Archives: Johnny Giavos

Neighborhood market Stella’s Grocery opens on Lafayette Street

The upscale grocer features prepared foods, beer and wine, a café and bakery, and a selection of locally-made products.

Kuba Kuba Dos opens on North Ridge Road today

The West End location of the popular Fan spot opens its doors this evening, Richmond.com reports.

Stella’s Grocery on Lafayette nearing completion

Owners posted a photo of the space over the weekend, and it’s looking sharp.

Food News: Perly’s adding market, Duck Donuts floats into town, and a quest for the perfect cup of hot cocoa

This week: Perly’s announces a new upscale market adjacent to their restaurant, a popular OBX donut operation sets up shop in RVA, the search for the perfect cup of hot cocoa, and details on even more booze coming to Scott’s Addition.

Food News: Two restaurants head west, a third heads south, and a fourth expands footprint

This week: Two popular restaurants expand their footprint with locations in the West End, while another crosses the river to southside. Plus, details on the closure of a vampire-themed restaurant and a look at six fantastic women shaking things up in Richmond’s dining scene.

Food News: Brunswick stew, autumn brews, cookies on campus, and coffeehouse growler fills

This week: Fire, Flour & Fork starts today and tickets are still available to a few events, there’s fresh competition in the cookie delivery scene, and The Roosevelt hires some familiar help. Plus, the dish on weekend events involving stew, brews, and gumbo.

Heritage opens, food festivals galore, and a meeting of leading RVA restaurateurs

One of the most anticipated new restaurants has opened and is already turning heads, plus a rundown of this weekend’s many food festivals and an upcoming discussion that will feature the city’s leading restaurant owners.

Continental opens on Grove, Carytown Cupcakes looks to expand, and a taste of Mint is in the air

If a new and improved Phil’s Continental Lounge just wasn’t “continental” enough, then perhaps the new Continental Westhampton will satiate your desire, the owner of Julep’s prepares to give Richmond a hint of mint, and a new restaurant called Lunch is now open.