With two locations already in the Fan and Carytown, a sushi restaurant owner is expanding with another space in the Museum District.
Restaurants
Local investor buys out fro-yo empire
A Shockoe Bottom private equity firm has taken over the locally based frozen yogurt giant sweetFrog. But the chain’s founder and former CEO says he’s turning his focus to his second concept and a new location in Carytown.
Sugar Shack’s Main Street shop shuts down
A quickly growing local donut brand closed one of its shops this week, even as its owner plans several new locations.
Restaurant owners rebound in the suburbs
Shortly after shutting down a business near VCU, a restaurateur couple is planning to open another venture in the more familiar territory of the West End.
Elby awards garnish Richmond restaurants
The annual Elbys took place over the weekend, recognizing the restaurant owners, chefs and dining spots that stood out in the past year. And a 2-year-old Fan restaurant took home the two top prizes.
Japanese grill gets cooking in the West End
A new Japanese concept with two other locations in Virginia has fired up its grills in a West End shopping center.
Restaurant owner plans new concept near VCU
After more than 15 years in the West End, a restaurant owner is making his move downtown with a new dining spot in VCU territory.
Old Fan favorite opens in new spot
A Fan restaurant and bar that had been in the same spot for 38 years opened in its new location on Jan. 15.
Restaurateur’s second venture lands on Grace
After his Latin dining concept in Mechanicsville went under, a local restaurateur is taking a chance on a similar venture in the heart of the city.
Cafe opens fourth spot in Scott’s Addition
An expanding market and cafe concept opened the doors to its fourth location in late December, contributing to the changing storefronts in Scott’s Addition.