Lyne and Randall Doetzer, who opened Adarra in Jackson Ward in 2019, said their goal was always to find a forever home for the restaurant and that they were competing with developers for the Mamma Zu property who wanted to raze it in favor of apartments.
Restaurants
A Shyndigz Inn? Sweets shop owners planning hotel next door on Cary St.
“Yes, we’re restaurant people, but first and foremost we’re hospitality people. What we love is giving people an experience. Hopefully they’ll walk out of our places and they’ll remember the way we make them feel.”
Pearl’s Bake Shoppe changes hands again
The proprietor of a local barbecue joint is getting into baked goods as the cupcake shop has changed owners for the second time in less than a year.
Brick House on the Boulevard opens today in former Kitchen 64 spot
The fourth location of the Routsis brothers’ Brick House Diner chain held a soft opening Monday ahead of an official opening today (Tuesday).
Ruby Scoops owner moves shaved ice shop to old Carytown cupcake spot
Suzy Sno serves New Orleans-style snowballs from owner Rabia Kamara, who also runs Ruby Scoops in Northside.
The Desserterie in Chesterfield reopens with new name and focus on wine
“The (Desserterie) name didn’t really reflect what the overall climate in the restaurant was,” said owner Curtis Perry. “You can’t really overcome that name.”
Alamo BBQ closed for expansion as owners reopen second restaurant in Church Hill
Juliette Highland and Chris Davis are looking to build an addition onto Alamo and in the meantime have revived Frontier, which had opened only briefly before the pandemic arrived.
Bryan Park Bar & Grill changes ownership in Lakeside
The bar is now on its third owner since 2016. The space has over the years been home to McCook’s Grill & Bar, LA Grill and Sonny’s Bar & Grill.
Julep’s owner readies new Lakeside restaurant
Nearly four years later, delayed but undeterred by the pandemic, Amy Cabaniss and Cory Chaney are set to open Revel Market and Bar at 6223 Lakeside Ave.
Rum-centric cocktail bar taking shape near Midlothian
Jessica and Josh Bufford are opening Sidecar Cocktail Lounge next to their Toast restaurant in Winterfield Shopping Center, along with Chris Staples, formerly of EAT Restaurant Partners.