Locally-connected billionaire John Kluge isn’t immune to a weak economy, at least in the sense that some of the restaurant chains he owns have had to close. According to the New York Times, the national chains Bennigan’s (an Irish pub sort of place) and Steak & Ale (beef and beer, we’re guessing) are facing dire times. Bennigan’s was shuttered Tuesday and has filed for bankruptcy, and Steak & Ale will also close.
Locally-connected billionaire John Kluge isn’t immune to a weak economy, at least in the sense that some of the restaurant chains he owns have had to close. According to the New York Times, the national chains Bennigan’s (an Irish pub sort of place) and Steak & Ale (beef and beer, we’re guessing) are facing dire times. Bennigan’s was shuttered Tuesday and has filed for bankruptcy, and Steak & Ale will also close.
We’re all about local food (you know that, people) but when the governor’s personal chef invites Virginians to send him videos of themselves playing locavore, we start to hear a distinct beeping sound from our silly-detectors.
The Washington Post has a piece today on the increasing likelihood that Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine will be picked as Barack Obama’s VP choice.
Co-owner says loss of manager prompted resignation of entire staff.
Many of Virginia’s elected officials increased their support of conservation bills promoted by the Virginia League of Conservation Voters (VALCV), according to its 2008 conservation scorecard. The league recognized a record number of delegates and legislators supporting all bills it endorsed as legislative heroes, totaling forty delegates and one senator.
Bonus tracks you won’t find in tomorrow’s issue
In the latest chapter in The Washington Post’s fascination with Charlottesville and the Downtown Mall, tomorrow’s edition will contain a piece, already available online, that’s a veritable paean to the beloved heart of our city. After lauding city planners for their vision back in 1976 (but without mentioning the years it took for the Mall to catch on with businesses and residents)
According to today’s DP, a three-year study by StreamWatch found that three-quarters of the streams tested in the Rivanna River watershed failed to meet Department of Environmental Quality standards.
An eco-invasion of sorts took place this afternoon at Whole Foods Market . A busload of so-called “green missionaries” fanned out across the Shopper’s World parking lot to share the gospel of environmental sustainability. Members of the Conscious Goods Alliance (CGA) rolled up in a tricked out “veggie-busâ€