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People often think of Richmond’s startup ecosystem as being in biotech and software, but another leg in the stool has been forming — food.

Richmond has always had a good culinary reputation. Restaurants like Mama J’s and Can Can Brasserie have been around for years, and ZZQ brought a national reputation.

“We are really spoiled in Richmond,” said Jordan Hanna, sales and marketing director at Hatch, a food incubator. “We have a wonderful food scene, but it’s really a niche community…

Developer Jerome Karam’s second World Gym franchise spans 38,000 square feet across five floors along the Interstate 610 Loop.

Aldi said it would be departing the space this month, but a real estate firm that controls the site is trying to find a new grocer to replace it.

The cooperative ice cream shop closed after 18 months in operation.

Many franchise chains have been planting some flags around the Austin metro, and Dog Haus is another that plans to have multiple locations in the area.

The company opened more than 4,500 new restaurants in 2022.

The 2022 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta generated a greater economic benefit than the 2019 Fiesta, despite lower attendance largely due to weather-related cancellations.

New bar and entertainment concepts are joining the vibrant scene at Fenton in Cary.

Plus an update on a chain that's planning a large expansion in the Albany region.

The Vic Village Tavern may be new but its owners won’t mind if you think it’s old.