A Jackson Ward store beside the sites of two debated city projects is closing its doors after 10 years in business.
Downtown shop ends decade-long run
Michael Thompson
Fabric shop adds new layer to Scott’s Addition retail scene
A local retailer is consolidating space it has near the Fan and in Midlothian to open a Scott’s Addition storefront. U-Fab, which sells fabrics for home décor and also does upholstery, custom sewing and furniture, will vacate its store at 106 S. Robinson St. and offices and warehousing in Midlothian in favor of a 25,000-square-foot property at 3210… Read more »
New Short Pump taphouse has Carolina on its mind
A North Carolina-based restaurant chain has opened its first Virginia location in West Broad Village. Carolina Ale House opened Feb. 29 at 11275 W. Broad St. The 7,400-square-foot space was formerly home to Mimi’s Café, which closed in late 2014. The Raleigh-based chain, which has said it spent years searching for the right Virginia locations,… Read more »
Co-working space’s latest lure: beer and hot dogs
With its brewery tenant already locked in, a new co-working space in Scott’s Addition is bringing in some hot dogs to soak up the suds. Robert Stout, owner of The Dog Wagon food truck, plans to open a brick-and-mortar location at 2930 W. Broad St. in the forthcoming Gather co-working building. Stout has leased a… Read more »
Innsbrook bar behind the eight ball
A pool hall in Innsbrook has shut down as it faces charges from Virginia ABC. Sharky’s Bar and Billiards closed its doors last week at 4032 Cox Rd. in the Innsbrook Shoppes. Sidney Gunst, who owns the shopping center, and broker Kevin South of CBRE who handles leasing, both confirmed that Sharky’s had closed, at least… Read more »
Accounting/tech duo launching ‘mobile CFO’
Dan Steiner was watching “The Today Show” last year when inspiration struck. At the time, Steiner, who runs West End accounting firm Steiner Business Solutions, was frustrated with the difficulty he had getting meetings with clients and potential clients, and was looking for a different way of getting in touch. “What’s the best way to… Read more »
Wong Gonzalez on deck for East Grace Street
One of Richmond’s busiest restaurant groups has unwrapped its plans for a downtown eatery. Chris Tsui of Eat Restaurant Partners said he and his partners plan to open Wong Gonzalez in July at 412 E. Grace St. downtown. Plans call for a “bar-focused” restaurant with a menu that combines Asian and Mexican fare. “I thought… Read more »
Manchester distillery is thirsty for capital
A local booze maker has ordered a round of fresh cash. Belle Isle Craft Spirits, which makes its own brand of moonshine out of distillery in Manchester, is looking to raise $1.5 million in capital, according to an SEC filing. Founded in 2013, the company is based out of 7,000-square-foot space at 615 Maury St…. Read more »
Carytown shop closes, sells wares to neighbor
A retailer in Carytown shut its door last week, but not before striking a deal with another shop a few blocks to down to pick up its remaining products and its brand.
New beer shop fermenting at Stony Point strip
Two teachers-turned-entrepreneurs are planning a new beer shop in a former Subway spot in the Southside.