A Shockoe Bottom restaurant/nightclub that's been slinging mojitos, serving up Cuban food, and entertaining crowds under the glow of string lights with Salsa dancing every Thursday evening since 1995 is finally expanding with a new location. Havana '59, located at 16...
RVA #30: Capitol Waffle Pops Up Downtown, Nate’s Bagel’s To Open Fan Spot, & A Chat with Kabana’s Chef Mike Ledesma
Luncheonette Owner Brings Waffle-Themed Joint To Downtown If you work near the Capitol and smell the alluring aroma of batter, sugar, and toasty goodness, you can thank Brad Barzoloski for that. The restaurateur, who owns both Luncheonette spots, opened a new venture...
With Burgers & Shakes, Bellytimber Tavern Owners Revamp with Beauvine Burger Concept
The longtime restaurant and late-night Fan spot Bellytimber Tavern has finally reopened and has gone from brick-oven pizza and Bloody Marys to burgers and shakes. Co-owners Patrick Stamper, Randy O’Dell, Kelsey Aiken and Eric Stangarone closed the restaurant, located...
Eatin’ Green: The Good Leaf opens in Carytown
Eating healthy can be a bit of a challenge with our schedules and lives getting busier and more hectic by the day, but Charles Ellen, owner of The Good Leaf is hoping to change that with his on the go health-conscious restaurant. The Good Leaf, a fast-casual...
Feeling the burn with Hanover’s Village Garden
“Have you ever seen a tomato with peach fuzz on it?” said David Hunsaker, dressed in a “support your local farmers” t-shirt, as soon as he introduced himself. Hunsaker, who runs Village Garden RVA along with Barbara Hollingsworth, picked one off the plant, extending...
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