Väsen is leasing the space from local firm Dodson Development Group, which bought it, along with the neighboring buildings housing The Locker Room and Riverside Tavern last year.
Scott’s Addition’s Väsen Brewing expanding with Forest Hill taproom
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Two Chesterfield apartment complexes sell for combined $138M, including one owned by Kushner Cos.
Both complexes were originally constructed by local developer Guy Blundon. The per-door price for the properties were $248,000 and $253,000.
Kabana Rooftop, the city’s tallest rooftop bar, to be replaced with new concept next year
The 9,000-square-foot restaurant and bar atop the Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites at 700 E. Main St., will close at the end of the year. Owner Shamin Hotels has something new in store for the space.
Local investor group sells downtown building, mourns death of one of its partners
A cloud of sadness hangs over the recent sale of a downtown building, as the group that sold it found out one of their partners had passed away just days after the deal closed.
Now bank-controlled, Hild’s former brewery, cafe and donut shop properties put up for lease
After nearly five years in purgatory, a trio of Hull Street commercial properties have been primed for a comeback.
Developer Greystar buys wooded site next to Movieland for $18M
The 6-acre site sold for $3 million per acre and is planned for a 388-unit, 7-story apartment building next to the cinema complex.
Owners of Brew Craft Bar & Kitchen in Chester opening new brewery next door
Craft owner Matt Verdisco will be the head brewer and namesake of Angry Man Brewing. His wife said their family has joked for years about his stern look and disposition.
New downtown wine bar Chez Nous opening on Cary St.
“I’m envisioning that when you come off the street on Cary, it’s like you popped into a shop in France,” said owner Melissa Stallard. “That’s what I want it to look like.
Demolition set for graffiti-covered former Gusti’s site across from Scott’s Addition
“I think getting the buildings demoed will be a real plus for the community,” said local developer Steve Leibovic, adding that demolition is expected to be completed by year’s end.
Industrial Taphouse owners opening Steampunk Pizza in Ashland
Jeremy and Sarah Chapman are opening the new pizzeria in between their Industrial Taphouse restaurant and their Eat Kitchen and Catering headquarters.