The taqueria and Mediterranean spots are replacing previous Hatch residents Odyssey Fish and Sincero, respectively.
Restaurants
Coffee company picks Scott’s Addition for first brick-and-mortar cafe
“Specialty coffee sometimes comes with the air of a snooty vibe,” said Parousia Coffee co-owner Jimmy Garcia said. “There’s a gap for people who want to experience good coffee but are scared by it.”
Carytown Citizen Burger closes; new Indian spot planned in its place
Citizen has flipped its last burger in Richmond after a seven-year run and sold its assets to the owner of Jannat Indian Cuisine at 7801 W. Broad St.
Dodson plugs in as new landlord of The Circuit in Scott’s Addition
It’s the latest deal for Duke Dodson’s firm, which has been increasingly active in real estate acquisition and development since getting out of the property management business last summer.
Mortgage industry vet makes career leap with hot dog, ice cream shop on Arthur Ashe Blvd.
“About a year ago I said I’d get out and do something that provides a bit more happiness,” Lewis said of his career about-face. “I figured it was now or never.”
Brazilian steakhouse chain to reheat long-vacant former Kona Grill spot in Short Pump
It’ll be the first Richmond-area location for Fogo de Chão and will bring new life to the building for the first time since Kona closed in 2019.
Former owner of Emilio’s ready for his Richmond restaurant comeback
Emilio Peiro once had three Emilio’s locations before getting out of the business in 2012. Now he’s preparing to open a new restaurant in the city.
Restaurant combo concept opening in Old Mojo’s building on Cary
With members of a prolific local restaurant family moving in, a long-dormant VCU-area building is about to get its mojo back.
Breakfast restaurant chain serves up expansion in Brandermill area
A former Chesterfield School Board member said the fast-growing area has been on his radar to expand his restaurant franchise, which now consists of three locations in the region.
Criterion Cinemas at Movieland to be converted into restaurant, retail space
Amid a changing market for how art house and independent films are viewed, the owner of Movieland at Boulevard Square is looking to convert the complex’s Criterion Cinemas building into a new use.