Jayme Campbell, who decades ago worked as a bouncer at Starlite, has come full circle with his new barbecue joint in the same Fan building.
Norfolk BBQ joint BarQ opening Richmond spot in former Starlite space on Main St.
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Former James River Transportation owners sell bus hub in the city for $8.5M
The Story family, which until last year owned James River Transportation, has now sold 8 acres in the Newtowne West neighborhood for a total of $16.4 million.
Three Sheets to the Wind bandmember opening new restaurant in Ashland
A new Mediterranean restaurant is set to pull into Ashland’s main drag. Ash & Olive is preparing to open at 107 S. Railroad Ave. in the town’s downtown area.
Walter Parks-led group takes on the ‘worst building on the block’ in Arts District
“At this point, it’s the worst building on the block. When we’re done it’ll be one of the best,” Parks said. “It’ll be a great way to bring the feel of a neighborhood up.”
Owners of Toast, Blackhand Coffee opening new cafe concept in Winterfield Place
“I always thought it was a shame that nobody had put in a little coffee and ice cream shop there, with Salisbury, Rosemont, Independence and all those really nice neighborhoods,” said co-owner Chris Staples.
Juice bar moves out, bagel shop moving in at Brookland Park storefront
A Northside juice bar’s relocation to Jackson Ward looks to have opened the door for a new bagel shop to join the neighborhood.
Fan pizza shop The Hop closes, hands keys over to new Jewish restaurant concept
Susie’s will move into the Cary Street building and serve items like brisket and matzoh ball soup, while the Hop’s owner is now focusing on his frozen pizza spinoff.
Capital Square’s Dairy Bar redevelopment plan gets council go-ahead
The 320-unit project would rise on the site of the former Dairy Bar and Tang & Biscuit buildings. About a third of the units are planned to be “hotel apartments,” which would be furnished and available for shorter stays.
Farmville BBQ and seafood joint Fishin’ Pig opening new spot in Innsbrook
A family connection helped bring the concept to Innsbrook, as Fishin Pig co-owner Matt Hurley’s brother, Mark, owned Hurley’s Tavern before it closed earlier this year.
Carytown’s Tokyo Market to relocate up the street
“What we offer now is so much more than what it used to be,” manager Bochie Thompson said of the nearly 20-year-old store’s need for more space. “It is packed floor to ceiling.”