The Rebkee Company has purchased the old Stronghill restaurant building and is leasing it to local restaurateur Chris Tsui.
Restaurants
The Republic files bankruptcy but reopens
Bar owner Antonio Hawkins says an outpouring of support helped him make the decision to reopen despite being almost $300,000 behind on federal, state and local taxes.
A proper addition to Church Hill
After rocking and rolling across the world in search of a good pie, Neil Smith and Nikki Price gave up. They’re going to make their own.
Food cart moves to the back burner — for now
Freedom Franks, a food cart operated by the nonprofit Freedom House, temporarily shut down June 15 in the face of low customer volume and competition but hopes to reopen.
The Stew: Restaurant roundup for 7.10.12
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.
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.