Justin Cropper, whose resume includes stints at Union Market, Don’t Look Back, Lemaire and Millie’s, is opening Wishbone with partner Ginny Sowers.
New Wishbone Food Shop to open in former Cafe Ole spot downtown
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Mystery developer eyes residential conversion for former Dominion office complex in the Fan
An unidentified developer is looking to convert the existing former office building and two adjoining warehouses at 2400 Grayland Ave. into 126 dwelling units.
Italian restaurant Sprezza slipping out of Shockoe and into the Fan
Initially founded as a pop-up in 2021, Sprezza opened in the former Morton’s The Steakhouse space late last year. It’s headed to a Lombardy Street building that was most recently home to Brun cigar lounge.
Upstart development firm eyes townhouse project near Regency
“I think there’s an opportunity to provide high-quality rental living for people as they figure out how to navigate putting together a down payment, extremely high interest rates and all the other challenges that go with qualifying for your first home mortgage,” said Chipp Naylon.
Willow Lawn landlord plots mixed-use urbanization of longtime shopping center
Imagine Willow Lawn as a dense mixed-use district with 2,200 residential units and 500,000 square feet of commercial space. Its owner is pondering exactly that.
Developers secure financing for $98M project on Arthur Ashe Blvd. dubbed ‘The Ace’
The project – once referred to in planning documents as Leigh Addition – has been in the works since 2021 when the D.C.-based developers bought the 3-acre assemblage for $12.5 million
Architecture firm to take over Roastology coffee shop building on Cary
The coffee company will remain in the building through the end of the year, while the architecture firm plots its move from Manchester and readies for renovations.
Gramophone winery ready to be uncorked in Forest Hill
Longtime friends Arthur Grant, Justin Laughter and Chris Mayo are behind the new venture. The trio once played music together in middle- and high-school bands.
‘This place has to be unique’: Master plan unveiled for next 37 acres of Sauer Center
Following on the success of the Whole Foods and CarMax-anchored first phase, Sauer Properties is looking to effectively build a new neighborhood from scratch in the next leg of its Sauer Center development in the city.
Michael & Son’s Mansour planning five-story apartment building in Manchester
Fresh off opening The Park RVA entertainment venue, Michael & Son President Basim Mansour is now looking to Old Town Manchester for his next project.