The longtime executive chef at The Jefferson Hotel dining spot is striking out on his own in the West End and giving an upcoming mixed-use development its first restaurant tenant.
Lemaire chef to launch eatery in West End
Michael Thompson
VCU jumps in on co-working trend
As professional co-working businesses expand around town, VCU is testing out a miniature version on its Monroe Campus for budding student entrepreneurs.
Uber argues for end to local lawsuit
The ride-calling giant has asked the court to toss out a Chesterfield County man’s lawsuit against it over an alleged attack by a driver, or at least detour the case to New York.
Amid bike race, downtown’s retail trial run
A major downtown developer is weighing the market’s retail potential by reviving some vacant Broad Street storefronts with temporary shops during the upcoming bike race, and more stores are popping up nearby.
Brewery launches in Lakeside
The owner of a home brew retail store in Lakeside has his new brewery and taproom venture running full-speed next door.
Lunch restaurant reopens on higher ground
A breakfast and sandwich shop has moved up out of its basement storefront and into a much bigger and more visible spot on Main.
Suggestions rush in for Church Hill restaurant name
An upcoming restaurant is opening itself up to public input in search of the perfect name while also gaining some more publicity for the venture.
Online and on wheels, new Hollywood Cemetery tours take off
A seasoned Richmond tour operator launched a new option for Hollywood Cemetery visitors, and the cemetery website gets an overhaul and new interactive feature.
Juice startup spilling over into first storefront
A cold-pressed juice company is launching its first shop in a West End shopping center, and it will also have a popular food truck’s fare on its menu.
Boozy painting brand lands space at Willow Lawn
A New England social painting chain is adding another location to its collection and is setting up its easels — and bar — in a Willow Lawn storefront.