Empty Blackfinn to become F.W. Sullivan’s Canal Bar & Grille
Richmond.com and Karri Peifer have all the details on the latest restaurant addition to the Canal Walk.
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Opening date kinda set for Luncheonette
I wouldn’t call this date set in stone but it’s a starting point for Luncheonette located across the street from Margaritas Cantina on North 18th. Info comes to us from Richmond.com.
Restaurant Week kicks off next week, includes many Shockoe favorites
The 2013 Spring Restaurant Week will take place at various locations between April 22nd – 28th. Now in its twelfth year, Restaurant Week was started by Acacia’s Aline Reitzer to expose Richmonders to the best local chefs and restaurants.
Style Weekly dines at A2
An Asian fusion restaurant in the heart of downtown should be a dining destination and not just a default lunch spot — but until the rest of the menu lives up to the dogs, it isn’t there yet. [Full Review]
Haiku Sushi Coming to Shockoe
Sensi Restaurant at 2222 E. Cary St. will become Haiku Sushi and Lounge. Sensi closed this past summer. New owner Hai Truong (currently co-owner of Wild Ginger and Osaka, chef at the latter) hopes to reopen in May. Richmond.com which originally reported the beginning of this story on Monday now has some insight into the menu.
Shockoe’s Servings on State of the Plate Including Restaurant of the Year
Every year Style Weekly publishes the State of the Plate and then foodies break out the torches and pitchforks, run around for a bit crying injustice while other rush to defend various choices. Imagine “The Warriors” meets “Westside Story” with more than a dash of the fight scene from “Anchorman“. Shockoe picked up a few [...]
Urban Farmhouse Looking for Artists
From the Urban Farmhouse Facebook Struggling artist? Our Shockoe Slip location is looking for new artwork for the month of April! If you think your paintings or drawing are up to scratch, email marketing@theurbanfarmhouse.net with either a website link or pictures of your family-friendly artwork!
The Federal Coffee & Tea closing shop
The Federal Coffee & Tea opened this past summer and is located at 616 E Franklin. Their Facebook page not so subtly hints at a dramatic turn of events. Hey folks. We are devastated to report that the Fed will be closed indefinitely, due to what can only be described as a massive act of betrayal.
Wendy Kalif of Bistro Bobette takes an Elby
Unless you live under a rock you know that the “foodie” scene here in RVA is large. On Sunday night this niche group gathered to celebrate and honor the best of the best in the local restaurant scene with the Elby’s. I’m surprised that our area only took home one award but it’s a goodie. Congratulations [...]
Return of Chef Steve to Poe’s and 20th year of business
This was originally posted on CHPN so full credit to John Murden. Recently got this from Jennifer at Poe’s Pub:
Tio Pablo & On the Rox among the Best New Restaurants
Richmond Magazine picked 13 of the Best New Restaurants and two locals made the cut. A taste of what the reviewers had to say is below but check out the full article to enjoy the full meal.
Maximo’s closed
I haven’t been by to press my face against the window but, “I regret to inform everyone Maximos is closed.” is what the Maximo’s Facebook and Richmond.com said yesterday.