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The latest business openings and closings in Hampton Roads

Here are some of the more notable openings and closings we’ve come across. If you know of any others that should be added to the list, please email consumer@pilotonline.com. We appreciate the help.

July

• Zion’s Kreations & Kuisine, a new boutique and snack bar specializing in plant-based treats, Caribbean-inspired vegan cuisine, herbal teas and more opened on July 1. It’s located in the Williamsburg Premium Outlets near the Vans Outlet and Columbia Factory Store.
• Virginia’s first Del Taco, a Southern California-based Mexican fast food chain, will hold a grand opening in Chesapeake on July 3. It’s located near Sam’s Club in Greenbrier at 1507 Sam’s Circle.
• North Carolina Furniture & Mattress is opening a new location at Williamsburg Pottery at 6692 Richmond Road in Williamsburg. A soft opening is planned for July 4 with a grand opening planned in the fall.

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June

• Korean fried chicken restaurant Chick N Roll opened June 5 in Hampton, near AMC Hampton Town Centre 24, according to a Facebook post.
• iCollectables Popculture Emporium, a collectible shop that specializes in Funko Pop toys, opened at the beginning of the month in the Williamsburg Premium Outlets.
• School Crossing, a toy and educational specialty store in Monticello Marketplace in James City County, held a grand reopening celebration June 8-13.
• Rite Aid’s location at 1624 Laskin Road in Virginia Beach closed June 13. Its pharmacy closed May 9. Three other locations closed on June 19: 1101 E. Little Creek Road in Norfolk; 324 Virginia Beach Blvd. and 1660 Independence Blvd., both in Virginia Beach.
• Bubba-N-Frank’s Smokehouse BBQ closed its Virginia Beach location on June 13, according to a Facebook post.
• Move theater EVO Entertainment at Peninsula Town Center in Hampton abruptly closed its doors June 17.
• LoKee Restaurant & Bar held a grand opening at 130 West Washington St. in Suffolk on June 18.
• The Williamsburg Drug Co. at 240 McLaws Circle closed June 21. It consolidated its operation to the store at 1310 Jamestown Road in Williamsburg.
• Gosport Tavern gastropub in Olde Towne Portsmouth closed June 22.
• White’s Old Mill Garden Center and Nursery in the Deep Creek area of Chesapeake closed after 68 years.
• CityVet expanded its veterinary network to Virginia Beach June 24 with a clinic in the Lynnhaven neighborhood at Lynnhaven Parkway and Princess Anne Road. CityVet clinics provide veterinary care, dental care, boarding, grooming, various therapies and healthy pet foods.
• District Apizza closed on June 24, just shy of a year after opening in Norfolk’s Railroad District.
• Lucita’s Express, featuring pupusas and tacos, is open in the former Bliss Bakery location at 1401 Lynnhaven Parkway in Virginia Beach. A grand opening was held on June 24.
• La Brioche, a French bakery in Norfolk’s Neon District, moved into the former Colley Discount Pharmacy location in Ghent. It opened on June 28 at 1415 Colley Ave.
• Burlington opened  a new store in Suffolk’s Harbour View East shopping center on June 28. It’s located at 6253 College Drive #400.

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May

• Funbox brings an inflatable park to Virginia Beach. The four zones of inflatables, totaling 25,000 square feet, opened for the season on May 3. The bounce park is slated to be open through the summer and is located in the Lynnhaven Mall parking lot, between the mall’s movie theater and South Lynnhaven Road.
• Project Seed Coffee held a grand opening on May 4, according to a Facebook post. The new coffee shop serves coffee and pastries influenced by Filipino culture.
• Dollar General’s newly relocated store at 3318 Holland Road in Virginia Beach is open, according to a May 6 press release.
• A new food truck specializing in burritos, Vivi’s Burritos, recently began operations in the Williamsburg area.
• Zaxby’s first Virginia Beach location opened on May 8, according to a news release. It’s located at 2332 Elson Green Ave.
• Paradice, an ice cream and Italian ice shop, held a grand opening on May 11. It’s located at 1906 Frederick Blvd. in Portsmouth.
• Hauser’s Jewelers held a grand opening for its Williamsburg location on Mother’s Day weekend. The new storefront is located at 1325 Jamestown Road.
• Rise Yoga and Wellness, a new Christian-based hot yoga studio in Yorktown, held a grand opening on May 14. It’s located at 4740 George Washington Memorial Highway in Grafton Square.
• Potted, an all-in-one plant shop and tea café, opened in Norfolk’s Selden Market May 14.
• The Riverwalk restaurant along the Yorktown waterfront held a grand reopening on May 14.
• Two Red Lobster locations in Hampton Roads have closed: One at 12580 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News and the other at 2100 Richmond Road in Williamsburg.
• Wawa opened its Outer Banks store, the first of several planned for North Carolina, on May 16.
• Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes located at Settlers Market in Williamsburg has permanently closed, according to a corporate representative.
• A grand opening was held on May 18 for El Ahorro Latin Store in York County. El Ahorro, located at 1900 George Washington Memorial Highway, specializes in a variety of Latin foods, snacks and other products.

