A made-to-order doughnut shop from the Outer Banks is coming to Richmond to compete with a handful of other locally-owned brands and national chains.
Doughnuts replace fro-yo at Willow Lawn
Michael Thompson
Expansion a la mode
Ice cream shop Gelati Celesti will open its third local shop this fall in a new Short Pump space.
Couple adds new secondhand retail shop
A local retail shop owner left the tobacco business five years ago and is now opening his third used clothing store in the area with his wife.
Three new restaurants start cooking
A handful of veteran restaurant owners have opened new locations in the Fan, Short Pump and Scott’s Addition in recent weeks.
The ‘Carytown Cupcake law’ goes into effect
Owners of the Cary Street cupcake shop pushed for state legislation that would change the alcohol regulations for bakeries.
Quesadillas coming to Jackson Ward, but RG3 eats first
The owner of a local restaurant and food truck is opening another location and getting ready for Redskins fans at this year’s training camp.
Mint sprouts in Petersburg
Mint Gastropub closed in the Fan earlier this year, and now it’s owner is hoping Petersburg will provide a jumping-off point for a return to Richmond in the future.
Shirtmaker gives West Coast firm $25,000
The Shockoe Bottom-based shirt company Ledbury announced the winner of its first startup competition last week. A health food company took the $25,000 prize over two other finalists, including a Richmond startup.
Southbound takes restaurateurs across the river
Two restaurant owners with well-known spots in Church HIll and the Fan are teaming up to open a large family restaurant in a Stony Point shopping center. The pair hopes their business will fill a void in Southside dining options with a menu that supports regional food suppliers.
Growing pipe shop takes root in the Fan
A Richmond-based retailer that sells smoking accessories opened a shop in the Fan this month, its fifth store in the state. The owner has adjusted his brand to the changing smoking scene over the past 15 years and now specializes in glass pipes.