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Diner owner aims to light up Broad Street

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After a decade of cooking at the dining hall of Richmond’s biggest employer, a local restaurateur has struck out on his own in VCU country.

In bid to expand, gyms explore CrossFit lite

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After building a following in recent years with their brand of intense workouts, some local CrossFit gyms are adding more relaxed – and cheaper – options to attract new customers.

Restaurateurs know where the beef is

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A husband and wife are keeping at least one farm-to-table supply chain in the family as they settle into their new Jackson Ward restaurant.

A second helping of 2013 restaurant news

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Food trucks, online reviews and increased market saturation have changed the landscape for diners and restaurateurs alike. Get caught up on some of the biggest food-related stories of the year.