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.
Restaurants
Downtown lunch spot grows above ground
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
In prime VCU and Starbucks-dominated territory, a Midwest coffee shop brand with a classic rock twist is planting its first flag.
Chipotle spices up Henrico development
Chipotle has made the first mark on an upcoming commercial project at Reynolds Crossing, the Walmart-anchored 90-acre development in Henrico County.
Peter Chang alums scoop up VCU eatery
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
A trio of Chesterfield restaurant owners have opened their second concept on West Broad Street near VCU: A wings and taco eatery and bar.
Celeb chef opens Willow Lawn restaurant
A restaurant run by a two-time “Top Chef” contestant opened its doors in the Willow Lawn shopping center on Friday.
Pizza chain fires up first Va. spot in Chesterfield mall
A pizza chain with locations in several states is putting its first Virginia restaurant on the map in Chesterfield Towne Center, where it will replace a women’s retailer.
New eatery scoops up vacant VCU space
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
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.