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Support the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program

August 27, 2015

I don't usually copy and paste info in the blog here but I did want to put the word out about the Virginia Wounded Warrior event tonight at Bailey's Sports Grille in Newport News tonight! Press release is below.


BAILEY’S IN NEWPORT NEWS, VA TO HOST BENEFIT FOR 

VIRGINIA WOUNDED WARRIOR PROGRAM

ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015

NEWPORT NEWS, VA (August 2015) – Bailey’s in Newport News is teaming up with the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program to support Virginia Veterans and their families. Bailey’s, located at 12300 Jefferson Avenue, will host a celebration to benefit the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program on Thursday, August 27, 2015.

  From 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. party guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary sampling of Bailey’s signature dishes such as the Black Forest, Olympian Hummus and Slow Roasted Baby Back Ribs along with raffle giveaways.  $2 Blackened Fish and Ranchero Chicken Tacos as well as $4.50 House Margaritas will be served until 7 p.m.

Bailey’s will donate 10% of sales for the entire day and night of Thursday, August 27 to the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program, which is dedicated to improving and expanding services to Virginia veterans and their family members coping with the impact of deployment, military service, post-traumatic stress, operational stress and/or traumatic brain injury.  Donations help VWWP meet the critical treatment and supportive service needs of the Veterans and their families.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Bailey’s for their celebration event and are so grateful that they have chosen to support our efforts in meeting the needs of our Virginia Veterans,” said Carol Berg, Region 5 Director of the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program.  “We are looking forward to a fun and festive event.  We invite everyone to come and join our team on August 27!”

  Bailey’s in Newport News offers 30 High Definition TVs; great games including pool; nearly 100 kinds of beer, including 42 beers on tap, 20 of which are craft and 12 of which are local; and a deliciously crafted menu for sharing, snacking as well as dining.

Bailey’s in Newport News is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.  For more information, reservations or to book a private event, call Bailey’s at (757) 881-9180 or visit us at www.BaileysSportsGrille.com, Facebook and Twitter.

About the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program

The Virginia Wounded Warrior Program (VWWP) is operated by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services in cooperation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.  Virginia Wounded Warrior Program (VWWP) was established in 2008 in response to the growing need to improve and expand services to our nation’s veterans and their family members coping with the impact of deployment, military service, post-traumatic stress, operational stress and/or traumatic brain injury.  VWWP monitors and coordinates the delivery of behavioral health, rehabilitative, and supportive services for Virginia Veterans and their families.

The VWWP works to ensure that Virginia Veterans do not slip through the cracks and that adequate and timely assessment, treatment, and support are available to promote resilience and recovery.  Through an extensive network of Federal, State, and Local partnerships, the VWWP proudly serves veterans of any era who are Virginia residents; members of the Virginia National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves not in active federal service; and family members of those veterans and service members.  For more information, visit www.dvs.virginia.gov. 

About Virginia Veterans Services Foundation (VVSF)

VVSF is a charitable organization as defined in section 170 (c) (1) of the US Internal Revenue Code and sections 2.2-2715-2719 of the Code of Virginia.  VVSF is authorized to raise and accept donations for the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program by the referenced Code sections and the Virginia state office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs. Virginia Veterans Services Foundation (VVSF) manages donations to the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program (VWWP).  100% of donations received go to veterans and their families.  No donations to VWWP are used for administration, staff or fundraising.  More information on VVSF can be found at www.virginiaveteransservicesfoundation.org or www.vvsf.org.

About Bailey’s

Last Call Operating Co. owns and operates 58 sports bars and pubs in 21 states under the banners of the Bailey’s Sports Grille and Fox & Hound names.  The restaurants provide a comfortable venue for people to catch their favorite game, socialize with a drink, play pool or darts, and grab a bite with friends.  With nearly 100 kinds of beer available in every location, the restaurants are a beer lover’s paradise, and with a full bar of wine and spirits and an extensive menu, Bailey’s is the perfect place for any occasion.  For reservations or to book a private event, please call your Bailey’s or visit www.BaileysSportsGrille.com, Facebook and Twitter.


 

In event Tags Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Wounded Warrior, Bailey's Sports Grille, Newport News
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Gen Lee and Peter Chang

Peter Chang Express - Virginia Beach

August 19, 2015

Earlier this year Shelby and I got an invite to have dinner with Peter Chang and his partner Gen Lee. It was amazing! We were there with one other couple, Sean and Robin Brickell, in addition to Peter's wife Lisa. Course after course was brought out and cooked by a chef Peter trained. Everything we had excited all the senses - it tasted great, it looked wonderful and Gen or Peter would give us the skinny on what we were eating.

Peter Chang's wife Lisa brings out sweets to celebrate Shelby's birthday!

