Michael Thompson

From Osaka to Kyoto

Kyoto 620

Three restaurant veterans are firing the hibachi back up and rolling out the sushi again at a vacant Short Pump space.

Pair of retailers targets Libbie, VCU shoppers

Sara Campbell Pete Wheeler ftd

The expansion of a New England-based women’s clothing company is bringing a new storefront to the ever-changing Libbie-Grove retail scene. And further east near VCU, an entrepreneur is trying to add some style to Grace Street.

Coffee connoisseur opens his lab

Alchemy Coffee ftd

The man behind the Alchemy Coffee cart has settled into his new location in a renovated VCU building.

Small gym, big plans

Crossfit Church Hill Julie Murray ftd

A new business wants to help Church Hill burn off some calories.