The downtown skyline’s newest addition has landed a national sandwich chain to fill out its ground-floor space.
Michael Thompson
Nonprofit dishes out $100K to local startups
An annual program to fund and guide startups has chosen this year’s participants, which each receive a $20,000 check, a course in building their businesses, and an opportunity to pitch to investors.
Bail bond agent locks down restaurant space in Shockoe Bottom
A full-time bail bondswoman, whose work keeps her out and about all hours of the night, plans to add a new spot to to the all-nighters’ map with a bar and restaurant in Shockoe Bottom.
Buyers plan mixed-use project at GRTC site
After winning GRTC approval for their $9 million bid on the GRTC bus depot property, local developers said they envision a mixed-use project on the site that will keep its nine buildings intact and add new construction.
Pizza chain’s second area location popping up in Chesterfield
With one local restaurant in the heart of Carytown, national pizza brand Mellow Mushroom is sprouting up in a Chesterfield County shopping center.
Shockoe Bottom restaurateurs plan new venture next door
With their new bar and eatery just getting off the ground in Shockoe Bottom, the restaurant’s owners and chef are already working up a new dining and event space in the neighborhood.
Beer to-go startup opens taps at Short Pump
A Boulevard beer shop has started on its second round in Short Pump, where it opened its 56 beer taps for business last week.
A Kokonut rolls into Main Street
A Fan sandwich shop has shut its doors, and a Northern Virginia couple launched a new Southeast Asian restaurant in the space last week.
Church Hill developer sues project’s investors
The developer reviving an abandoned stretch of O Street is taking her private investors to court for $8 million and alleges that the husband and wife conspired to wrench the project away from her.
With VCU spot open, pizza brand turns to Willow Lawn
A pizza franchise fired up its ovens at VCU last week, and its owners have already planned their next move into Willow Lawn.