While many local restaurants have closed abruptly during the coronavirus downturn, one Richmond restaurant group quickly reopened an outpost in Scott’s Addition it had closed when the economy was stronger.
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Billy Jack’s Shack closes for good in the Bottom after year in business
A Shockoe Bottom eatery has tapped out permanently, while its sister restaurant in the West End continues cooking.
New details emerge on Hardywood-anchored development near The Diamond
The brewery has sold its other Ownby Lane property to Spy Rock, which plans upwards of 200 residences on the surrounding parcels. And Hardywood says the extra cash will help it weather the coronavirus storm.
BizSense Assembly recap: Richmond restaurateurs lament, ‘When does this end?’
Read and see highlights of the inaugural episode of BizSense’s new online series of coronavirus-related panel discussions, featuring Johnny Giavos, Rick Lyon and Harold Vega.
Auction of Hild properties still a go, moved online
Auctions are continuing this week on a chunk of embattled businessman Michael Hild’s portfolio of Manchester properties.
VCU pays $11M for Greyhound land near the Diamond; delays New Kent ER
The deal amounts to just over $1 million per acre, and gives the school part of the land it needs for its planned athletic village. Meanwhile, it’s decided to pump the breaks on its $16 million emergency room in New Kent County.
Canning supply getting crushed as breweries pivot into to-go mode
“We have to ensure that we don’t get into a toilet paper situation.”
Richmonders’ liquor cabinets feeling flush as virus scare takes hold
ABC stores in the Richmond region sold nearly $7 million worth of liquor last week as the full extent of the coronavirus spread began to hit home.
Plans filed for new section of Rocketts Landing
More than 200 new apartments are being eyed at Rocketts Landing, after the riverfront neighborhood’s developer filed plans days before the coronavirus pandemic swept the nation.
Which industries are essential and non-essential in statewide lockdown?
Construction, food and beverage, retail and others are able to continue operating onsite following the governor’s order Monday to shut down non-essential businesses and schools.