“It’s a process. It’s like a labor of love. I’m making pizza all day,” said owner Evan Byrne, who runs the new business out of his shop The Hop Craft Pizza & Beer.
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Former F.W. Sullivan’s space in the Fan turning over yet again
A bar called Cure lasted only a few weeks in the Main Street spot and now the former owner of The Riviere in the Arts District is bringing in a new concept.
Brewery self-distribution bill passes through GA, awaits Youngkin’s signature
The Beer Industry Limited Distribution Act clears the way for Virginia breweries to sell a limited amount of their beer directly to retailers and restaurants, but awaits the outcome of state budget negotiations.
Bookbinder’s owners open mac-and-cheese joint on Arthur Ashe Boulevard
The takeout-only concept is from John and Jayme Taxin, who launched BigWife’s in 2020 as a pop-up in Bookbinder’s in Shockoe Bottom. It sells nine different one-pound macaroni and cheese dishes.
Beer giant Sapporo gulps up warehouse space in eastern Henrico
The Japanese brewing conglomerate needs the extra space as it prepares to expand production at its Stone Brewing facility in Fulton. Sapporo is the second tenant to sign on at the new Sauer Industrial Center.
Bass Pro-anchored Winding Brook entering home stretch after new warehouse deal
The bulk of the warehouse will be occupied by food packaging firm Genpak and marks the beginning of the end of development for the decades-long project in Hanover.
Byrd Park restaurant from NY Deli owners gets Planning Commission nod
Deferred six times since plans were introduced in September and after hearing neighbor feedback, the restaurateurs agreed to conditions such as no live music, no liquor, no more than 24 people on the patio and closing time at 9 p.m.
Project Snapshot: Stretch of Hull Street in Manchester awash in construction
Two new mid-rise apartment buildings are taking shape and adding to the canyon of new development along Manchester’s Hull Street corridor.
Bar serving trendy kava drink to take over shuttered Fan brewery
“Most existing kava bars are in Florida. We were out there one time and happened upon a few different kava bars. That’s where the idea was initially sparked from,” said KavaClub cofounder DJ Lee.
Developers WVS, Fountainhead tee up another new apartment building Manchester
The new building would be the de facto second phase of The Box, a seven-story apartment building the firms are wrapping up at across the street 501 Decatur St.