• South Moon Under, which sells trendy swimwear and coastal attire, recently opened in Virginia Beach’s Town Center at 4549 Main St.
• Rue21 is closing stores nationwide and plans to close four Hampton Roads locations: MacArthur Center and Janaf Shopping Yard in Norfolk, Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News and Crossways Shopping Center at 1412 Greenbrier Parkway in Chesapeake.
• Column 15 Café and Roastery, a coffeehouse located in the James-York Plaza on Merrimac Trail in Williamsburg, recently expanded after taking over an adjacent storefront. The coffeehouse is now double in size. A grand reopening was held May 18.
• York County held a grand opening for their Law Enforcement Building, which includes the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office, on May 21. It’s located at 159 Goodwin Neck Road in Yorktown.
• Rite Aid’s location at 1808 Salem Road in Virginia Beach closed May 23. Its pharmacy closed April 18.
• Bob’s Discount Furniture opened a new showroom in Chesapeake on May 24, according to a press release. It’s located at 1324 Greenbrier Parkway.
• Beach Barracuda’s Grill near the Dam Neck area of Virginia Beach closed on May 24.
• Aslin Beer Co. opened at 823 Virginia Beach Blvd., a block east of the sports center,  on May 25.
• Men’s urban clothing store Supreme Styles House of Fashion held a grand opening on May 25. It’s located in the Victory Village Shopping Center on Mooretown Road in Williamsburg.
• New York Bagel Company opened May 25 at 200 North Battlefield Blvd. in Chesapeake.
• Gourmet coffee shop Eleva held a grand opening May 31 in downtown Williamsburg at 111 S. Boundary St. in Merchants Square.
• The Playful Educator, a toy and teacher boutique, opened in the Williamsburg Crossing shopping center near The Coffeehouse and Food Lion. It’s located at 5251 John Tyler Highway in Williamsburg.

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April

• Cooking with Greens, a shop with healthier alternative spice blends and kitchen products, opened in downtown Norfolk’s Selden Market on April 5.
• Studio Kuumba, which opened a temporary pop-up shop in Selden Market in January, transitioned to a full-time storefront on April 5. The studio helps adults tap into their creativity through the arts, including painting and making bracelets. The studio hosts group workshops and special events.
• CAVA opened a new restaurant in Hampton on April 5, according to a news release. It’s located at 2033 Coliseum Drive in Peninsula Town Center.
• Mochi Donut & Tea recently opened at 1255 Fordham Drive in KempsRiver Crossing in Virginia Beach.
• Agenda Virginia, a vintage garment shop, held a grand opening on April 6 at 4291 Holland Road in Virginia Beach.
• Onelife Fitness opened March 27 in Hampton’s Coliseum Marketplace. A ribbon cutting and open house were held on April 8.
• Gourmet Burger Bistro opened at 202 E. Washinton St. in downtown Suffolk on April 13.
• Golden Corral in Chesapeake’s Volvo Parkway Shopping Center has closed, according to a WTKR report.
• I Heart Mac & Cheese, a South Florida-based restaurant specializing in customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches, opened in Virginia Beach on April 15, according to its website. It’s located at 5168 Princess Anne Road, Suite 142.
• 508 Crafthouse held a grand opening on April 16 for its location at 508 Oropax St. in Norfolk.
• Kusina Filipinio Cuisine held a grand opening at its new location in Suffolk on April 17. It’s located at 6550 Hampton Roads Center Parkway, #107.
• Cork & Kettle, which offers about 30 Virginia and international organic wines and 16 teas, held a grand opening on April 17. It’s located at 420 Monticello Ave. in Norfolk.
• Burger Haven opened April 19 at 916 Great Bridge Blvd. in Chesapeake, according to their Facebook page.
• Cook’s Burger Bar opened the weekend of April 20 in the former Matchsticks BBQ Co. space in Williamsburg. It’s located at 1246 Richmond Road.
• Blue Sky Distillery held a grand reopening on April 20 at 17466 Benns Church Blvd. in Portsmouth.
• Miss Lilly’s Trading Post, a one-of-a-kind consignment shop and market, celebrated its grand opening in Suffolk on April 20. It’s located at 6707 S. Quay Road.
• Vegan restaurant Kahiau’s Bakery & Cafe in Virginia Beach closed on April 21.
• District Taco opened a new restaurant at 2700 Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk on April 23.
• Raising Cane’s opened April 23  in Chesapeake at 1304 Greenbrier Parkway between Volvo and Eden Way.
• Shoe company Hey Dude opened a storefront at Williamsburg Premium Outlets on April 26, according to a Facebook post.
• Virginia Car Wash Co. celebrated its ribbon cutting on April 26. As part of their grand opening, which lasts through May 5, they’re giving away free car washes and free air fresheners. The car wash is located at 4830 Portsmouth Blvd. in Chesapeake.
• Freedom Boat Club hosted a grand opening for its newest location in Newport News located at Deep Creek Landing Marina at 200 Old Marina Lane on April 26.
• Ynot Italian at 1225 Cedar Road in Chesapeake closed.
• S.O.S. Thrift Store — which sells clothing, home décor, housewares, furniture and electronics — opened on Virginia Beach Boulevard, next to Dunkin’ Donuts in Virginia Beach.
• Another Broken Egg Cafe opened at 1550 Laskin Road, Suite 198, in Virginia Beach on April 29.
• Pangaea Coffee Emporium opened a second location on April 29 inside Anderson’s Garden Center in Newport News.

