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.
Restaurants
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.
Whisk bakery reopens Henrico outpost as neighborhood market selling old-school Thalhimers cakes
For Whisk owner Billy Bryan, childhood shopping trips to the downtown Thalhimers department store were defined by two things — dressing up and eating cake.
Pig & Brew owner branching out with new hibachi spot on Hull Street
“The area has developed way beyond what I could’ve imagined five years ago,” said Lamarr Johnson. “I have a book of concepts I’m going to do. It’s just timing and finding the right locations.”
Fast-growing restaurant group opening Rams House in former Pies & Pints spot
It’ll be the seventh restaurant for Lindsey Food Group since its launch in 2020. Its restaurants include Lillie Pearl, several Buttermilk and Honey locations, ML Steak and Jubilee.
New downtown Chick-fil-A opens today in James Center
Chick-fil-A has cut the ribbon on a new location in the city, while also plotting further expansion in the counties. The fast-food chain opens for business today (Tuesday) at its new Three James Center location at 1051 E. Cary St. downtown. The chicken sandwich-focused franchise has taken over the former Arby’s space. It’s the third… Read more »
Drive-thru-only Dunkin’ planned at Cox and Three Chopt
The donut and coffee shop chain will debut a new store design for the region under the “Dunkin’ Go” brand that the Massachusetts-based company has rolled out in recent years.
The Veil Brewing Co. ready to unveil new Scott’s Addition taproom
The building had once been planned for a food hall but is now home to The Veil and Nokoribi, a Japanese restaurant from the ownership group behind Longoven.
Burger pop-up looks to be a smash with new Northside restaurant
After years of flipping burgers on temporary grills and folding tables in parking lots, a local pop-up restaurant is making the jump to brick-and-mortar.
Sweet Frog founder’s hot chicken concept adds spot near VCU
Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken is taking over for the short-lived Waffle House across the street from VCU’s Siegel Center. It’ll be the fourth location in the region and comes amid a growth spurt for the two-year-old chain.