Archives: James Talley

Food News: The Answer, Perly’s, Nora open; Jorge’s takes a siesta; and Fall Line Fest beer and brunch

This week: Three restaurants open (one for the second time), one changes hands, and another takes a break. Plus, there’s more than just great music at this weekend’s Fall Line Fest (hint: brunch and beer!).

Changing of the guard at Commercial Taphouse

Owners are changing but good beer is remaining.

Food News: The end of an era in the Fan, and RVA’s storied restaurant scene

This week: It’s the end of an era–and a new beginning–at Commercial Taphouse in the Fan. Plus, The Luncheonette opened this week, and we’ve got some interesting–and intricate–stories of how a few of our fair city’s latest establishments came to be.

Cask Cafe: Beer, cheese, and things that growl(er) in the night

Four friends have created a beer cafe designed for two things: drinking and hanging out.