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Weekly Food News: Sally Bell’s moves, Robert Newton’s forthcoming spot, Halloween, and more

An acclaimed NYC chef is bringing a taste of the Big Apple to RVA, Sally Bell’s reopens, Q Barbecue takes the gold, and much more this week.
Trevor Dickerson

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Acclaimed NYC chef to open Downtown restaurant

Richmond Magazine’s Stephanie Breijo has the scoop on a New York restauranteur bringing a taste of the Big Apple to RVA. Chef Robert Newton is opening a concept inside the Central National Bank Building downtown:

The Nightingale Nine, Wilma Jean and Smith Canteen chef has been busy with Black Walnut, his new Brooklyn restaurant opening this winter, but today he took a moment to share his next venture via Instagram. “So exciting. Can’t wait to build this thing. I come in peace Richmond,” wrote Newton, who is not currently taking press queries on the project.

Read more here.

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Sally Bell’s reopens in new spot after nine-decade run

Sally Bell’s Kitchen has reopened their doors at a new location at 2337 W. Broad Street after serving up their signature cupcakes, potato and chicken salad, and deviled eggs for 92 years in the same location on Grace Street near VCU. Richard Hayes has all the details and a look inside the new shop.

Check it out here.

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Name announced for new Chinese concept

The Blue Goat, EAT Restaurant Partners’ concept in the Libbie and Grove Area, will undergo some major changes come 2017. The restaurant is shutting down to become an Asian concept featuring fresh, modern fare, and now we know the name of that spot–Beijing on Grove. The building was the home of similarly-named The Peking On Grove from 1977 until 2009 when The Blue Goat opened.

From the original news release:

This Asian concept will be a fresh, modern and upbeat version of its original antecedent, The Peking On Grove. Westhampton and its surrounding neighborhoods will once have access to authentic and delicious Chinese food while still enjoying the high energy and chic bar scene that we have all come to love about the Blue Goat. You can also still expect the same stellar service and attention to detail that you have come to rely on during your visits to The Blue Goat.

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Q Barbecue’s Tuffy Stone takes the gold

Q Barbecue owner Tuffy Stone is no stranger to competition on the national stage or TV, and he’s done it again. For the second year in a row, Stone took home the title of Grand Champion at the Jack Daniel’s World Cup Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Stone says he still can’t believe it. “I’m in a dream,” he said in a press release. “To go back-to-back at The Jack…this is just unbelievable.”

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The Devil will get his cut at Rogue Gentlemen this Saturday

The devil always gets his cut, as the old saying goes. You can engage in some traditional Halloween fun on Saturday, October 29th at The Rogue Gentleman with their Devil’s Cut party. Along with snacks and a Welcome Punch, which are included in the ticket purchase, there will be cocktail specials, draft beer provided by Ardent Craft Ales, and activities including apple bobbing, a tarot card reader, and a costume contest with prizes. The fun kicks off at 9:30 PM and tickets are $45. Proceeds benefit Diversity Richmond and can be purchased at the restaurant or by calling 804.477.3456.

Learn more here.

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Trevor Dickerson is the Editor and Co-Founder of RVAHub.