Norfolk’s Benchtop Brewing Co. is pouring beer in its satellite taproom and PlanRVA leased 8,600 square feet.
Brewery opens, new office tenant signs at The Current in Manchester
Restaurants
Lillie Pearl owners converting former Fatty Smokes spot into steakhouse
The fast-growing Lindsey Food Group has another restaurant in the works, it’s sixth since being founded in 2020 by Mike Lindsey and Kim Love-Lindsey.
Fan taco shop TBT El Gallo planning second location in Willow Lawn
“The goal is to turn TBT into a regional force,” said owner Carlos Ordaz-Nunez. “It bums me out when chains that aren’t from Richmond or Virginia are just showing up like, ‘Hi, we’re here.’”
Former Applebee’s razed to make way for Shake Shack on Broad Street
The future restaurant building is the first piece of a broader redevelopment of the Willow Place shopping center, which owner Sauer Properties said will get two new anchor tenants.
Local sports bar chain Wood & Iron makes first foray into Short Pump
The owners, two Midlothian natives, signed a lease to open a third location at 12120 W. Broad St. in West Broad Marketplace.
Pearl’s Bake Shoppe sold to sisters
Three sibling real estate agents have purchased the West End bakery. They plan to stick to the same successful playbook crafted by founder Laurie Blakey.
Fan wine bar closing after 24 years
Julia Battaglini, who co-owns Secco Wine Bar with Dave Martin, said they’re looking forward to getting a break from running a restaurant and instead being the ones dining in.
Downtown Hilton finishes renovations, including new bar and meeting space
Gather & Hem has replaced Thirst and Fifth featuring 20 beer taps, compared to the previous pub’s six taps.
Roanoke-based ice cream brand scoops up local storefront for expansion
Blue Cow Ice Cream Co. plans to open in June at 7017 Three Chopt Road in the Publix-anchored Village Shopping Center.
Local vending machine startup pivots after spat with health department
ELYA was forced to reconsider the use of its signature fridges to sell its prepared meals and it launched home delivery service for them instead.