The fifth addition to a Richmond restaurant group’s portfolio was unleashed last week.
Restaurants
Jamaican restaurant rises again
After a fire forced it to close, Carena’s Jamaican Grille is set to reopen April 7 at 7102 Midlothian Turnpike, near the Beaufont Mall Shopping Center.
Eatery trying to change luck of W. Main Street space
A group of Southside restaurant owners are picking up in the Fan where many have failed.
West African restaurateur heads south
After nearly 20 years in business, a downtown restaurateur has a second location in the works just over the river.
Neighborhood market trend spreads to Jackson Ward
When the space became available in February 2013, the landlord approached the owners of Saison to give them the first shot.
Food and beverage pairing sours
A West End wine-and-cheese seller and her grocer landlord are no longer on such good terms. According to a recently filed lawsuit, the owner of the shop told his tenant that “Don’t forget: this is my house; not yours! It won’t be long before you’ll be leaving here!”
The pledge of allegiance…to BBQ
Mission BBQ opened for business yesterday at 5440 Glenside Drive, next to the former Kmart space. The opening occurred shortly after noon, when guests and workers paused for the national anthem. The patriotic gesture is one that takes place every day at noon at all Mission locations.
Restaurant chain doubles down in Richmond
An Austin, Texas-based Tex-mex chain is cooking up a new location in Chesterfield County.
Former Hooters owner in legal faceoff with local lender
A Midlothian bank claims a bankrupt local businessman lied about his assets and wants a court’s help to get back at least some of what it loaned.
New Fan restaurant focuses on late-night dining
Another member of a Richmond restaurant family strikes out on his own.