There was no stopping Richmond’s competitive dining scene this year, as 2018 seemed to bring a smorgasbord of local upstarts and new-to-market ventures to the table.
Restaurants
Vegan food truck finds a space to hang
The duo behind a local vegan food truck has planted roots in a Chesterfield shopping center.
Pizza franchise on the menu for shuttered Big Al’s space
The closure of a Henrico County sports bar is opening the door for a pair of first-time restaurateurs to roll out a new-to-market pizza franchise.
Billy Jack’s Shack opens in Shockoe
Looking to feed its cult-like following, a restaurant group birthed in Dukes territory is doubling down with its second location and concept in Richmond.
BBQ and beer joint fires up in Manchester
The latest arrival to Manchester’s growing restaurant scene is settling into the neighborhood.
Short Pump Tazza Kitchen increasing footprint
As it starts to serve up prepared meals on the side, a local restaurant chain is growing in the Short Pump location that got it all cooking.
Brewery, restaurant, arcade make Bingo
A brewery-restaurant-arcade combo has opened in Scott’s Addition, and its owners are looking to take its beer beyond the former bingo hall that inspired its name.
Revamped farmers market reopens – ice skating included
After 16 months of construction, a Shockoe Bottom landmark is set to reopen, bringing with it a return of ice skating downtown.
Don’t Look Back opens Southside outpost
Fresh off opening a Scott’s Addition location, a local taco shop chain is up and running with its first spot on the Southside.
Grace St. eatery branching out to GreenGate
Picking up where a taco shop chain deal fell through, one of Richmond’s fastest-growing restaurant groups is grabbing another helping in Short Pump.