A baker and ice cream maker are the latest to make the leap onto an evolving downtown stretch of West Broad Street.
Restaurants
Long-time Short Pump restaurant closes to make way for new chain
As the Short Pump restaurant scene springs forward, Applebee’s is out and an up-and-coming fast casual chain is in.
Fishmonger swims into Richmond restaurant scene
A new Korean restaurant plans to blend its flavor into a Chesterfield shopping center that’s shown it has a taste for international tenants.
Boychik’s owner dead at 65; passes on legacy of hard work
In November 1991, Scott Elias Sr. opened Boychik’s Deli, one of the first restaurants to establish itself at the West Broad Street entrance of the sprawling office park.
TV-themed coffee shop makes appearances in Richmond
If you’re a fan of the cult television series “Gilmore Girls,” then hopefully you were one of hundreds who got their fill of Luke’s Diner coffee Wednesday.
Broad Street restaurant owners sued by investor
A partnership that three years ago helped launch a restaurant on the northern border of the Fan has soured.
Chester-based restaurant to launch new concept in The Fan
The son of a well-known local restaurateur is branching off from the family’s main business in Chester to bring his take on Italian cuisine to the city.
Matchbox opens Short Pump location
The Washington, D.C.-based restaurant chain has officially fired up its first Richmond outpost.
Spoonbread Bistro opens for business
A vacant Fan restaurant space has been brought back to life by a new venture served up by a longtime local chef.
Laura Lee’s makes Semmes Ave. debut
The new restaurant is the latest addition to restaurateur Kendra Feather’s collection of eateries across the city.