Behind the new Besos Mexican Kitchen & Cantina are Carlos and Adrienne Londoño, who own La Bodega, Papi’s, Casa Fiesta and Margarita’s Cantina downtown.
Expanding restaurant group converts Rocketts Landing Indian eatery to Mexican
Restaurants
Goatocado to expand with new spot in Forest Hill
Owner Ian Newell also has another restaurant in the works in the same shopping center, where he’ll be neighbors with a recently opened fly fishing shop.
Lawyer brings social mixers side gig to Richmond
“It’s a group of people coming to our partner restaurants to talk in small groups and learn what they have in common and make meaningful connections,” Geoff Garrett said of his new venture, For2. “It’s like speed dating in groups.”
New-to-market urgent care clinic for pets coming to Carytown Exchange
Two other new tenants are lined up for the Publix-anchored project: Starbucks and restaurant chain Burtons Grill & Bar.
Unanimous council vote approves Diamond District development plan
While a needed seven-vote majority seemed to be secured going into Monday’s meeting, the vote was uncertain and displayed a coming together among councilmembers who have been divided on past proposals.
Mystery grocer, HomeGoods to join Shake Shack at revamped Willow Place
An unidentified grocery store has signed on at the shopping center just west of Willow Lawn and it’s set to occupy 43,000 square feet, the same size as another unnamed grocery anchor that’s planned in Midlothian.
Vote scheduled on land-use plan for area around River City Sportsplex
The proposed Genito/288 Special Focus Area Plan would guide development and county policies for a 659-acre area.
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.