After a brief hiatus The Stew is back. In this edition, the Republic closes over tax issues, Uptown Market opens, Michael Calogerakis launches Anthony’s, and Twister’z enters the fro-yo fray.
The Stew: Restaurant roundup for 7.10.12
Restaurants
Long-delayed Fan deli set to open
After months of delays, Jake Crocker’s corner will be complete with the opening of his Uptown Market and Deli in the Fan. The busy restaurateur, barkeep and businessman also has two restaurants planned in Fredericksburg.
Two Twister’z touch down
Two local restaurateurs are diving into the fray of Richmond’s frozen yogurt craze.
Philly food in a New York minute
A diner with eight locations in New York chooses downtown Richmond for its ninth installment, and a 24-hour schedule is in the works.
Food Truck Court is in session
In July, the parking lots at Chesterfield Towne Center and the Hardywood Park Craft Brewery will be filled with the smell of turkey burgers, curry and coffee — and perhaps a hint of motor oil.
Pleasing taste buds in multiple tongues
A Richmond restaurateur has leased 5,700 square feet at the Reynolds North canal walk development, and he’s putting a foreign-language twist on his formula.
A family recipe for business
Mediterranean Bistro on Main Street will be the seventh installment in a family business that began in Sicily more than 50 years ago.
The pig stays on the plate
Rob Weaver and Brian Daigneault are opening Big’s BBQ near the intersection of Centralia and Iron Bridge roads in Chesterfield.
Dough slinger rises to new challenge
Michael Calogerakis sold his bakery and is getting ready to fire up pizza ovens in Church Hill.
Saloon’s doors swing shut
BlackFinn American Saloon announced Thursday in a news release that it was shutting down.