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New cafe franchise takes on VCU

In prime VCU and Starbucks-dominated territory, a Midwest coffee shop brand with a classic rock twist is planting its first flag.

Peter Chang alums scoop up VCU eatery

A 7-year-old Chinese dining spot on West Grace Street shut its doors on Tuesday, but will soon be revived under a new name and new owners, who have both done stints at renowned chef Peter Chang’s restaurants.

Taco, wing spot opens near VCU

A trio of Chesterfield restaurant owners have opened their second concept on West Broad Street near VCU: A wings and taco eatery and bar.

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.

VCU grabs Belvidere gas station

In its latest large real estate move near campus, VCU scooped up a gas station property at Belvidere and Broad. The lot was recently under contract and set to be redeveloped into a Walgreens by a North Carolina firm that now says it has come around to the school’s vision for the area.

VCU grad eyes Franklin St. for new restaurant

An entrepreneur with a restaurant overseas plans to buy a vacant Shockoe Bottom space and open an upscale Caribbean and African restaurant. And his isn’t the only Caribbean concept cropping up in the city.

Nonprofit pumps $28M into VCU children's heart program

VCU Health System is adding another large project to its agenda. A $28 million gift announced Tuesday will allow the hospital group to add a children’s heart surgery center to one of its current downtown facilities.