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🎉 30 years of Montana Gold

Montana Gold Bread Co. celebrates 30 years in Richmond
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They’re closed on Sunday, but Montana Gold will be celebrating 30 years all day Friday and Saturday. | Photo by RICtoday
Montana Gold Bread Company has been in Richmond for three decades. The bakery opened its Cary Street doors on March 17, 1994, where it still sells loaves, sweet treats, and box lunches today.

30 years is a long time — Montana Gold has been around longer than the Arthur Ashe Monument (1996), the Siegel Center (1999), and the Capital Trail (2006). In that time, owner Sher Lahvic says the area has changed “immensely.”

When Sher and her husband, Rich, opened Montana Gold, they had a three-year-old and a five-year-old. Now they have three grandchildren. Sher says that they often have customers come through — arriving to the store with their own children in tow — who say they’ve been eating Montana Gold Bread since they were kids themselves.

Racks of bread and cookies

Montana Gold’s bread and other baked goods have been feeding Richmond for three decades.

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Photo by RICtoday

The Lahvics were both working corporate jobs in Florida when they decided they wanted to open a bakery. Rich drove from Florida to Boston and back looking at potential locations ideal for starting a business and raising a family.

They narrowed things down to two locations: Boston and Richmond. Massachusetts winters sounded too cold for Sher, however, so they settled on the River City — sorry, BOStoday.

In the decades since, Montana Gold has been an anchor in one of the most persistently changing parts of the city. Even through the COVID-19 pandemic, which was a big hit to the bakery’s catering business, Richmonders still had a need for the Lahvics’ signature loaves.

“I’m really proud that we’re a part of the community,” Sher said.

Since the bakery is closed on Sundays, Montana Gold is celebrating 30 years this Friday and Saturday. Stop by for a local slice, and keep your eyes open for some commemorative cookies — while supplies last.
Events
Thursday, March 14
Friday, March 15
Saturday, March 16
  • Municipal Waste | Saturday, March 16 | 10 a.m. | The National, 708 E. Broad St., Richmond | $28 | Ghoul, Necrot, Dead Heat, and Public Acid join the Brainsqueeze Tour.
  • Church Hill Irish Festival | Saturday, March 16-Sunday, March 17 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Church Hill, 25th and Broad St., Richmond | $5 | Entertainment, family fun, Irish food, Guinness tastings, and the Sunday morning parade are all on the agenda for this classic Richmond fest.
  • Black Family Wellness Expo | Saturday, March 16 | 12-4 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, 1000 Mosby St., Richmond | Free | Get free screenings and information concerning dental care, maternal health, pediatric care, cancer, mental health, and more.
Sunday, March 17
  • “The Hustler” | Sunday, March 17 | 2 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $9 | The Paul Newman marathon continues at the Byrd with this 1961 drama about a pool player.
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Wellness

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News Notes
Traffic
  • The next round of road closures for the East Broad Street bridge over I-95 are scheduled for tomorrow at 8 p.m. through Monday, March 18 at 6 a.m. I-95 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction at mile marker 74.
Edu
  • The submission deadline for ART 180’s Atlas Residency — a summer art program for RPS students — is tomorrow. Ten students will be selected to work alongside peers, receive a $1,350 stipend, and learn from teaching artists. Students in grades 9-11 are eligible.
Civic
  • Fairfield District Supervisor Roscoe Cooper is holding his first constituent meeting on Thursday, March 21. Joining Cooper will be members of Public Works, Henrico Area Mental Health, HCPS, and more. Head to the Henrico Sports and Events Center at 6:30 p.m., or attend virtually.
State
  • The General Assembly has now instructed VCU Health not to pay the city the $56 million it owed from a terminated development deal. Lawmakers want to better understand the deal before payments continue. The direction is included in the proposed budget, which still has to be approved by Governor Glenn Youngkin. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Edu
  • Last Friday, Governor Youngkin signed into law a bill to end legacy admissions at Virginia public colleges and universities. The new law will take effect on July 1, after most admissions decisions have been made for the class of 2028. (VPM)
Drink
  • Starr Hill Brewery is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in style with a sparkling green beer. Glitter-packed pints of Murphy’s Gold go on sale this Saturday, March 16, and stick around while supplies last.
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Today Is

🥧 3.14 Pi Day deals

Celebrate Pi Day at these Richmond bakeries
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Proper Pie Co. has free Pi Day mugs for their first 50 customers of the day. | Photo by RICtoday
March 14 — aka Pi Day — is upon us. Whether you’re a memorization whiz or you can’t name a digit, here are 3.14 ways to observe the big day.

Proper Pie Co.

Church Hill crust tycoons Proper Pie Co. are offering free Pi Day mugs to their first 50 customers today. The bakery opens at noon and closes at 6 p.m. or sellout — whichever comes first. Pro tip: The shop will be closed tomorrow to prep for the Church Hill Irish Festival.

Minglewood Bakery

Slices of pie are just $3.14 all day tomorrow. Come by between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a for a vegan slice.

Shyndigz

In the mood for a key lime, peanut butter, Nutella, Butterfinger Wow, or oatmeal cream pie? Stop by Shydigz for one slice and get the second one for only $3.14.

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Looking for more bakeries to enjoy all year round? Check out our list of options around town.
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Today’s edition by:
David
From the editor
Montana Gold’s challah is the only one I’ve had that come’s anywhere close to my grandmother’s. If you could try my grandmother’s challah, you’d know what a high compliment that is.
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