“Now every seat in the house is a waterfront view,” Housepitality Family’s Kyle Healy said of renovations to the former Conch Republic space along the James River.
Island Shrimp Co. opens new location in Rocketts Landing
Restaurants
Early Bird Biscuit bows out of Bellevue bakery in favor of Fan location
The Bellevue Avenue bakery space may not stay vacant for long, as Early Bird owner Tim Laxton said he’s in discussions with a potential buyer for the equipment and lease.
Cabo Fish Taco debuts in Richmond
“Every day we’re getting, ‘Hey we’re Virginia Tech alumni, are you guys open yet?’” an owner said of anticipated demand in Richmond.
Lilly Pad permit would limit live music volume, hours at Varina venue
Noise complaints from neighbors and an increase in the number of concerts at the popular dockside restaurant prompted the county to require a new permit.
Three Notch’d Brewing to spill into adjacent space in Scott’s Addition
The brewery is expanding its location on West Broad Street by taking over storefronts left vacant by Red Goat Pizza and Richmond Wine Station.
Former Lamplighter coffee shop reopens under new owners
Afterglow Coffee Cooperative, which took over the 1719 Summit Ave. space in Scott’s Addition, launched a cafe where it has been operating a wholesale roasting facility.
Regency makeover transforming food court into food hall and outdoor plaza
Rebkee Co. and Thalhimer Realty Partners, the owners of the West End mall, have cordoned off the old food court to prepare for the renovation project.
Founder of Billy Bread and Billy Pie to open Billy Pasta at Ellwood Thompson’s
Billy Fallen owns the new venture at 4 N. Thompson St. along with Ellwood’s owner Rick Hood and former Dutch & Co. co-owner Caleb Shriver.
Jackson Ward chicken joint owners open brewhouse in Shockoe Bottom
Restaurant and bar 1800 Brewhouse is the latest of several concepts to have a go at 1800 E. Main St. in recent years.
Thalhimer-led Diamond District team has Washington Harbour developer
“We pursue a lot of public-private partnerships, and we’ve learned that you need to do your homework when you’re coming into another market,” said Republic Properties’ Jordan Kramer.