The proposed Genito/288 Special Focus Area Plan would guide development and county policies for a 659-acre area.
Restaurants
20-story apartment tower, 6-story office building planned for Southern States silos site
Upon demolishing the old silos later this year, Hourigan Development is planning to construct what will be among the tallest residential buildings to be built in the city in recent years.
Jazz cafe and restaurant taking over former Spoonbread space in the Fan
Mike’s Jazz Cafe is expected to open in November at 2526 Floyd Ave.
New Waffle House to take shape just south of Short Pump
The Georgia-based diner chain has owned the half-acre plot near the corner of Church Road and John Rolfe Parkway since 2017.
Chicken Fiesta on the move again with new restaurant in Chester
Owner Harold Vega found another vacant fast food building for what will be his seventh location.
Tequila & Deadlifts owner expanding gym offerings in the Fan
The Reposado Room is dedicated to yoga, pilates and other group exercise activities, and is owner Kerith Rae’s third fitness concept in the same building.
Local meal-prep service pivots to brick-and-mortar restaurant downtown
“I always wanted a restaurant,” said Elegant Cuizines owner Theresa Headen. “Even when I first got the keys, I was crying because I couldn’t believe it was happening.”
Italian eatery takes former Morton’s steakhouse space in Shockoe Slip
What started as a pop-up is growing into a full-time restaurant that will fill the sizable location that’s been empty in the Turning Basin building since the start of the pandemic.
Delivery-focused breakfast restaurant moves from Regency to Scott’s Addition
A.M. Kitchen is the first tenant to open at the CloudKitchens space at 2812 W. Broad St. CloudKitchens was created by Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick.
Penny’s Wine Shop to join reopened Stoplight Gelato in Jackson Ward
The store is an offshoot of delivery service Richwine and will share the Brook Road building with the gelato shop, which is set to reopen after a two-year closure.