New concepts were announced, local restaurateurs expanded their footprints, and plenty of old restaurant spaces were given new life.
Order up: 2021 was a newsy year for restaurants in the Richmond region
Commercial Real Estate
Plans confirmed for boutique hotel just off Monument Avenue
ASH NYC sees potential in Richmond, despite nearby competitors like Quirk Hotel, the Graduate Richmond and The Jefferson Hotel.
Developer Tom Papa pays $2M for acre on Decatur with old warehouse
The Manchester parcel is catty-corner to Papa’s seven-story, 118-unit, mixed-use building The Box, which is under construction.
Ashland brewery becomes master of its own universe
Center of the Universe Brewing Co. bought its building at 11293 Air Park Road in Hanover from its longtime landlord for $1.4 million.
200 apartments now on drawing board for Belle Heights in Manchester
Harper Associates had previously planned a second phase with townhomes or a mix of apartments and single-family homes.
Rusty Taco expanding into Short Pump
The Texas taco chain’s local franchisee said the success of its first location in Westchester Commons spurred plans for the new restaurant.
With golf on an upswing, Hanover Golf Club up for sale for undisclosed price
The member-owned course — a private club until three years ago — is only being offered to buyers who will maintain it as a golf course.
Gelati Celesti double dips in Short Pump
The local ice cream chain is increasing the size of its shop at 11805 W. Broad St., and it’s planning to open 15 new locations in the next five years.
Shamin Hotels unveils plan for bigger Embassy Suites at Stonebridge
The hotelier had proposed 50 fewer rooms and a smaller conference room in 2019 but decided to increase the scale of the project.
Chipotle first tenant signed for new portion of Midlothian retail center
The Mexican restaurant chain plans to open in spring 2023 at the Kroger-anchored Ivymont Square shopping center.