“I’ve got too much going on, I don’t need to be put on that blacklist,” said a builder, one of many BizSense sources who asked not to be named in articles.
City Hall critics fear retribution for complaining about permit delays
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Mom’s Siam owner and sons debut new restaurant in Short Pump
MPM Tiki Bar at 11275 W. Broad St., which a co-owner described as an upscale sports bar, serves items from the family’s other Richmond restaurants.
Three Leg Run has new brewery, winery and meadery in Chester up and running
The name is a nod to both an old dog the owners had who always ran with one of his hind legs hovering off the ground, and the three types of alcohol they offer.
Richmond firm taking over management of Quirk hotels from Hyatt
“We’re a small, nimble group and it’s hard to work with an operator that is just so big,” said Quirk’s owner of why he switched to Retro Hospitality. “It’s like turning the Titanic sometimes to get something done.”
Oddities shop owners can be at rest after securing spot in Oregon Hill
Justin Torone and Alaina Gearhart paid $675,000 to buy the building containing Rest in Pieces at 349 S. Laurel St. from their landlord.
Smaller buyers finding their spots in hot Richmond apartment market
“Some of these types of properties are overlooked by the greater investment community,” said Lakeland principal Alexander Westra of two buildings on Arthur Ashe Boulevard it acquired for a combined $6 million.
Coworking, startup incubator in Ashland doubles office space in same building
The expansion boosted the Dominion Energy Innovation Center’s total size to 5,500 square feet and added a kitchen and new conference room.
Oceano restaurant surfacing in former Crab Louie’s spot in Midlothian
“We’re going to be leaning towards Italian,” said owner Michael Oseguera, who is planning to offer dishes from around Italy’s Amalfi Coast where seafood is abundant.
Midlothian couple has new winery, brewery on tap in Louisa County
Eight years after planting the first grapevines, Joe and Barbara Evers are opening Everleigh Vineyards and Brewing Co. about 45 miles west of downtown Richmond.
Local restaurant brand Charred fires up its second location in the region
The eatery at 9325 Chamberlayne Road, Suite 200, in The Shoppes at Rutland Place in Hanover County has been in the works since 2019.