The concept is a change of course from what was initially planned for the building when the owners of New York Deli bought the building in September 2022.
Restaurants
KavaClub strikes deal with VDH to begin serving controversial kava drink
After more than a year of legal and regulatory wrangling, KavaClub looks to finally be on its way to selling its namesake drink.
Lobster roll chain rolling into Winterfield Crossing
The 10-year-old chain is entering the Richmond market by way of franchisees who also own local asphalt and concrete company Pro-Seal Paving & Sealing.
Shorty’s Diner shutters Chesterfield outpost
The chain’s locations in Williamsburg and Henrico remain open for business. Its Chesterfield property is now listed for sale.
Owner of The Mantu in Carytown buys into Short Pump for fast-casual expansion
Hamid Noori, who opened The Mantu in Carytown in 2019, is using a Short Pump pizzeria as a vehicle for his new concept and continued westward expansion.
Fan restaurant’s frozen pizza spinoff heats up
Born out The Hop restaurant, a new distribution deal will ship Udderless brand frozen vegan pizzas throughout the Southeast.
Baker’s Crust shuts down longtime Carytown location
The closure earlier this month marks the end of a 26-year-run in that location for the Virginia Beach-based chain. Its Short Pump spot remains open for business.
Tito’s opens as first of two new concepts in old Mojo’s building
Tito’s Taqueria & Bar is owned by Tito Padilla, whose sister Estefani is opening a cafe next door in the coming months.
Vegan bakery chain Cinnaholic planning to open in Chesterfield
The bakery is moving into the Aldi-anchored Winterfield Crossing, which also houses coworking concept Gather, Triple Crossing Brewing and Four Seasons restaurant.
Carrabba’s permanently closes Short Pump location
A nationwide round of closures by a publicly traded restaurant group has rippled into the Richmond market.