Another Facelift on Grace Street

This time on the northeast corner of 3rd and Grace. Currently occupied by a salon which is moving, the exterior of the building is being restored in preperation for rental. The interior will be built leases are signed. The upper floors may be converted into apartments.

The Belvidere At Broad

The Belvidere at Broad (506 W Broad St)

All Things Richmond is shocked that we missed this not so secret story since we pass that way at least six times a day. Here's the scoop.

From the RTD January 15, 2009:

is the creation of Owner David Hassen said the menu will be eclectic, with a strong vegetarian selection and frequent use of locally grown products.

Hassen is opening the restaurant -- his first -- because he had an interest in participating in the revitalization of Broad Street and wanted another dining option for First Fridays attendees.

"My wife and I used to live in the Fan and liked the casualness of those restaurants," Hassen said. "But we're not going with the typical bar food menu. Ours will lean more toward seafood and healthy food."

Richmond.com reports that B@B will have a soft opening on ------------*. In the meantime enjoy their photo gallery of the interior.
*I spoke with Eric over at B @ B and he anticipates opening in early August (contrary to the report in Richmond.com.

This just shows that in the midst of a down economy Jackson and Monroe Ward are coming on strong. Send your business tips to the ATR Mailbox. We'll try to keep up.

New Yoga Studio/Gallery in Jackson Ward.

A new hybrid business is opening in Jackson Ward. Like Water as the sign indicates will celebrate yoga, art and life.

Briana Roane will teach yoga, pilates and fitness classes Monday through Saturday. Each class is priced $5.00. There will be 30 minute meditation sessions each Wednesday at 10:00 AM on a donation bases.

Jason Roane will use the front space as his art studio and offer weekly drawing classes on each 1st Saturday for $15.

There is an open house this Friday from 7 - 9 PM. If you live, work or are just passing through downtown, you can find their studio at 312 Brook Road, just left of the triangle at Adams and Broad. Refreshments and appetizers will be served.

Like Water
312 Brook Rd.
Richmond, VA 23220
804-477-6271
Website: http://likewaterva.com/
Jason's Blog: http://jasonsartworks.blogspot.com/

Antiques on Broad

From Richmond magazine

Antiques on Broad will be open multiple Saturdays at 311 W. Broad St.:

• July 18
• Aug. 1, 15 and 29
• Sept. 12 and 26
• Oct. 10 and 24
• Nov. 7 and 21 (weather permitting)
  

See Antiques on Broad Website

The Asian Bakery Cafe - Updated*

In another corner of Henrico just west of Richmond on Broad Street, the Asian Bakery sits tucked behing the Tan A Supermarket. A quiet shop in a strip mall, this plain package holds unusual things. Inside is a Vietnamese cafe/bakery where you can sample deli sandwiches, pho soups, spring rolls and much more.

They also serve a mean "bubble tea" in a dozen flavors. These bubble teas are made to order and blended into a frozen concotion full of tapioco balls. My only complaint is I have to drive 8 miles out to get it, but combined with a trip to Tan-A and Big Lots it is worth it. As summer heats up nothing is going to taste better than a frozen bubble tea. It is almost worth getting hot and thirsty for.

If you get out to the Asian Bakery, be sure to tell My Thu you read about her. She will be pleased and treat you extra nice, but she would do that anyway. As always, cool places in Henrico are unilaterally annexed to Richmond. So when you are sipping a bubble tea you are sipping up a bit of Richmond.

*I just found my notes and good manners require that I give My's name as she gave it to me.

My Thu Dinh

She can be found at.

Asian Bakery

6215 A West Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23230

(Located in the Tan-A Shopping Center)

Phone: (804) 288-1388