Chick-fil-A has cut the ribbon on a new location in the city, while also plotting further expansion in the counties. The fast-food chain opens for business today (Tuesday) at its new Three James Center location at 1051 E. Cary St. downtown. The chicken sandwich-focused franchise has taken over the former Arby’s space. It’s the third… Read more »
Restaurants
Drive-thru-only Dunkin’ planned at Cox and Three Chopt
The donut and coffee shop chain will debut a new store design for the region under the “Dunkin’ Go” brand that the Massachusetts-based company has rolled out in recent years.
The Veil Brewing Co. ready to unveil new Scott’s Addition taproom
The building had once been planned for a food hall but is now home to The Veil and Nokoribi, a Japanese restaurant from the ownership group behind Longoven.
Burger pop-up looks to be a smash with new Northside restaurant
After years of flipping burgers on temporary grills and folding tables in parking lots, a local pop-up restaurant is making the jump to brick-and-mortar.
Sweet Frog founder’s hot chicken concept adds spot near VCU
Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken is taking over for the short-lived Waffle House across the street from VCU’s Siegel Center. It’ll be the fourth location in the region and comes amid a growth spurt for the two-year-old chain.
Bell Greek owner buys Mechanicsville restaurant in continued expansion
More Than Greek is the fourth restaurant for Bell Greek owner Ibo Pinar, who also added a new Bell Greek location less than a year ago.
Local rotisserie restaurant Fire & Chicken set to fire up second location
Owner Miguel Guttierez opened his first Peruvian-style chicken joint in Ashland in late 2020 and is working to open the new location on Mechanicsville Turnpike in the coming months.
Longtime Midlothian restaurateur branches out with new golf course coffee shop
“After I left the restaurant business, I tried everything else,” said Josie Parlanti. “I went from an office job to a doctor’s office. But I’m a hands-on person and I missed the restaurant tremendously.”
Dodson deal to bring new apartments next to The Locker Room in Forest Hill
It’s the second deal Dodson has made along Forest Hill Avenue in the past six months and will bring apartments above the former Cafe Zata space.
Buffalo Wild Wings shutters Short Pump spot, while new restaurant building planned nearby
The clock has expired on a longtime Short Pump restaurant, but a new, mystery addition to the area’s dining scene is in the works within eyeshot.