In addition to talking about food and business Gen told about his early days in the country working the kitchens of Las Vegas in the 80s. Him and his wife have a house there still and let us know he knows all the secrets to getting around town. He showed us photos of his grandchild and even talked about the big names he met - his favorite being Michael Jackson. He described Jackson as a very kind and generous man. When Peter and his wife found out Shelby's birthday was about a week out, Lisa came out with sweet, sticky buns stuffed with black bean. Very cool!

Of course the big topic of the evening was the new restaurant they were opening in town. They wanted to lets us try some of the new menu items they were putting together for a spot in the Virginia Beach Town Center called Peter Chang Express. Well...new for Hampton Roads at least, the next closest one is in Richmond.

The new shop at Virginia Beach Town Center

Peter Chang Express isn't going to be in the middle of the fairly new Town Center but off the boulevard between Kellam Rd and Horace Ave. You can actually see the new Peter Chang Express from my mother's barbershop (Town Center Barber Shop) at 304 Horace Ave! So if you need a haircut after lunch head over and see Mom.

If you aren't familar with Peter Chang, this sums it up: He has been called the best when it comes to Sichuan cooking in America. He has even cooked for the president of China at one point in his career.

We've been to Peter Chang Bistro in Virginia Beach and the food is phenomenal! It's unlike the Chinese-American food you're used to getting from the similarly named restaurants who seem to be serving from the same menu. His food is spicy, fresh, and presented uniquely. Whole fish dressed and sliced, majestically carried to the table with the respect it deserves. Bamboo fish in a bamboo net is pretty neat too. The scallion bubble bread is brought to the table hot and it looks like a balloon of chewy goodness - pull it apart and eat it hot!

Bamboo Fish

Scallion Bubble Bread

The difference between Peter Chang's bigger restaurant in town and Peter Chang Express is that Express will be serving small plates at half the price of the regular entree. Service will be fast to accommodate those working in Town Center or for those who wanted a quick bite to eat. Shelby and I have been watching this store, trying to figure out when it was going to open. It was originally supposed to open about May or June but had a few delays. Now is the time though!

Shelby, Robin, Sean and Gen

Peter Chang Express will have a grand opening on August 28th with a soft opening a couple days before that open 8 September. We're excited, it's a lot closer to us and our jobs so I can see picking up lunch there now. I wonder if it will affect Judy's down the street?

View the photos of our visit and see some of what will be offered at Peter Chang Express and check out this cool tofu soup below!

In restaurant, HRVA Tags Peter Chang, Peter Chang Wok, Virginia Beach, Szechuan, Sichuan, Chinese, restaurant, Peter Chang Express
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Me and Shelby at Diner en Blanc - Hampton Roads

Diner en Blanc Hampton Roads

August 14, 2015
In event, HRVA, dinner Tags diner en blanc, hampton roads, Dinner in White, Newport News, Bad News Blanc
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Wasserhund Brewing Company Soft Opening

August 1, 2015

Wasserhund Brewing Company! What does that mean exactly? I spent a few years in Germany while I was in the army and the first thing I think of is Pudelhund or Poodle in English - but the dog in the logo is a German Shepherd (Alsatian as my Scottish mother-in-law likes to say.) The first question I had for the brewery was, "What's the meaning of Wasserhund?"

I was able to talk to Craig Lubinski and he said their dogs loved the water. The idea behind Wasserhund Brewing is summed up in the company statement:

Wasserhund Brewing Company, meaning "water dog" in German, was born from a love of the beach, dogs, and German beer. We aspire to bring the German beer culture to Virginia Beach in the best way... by brewing the highest quality ales, lagers, and meads and providing the environment to enjoy them with family, friends, and strangers.
We also match our beer with artisan pizza made to order in our brick oven. Or you can order Richmond made sausages on pretzel rolls and add some sourkraut for a real German experience. 
Call it whatever you want... we call it German style brewing with a Beach kick.  Really, it's great beer and great times.
Prost!

When you visit Wasserhund, Craig will be manning the stone-brick oven the brewery owns slinging pizza. That's right, in-house pizza at Wasserhund in addition to local brews. The former owner of the space left the oven and the brewery is going to make use of it.

Fresh pizza and local beer, on-site, this is going to be good!

Kevin Erskine of Coelacanth Brewing chats with Craig Lubinski and checks out the new Virginia Beach Brewery.

I didn't get a chance to talk to Aaron and Christine Holley (owners) but hope to do so at the brewery's soft opening. I did get to meet Aaron's father who is a retired Naval Chaplain. Craig, Aaron's father and myself talked a little bit, throwing out old war stories since the three of us are veterans. That's what usually happens when you get former service people together. The new place looks great and has some nice people associated with it. Keep an eye out for good things to come.

Wasserhund Brewing officially opens August 6, but if you want a sneak peek they're having an soft opening tomorrow, 1 August. Stop by.

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In Craft Beer Tags Wasserhund Brewing Company, craft beer, Virginia Beach, brewery
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