Tag Archives: Richmond

Eats & Drinks

Posted on June 13, 2026 by dave brandt • author

It was the first time I had to fill out an application for a full-time job. It was at Coppola’s Deli in Carytown. Manny, the manager, was impressed. I was hired right away as a short-order cook, with zero experience. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Service | Tagged 1989's Best Sandwich, 21st Birthday, Alcoholic Beverages, Downtown, Drinking, Richmond, Richmond Times-Dipatch, Tennis Courts, Third Street Diner | Leave a comment

The John Birch Society

Posted on February 15, 2026 by dave brandt • author

When I turned twenty-one, I was living in a third-story apartment on Belmont Avenue in the Fan district of Richmond, Virginia. It was the second apartment I had all to myself. It was my home for about a year. For … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Right Wing | Tagged Alex Jones, Civil Rights, Communism, John Birch Society, One World Government, Richmond, Right Wing Radicals, Steve Bannon | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: Richmond

Eats & Drinks

The John Birch Society

Dave Brandt