A chance connection with the CEO of a large vegan food company led the owner of a Richmond restaurant to launch a line of frozen vegan pizzas.
Evan Byrne launched The Hop Craft Pizza & Beer with a partner five years ago in a former gas station on Cary Street. The restaurant has a large beer selection and serves pizzas, sandwiches and salads.
“We have a big vegan clientele,” Byrne said. “I have been living in Richmond for 12 years, and I know Richmond has a big vegan base, and I wanted to…
