On the heels of Starbucks’s departure from the neighborhood, Grit Coffee has planted its flag in Richmond.
C-ville coffee shop opens Libbie Ave. outpost in former SweetFrog space
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Former Naked Onion space attracts takeout Mexican joint
TBT El Gallo will sell tacos, burritos and tortas when it takes over 2118 W. Cary St. in October.
Richmond startup launches at-home support service for virtual students
The founders of Direct Learning Solutions hope to land the business of parents willing to pay someone else to supervise and assist their children with virtual learning programs.
Vintage furniture store moves into former Baja Bean space
Boho To Go made the jump from Instagram to a brick-and-mortar spot at 1520 W. Main St.
Barbecue joint jumps out of Jackson Ward
Owner Jimmy Stump said the closure was prompted in part by customers being turned off by the fallout from recent protests in the neighborhood, many of which have taken place nearby.
Goochland County brings Chamber, Economic Development under one roof
The center had operated at an existing county-owned building since March, but delayed its formal opening due to health concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic.
$25 million renovation and expansion begins at UR’s Ryland Hall
The World War I-era building will be expanded from 27,600 to 39,100 square feet to make room for the classical studies and philosophy departments and create a humanities hub.
Junoon Indian Restaurant takes over former Kabab Bistro on Broad Street
Bachitar Singh last month opened Junoon Indian Restaurant at 7801 W. Broad St. inside Olde Towne Shopping Center. Previously, the space was home to Kabab Bistro.
Phish’s chef rolls out frozen burrito delivery venture in Richmond
After his gig with the band ended because of the pandemic, Jim Hamilton got to work on a business idea he’s had on the back burner for a while.
Don’t Look Back looks next door for Forest Hill expansion
A local taco shop chain has snatched up a former daycare property next to its Southside location, giving it room to stretch and test out a new offshoot.
