Amy David

Major Willy, reporting for duty

The former chief executive of a convenience store chain is turning the taps back on at a shuttered Shockoe Bottom bar.

Exercise studio raises the barre

Bronwyn Conway and Alex Gibson are offering classes for people who want a dancer’s physique but don’t want to, well, dance.

A top-shelf transition

Life got a little sweeter for a former consultant when she left the corporate world behind and decided to pour her love of mojitos into a business.

Pinstripes meet small plates

A local bartender is taking his first crack at the Richmond restaurant scene, and his venture is the first sign of life on the ground floor of the Berry Burk building.

Development delays put a damper on major events

The $70 million restoration of the iconic John Marshall Hotel has fallen months behind, leaving several brides scrambling for backup venues to host their big days.

Shockoe Slip restaurant shuts its doors

Dora’s Brazilian Grill on East Cary Street has closed.  A sign in the window states that due to the economy, the restaurant had to shut its doors. Doras opened last year and served Rodizio style meals,  a form of Brazilian cuisine where customers pay one price and are served a variety of dishes throughout the evening…. Read more »