Right Around the River Blog

Since Rocketts Landing's newest restaurant M Bistro & Wine Bar opened this past July, they've been busy serving up customers from morning till night ever since. And with both retail and dining sections in house, they certainly serve a variety of customer's needs.

Our inaugural Labor Day event, Rocketts Red Glare, is right around the corner, and we can't wait to celebrate with Richmonders at Rocketts Landing!

At Rocketts Landing, we've frequently spoken of the close-knit communities our residents enjoy. From gathering for holiday celebrations to dining together, Rocketts Landing residents are truly social people -- and we believe nothing showcases this better than their organized Social Committee.

If you've experienced long waits trying to sit outside at Conch Republic Rocketts, have no fear -- The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is currently expanding their outdoor dining deck. And they'll be ready for business on Sept. 5!

What do you get when you have the word "rockets" in your name and a desire to see fireworks on Labor Day? Richmond's first-ever Rocketts Red Glare Labor Day celebration, naturally -- right on the banks of the James River!

Rocketts Landing's newest restaurant, M Bistro & Wine Bar, opened just a few weeks ago, and already they're packing the house and making dining waves.

When The Boathouse's Sommelier Michael Avery began working at Rocketts Landing (after years in their Brandermill location), little did he know he'd find the love of his life in the process: Cedar Works resident Merrick Platt.

At Rocketts Landing, we're always delighted to hear about residents with interesting hobbies and businesses who spend their time doing what they love. So when we learned that residents Leslie Haas Clanton and Richard Crofton-Sleigh partnered up to create their company Beverage Solutions, we were immediately intrigued -- and had to know the skinny on their pursuits.

On July 30, over 3,000 spectators flocked to Rocketts Landing for the 2nd annual Dragon Boat Festival along the James River -- and what an event we had! Rocketts Landing residents came out in droves to celebrate the dragon boats, cheering from their balconies and the community pool, as well as toasting drinks from patios at Conch Republic Rocketts and The Boathouse.

Move over hot weather -- the second annual Dragon Boat Festival hits Rocketts Landing this Saturday, and we have a boat with our name on it ready to make some waves!