Food trucks, online reviews and increased market saturation have changed the landscape for diners and restaurateurs alike. Get caught up on some of the biggest food-related stories of the year.
Restaurants
A Dunkin’ opens without any drama
While watching other area Dunkin’ Donuts stores go dark during a prolonged legal battle, Kenny and Joan Mady were plotting their next move with the doughnut chain.
Next link in restaurant’s chain: Short Pump
The latest addition to the Short Pump restaurant scene will be dished out next month.
Scouting report guides restaurateur’s call
For his fourth Richmond restaurant, the owner of a local sports bar chain is trying something new.
Fan coffee shop closes, replacement on deck
A Fan coffee shop has closed, but one of its neighbors might soon step in to perk things up.
Doughnut shop takes its act downtown
Barely six months after launching with a bang in Carver, an upstart doughnut shop is rolling downtown.
Restaurateurs launch Innsbrook venture
A group of local IT workers has plugged into the Innsbrook restaurant scene.
Entrepreneurs put a new spin on E. Grace
Two local bartenders will soon be dishing out more than drinks.
Church Hill coffee shop sues neighbors
A Church Hill coffee shop claims a mutiny by a local neighborhood group sunk it’s plan to add beer to the menu.
Carytown fro-yo business boots back up
The multicolored lights are back on at a Carytown frozen yogurt spot.