Michael Thompson

Takeout concept parades into Church Hill

A couple that recently moved to Richmond from New Orleans is adding to the Church Hill restaurant roster with a new lunch spot set to open this month.

Old-school butcher cuts into grocery market

For his career change into the private sector, former state employee Chris Tavenner is looking to carve out a slice of the area’s growing specialty grocery scene.

Startups stand out at annual business event

A crop of growing Richmond companies were in the spotlight in Jackson Ward last night at an annual event hosted by business group Venture Forum RVA.

Restaurateur cedes Midtown space to new concept

One of Richmond’s most prolific restaurant families has shut down a Broad Street location after less than a year and sold the business to a pair of local operators.

Startup's recipe: Just add vodka

Two University of Richmond alums have turned a well-practiced recipe for Bloody Marys into a retail startup.