With help from a couple of local restaurant owners, a celebrity chef opened the Richmond foothold of his growing food empire.
Restaurants
Fro-yo shops close in Short Pump and Mechanicsville
Two of the three Richmond-area locations of a national frozen yogurt chain have shut down this month.
Willow Lawn dining gets a dash of celebrity
Continuing its recent restaurant hot streak, the West End shopping center has lured a two-time Top Chef finalist.
Willow Lawn’s new restaurant row gets its third course
Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar opens today at the Shops at Willow Lawn, joining a growing number of sit-down dining spots at the shopping center.
Serving up competition from across the street
A former Shockoe Bottom restaurant manager left her old job and decided to open her own Southern-style restaurant just a few doors down Main Street.
Three new restaurants start cooking
A handful of veteran restaurant owners have opened new locations in the Fan, Short Pump and Scott’s Addition in recent weeks.
The ‘Carytown Cupcake law’ goes into effect
Owners of the Cary Street cupcake shop pushed for state legislation that would change the alcohol regulations for bakeries.
Quesadillas coming to Jackson Ward, but RG3 eats first
The owner of a local restaurant and food truck is opening another location and getting ready for Redskins fans at this year’s training camp.
Mint sprouts in Petersburg
Mint Gastropub closed in the Fan earlier this year, and now it’s owner is hoping Petersburg will provide a jumping-off point for a return to Richmond in the future.
Coffee shop grows by standing still
A coffee expert known for his unmistakable trailer is expanding his business into a stationary shop within the future VCU arts building.