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March

• Monkee’s, a women’s high-end fashion boutique, opened at 103B N. Boundary St. next to William and Harry in Williamsburg on March 1.
• The Family Dollar at 720 Church St. in Norfolk reopened on March 2 after a fire closed the store for more than a year.
• Bread of Life Bakery opened March 2 at 1650 General Booth Blvd., Suite 106, in Virginia Beach.
• The wholesale operations at White’s Nursery at White’s Old Mill Garden Center are shutting down, but the garden center in the Deep Creek area of Chesapeake isn’t going anywhere.
• Teriyaki Madness held a grand opening March 8 in Williamsburg, according to a Facebook post. The Asian fusion restaurant is located at 6497 Centerville Road in the Lightfoot Marketplace shopping center next to the AT&T Store.
• Burlington opened a store at 5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. in Norfolk on March 8, according to a release.
• Andora’s Pizza Box reopened as The Box on March 12. It’s located at 2616 Detroit St. in Portsmouth.
• Tastefully Philly held a grand opening for the café located inside the Paperbacks Ink Bookstore at 9716 Warwick Blvd. in Newport News.
• Grit Coffee opened a location in Midtown Row at 100 College Row, Suite 2101, in Williamsburg on March 13, according to a Facebook post.
• Pisco Paradise, a restaurant offering Peruvian dishes, held a grand opening on March 15. It’s located at 500 Central Drive, Suite 107, in Virginia Beach.
• The Plaza, a dessert shop in Virginia Beach, opened March 16. It’s located at 3762 Virginia Beach Blvd.
• Jungle Jamz Play Café, Suffolk’s first indoor play area tailored for children and coffee enthusiasts alike, opened on March 18 at 1238 Holland Road.
• THRIVE Peninsula held a ribbon cutting for their new headquarters at 12749 Nettles Drive in Newport News on March 19. THRIVE moved into the space on Nov. 20, 2023, but the building was under construction. Work is now complete on the building, which hosts a free grocery store inside.
• Longtime William & Mary clothing shop, the Campus Shop, relocated to Duke of Gloucester Street in Merchants Square. The store opened next to Lululemon, at 345 Duke of Gloucester St.
• After less than a year in operation, the 501 Galley restaurant located on Richmond Road in Norge in James City County has closed.
• Biscuit Belly held a grand opening in Norfolk on March 22, according to a press release. It’s located at 2401 Hampton Blvd.
• Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings held a grand opening in Norfolk at 5900 E Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 43, on March 27.
• Pop-up shop and business incubator Bloom Market, which features locally made and unique goods, opened March 28 at 719 High St. in Portsmouth.
• A grand opening was held March 29 for Remix Market Williamsburg, a new retail store in Toano in James City County. The shop, an extension of The Junkluggers of Williamsburg, recently opened at 200-3 Industrial Blvd.
• Ice cream shop ELG Sweet Boutique opened at 340 High St. in Olde Towne Portsmouth, inside The Mustard Seed Place. The Mustard Seed Place celebrated a grand opening on March 27.
• Reaver Beach Brewing Co. closed its Norfolk location on March 30.
• Kensley’s Açaí & Café, which serves acai bowls prepared with sorbet, Puerto Rican coffee and sandwiches on house-made Puerto Rican pan sabao, opened at the end of March in the Cahoon Commons shopping center.

