Charred got burned by the virus downturn, but owners Walied Sanie and James Baldwin are staying on their toes to keep the month-old restaurant alive.
Newly opened restaurant in Chesterfield features impromptu focus on takeout
Restaurants
Virus brings Tazza’s Big Kitchen concept back to life
While many local restaurants have closed abruptly during the coronavirus downturn, one Richmond restaurant group quickly reopened an outpost in Scott’s Addition it had closed when the economy was stronger.
Billy Jack’s Shack closes for good in the Bottom after year in business
A Shockoe Bottom eatery has tapped out permanently, while its sister restaurant in the West End continues cooking.
BizSense Assembly recap: Richmond restaurateurs lament, ‘When does this end?’
Read and see highlights of the inaugural episode of BizSense’s new online series of coronavirus-related panel discussions, featuring Johnny Giavos, Rick Lyon and Harold Vega.
Which industries are essential and non-essential in statewide lockdown?
Construction, food and beverage, retail and others are able to continue operating onsite following the governor’s order Monday to shut down non-essential businesses and schools.
‘You have to innovate’: Local taco joint bets on membership drive
Despite shutting down last week and temporarily laying off its staff, Don’t Look Back is looking ahead to a day when it can reopen and try what it hopes is a novel approach to surviving the coronavirus downturn.
‘Keep Calm and Nom Nom’: Local campaign encourages buying gift cards to help restaurants
With public health concerns surrounding the coronavirus hitting the food and beverage industry particularly hard, a campaign from a Richmond ad agency is looking to help area restaurants and breweries stay afloat by bringing them revenue from a distance.
Citizen restaurant closing for good; coronavirus cited as a reason
“We had a green light and 36 hours later the world fell apart, and so did the deal,” said owner Greg Johnson.
Saladworks shutters Short Pump location
The chain still has one location remaining in the region at Reynolds Crossing. And a new tenant already has been lined up for its space in Short Pump.
Hogshead Café goes bigger on Broad
A barbecue restaurant in western Henrico has traded up to larger digs just a few blocks from its previous location on West Broad Street.