Restaurants

Restaurant vets launch Fan eatery

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A group of restaurateurs behind local hits like Mamma Zu, Q Barbeque and Edo’s Squid have debuted their first joint venture, a highly anticipated Latin American spot.

Downtown lunch spot grows above ground

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A popular sandwich shop is doubling its space in a short-distance move that takes it up to eye level along East Main Street.

New cafe franchise takes on VCU

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In prime VCU and Starbucks-dominated territory, a Midwest coffee shop brand with a classic rock twist is planting its first flag.

Peter Chang alums scoop up VCU eatery

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A 7-year-old Chinese dining spot on West Grace Street shut its doors on Tuesday, but will soon be revived under a new name and new owners, who have both done stints at renowned chef Peter Chang’s restaurants.

Taco, wing spot opens near VCU

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A trio of Chesterfield restaurant owners have opened their second concept on West Broad Street near VCU: A wings and taco eatery and bar.

New eatery scoops up vacant VCU space

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A restaurant space on West Grace Street that was formerly home to a barbecue joint is being revived by a new Lebanese concept.

Fish takeout jumps into empty Church Hill space

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A long-vacant triangular building on 25th Street is set to be revived with the arrival of a new takeout concept that will specialize in one recipe: fish sandwiches.