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February

• Little Caesars celebrated the grand opening of its new restaurant at 3742 Virginia Beach Blvd. on Feb. 3.
• Cafe Genevieve held a grand opening of its second Hampton Roads location at 317 S. Witchduck Road in Virginia Beach on Feb. 3.
• Dough Haus, offering coffee, donuts and pizza, opened Feb. 6 at 17303 Warwick Blvd. in Newport News, according to Facebook.
• New donut concept Oh! Mochi held a grand opening on Feb. 9 at 4224 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 103.
• C.P. Dean, a Richmond-based indoor game furnishings supplier, expanded to Chesapeake. The company opened a 3,700-square-foot showroom, workshop and warehouse at 1244 Executive Blvd. in Greenbrier. The location focuses mainly on the sale of billiard tables, shuffleboard tables, darts and residential and commercial game room furniture.
• HCK Hot Chicken is opening Feb. 10 at 430 N. Newtown Road in Virginia Beach.
• Pixelated Boutique moved from the ViBe District in Virginia Beach to the Hilltop North Shopping Center at 1628 Laskin Road.
• Hello Sweetie Cheesecakes opened on Feb. 10 at 333 High St. in Portsmouth.
• The Community Feed at Berkley opened Feb. 12 at 701 S Main St. in Norfolk, according to a press release.
• Dollar General opened a store on Feb. 13 at 3300 Academy Ave. in Portsmouth, according to a press release.
• One of the only Black-owned ship repair businesses in the U.S. expanded to Portsmouth. Mills Marine and Ship Repair opened a fabrication and training facility on Feb. 22 at 30 Beechdale Road.
• Plaza Bakery moved to 3762 Virginia Beach Blvd. in Virginia Beach and held a soft opening on Feb. 24.
• Hyperbaric Health opened Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Red Light Therapy center at 2605 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 105, on Feb. 27, according to a release.
• Mod Pizza celebrated a grand opening in Norfolk on Feb. 27, according to a release. The chain is located at 1560 Mall Drive Unit CD-13 at Naval Station Norfolk.

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January

• Dave’s BBQ held a grand opening of its new location at 1009 Laskin Road in Virginia Beach on Jan. 1.
• IncuHub opened a second coworking space at 101 Eaton St. in downtown Hampton on Jan. 1.
• Conte’s Bike Shop moved from 4900 Courthouse St. in Williamsburg to a larger location around the corner at 5105 Main St. on Jan. 2. The new location features a fit area, a cafe and expanded service department.
• The Wandering Sausage food truck launched on Jan. 3. Specializing in Philly cheesesteaks and chicken cheesesteaks along with mild and hot Italian sausages, the food truck stops at breweries and other establishments in the Williamsburg area.
• Precarious Beer Project announced on Jan. 4 its plans to close the Electric Circus Taco Bar located within Precarious Beer Hall. The brewery will begin offering a rotating pop-up food option with new dishes each quarter.
• Choice Korean Food Hall & Pub opened at 12515 Jefferson Ave. #450 in Newport News.
• Grocery store Walkers Market opened in Suffolk at 530 W. Washington St.
• Rite Aid closed three local stores in the span of a week. Its store located at 840 S. Military Highway in Virginia Beach shuttered on Jan. 8. The store at 14260 Warwick Blvd. in Newport News closed on Jan. 9 and one at 5601B Richmond Road in Williamsburg closed on Jan. 10, according to a company spokesperson. The company confirmed the closures of several additional stores in the area.
• Gourmet Gang opened a posh spot in La Promenade, a popular shopping destination in the Hilltop area. The location with upscale decor can host private events and happy hours.
• Torrid held a grand opening at the Williamsburg Premium Outlets near Nike and Michael Kors on Jan. 13.
• Superheroes Ice Cream opened near Lynnhaven Mall on Jan. 13. It’s located at 2724 N Mall Drive in Virginia Beach.
• Voodoo Brewing Co. held a grand opening in Virginia Beach at 300 Constitution Drive, Suite 109, on Jan. 13.
• Farm Fresh in Poquoson announced it’ll close this winter. The renovated store at 460 Wythe Creek Road will remain open until all inventory is sold.
• Crumbl held a grand opening at 236 Carmichael Way in Chesapeake on Jan. 19.
• Wall Street Cafe closed in Suffolk on Jan. 19, according to the Suffolk News-Herald.
• A grand opening for Pet Supplies Plus in Chesapeake was held on Jan. 20, according to a press release. In addition to pet products, the store offers a full-service grooming salon and self-pet wash stations. The store is located at 4107 Portsmouth Blvd.
• A Pet Supplies Plus opened on Jan. 20 at 2129 General Booth Blvd. in Virginia Beach.
• The Salt Life opened in Williamsburg Premium Outlets on Jan. 23. It’s located between Vineyard Vines and Vans.
• Bohemian Amigos Record Shop opened Jan. 26 at 227 Fox Hill Road, Suite C-4, in Hampton.
• The Carol S. and Edward D. Cowell, Jr. Cancer Center opened at 4927 S. Croatan Highway in Nags Head on Jan. 29. For the first time, local cancer patients can receive all services under one roof.
• Crave Bakery + Coffee Bar moved to 200 College Place in Norfolk.

