant. Photo by Jay Paul
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Richmond magazine Editor-in-chier Susan Winiecki. Photo by Jay Paul
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A standing O for Legacy Award-winner Hollister Lindley. Photo by Jay Paul
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Travis Croxton of Rappahannock Restaurant accepts an Elby for 2014 Restaurateur of the Year. Photo by Jay Paul
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Michele Graziano and Jason Tesauro
Photo by Jay Paul
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Michelle Peake and Caleb Shriver of Dutch & Co. Photo by Jay Paul
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Jon Davidow and Liz Swerdlow
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Dale Reitzer of Acacia mid-town
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Ryan Golden and Nick Leyva of Dutch & Co. Photo by Jay Paul
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Donna Pendarvis and Geno Brantley
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Jessica Haddad and Susan Winiecki of Richmond magazine
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KOR Food Innovations created our signature Elby cocktail. Photo by Jay Paul
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Ann Lee and Jason Tesauro with Jenna Sneed of Fresca on Addison. Photo by Jay Paul
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Devin Grimsley and Melanie Roupas of Richmond magazine
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Rachel McGuinn, Jessica Haddad and Sarah Barton of Richmond magazine. Photo by Jay Paul
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Rachel McGuinn and Sarah Barton of Richmond magazine sample desserts from Culinard. Photo by Jay Paul
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Marty Key from Steady Sounds spun the tunes during the Elby's after-party in VMFA's marble hall. Photo by Nicole Lang
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DJ Marty Key of Steady Sounds Photo by Nicole Lang
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The marble hall Photo By Devin Grimsley
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Detail of Culinard's Casablanca dessert display Photo By Devin Grimsley
About 500 people attended Richmond magazine's third annual Elby Awards at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on Jan. 26 to honor the Richmond region's restaurant community.