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How do you keep a restaurant going?

Richmond Business & Commercial News — March 15, 2010

The short answer is:  “hard work”! Long hours and a passion for the business are all key to the success of a restaurant.  I always tell prospective buyers that are new to the business that it is not just a career, it’s a lifestyle. If you can’t throw y... »

Greek Grill Cafe

River City Food and Wine — March 14, 2010

Greek Grill Cafe opened January of this year at 2313 Westwood Ave. They claim to have "The Most Authentic Greek Cuisine in Richmond." I don't know if this is true or not, but we did have a very satisfying meal there last week. The building once housed ... »

A Perfect Evening at Acacia

River City Food and Wine — March 13, 2010

We found the perfect spot to celebrate the beginning of the weekend and say goodbye to a long week. Acacia. We had no reservations, but the bar turned out to be exactly the spot to be. Last November Arthur mixed up some mighty fine cocktails. Last nigh... »

A Big Shout Out to RVA Foodie and All of You Fabulous Eating Richmond Bloggers!

River City Food and Wine — March 11, 2010

Many thanks to RVA Foodie who persisted and finally got the whole gaggle of  Eating Richmond Bloggers together for an evening of meet and greet. And hats off to Jason at Olio and all of his staff for being gracious hosts and serving up delicious food! ... »

Spring Wine Week Cometh

Northern Virginia Magazine — March 10, 2010

Several award-winning restaurants have pledged to tout local pours during Virginia Wine Week (3/22 - 3/28). Related posts:Virginia Wine Hounds Visit pet-friendly wineries with Fido in tow during Virginia Wine... Feast Like a Locavore During ‘Harvest We... »

Anokha - Where I Now Go For Indian Cuisine

River City Food and Wine — February 20, 2010

I had mourned the closing of New India in Lakeside. We were introduced to their great food only to have it disappear. Last week we finally had the opportunity to eat at Anokha. And what a spectacularly delicious place. First of all, when entering the e... »

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More details on Enoteca Sogno

North Richmond News — February 19, 2010

Richmond Magazine has a couple more details on the opening of Enoteca Sogno on Bellevue Avenue. They confirm the new location is at the Bella Arte spot. I caught up with Gary York this afternoon. He confirms he will reopen Enoteca in the former Bella A... »

Enoteca Sogno moving to the Northside

North Richmond News — February 13, 2010

From a couple different sources we have news that Enoteca Sogno is moving to Bellvue Avenue sometime in the near future. From RVAfoodie’s twitter: It’s official, Enoteca Sogno to reopen on Bellvue in April. Gary signed a lease this week. Viva Italian w... »

Health Department has a field day at Sumo San

River District News — February 06, 2010

Reports by the Richmond City Department of Public Health Environmental Health Division show that Sumo San has 10 critical violations from their previous 5 inspections over the past year, with 1 critical and a whopping 11 non-critical violations served ... »

ABC Board revokes Club Velvet’s liquor license

River District News — February 05, 2010

The Virginia ABC Board made the decision on Thursday to revoke Club Velvet’s liquor license based on evidence that Moore allowed underage drinking, public nudity, drug use, consumption of alcohol in unauthorized areas of the club and allowed sexual act... »