A Bona Fide Birthday for Texas Inn
I don’t remember much from my four years of Latin, but a few short phrases have stayed with me through the years. I have committed many age-old adages to memory as reminders of purpose and personal mantras. To sound smart, I will drop them into conversations once in a while.
“Tempus fugit” means time flies. I can hardly believe that we’ll be celebrating our 1st birthday of the Texas Inn in Richmond on Monday, 4/21. (We actually opened on 4/20, but will be closed for Easter — we give our folks a day off for all major holidays.) These 365 days have flown by fast. There have been more ups than downs, and we seem to have found our niche among a very discerning RVA dining scene. We’re the exact opposite of the RVA dining scene.
We’re not New American Cuisine. We’re an old-school diner.
We’re not expensive. We’re cheap.
We’re not complicated. We’re simple.
We’re not vegan. We’re meatatarian.
“Carpe Diem” means seize the day. We signed a lease on 4/1 and opened 19 days later. It was a lot of work, but we got it done.
“Bona Fide” means in good faith. Just like all of our Texas Inn locations, we really tried to connect to the community in Richmond this last year. We’ve held fundraising events for Make-A-Wish, Real Life, Caritas, and supported other great organizations through donations to RAL (Richmond Animal League), Fox Elementary PTA, Richmond Education Foundation, and HumanKind. We’ve tried to be a good neighbor.
“Audaces Fortuna Juvat” means fortune favors the bold. If you know me, this Latin phrase is in my mantra. Is it bold to open an old-school diner when so many classic spots are closing? Yes. Now you know where I got the idea I’ve been telling clients, friends, and colleagues for 20 years at Madison+Main. Bold brands win.
MONDAY:
SWEETIE BOY GOES TO CALIFORNIA
Our client, Sweetie Boy Delivers, hit the road (or maybe the air) to the Finished Vehicle Logistics Conference this past weekend in Huntington Beach, CA. Our friends were in gear, networking with industry leaders, exploring the future of auto transport, and showcasing how they’re driving innovation in vehicle delivery. We’re proud to see them representing with style, smarts, and that signature Sweetie Boy hustle.
TUESDAY:
1ST BIRTHDAY FOR TEXAS INN RICHMOND
WEDNESDAY:
THE HILLS ARE ALIVE
Our new client, McCormick Hill Farms, hosted some of the Madison+Main-iacs to check out their beautiful grounds, and of course, the real stars of the show, the cows and horses. Memories were made, snoots were booped, and the whole crew had an a-moo-zing time.
Big thanks to McCormick Hills for the warm welcome and the chance to see where premium quality truly begins! Be on the lookout for some exciting news from them soon!
THURSDAY:
FOREWARD
HR Guru and fellow Rotarian Rich Salon is writing another book, and he gave me an advance copy a few weeks ago. On Thursday, I finished up the foreword he invited me to write. Edited. Emailed. Fingers crossed he likes it.
You can contact Rich for HR needs or get on the pre-order list for his new book by emailing him: rich@RichtheHRGuy.com.
FRIDAY:
ON THE AIR
“Friday, Friday. Gotta get down on Friday. Everybody’s looking forward to the weekend.” – Rebecca Black, Friday. That song is 14 years old now. Wow.
At 9:05 am this morning, I jumped on the airwaves with Rich Herera on WRVA 1140 AM/96.1 FM to give my weekly event update. Highlights included:
Tonight: No BS! Brass Band at The Broadberry. With special guest Sidechick. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. $15
Saturday: Dominion Energy Family Easter at Maymont: Enjoy Easter Bunny photos, games, and food trucks. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Carriage House Lawn.
Sunday: Easter on Parade: This beloved tradition returns to Monument Avenue from 1:00-5:00 p.m.
A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE EVENTS
CultureFest Fridays with Culture Encounters
Date: Friday, April 18
Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Children’s Museum of Richmond – Chesterfield | 6629 Lake Harbour Drive
Tickets: free with museum admission
This event is in partnership with Culture Encounters, a local nonprofit organization. Immerse yourself in diverse global cultures through live performances, culinary delights, and arts and crafts. Free with museum admission.
Immersive Performances: Experience the essence of each culture with live music, dance, or theatrical demonstrations.
Culinary Delights: Savor authentic dishes from the showcased culture each month.
Interactive Arts and Crafts: Get creative with hands-on activities and workshops for the whole family.
Please see CMoR’s calendar for the schedule.
Date: Saturday, April 19
Time: 12:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Science Museum Of Virginia | 2500 West Broad Street
In addition to being able to enjoy Science Museum exhibitions, labs, and demos, you can interact with 25 community partners to learn about composting, wetlands, bike infrastructure, solar power, recycling, watershed restoration efforts, native plants and pollinators, energy savings, and much more.
Earth Day activities are designed for guests of all ages. Activities are included with Science Museum admission: $10.
“Barba non facit philosophum.” (A beard does not make one a philosopher.) – Unknown