After a stint at the Jefferson Hotel and running a part-time business from home, a baker is bringing her recipes to Shockoe Bottom and will fill the space of a cafe that shut down earlier this year.
Restaurants
Tavern concept sets up on the Southside
The restaurateurs originally behind Commercial Taphouse are getting their newest venture up and running just across the river and expect the new pub-style spot to open in August.
Jackson Ward spot opens sidewalk seating
A Jackson Ward restaurant and market spruced up its sidewalk with patio seating, adding about a dozen chairs.
New restaurant takes slice of Berry Burk
A pair of Short Pump restaurant owners is set to revive the ground-floor space of a prominent downtown building with a new Italian concept.
Salad concept sprouts West End location
The owners of a Short Pump salad franchise have brought the concept into a new West End retail development and have plans to open a few more in the area.
VCU’s newest coffee shop opens
A music-themed cafe franchise opened its doors on West Broad Street last week.
Pop peddler to launch Scott’s Addition shop
After years of operating its business on wheels, an ice pop vendor is converting its Scott’s Addition base into a stationary store.
Pizza place filling empty VCU spot
Hoping its quick and customizable menu and rooftop patio will set it apart, a pizza franchise is expanding into the thick of VCU’s restaurant scene.
Dinner and jazz spot debuts in Northside
Taking a cue from jazz venues around the city, a first-time restaurant owner has launched an African and Caribbean concept with a side of live jazz performances.
Dessert shop family takes on dinner
Branching away from summery desserts, the family behind a local Italian ice business plans to open a full-service restaurant this summer in the West End.