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[deleted] t1_j4i5nm3 wrote

Reply to Quick list of exceptional local chefs/restauranteurs and their establishments by J-Colio

Long oven is truly the only one on that list that even comes close, and they would get one star, not more. Would also like to point out that Long Oven the food is extremely affordable for their tasting menu; you can walk out for under 400 for 2 people, not including wine; with wine and cocktails, you can easily get to 900 dollars, (but also they have affordable options for pairings as well) as stated by OP. But for the quality of food, service, etc that is an easy 900-1000 dollar NYC Michelin star meal with very few drinks.Maybe Alewife, maybe grisette, maybe L'Opossum, maybe shagbark. But those are a stretch. But out of those, Grisette and shagbark would be my top guess. All top choices for a Gourmand award tho.

Subrosa would definitely get a gourmand award.

No one exactly knows how they score, but there are 3 times a Michelin judge will visit the restaurant in a year. You never know who or when.The basics are Quality of Product, consistency, the Personality of the chef showing through the food, and mastering the cooking techniques.

Source: I worked in several 1-3 Michelin star places in NYC, along with being a CIA grad and 30+ years in the business.

Also, I would like to point out that getting nominated for a James Beard Award is NOT HARD AT ALL. For the most part, you have to submit something in writing during a specific time of year to be nominated (someone that does not work in that establishment). James Beard awards have merit when you win one, not nominated. But it is great to get nominated b.c. you cooked and severed someone good enough for them to write a bomb ass letter about your place.

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AtwoodAKC t1_j4i1gj3 wrote

Reply to Spa with steam rooms AND saunas? by babyragehell

If you'd be willing to try desert heat instead of water check out Purify on Patterson Ave. They have a really nice set up and you can get a good deal as a new client. Not any full bath houses around here that I know of other than the Y :)

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ukius t1_j4htrf0 wrote

Reply to Spa with steam rooms AND saunas? by babyragehell

Not a spa but the twin hickory YMCA has both a steam room and sauna right next to each other.

However some patrons use the sauna to exercise so you’ll even have a show!

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manyamile t1_j4hjivc wrote

Reply to What areas are zoned for raising chickens? by SuccessfulPres

I'm sure it's fairly easy to look up Richmond and other surrounding counties. I happened to have the relevant sections bookmarked for Henrico and Hanover.

Henrico: https://library.municode.com/va/henrico_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_ORD_CH24ZOOR_ART4USRE_DIV4ACUSST_S24-4419ACKEANOUDWACDW

Poultry.

The keeping of poultry is allowed as an accessory use to a single-family detached, duplex, or manufactured home dwelling in accordance with the standards in this subsection (see Sec. 24-4302.A, All Animal Husbandry Uses, for standards for keeping poultry as a principal use).

  1. The keeping of poultry is allowed by right only in the A-1, Agricultural District. In the R-0, R-0A, R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-3A, R-4, and R-4A districts, the keeping of poultry accessory to a dwelling is allowed subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Sec. 24-2308, Conditional Use Permit.
  2. No more than six hens may be kept on the property. Roosters are prohibited.
  3. The hens must be kept within a covered enclosure that includes a coop and an enclosed run. The coop and the enclosed run must have a combined minimum enclosed area of 30 square feet. The enclosure must be located in the rear yard only and must meet a side yard setback of 25 feet and the rear yard setback that applies to the dwelling.

Hanover: https://library.municode.com/va/hanover_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COCO_CH26ZOOR_ART5SIDERE_DIV8RESPUS_S26-298.1KECHREDI

Section 26-298.1. - Keeping of chickens in residential districts.

Notwithstanding any district regulations to the contrary, the keeping of chickens on lots with single-family detached homes within the RS, R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts shall be permitted as an accessory use so long as the following conditions are satisfied:

  1. There shall no more than six (6) female chickens (hens) kept on the property. No male chickens (roosters) are permitted.
  2. All chickens shall be kept within an enclosure on the property. This enclosure shall:
    a. Contain a coop to house the chickens;
    b. Be constructed entirely within the rear yard of the property; and
    c. Be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from all side and rear lot lines.
  3. All areas associated with the keeping of chickens shall be cleaned and made free of waste on a regular basis. Waste associated with the use shall be disposed of in an appropriate waste disposal container that is periodically removed from the site.
  4. The property owner shall employ a means of eliminating any odor problems and propagation of insects related to the use.
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nailpolishbonfire t1_j4h7d9u wrote

Reply to What areas are zoned for raising chickens? by SuccessfulPres

You can totally own chickens in the city. There's not really an acreage requirement but technically you have to have them 15 feet from neighboring dwellings which could be a challenge in some lots. The city puts out a whole guide to chickens in Richmond: https://www.rva.gov/sites/default/files/2019-04/RACCChickenGuide.pdf

You do need a license. $60/year I believe. Up to 6 birds. No roosters

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