Aaron Holley
Co-Founder
WASSERHUND BREWING COMPANY
Aaron and Christine Holley, the couple behind Wasserhund Brewing Company, have been together since they were juniors at Kellam High School in Virginia Beach.
“She’s an Army brat and I was a Navy brat,” Aaron Holley said. “Then I joined the Navy and she followed me.”
Holley got a Navy ROTC scholarship and took that to Virginia Tech, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering and a bachelor of arts degree in chemistry.
After graduation, he worked for Naval Reactors, or the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, in Washington, D.C., which oversees the design and construction of naval reactors. He reached the rank of full lieutenant by the time his five years of service ended.
An avid home brewer, Holley would go to craft breweries, sample their wares and think, “I make beer better than this and they’re making money off of it.” He also remembered how he used to joke with college buddies that he could use his chemical engineering background to open a brewery.
So he decided to do it, writing a 20-page business plan to persuade his wife. They opened their first location in Virginia Beach in 2015, adding a second spot in Summit Pointe in 2021.
Having fallen in love with German beer culture after attending the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich, the couple wanted a German name for their brewery. They chose “Wasserhund” — or “water hound” — in tribute to their two dogs, who love to jump in the water to swim and play.
Krystal Henry
Owner
Gray Livingston,
Owner
Amanda Bonano,
Manager
PALE HORSE COFFEE
Gray Livingston discovered his passion for great coffee during his more than 20 years of service in the Air Force. He now owns Pale Horse Coffee — roasteries and shops with the motto “country first, coffee second.”
Livingston enlisted right out of high school, originally signing up to serve four years and to get out of his hometown near Flint, Michigan.
He first worked as an electronic technician on intercontinental ballistic missile systems. After completing his bachelor’s degree, Livingston was commissioned at his 10-year point and served the rest of his career as a communications officer.
Amanda Bonano became a military wife in 2002.
“I would say I married my husband, but I married the military,” said Bonano, manager of Pale Horse Coffee. “I think some don’t realize the sacrifices that military families go through. It has its up and downs for sure.”
Bonano’s husband, a submariner, has been in the Navy for 25 years and is close to retirement. While “he has missed a lot to serve his country,” Bonano said, “we have gained an extra family. You get to be real close to other service members and their families.”
“I have been so proud to be a military wife,” Bonano added. “My daughter, now 18, knows the importance of what her dad had to do and is still doing.”
Call 757.842.6537 email info@SummitPointeVA.com for a personal tour.
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PALE HORSE RIDES AWAY WITH
BEST COFFEE SHOP AWARD
Congratulations to Pale Horse Coffee for receiving the Best Coffee Shop – Bronze Southside award in the Coastal Virginia Magazine Best of Readers Choice Awards for 2022!
Pale Horse, owned and operated by veterans, roasts premium beans in small batches using a unique air roasting method to create especially smooth coffee.
Learn more about the award.
SUMMIT POINTE SOARS
WITH LUXURY LIVING AND MORE
Summit Pointe, Chesapeake’s new “downtown” destination, is a sleek, welcome and welcoming hub within the Greenbrier Central Business District, according to Coastal Virginia Magazine.
In this mini-metropolis, luxury living communities and upmarket office space — like Helix and 555 Belaire — boast stunning views and amenities aplenty atop specialty retail shops and restaurants where southeastern Virginia hospitality flourishes.
Read the full article.
MOSAIC PROVES POPULAR
AHEAD OF NOVEMBER OPENING
Luxury living is about to reach new heights with the highly anticipated opening in December of Mosaic at Summit Pointe. Mosaic accepted applications for nearly 25% of its apartments within weeks of opening leasing.
Mosaic offers elegant and modern design with luxurious interior finishes, stunning views and appealing amenities, including a business center, member club room, 24/7 fitness studio, pet spa, resort-style courtyard featuring an infinity pool, attached covered parking and much more. Contact the leasing office for more information about Coastal Virginia’s newest urban lifestyle community.
Call 757.842.6537 email info@SummitPointeVA.com for a personal tour.
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GO GREEN FROM THE GROUND UP
AT SUMMIT POINTE
At Coastal Virginia’s newest metropolitan center and lifestyle community, living and working in luxury go hand in hand with being green.
Summit Pointe features lush green spaces, including outdoor cafes and an urban pocket park where residents and visitors alike can gather. Pollinator plants around campus attract bees, so important for supporting biodiversity.
Summit pointe’s buildings are constructed with energy-effcient argon-enclosed curtain glass walls and HVAC systems. On top of the second floor at 555 Belaire, a green roof with succulents promotes sustainability by needing less energy for cooling and heating. Solar heat helps the plants grow and minimizes the heat flux, while additional roof insulation helps keep the building cool by reducing the loss of cold air.
Pedestrain pathways and proximity to public transportation also help make Summit Pointe environmetally friendly. You can live here, work here and dine here- and not have to drive. And if you drive,all three garages,where parking is free, offer charging stations for electric vehicles.
Call 757.842.6537 or email info@SummitPointeVA.com for a personal tour.
PALE HORSE PROVIDES POLICE PARKING
Police officers can pull right up to Pale Horse Coffee at 531 Belaire to grab a cup of joe. A parking spot in front of the coffeehouse is reserved just for them.
