A husband/wife couple that made sushi at a VCU cafeteria are bringing their knowledge of Japanese noodle-making to Shockoe Bottom.
Restaurants
Restaurant group flips brands in the West End
A restaurant company with locations in Virginia and North Carolina is trying to bring business back to a West Broad Street spot with a summer brand switch. The company’s president said the rebranding and renovations will cost about $2 million.
Short Pump hits Rock Bottom
The craft beer trend has flowed into Richmond’s most popular mall.
Sugar Shack owner hopes to spread sweetness to Manchester
Entrepreneur Ian Kelley’s doughnut business has big plans: He’s taking a chance on restoring a rundown Manchester diner vacant since the late 1960s and eyeing an expansion in Northern Virginia.
Willow Lawn loses its fro-yo
A frozen yogurt brand is down to one area store and is working on changing its image.
Local attorney expands sandwich empire to Carytown
For his fourth sandwich shop franchise, Richmond criminal defense lawyer Gray Broughton is taking on one of the area’s most popular shopping districts.
Fan restaurant owner heads south for the summer
After more than two years in business, a local restaurateur says it’s time to take a break.
Another twist for Mint
Before it got off the ground, the plan for a downtown canal-front restaurant has been scrapped and quickly replaced with a new brand.
Breaking into beer
The Wink, a new specialty beer shop, at the Twin Hickory Town Center looks to draw on the popularity of craft beers and brewery tours.
Rocketts Landing restaurant space gets second wind
A group of local investors is reviving the recently shuttered M Bistro space near the James River.