Michael Thompson

Fish takeout jumps into empty Church Hill space

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A long-vacant triangular building on 25th Street is set to be revived with the arrival of a new takeout concept that will specialize in one recipe: fish sandwiches.

Pop-up ramen concept settles down near VCU

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A Japanese concept that’s made brief appearances at popular restaurants around Richmond is setting up its own brick-and-mortar near VCU. And the owners are getting some help from a pair of local restaurant veterans.

Investor re-energizes Fan gym

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With a financial boost from one of its members a 2-year-old gym has rebranded and renovated its Cary Street space.

French floral exhibit blossoms at VMFA

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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is signaling the spring season with a 70-painting still-life exhibit by some of France’s most distinguished painters, including Vincent Van Gogh, Edouard Manet and Henri Matisse.

Cafe concept setting up in West End

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A local salon owner is venturing into the restaurant business with a new upscale cafe in a West End shopping center next to a Gelati Celesti.

SweetFrog founder brings new concept to Carytown

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Derek Cha, who recently sold off most of his stake in his frozen yogurt chain, is building up his next venture: a Korean barbecue restaurant that already has one location in Charlottesville.

Judge orders rewrite of Rothenberg suit

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The court ruled Tuesday that local finance manager Andy Rothenberg – who is serving time for wire fraud – amend his salacious lawsuit against Boyd Tinsley, a former client and Dave Matthews Band violinist.

Beer startup heads to Short Pump

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Just a few months after opening on Boulevard, a beer growler concept is tapping into the busy Short Pump market. And its owner already has his sights set on further expansion in the Richmond area.

Realtor launches homebuyer help startup

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A local real estate agent has created a website to help walk homebuyers through the process and connect them with real estate firms.