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End of 2023

• Rajput Indian Cuisine opened on Dec. 26 at 2099 Sun Harbour Ave., Suite 115, in Suffolk.
• Bodega Cafe opened on Dec. 23 at 3574 Holland Road in Virginia Beach.
• After 144 years in business, Spertner Jewlers, which was located within Ghent Antiques in Norfolk, closed on Dec. 21.
• Newly renovated Red Roof Inn & Suites opened on Dec. 20 at 16890 Warwick Blvd. in Newport News, according to a press release.
• Assisted living community Regent of Newport News opened in mid-December at 741 Thimble Shoals Blvd.
• Anya Thai Cuisine opened Dec. 11 at 12454 Warwick Blvd. in Newport News.
• Kidtique Hampton opened Dec. 11 at 4400 Kilgore Ave. in Peninsula Town Center.
• First Watch opened its third Virginia Beach restaurant at 1909 Landstown Centre Way on Dec. 11, according to a press release.
• Soulivia’s Art + Soul Restaurant at Hillcrest Parkway in Chesapeake closed Dec. 8, according to the restaurant’s Facebook post.
• Veterinary clinic MyVet opened Dec. 7 at 620 Grassfield Parkway, Suite 150, in Chesapeake.
• Locals Marketplace, a pop-up shop for artisans’ locally made and sourced products, took over the space of The Mic in the former Urban Outfitters spot at the beginning of December in downtown Norfolk.
• Pizza shop Your Pie at 754 Hilltop North Shopping Center in Virginia Beach closed on Dec.4, according to a Facebook post.
• Megallons Gourmet Barbeque at 2424 E Little Creek Road in Norfolk closed Dec. 2, according to a Facebook post.

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Coming soon

• Coastal Thirst Beach Deli plans to open in the summer at 524 Water St. in Yorktown. The space was formerly occupied by Larry’s Lemonade.
• Chef’Store plans to open two stores at 1 Town Centre Way in Hampton and 4001 Virginia Beach Blvd. in Collins Square Shopping Center in Virginia Beach in the second half of 2024, according to a release. The stores will offer fresh produce, meat, beverages, restaurant equipment and more.
• A combination Dollar Tree/Family Dollar retail store will soon open on Richmond Road in Williamsburg’s Patriot Plaza. A date has not been announced.
• The Wagsters Magic Theatre will relocate to a larger space in the shops at High Street later this year. The theater is currently located at 5535 Olde Towne Road behind Williamsburg Premium Outlets.
• Handsome Biscuit plans to open a second location in Virginia Beach this summer. They’re coming to the former Tijuana Flats location at 4224 Virginia Beach Blvd.
• Redwood Smoke Shack will open in the former Bennett’s Creek Farm Market location in Suffolk in October.

These are the businesses that opened, moved locations, or closed last year.

Macy Friend, mfriend@dailypress.com