“It’s going to be straight up sexy Latino … and welcoming to the LGBT community and everybody else,” said co-owner Carlos Londoño of Papi’s.
Commercial Real Estate
Virginia Rep plans to buy Scottish Rite Temple for Northside theater venue
The City Council will decide whether to grant the nonprofit theater group a special-use permit to hold performances at 4204 Hermitage Road.
Fan barber shop trims square footage, makes room for another salon
Refuge for Men at 1607 W. Main St. moved its entire operation to the upper level of the building and Hair Motif will take over the downstairs in April.
Southern Kitchen owner going for seconds in Jackson Ward
Shane Thomas opened The Deuce at 119 E. Leigh St. last month across the street from her other restaurant.
Henrico’s proposed budget would slash biotech property tax rate
The $1.2 billion spending plan would also reduce the real estate tax rate by 2 cents and set the stage for a $511 million bond referendum this fall.
Buz and Ned’s on Arthur Ashe Blvd. closes ahead of redevelopment
The barbecue joint still has a spot on Broad Street but owner Buz Grossberg said a staffing shortage made it impossible to keep both locations open.
Construction of massive Fulton Yard development finally set to begin
“The pandemic slowed us down,” Landon Zimmer said of the 20-acre, four-building project that’s been in the works since 2019.
Breakfast-focused ghost kitchen newest ingredient at Regency mall
A.M. Kitchen Co. opened an outpost that whips up food from six in-house restaurant concepts for delivery and takeout.
State budget amendment would block Richmond casino vote until 2023
The City Council delayed a vote on a tax rate cut relating to a second casino referendum in light of Sen. Joe Morrissey’s efforts to make Petersburg a potential host site.
Acacia Mid-Town restaurant to reopen in Libbie Mill Midtown development
Gumenick Properties said it has also signed beer-focused restaurant chain The Brass Tap and a national physical therapy practice as new tenants.