The restaurant will open at 1719-1721 E. Franklin St. in a space formerly occupied by Julep’s New Southern Cuisine for more than a decade.
JewFro eatery goes from pop-up to permanent home in Shockoe Bottom
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Powhatan eatery Four Seasons, cycling gym to open spots in Midlothian
The restaurant and fitness chain Cyclebar will join Winterfield Crossing, a mixed-use development anchored by an Aldi grocery store.
St. Joseph’s Villa opens new $9.5M Sarah Dooley Center for Autism
“The model this school is based on is we can teach these kids to be successful in the public schools,” said the center’s senior director.
Office supplier on cue with purchase of billiards company C.P. Dean
The deal was a break for the owners’ daughter, a recent college grad who will serve as president. The former owner will stay on as an employee.
Beauty salon takes shape on Brookland Park Boulevard
A local stylist decided to open her own salon, Hand & Mirror Hair Studio, in a space previously occupied by Tommie’s Barber Shop.
New-to-market Royal Farms convenience store chain lands in Chesterfield
Royal Farms, a fried chicken-focused competitor to Wawa and Sheetz, will open at the intersection of East Hundred Road and Rivers Bend Boulevard.
Sweet Frog founder’s hot chicken chain heating up with four new locations planned
The Short Pump space of Derek Cha’s Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken will be a few doors down from the original Sweet Frog store he founded.
Ram City Market to open in empty Walmart store on Grace
The grocery store will sell to-go coffee and made-to-order sandwiches but it won’t carry alcohol.
VCU employee launches her own line of lip care products
LipLoveLine, which sells lip gloss and lip balm online, was inspired by founder Briana Williams’ struggles with body image and self-esteem while growing up.
Global language translation company opens office in Richmond
New York-based TransPerfect has set up a small downtown hub for its legal services division with future growth in mind.