The new cocktail bar is planned to open above Bangles and Beads in Carytown. (Mike Platania photo)
After five years sitting dormant, the former Xtra’s Cafe space in Carytown has been snapped up.
Mink Cocktail Lounge is preparing to open in 3322 W. Cary St., a second-floor spot above Bangles and Beads that has been vacant since Xtra’s closure in 2019.
Leading Mink is Jay Day, a Richmond native who said this is his first time opening a restaurant after working in the real estate and trucking industries. He said Mink is inspired by the cocktail bars he’s been to in larger cities.
“The vision is a nice, adult, classy, upscale environment for professionals,” he said. “Dark and moody, one of those places you may find yourself in a big city like Chicago or New York.”
He said he’s still finalizing Mink’s menu but said the emphasis will be on its drinks, including a vanilla martini. For food, he said Mink will offer small plates along with some classics like burgers, wings and cheesesteaks.
The space is being redesigned and renovated, with a new bar, furniture, paint, lighting and patio.
“Everything is pretty much, cosmetically, brand new,” Day said.
Mink is leasing the 3,400-square-foot space and was represented by Sperity Real Estate Ventures’ Betsy Mangum in negotiations. S.L. Nusbaum’s Andrew Thacker, Andrew Brodie, Emma Will and Trib Sutton represented the building’s landlord, which according to city records is Robert and Shirley Moore.
Mink is aiming to open sometime next month. It’ll operate from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, and from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with plans to add Wednesday hours later.
Other new additions to Carytown’s dining scene include wine and dessert spot Nouveau Provisions, Grateful Dead-themed bar Ripple Ray’s and salad chain Sweetgreen.
The new cocktail bar is planned to open above Bangles and Beads in Carytown. (Mike Platania photo)
After five years sitting dormant, the former Xtra’s Cafe space in Carytown has been snapped up.
Mink Cocktail Lounge is preparing to open in 3322 W. Cary St., a second-floor spot above Bangles and Beads that has been vacant since Xtra’s closure in 2019.
Leading Mink is Jay Day, a Richmond native who said this is his first time opening a restaurant after working in the real estate and trucking industries. He said Mink is inspired by the cocktail bars he’s been to in larger cities.
“The vision is a nice, adult, classy, upscale environment for professionals,” he said. “Dark and moody, one of those places you may find yourself in a big city like Chicago or New York.”
He said he’s still finalizing Mink’s menu but said the emphasis will be on its drinks, including a vanilla martini. For food, he said Mink will offer small plates along with some classics like burgers, wings and cheesesteaks.
The space is being redesigned and renovated, with a new bar, furniture, paint, lighting and patio.
“Everything is pretty much, cosmetically, brand new,” Day said.
Mink is leasing the 3,400-square-foot space and was represented by Sperity Real Estate Ventures’ Betsy Mangum in negotiations. S.L. Nusbaum’s Andrew Thacker, Andrew Brodie, Emma Will and Trib Sutton represented the building’s landlord, which according to city records is Robert and Shirley Moore.
Mink is aiming to open sometime next month. It’ll operate from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, and from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with plans to add Wednesday hours later.
Other new additions to Carytown’s dining scene include wine and dessert spot Nouveau Provisions, Grateful Dead-themed bar Ripple Ray’s and salad chain Sweetgreen.
This story is for our paid subscribers only. Please become one of the thousands of BizSense Pro readers today!
Your subscription has expired. Renew now by choosing a subscription below!
For more informaiton, head over to your profile.
SUBSCRIBE NOW
TERMS OF SERVICE:
ALL MEMBERSHIPS RENEW AUTOMATICALLY. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR A 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AT THE RATE IN EFFECT AT THAT TIME UNLESS YOU CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY LOGGING IN OR BY CONTACTING SUPPORT@BUSINESSDEN.COM.
ALL CHARGES FOR MONTHLY OR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
EACH MEMBERSHIP WILL ONLY FUNCTION ON UP TO 3 MACHINES. ACCOUNTS ABUSING THAT LIMIT WILL BE DISCONTINUED.
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE EMAIL SUPPORT@BUSINESSDEN.COM
Already a Member? Sign in
Return to Homepage
Xtras was a favorite dining spot for my wife and I for several years. There was always a table and often it was on the balcony. We’ve missed this hidden little gem. We like to watch the street action from that perch. The first HBAR Multi-Council Happy Hour was held there, only because I wanted to help the owner Xtra spread the word.
Burgers, wings and cheesesteaks, now that is upscale………
Thinking the same thing, it isn’t a sports bar – have some nifty small plates and good apps.
When I first read the article I thought it said cheesecakes and thought, that’s a good idea for a cocktail lounge then I realized what it actually said. My thoughts exactly.
Good luck breaking the hex!
I assume the new cocktail bar will be wheelchair accessible, since it’s being renovated. Can anyone confirm that I’ll be able to access the upstairs?
I’ve never seen a bar that low. Is there a bar anywhere for wheelchairs? The average drunk would have trouble holding up that bar, would more likely be falling over it.
Scott is referencing access to the establishment as a whole not the actual bar.
There is an elevator within the store downstairs which was easily accessed when both businesses were operated by the same family. I suppose you should call ahead for that purpose. The stairway would be impossible.
So hype for a new outdoor dining spot in the city!