Fiesta Fridays!!! 02/03/12

RAW FOODS: living cole slaw, raw kale salad, pickled zucchini salad

SOUPS: cream of mushroom, chicken vegetable soup, cream of asparagus

VEGAN FOODS: taco shells, whole wheat tortillas, vegan TVP taco meat, Spanish rice, refried beans, black beans, basmati rice, tofutti sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, vegan cheese, salsa picante, fajita veggies, ancho-lime pinto beans, yucatan veggies, steamed broccoli, toasted sesame seed local tofu, buffalo vegan bites, toasted farro with white beans and kale, spanish quinoa

VEGETARIAN FOODS: sour cream, shredded cheese

MEAT: shredded chicken, seasoned ground turkey, farm raised blackened talapia, sarsaparilla braised pork, carne asada, ranchero casserole, roasted corn and poblano polenta

*Hotbar is subject to change throughout the day without notice.

This Dam Nation

Join the efforts of Patagonia and American Rivers to help remove obsolete dams in the United States! No one knows how many dams there are in the United States, not even the Army Corps of Engineers. Estimates are as many as two million. Even the Corps agrees that as many as 26,000 of these dams are hazardous, obsolete or otherwise derelict. Think of them as jalopies in the backyard, eyesores, but worse because they break healthy rivers, ruin habitat and destroy fish migration.

Matilija Dam pictured above no longer serves any useful purpose and blocks steelhead migration on the Ventura River in California in Patagonia’s own backyard. We bet there’s a useless dam or two in your backyard. It’s time to take them out. Please join us and American Rivers in removing 100 obsolete dams in 2012.

Help Remove 100 Obsolete Dams in 2012!

Blanchard’s is Moving

If you live anywhere near 5047 Forest Hill Ave., soon you won’t be smelling that delicious aroma of fresh roasted coffee in the morning as you drive by Blanchard’s Coffee Co. Richmond’s original roasting company will soon be packing up their gear and heading to greener pastures. Or in this case, just more room. Their operation has been steadily growing and it isn ow time for a long needed expansion.

Read the full article and interview from Hills and Heights.

Thursday’s Hot Bar 02/02/12

RAW FOODS: living cole slaw, pickled zucchini salad, living kale salad

SOUPS: spicy onion soup, vegetable and lentil soup, broccoli & cheddar soup, chicken & eggplant soup, cream of asparagus soup

VEGAN FOODS: Buffalo vegan bites, tomato rice, toasted local sesame tofu with mushrooms, toasted farro with white beans and kale, black beans, steamed broccoli, wild rice, basmati rice, mixed steamed veggies, mujadara, vegetable curried rice, curried cabbage, ginger squash

VEGETARIAN: mashed cauliflower, spoonbread, 5 spice roasted butternut squash

MEAT: lemon and dill flounder, braised chicken with olives and mushrooms, jambalaya, chicken and broccoli alfredo, BBQ beef brisket, 5 spice local chicken

*Hotbar is subject to change throughout the day without notice.

Wednesday’s Hot Bar 02/01/12

RAW FOODS: living cole slaw, pickled zucchini, raw kale salad

SOUPS: miso soup, spicy onion soup, broccoli cheddar soup, chicken noodle soup

VEGAN FOODS: gluten free veggie lasagna, local toasted sesame tofu, toasted farro with white beans and kale, mujadara, black beans, 5 grain whole blend, steamed broccoli, basmati rice, sugar snap peas, chole saag, aloo mutter, kadhi pakora, curried cabbage, ginger squash, vegetable korma

VEGETARIAN: rosemary garlic mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, tandoori naan

MEAT: pork & mushroom duxelle with port, braised chicken with olives and mushrooms, chicken tikka masala, chicken samosa, coriander chicken with shiitake broth

*Hotbar is subject to change throughout the day without notice.

Tuesday’s Hot Bar! 1/31/2012

SOUPS: Broccoli & Cheddar soup, Chicken ‘Noodle’ Soup, Tomato Bisque

RAW FOODS: Living Cole Slaw, Raw Kale Salad, Pickled Zucchini Salad

VEGAN FOOS: Mujadara, Lentils with Kale, Toasted Farro, Black Beans, Whole Grain Five Blend, Misir Wat, Tikel Gomen, Jalapeno Pimento Corn, English Peas, Bedlijan, Steamed Broccoli, Marinated Sesame Tofu,

VEGETARIAN: Rosemary Garlic Mashers, Spoonbread

MEAT: Jambalya, Coriander Chicken Shiitake, Coffee and Cocoa Rubbed St. Louis Ribs, Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo, Coq Au Vin Blanc, Coriander Roasted Pork

*Hotbar is subject to change throughout the day without notice.

