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Retail startup camps out in vintage trailer

With a refurbished camper from the late ’60s, two former Carytown co-workers are rolling out the next phase of their retail business at local markets.

Dinner and jazz spot debuts in Northside

Taking a cue from jazz venues around the city, a first-time restaurant owner has launched an African and Caribbean concept with a side of live jazz performances.

Pop-up ramen concept settles down near VCU

A Japanese concept that’s made brief appearances at popular restaurants around Richmond is setting up its own brick-and-mortar near VCU. And the owners are getting some help from a pair of local restaurant veterans.

SweetFrog founder brings new concept to Carytown

Derek Cha, who recently sold off most of his stake in his frozen yogurt chain, is building up his next venture: a Korean barbecue restaurant that already has one location in Charlottesville.

Editor’s picks: Our favorite BizSense stories of 2014

The quirky, the scandalous and interesting stories that stuck with us among the nearly 1,000 published this year include articles focused on beer, identity theft, heavy metal music and a $160 million development project.

2014: The year of the grocer

Richmond became a battleground for huge grocery chains this year, with Walmart, Kroger, Wegmans and more vying for the carts of local shoppers. And with a long list of projects in the works for next year, the shopping spree is set to continue in 2015.