Veteran-owned Pale Horse carries a multitude of single-origin coffees and a full line of flavored coffees. Beans from around the world are roasted locally using a unique air roasting method that makes Pale Horse coffee especially smooth.
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ENJOY LUXURY LIVING IN
SUMMIT POINTE
Drucker + Falk opened its new leasing office at 1510 Summit Pointe Drive in July. Official leasing for the new luxury residential offerings at Mosaic and Vista will begin in August, and currently there are 80 pre-leases on the waiting list. Free on-street parking makes it easy to stop by today to learn more.
AVAILALE IN NOVEMBER 167 UNITS
AVAILABLE EARLY 2023 103 UNITS
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BUON APPETITO!
We are pleased to announce that Luce Secondo is open! Enjoy a wine bar, local brews on tap, beautiful selection of liquors and an Italian menu creatively designed by Chef Tony Caruana. The offerings are enhanced by beautiful surroundings and an open kitchen.
LUCE SECONDO HOURS:
Mon-Thurs: 3pm to 10pm (3pm to 5pm – Happy Hour)
Fri: 3pm to 11pm (3pm to 4pm – Happy Hour) | Saturday 5pm to 11pm
Check out the menu and specials at Lucesecondo.com.
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We are pleased to welcome Lea Barlett, owner of Starcycle, who has leased 2,000 SF at Summit Pointe. Experience this network of indoor cycling studios and a fiercely supportive community. Starcycle offers a positive environment where everybody—and every body—is welcome, making working out more sustainable and fun! Experience a 45-minute, beat-driven, cardio ride this summer that will ignite your body, metabolism and mind. Each studio location offers childcare, so bring your kids—we’ll take great care of them too! Follow the progress on Instagram @StarCycleChesapeake.
The Dogs of Summit Pointe
The weather is perfect for a stroll and some outdoor patio fun at Summit Pointe. Meet a few of our new four-legged friends and share your Summit Pointe pet photos with us to post on social media at pets@summitpointeva.com.
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We are thrilled to announce that neat bird has leased 4,000 square feet at 565 Belaire Avenue. The restaurant is the next creative platform for Chef Eric Nelson of crudo nudo in Norfolk. He describes the neat bird concept as “the perfect combination of the things that most of us crave all the time: fried chicken (done right), whiskey simple (and also a full bar), fresh salads and vegetables (because everything won’t be fried), and sandwiches that aren’t boring (we get creative). The people of neat bird (the staff and the guests) are the kind of people we crave all the time too: hospitality driven, casual, family-like and friendly. neat bird is going to be the kind of place that you want to hang out and tell your friends about. The kind of place you come after work (or during work, for lunch). It’ll be a break from the boring with the creature comforts of a menu that you can enjoy dining in or bringing home. The atmosphere and music will be equally as creative. And, a large patio will provide additional opportunities for outdoor dining. If you’ve been to crudo nudo in Norfolk, you’ll be excited to know that it’s from the same brain – with a totally different spin.”
BEER OLYMPICS AT
WASSERHUND BREWING COMPANY
You’ll have to wait till next year for the Beer Olympics, but enjoy some of these images. And, you can stop by for a cold one and some delicious pizza any day!
Ultraspeed Cars & Coffee
Pale Horse Coffee partnered with Ultraspeed for a Cars & Coffee show on April 2 at Summit Pointe. Hot cars and hot coffee make a nice pair. Check out Pale Horse Coffee’s Facebook page (here) for other events and happenings. The next Cars & Coffee show is May 7 from 8 am to noon. And, if you missed the official Grand Opening, check out WTKR’s coverage of the fun event.
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Please join Mayor Rick West and owners for the official grand opening event of Pale Horse Coffee on March 12 from 9 am to noon. Enjoy live music by The Bee Keepers, hourly giveaways and Friends for Chesapeake K9, a local nonprofit that supports retired police canines.
FIRST WATCH IS OPEN!
Come by to enjoy these mouthwatering spring
specials from March 21 to May 29.
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
Pineapple, orange, coconut water, lime and agave with a mint crystal rim.
CHORIZO SUNRISE SANDWICH
Two savory chorizo sausage patties, fresh smashed avocado, melted Monterey Jack cheese and an over-easy cage-free egg topped with Cholula®, mayo and housemade pico de gallo on a grilled brioche bun. Served with lemon-dressed organic mixed greens.
CRAB CAKE BENEDICT
Two small-batched Chesapeake Bay–style crab cakes topped with cage-free poached eggs,sautéed baby spinach, housemade pico de gallo and sriracha hollandaise, garnished with scallions and Old Bay® seasoning. Served with lemon-dressed organic mixed greens.
SHRIMP & GRITS
Sautéed Cajun shrimp and andouille sausage cooked Lowcountry-style with chicken stock, house-roasted tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers and scallions atop Bob’s Red Mill Cheddar Parmesan cheese grits. Served with artisan ciabatta toast.
INTRODUCTING BAY BARBER CO.
The official barber for the Norfolk Admirals is moving to Summit Pointe. Joining us this summer is Amanda Doughtie (left) and Lauren Taylor (right) who, along with their team, will offer haircuts, straight razor shave and other traditional barber shop services. Learn more at BayBarberCo.
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