carytown Archives

Coriander shutters after three years in business as owner searches for larger space

October 19, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

The Armenian concept in Carytown has outgrown its current digs, and its owner is taking time to rethink her strategy as the brand grows.

Details emerge on new communal dining concept on the way to former Carytown restaurant space

October 18, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Multi-course, family-style dining is coming to the former Amour Wine Bistro space in Carytown this November.

Help break a world record with the Puppets Off Broad Street at Socktoberfest this Saturday

October 18, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Help break the world record for the largest gathering of people with sock puppets at the Byrd Theatre this Saturday as part of ARTober.

Byrd Theatre to celebrate installation of new seats with ribbon cutting Friday evening

October 6, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Management of the historic Carytown movie palace will hold a public ribbon cutting this evening at 6:45 PM to celebrate the installation of the first section of new seats as replacement of the entire facility’s seating continues.

Thrillist names Babes of Carytown Virginia’s best dive bar

September 18, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

The popular lesbian-owned bar has been offering up food, dancing, live music, and sand volleyball in the heart of Carytown for over three decades.

For just $250, you can put your name on a new seat at the historic Byrd Theatre

September 14, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

The unique opportunity comes as the theatre begins replacing its 90-year-old seating with historic replicas on a rolling basis.

Amour Wine Bistro in Carytown has closed, will reopen under new ownership later this year

September 5, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Owner Paul Heitz, desiring to spend more time with family in France, handed the keys over to new owners who will reopen the space later this year.

Eleven months in Carytown wants to be your BFF with new name, menu coming in September

August 24, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Eleven Months will officially be known as Best Friends Forever with an all new theme and menu come September, owners say.

Richmond Police seek man, woman accused of stealing items from Carytown jeweler

August 11, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

At approximately 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 23rd, an unknown man and woman entered Richmond Jeweler at 3419 W. Cary Street. Police say the female suspect then turned to the side and, at some point, reportedly takes jewelry.

Carytown Watermelon Festival returns this Sunday for 34th year

August 10, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Expect a bevy of local food and retail vendors, food and drink specials at many of Carytown’s unique and vibrant restaurants, live music, and of course, plenty of cold, fresh watermelon sliced up and served by the bowl.

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