The former Shawarma Shack and Cloud Hookah building is gone and will be replaced by two floors of apartments over a ground floor commercial space.
Demolition clears VCU-area lot planned for 3-story mixed-use building
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Kuba Kuba Dos shutting down, sold to owner of nearby Bistro 804
The Cuban restaurant will close its location in the Tuckahoe Shopping Center this weekend after nine years in business there and be replaced by a new concept from Nader Hagez, owner of Four Brothers Bistro and Bistro 804.
Lobster roll chain opens in Midlo, comes back for seconds in Short Pump
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is preparing to open a Short Pump location at 11761 W. Broad St. in The Shoppes at Westgate.
Century-old Richmond Broom Co. building in Shockoe set for condo conversion
“We’re restoring the ceilings and returning the wood floors to the look and appearance of the original manufacturing (facility),” said the developer. “There’s a real sensitivity in bringing it back to what it was.”
Chesterfield Towne Center put up for sale
The 1 million-square-foot mall off Midlothian Turnpike dates back to the 1970s and most recently changed hands in 2013.
City EDA to issue RFP for redevelopment of Intermediate Terminal building
The Richmond EDA, which owns the century-old building, is looking to field proposals that would see it restored or renovated, not demolished.
Hot chicken chain roosting in former Short Pump taco spot
California-based Dave’s Hot Chicken is taking over the Short Pump Crossing space formerly held by Rusty Taco, which closed its location there in recent weeks after a two-and-a-half-year run.
Chester’s Dancing Kilt Brewery calls it quits after 4 years in business
“Customers don’t have money to spend because inflation’s eaten into their pockets and they have to pick and choose where they go,” Pakurar said. “Going out and having fun takes second place.”
Southern Railway Taphouse owner planning new food-and-games combo at former Slingshot spot
With both entertainment and dining options, Scotty’s Taphouse will be similar in concept to Slingshot Social Game Club, which closed over the summer after five years in the Scott’s Addition building.
Fan restaurant Barrio to close, reopen as Egyptian concept Memi’s
Owner Ramy Yacoub is preparing to close the Mexican restaurant he purchased last fall to make way for Memi’s, an Egyptian and Middle Eastern concept.
