As someone whose lungs have less life in them thanks to its former digs I gotta say they've done a nice job making me forget the past (but YMMV as I generally just experience the place via pickup).

Sushi wise I'm probably not the best judge as my expectations aren't terribly high and lean toward sashimi/nigiri orders so my roll experience is minimal there but as those orders go, and allowing for one fish to usually be the runt that is unsatisfying anywhere I go, they consistently deliver a majority good experience on my orders.

Huh... Ive been a pad thai regular there for years and will continue to be ("American Hot" gang represent!). Wasn't sure what the temp closure was about but wouldn't have guessed this. Look forward to trying out the new menu. Kaewsang fam always seemed like good people and glad they're keeping the place.

While on the topic anyone else been relatively happy to have Nami in the former 3rd St Diner location? Since the area is awash with fried chicken sandwich menus and other unhealthy lunch option it's nice having a sushi option.

Its jay-nk but honestly ever since folks reported how their car navigation systems pronounce it I have adopted Jon-Kay for its regalness.

Exhibit B

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Fitting that graffiti lamenting the loss of the Regency tunnel is more legible than that which adorned it (although my guy here still working on his N's vs n's).

But fear not middle schoolers and high schoolers of the West End for I have captured a slice of its beauty knowing it was too pure for this world and would one day come to an end.

Exhibit A

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Agree she overperformed and never had a chance at this seat.

Personally think her Mayor loss should have turned into a future City Council run. I do think she has a better chance at the House seat but wish she'd enter state politics with more experience.

Truly love is everywhere. I see it now.

Oh lord please don't hurt yourself when you get off that soap box, it appears to be pretty high up there. You can't recognize those who may agree with your point from those who find the way you're delivering it utterly pointless but thats ok because all-you-need-is-loverighteousness.

Sometimes people just can't live up to their username. I'm not sure your opening salvo there really gets the pass for your good intentions.

Username does not check out.

Camera was clearly shook by the angry chocolate rapids.

I recall a past r/rva post about someone/something calling Richmond the New York City of the East Coast and hot damn through the powers of super useless observation I will now tell myself it actually has a certain sense... because it's the only remaining East Coast city standing by water with twin towers and Minoru Yamasaki WTC architecture.

(*note I've not chosen to fact check this, that would make too much sense).

Love this thought and totally agree that we're worse off with things in a stalemate where nothing budges. Our system as designed would not have been created as-is had annexation been off the table. Returning the power to the city on the other hand would seem fraught with a lot of bad outcomes that wouldn't produce a net positive for the region.

Texas cities still rely on a certain level of interlocal agreement akin to Virginia's setup to provide/exchange services but they still differ in major ways that put more goodwill into the interlocal pot like independent school districts.

I've always thought a certain change with schools could be another way to increase the interlocal chemistry here too but that could very well prove too toxically controversial by itself.

While I've definitely imagined Henrico and Richmond somehow finding their way to a consolidated city-county configuration as a remedy to our situation I've never considered the potential of returning some of the annexed city and how that may play in the public discourse. Even if it were left up to a specially drawn district and stay or go were put to a vote it may offer an agreeable path to a Richmond City of Henrico County transition.

It's the multilevel burn achieved when incorporating your username that's the real hero here 👏

Triple Dogtown Dance Dare You... Er I mean same at 9:00 while also still bustling.

Dang, I've all but started to forget Westhampton was a thing. That was such a gem for its arthouse selection.

Being taken high as a kite to see Waking Life there without any concept of the film before it started might have been the hardest my brain has ever worked trying to catch up to what I was seeing and hearing.

Thai spot in Shockoe now going by Alex's Thai has one of my favorites.

Yep. Can only call/cancel during business hours too of course. All super above board practices done by people who deeply respect their eternally dwindling customer base, no doubt.

As if anyone ever wants mail in 2022. Real nice default option for my online only subscription.

And this is after realizing the last call-to-cancel that returned me to $11.99 month had mysteriously gone up to $19.99 again over the last 3 payments.

Richmond Times Disgrace.