Michael Thompson

Two new kids on a Shockoe block

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A new niche grocery store and a South American restaurant are cropping up in the same block.

A tandem of bike shop openings

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A longtime bike shop chain is peddling for the first time on the Southside, while another has trekked from Mechanicsville to the Fan.

VCU students cash in on winning ideas

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Teams of VCU undergrads and graduate students competed for funding on Wednesday to turn their ideas into viable businesses.

Sweet Frog founder about to go Zzaam!

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The founder of frozen yogurt empire Sweet Frog is cooking up a new restaurant idea that will launch with a food truck in Richmond and a location in Charlottesville.

Downtown eatery exits the scene

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After a two-year run, an East Grace Street restaurant has folded its linens for the last time.