Until recently, Forest Hill Avenue lacked anything resembling distinctive architecture.
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Cidery ponders its future after listing its Scott’s Addition real estate for $3M
“I’m hoping to find a buyer who’ll love and appreciate it as much as I do,” said Blue Bee Cider owner Courtney Mailey. “Once the building finds the right owner, we’ll start to think about the cidery.”
Local coffee roaster brews up new home near the Museum District
Reviresco Coffee Co. is working on a move to 710 Lafayette St. that will give it more space to eventually offer a tasting room, retail sales and takeout coffee service.
Italian restaurateur finds his spot in Bon Air for third eatery
Filippo Genova, owner of the West End’s Casa Italiana and Pizza Express, is opening Genova’s Pizza Station & Take Out Kitchen on Buford Road this fall.
Updated: Vision300 team out, two contenders left for Diamond District
“We are a team of Richmonders and we remain deeply committed to the success of our city,” said Casey Tischer of Vision300.
Gersi restaurant owners opening new eatery in former Secco space
A certificate of occupancy filed with the city lists the business name as “Uliveto,” which translates to “olive grove” in Italian.
Two local plant-based restaurants close
Saadia’s JuiceBox & Yoga Bar and Hang Space were vegan-friendly spots in Jackson Ward and Bon Air that opened in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Lawyer plans to build restaurant overlooking Swift Creek Reservoir
“The property is just ideal,” said C. James Williams III. “It faces west, so you can have something to eat and watch the sunset over the water.”
Billy Pie shuts down on Patterson Avenue in favor of Manchester
“We’d outgrown that space, mainly from the frozen pizza perspective. That part of the business has taken off and I’ve been unable to meet the demand from there,” said owner Billy Fallen.
Diamond District developer selection looms as talks with finalists continue
“It’s just a whole different ballgame that is being played here in the city,” Councilmember Stephanie Lynch said in response to comments from colleagues on past economic development efforts.