30 Richmond area restaurants that opened in 2024 so far (2024)

5 new restaurants to check out in Richmond area

Lucky Chopsticks opening in The Eatery in Carytown, The Bowl Vietnamese opening in Westchester Commons and more new foodie finds in the Richmond area.

Fogo de Chao, new Brazilian steakhouse, opening in Short Pump

Michelle Mosby officially launches bid for Richmond mayor

Mosby's announcement comes after months of fundraising, collecting signatures and garnering endorsem*nts.

Letter: Virginia a leader in offshore wind

Here's when Richmond Raising Cane's is scheduled to open

Pho 60 Café now open in Chesterfield

In Richmond dining news, there's a new Vietnamese option in Chesterfield, a third location for Brecotea opens and a new food option at Buskey Cider in Scott's Addition.

Coco + Hazel shuts down Tuckahoe spot, plan for affordable options at Bon Air

The new owners ofCoco + Hazelrecently announced they will be closing the Tuckahoe location at the end of February to focus on expanding the menu and offerings at the Bon Air location

Bridge project to replace 80-year-old crossing near The Diamond

The 80-year-old crossing goes over train tracks and connects Scott's Addition to the Diamond District.

Letter: Va. should regulate marijuana sales

'We want our money back': Richmond restaurants demand city fix meals tax collections

More than 20 Richmond restaurant owners gathered at the Tobacco Company Restaurant to demand the city make changes to the flawed collection of the meals tax.

The Boathouse, Island Shrimp Co., Casa del Barco stop charging 20% service fee

Beaucoup sets opening date, Chesterfield Restaurant Week

Get ready for a new co*cktail and oysters spot in the Fan, Chesterfield Restaurant Week and new Ruby Scoops flavors for Black History Month.

Tarrant's restaurants now packaging Richmond favorite she-crab soup for retail sale

New restaurants headed for the Fan, downtown

Find out the opening dates for Smoke & Barrel in the Fan and The Foundation in downtown Richmond. Bad as Philly is also now open in Fan.

Bills to provide relief from meals tax fees die in Senate

Bills designed to give restaurants relief from late meals tax fees were stalled indefinitely, leaving the problem to the city of Richmond to fix.

Virginia Tech men rally past Wake Forest

What's your favorite fried chicken in the Richmond region?

Scott's Shawarma brings Middle Eastern street food to the Fan

After building a zealous fan following in a Scott’s Addition market,Scott’s Shawarmahas moved to its own digs at 814 N. Robinson St. in the Fan.

These Richmond restaurants are 'America's Best Restaurants' list

“America’s Best Restaurants”is an online-only website that highlights local, independent restaurants across the country to help increase their visibility.

Letter: Stricter regulations needed for Va. ecosystems

Vote for the best fried chicken in the Richmond area

Round one. Vote now for your favorite online. Voting will be open for 48 hours. Please vote only once.

100-year-old Danville pastor to preach last sermon Sunday

After leading his flock at North New Hope Baptist Church since the mid-1950s, 100-year-old Rev. Willard Smith will deliver his last sermon Sunday.

Youngkin to speak at VCU commencement in May

A number of governors have spoken at VCU graduations, including Terry McAuliffe in 2015 and Bob McDonnell in 2011.

Mechanicsville man fired gun at deputies, police say

Hanover County authoritieson Monday released details about a Mechanicsville man who they said fired shots at deputies on Sunday night.

Chipotle to open Friday across from The Diamond

Other tenants headed to the Scott’s Walk retail/restaurant project include Marco's Pizza andToast New American Gastropub.

Best thing I ate this week in Richmond: Peanut butter cheesecake at Beaucoup

Introducing our new dining column, highlighting the best thing our dining writers ate this week.

Letter: Youngkin’s vetoes of health bills hypocritical

Richmond's Diamond District is set to add 700 more homes

The new apartments will bring more tax revenue to the city and allow for more cost-effective construction under a period of high interest rates.

Henrico board approves warehouse developments in eastern part of county

One resident asked the county to preserve green space in a section of Henrico populated by landfills, junk yards and distribution centers.

SCHEV names board member A. Scott Fleming as director

Gov. Glenn Youngkin appointed Fleming to the SCHEV board last year.

Richmond auditor says meals tax changes good enough for now

But the head of a Richmond restaurant group says the changes the city has made so far "aren't going to work."

Best thing I ate this week in Richmond: Greek nachos at Sidewalk Café

Possibly one of the best dining deals in town, the Greek nachos at Sidewalk Cafe is a dream meal.

Richmond's Fore Craft co*cktails wants you to 'drink like a golfer'

Radiologist and avid golfer Turner Lewis turned his pandemic hobby into a side hustle. Fore Craft co*cktails, a golf-themed canned co*cktail, was created in 2021 while Lewis was at home in "quarantine" because his day job had slowed during the pandemic.

2 killed, juvenile injured in East End shooting

Richmond police are investigating a shooting in the Mosby Court neighborhood that left two people dead and a juvenile injured Thursday evening.

Buy art from Richmond artists to help homeless families

The Art of Housing will put up artwork for auction from Richmond artists such as Mickael Broth, Emily Herr, Hamilton Glass and more to help families facing homelessness.

Naturalization ceremony in Ashland welcomes 55 new U.S. citizens

Families and friends cheered for 55 newly sworn in United States citizens at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.

We're taking our newsroom on the road. Here's where we're headed.

The stage is set for the first Richmond Times-Dispatch Mobile Newsroom.

Here's what Richmonders left behind in Ubers last year

Police make arrest in shooting death of 14-year-old boy

Police said officers arrested Joseph Treakle, 18, of Richmond in connection with the fatal shooting.

Fat Kid Sandwiches headed to downtown Richmond

Known for its cheesesteaks and massive hoagies, Fat Kid Sandwiches operated for two years at Hatch Local Food Hall, before the food hall abruptly closed in March.

Henrico High School alum works as cinematographer on 'Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead' remake

Henrico High SchoolalumnusMatt Cleggserved as the cinematographer on the 2024 remake of"Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead."

Kiewiet: Let’s meet and talk about sports coverage that matters to you

Let's have a face-to-face conversation. You're all invited.

Here's where the Richmond region's newest Shake Shack is going

The first Shake Shack opened last year in June at Willow Place, 5400 W. Broad St.

UPDATE: Chinese crime ring linked to prostitution probe at Chesterfield massage parlors

Chesterfield County police on Wednesday announced four additional arrests and charges inan ongoing investigation into sexually illicit massage businessesauthorities say are linked to a Chinese criminal organization that uses slave labor.

Richmond attempts to throw out $250K FOIA whistleblower lawsuit

Richmond filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against the city by its former FOIA officer.

Richmond School Board violating state agreement on professional training

The Richmond School Board could lose some state funding if board members do not come together to complete annual training requirements.

New restaurant 1870 from Midlothian Chef's Kitchen opening in Chesterfield

Take a look at 1870, a French-inspired steak house from Chef David Dunlap at 13310 Midlothian Turnpike in Midlothian.

Smoke & Barrelis now open in the former Lady N’Awlins space in The Fan at 2329 W. Main St.

Restaurants coming soon to Richmond area