The Corrugated Box Building was the chosen venue for a fashion shoot that was featured in a six-page spread in Belle, Style Weekly’s magazine for women.  The models posed throughout the building wearing the latest fall trends.  Check out the October/November issue, including the cover, to see the Corrugated Box Building’s architectural and design elements as the edgy backdrop for “Fashion Cues: Patchwork Melody”.

Circle S, 3north and Grace Street Home Additions have joined forces as a community to sponsor Run for READ, a scenic 8k event taking place on October 25 that supports the READ Center, Richmond’s leading adult literacy organization.  This 8k river run is being chaired by Noel McKenzie of Circle S, a former literacy tutor at the center.

Savor, the sophisticated café in the Corrugated Box run by renowned chef Ellie Basch, is also supporting the event.  Ellie, an avid marathon runner and coach, is leading weekly runs for employees of the Corrugated Box community to encourage participation and to get them in shape for the big race.  And since the race is practically in their back yard, hitting up Brown’s Island, the James River flood wall and Belle Isle, the Corrugated Box community will be running in familiar territory.

Run for READ is taking place on Saturday, October 25 at 9 am.
For more information,go to www.runforread.org

“Savor the flavor at new coffee shop in Manchester”
by Colleen Curran

“A great coffee shop can be hard to find, depending on your neighborhood… If you live near Forest Hill, you’re set with Crossroads Coffee. Carytown, you’ve got Bin 22 at Betsy’s. Church Hill has Captain Buzzy’s… New stand-out java joint to add to the list: Savor in the Manchester District.” Continue reading here at InRich.com

“Savoring Savor”
by Ginger Warder

“Whether you stop by for the King’s panini, a coffee and croissant, or to pick up lunch or dinner, Savor is not only a tasty detour over the bridge, but also a budget and time-saver.” Continue reading here at Richmond.com

Manchester Meltdown: Sweet relief for the cooking-impaired
by Brandon Fox

“We all want someone to do the cooking for us. Even those of us who love to cook don’t particularly love the endless planning, shopping and chopping the daily meal rotation demands. At the same time, it can be almost as much work to round up everyone who lives with you and pile into the car and get to a restaurant at a reasonable hour. Shoes can’t be found, territorial disputes break out over seating arrangements (in the car and at the restaurant), and, occasionally, someone cries.”

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With the opening of Savor on the ground floor of the Box in early April 2008, Corrugated Box has fulfilled a critical part of its original big idea, which was to reach out and contribute to a vibrant, healthy working community within the historic Manchester District.

The new café, nestled in the 7th & Porter corner of the Box and spilling out to porch tables, already has a loyal following in neighborhood businesses and friends. Chef Ellie Basch, well-known around Richmond for her culinary talents, her speedy marathon times, and her excellent adventures as coach for the Marathon Training Team, brings keen insight and exotic origins to the café: “I know how busy the Corrugated Box and other local offices can be during the week, so this is my opportunity to serve something delicious, light, and well-prepared right at their doorstep,” says Ellie, who grew up in Indonesia. Her cuisine combines the flavors and nuances of Asian and French traditions, and her healthy running obsession dictates consistently wholesome fare.

Savor, which offers a full-service coffee bar, innovative breakfast and lunch menus, and take-home gourmet dinners, is open Monday thru Thursday 6 am – 5:30 pm & Friday 6 am – 4 pm.