Restaurants

The national chain known for its salads and bowls has chosen a spot in the city for its first location in the region.

The company has been working on the Arts District spot since purchasing the building just prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new concept will take over the former Lalo’s Cocina at 2617 W. Broad. St. across from the Children’s Museum.

“It’s been this slog. It was about 10 weeks… of just working day after day after day trying to get back ready for the street,” said Daily Coffee Co. owner Chris Haggerty.

Big Kitchen Hospitality is preparing to open The Granite Grill & Bar in the Trader Joe’s-anchored Stony Point Village shopping center. 

It would be the chain’s third Richmond-area location, joining one in the city and another in Henrico.

“I want to bring back that retro vibe of going to a pizza parlor with friends and family,” Rob Zorch said of Zorch Pizza Parlor, which will take over the former Don’t Look Back taqueria building on Forest Hill Avenue. 

“With Sullivan’s, let’s be honest, it became more of a party bar. We want (Brickwood Barbecue) to be more family friendly,” said co-owner Hayden Fisher.

After a six-month hiatus, the longtime restaurant at the Chesterfield County Airport has reopened under new ownership.

The exit from UR marks the end of the restaurant chain’s presence in Richmond after it closed its Short Pump spot last year. The new cafe taking its place at UR will open in August.