Monday’s Hot Bar 01/30/12

SOUPS: broccoli & cheddar soup, chicken vegetable soup, tomato bisque, vegan soups

RAW FOODS: living cole slaw, raw kale salad, pickled zucchini salad

VEGAN FOOS: black beans, basmati rice, 5 grain whole blend, ginger squash, gomen, pimento jalapeno corn, tikel gomen, bedelijan, ater kik alicha, misir wat, english peas with caramelized onions, local Hunan BBQ tofu, vegan lentils with kale, mujadara, roasted farro with white beans and garlic

VEGETARIAN: rosemary and garlic mashed potatoes, roasted yellow tomato and blue cheese pasta

MEAT: roasted cod with Manhattan clam chowder broth, 5 spice local roasted chicken, cajun pork loin, cider braised chicken

*Hotbar is subject to change throughout the day without notice.

Saturday Hot Bar 1/28/12

MEATS: Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Ranchero Casserole, Cider-Braised Chicken, Salami Ziti, Trout w/ Lemon Asparagus Cream Sauce, Pork Loin, w/ Spicy Cajun Sauce, Green Curry Chicken, Roasted Corn & Poblano Chicken

VEGAN: Mixed Steamed Vegetables, Roasted Cauliflower w/ Tomatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Black Beans, Whole Five Grain Blend, Ancho Lime Pinto Beans, Yucatan Roasted Veggies, Toasted Farro w/ White Beans Kale & Roasted Garlic, Local Coconut Curry Tofu, Local Tofu Asian Stir Fry, Sausage Seitan w/ Peppers & Onions

RAW (vegan): Living Coleslaw, Italian Pickled Zucchini Salad, Living Kale Salad

VEGETARIAN: Chipotle & Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Almodine

SOUPS: Chickpea Stew (vegan), Chicken “Noodle” Soup, Beer & Cheese Soup (vegetarian)

SALAD BAR PREPARED SELECTIONS: Grilled Marinated Chicken, Homestyle Tuna Salad, Homestyle Chicken Salad, Chickpea Salad (vegan), Yedinich Salata (vegan), Homestyle Dilled Potato Salad (vegan), Forbidden Rice Salad (vegan), Greek Wheatberry Salad (vegetarian), Artichoke Salad (vegan), Nappa Coleslaw (vegan), Citrus Cous Cous (vegan), Azifa Salad (vegan), Organic Mushrooms (vegan), Oven Fried Tofu (vegan)

*Hot Bar items subject to change throughout day without notice.

Ellwood’s Local Love Valentines Day Giveaway!

This Valentines Day, we’ve gotten together with some of our favorite local vendors from our Nourish Department to give you the chance to win a truly unique and locally-made prize bag, filled with all things local that we love.

To be eligible for the prize you must answer the following question and email your answer to lpinckney@ellwoodthompsons.com before Thursday, February 2nd. The question is: Where did the phrase “Virginia is for Lovers” come from?

A winner will be selected via a random drawing on Monday, February 6, 2012 and be announced via email and on our Facebook page.

This unique, local prize pack includes the following:

An iPod/iPhone pouch from The Revolution. Bath fizzles from BCakes, Valentines Soap from Richmond Soap Studio. An 8oz tin candle from Naked Soy, and some Frankenrose love refresher oil from House of Lukaya!

Friday’s Hot Bar 01/27/12

SOUPS: chickpea stew, brunswick stew, turkey chili

RAW FOODS: living cole slaw, pickled zucchini salad, raw kale salad

VEGAN FOODS: taco shells, wheat tortillas, vegan TVP, Spanish rice, refried beans, black beans, guacamole, pico del gallo, vegan cheese, green leaf lettuce, vegan sour cream, fajita veggies, ancho lime pinto beans, Yucatan veggies, steamed broccoli, gluten-free veggie lasagna, toasted farro with white beans and kale, tamarind rice, buffalo vegan bites

MEAT: shredded chicken, seasoned ground turkey, sarsaparilla braised pork, farm-raised blackened talapia, Jamaican jerk chicken, ranchero casserole, roasted corn and poblano polenta

*Hotbar is subject to change throughout the day without notice.