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.
December
TEEM Textured Cakes had a grand opening celebration on Dec. 3 at 200 N. Battlefield Blvd., Unit 8, in Chesapeake.
Neat Bird opened in Chesapeake’s Summit Pointe at 565 Belair Avenue.
Hot Pot 757 held a grand opening Dec. 10 at 1412 Greenbrier Parkway, Unit #121 in Chesapeake.
Fast-food chicken chain Raising Cane’s opened in York County Dec. 15. The chain is located at 3150 Kiln Creek Parkway at the site of the former Ruby Tuesday.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened Dec. 15 at 1611 Richmond Road in Williamsburg.
Gelati Celesti Ice Cream opened its third Hampton Roads location on Volvo Parkway in Chesapeake.
Rajput Indian Eats opened Dec. 21 at 1412 Greenbrier Parkway Unit #135 in Chesapeake, according to a press release.
A new Panda Express restaurant is coming to 6104 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News and is slated to be complete this month, according to a release.
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November
StarCycle, an indoor cycling studio, held its grand opening Nov. 3. It’s located in the Summit Pointe complex beside Wasserhund, off Volvo Parkway, at 520 Belaire Ave. in Chesapeake. You can find them on Instagram at @starcyclechesapeake.
The Cobbler Cafe opened at 10153 Jefferson Ave. C in Newport News.
HomeGoods opened in Suffolk’s Harbour View East Shopping Center on Nov. 3.
Forever21 opened in Norfolk Premium Outlets next to The North Face.
Gourmet sandwich shop Bazaaro’s Deli opened in the Williamsburg Premium Outlets, according to a release.
Two new Pizza Huts are on the Peninsula: The grand opening of the Pizza Hut at 2715 George Washington Memorial Highway in York County was Nov. 4 and the one at 10862 Warwick Blvd. in Newport News was Nov. 18.
Concrete Rose Scrubs and Apparel, a medical uniforms retail store, reopened on Nov. 5. It is located at 41 Coliseum Crossing in Hampton.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers opened Nov. 10 at 1123 W Mercury Blvd. in Hampton, according to a release.
ReVISION Medspa and Lasik held a grand opening on Nov. 10. It’s located at 1009 Centerbrooke Lane, Suite 201, in Suffolk.
Gangsta Dog, a pet shop for dogs, recently opened a new store at 9555 Shore Drive in Norfolk.
Raising Cane’s opened in Hampton at 1044 W. Mercury Blvd. on Nov. 15.
Farmer’s Table recently opened in Newport News at 11135 Warwick Blvd.
Aldi reopened its Williamsburg store at 1504 Richmond Road on Nov. 17, according to a release.
Wine and Design, a sip n’ paint studio, held a ribbon cutting Nov. 18 at 882 J Clyde Morris Blvd in Newport News.
Duck Dive Tavern held a grand opening Nov. 20, according to a Facebook post. It’s located at 404 Laskin Road in Virginia Beach.
Dunkin’ Next Generation opened a new location at 15488 Warwick Blvd. in Newport News on Nov. 21.
Bonchon opened at 1637 Hilltop West in Virginia Beach on Nov. 22.
Less Than, a zero waste and refill shop, and Ceremony, a dry bottle shop, held a soft opening in Newport News’ Hilton Village area at 10353 Warwick Blvd. on Nov. 25, according to an Instagram post.
FantomWorks Off-Grid and EZHomesteading Shop, a survival store, opened on Nov. 25. The store is located at 2400 Hampton Blvd. in Norfolk.
Swell Charcoal Grill and Raw Bar recently opened at 1159 W. Ocean View Ave. in Norfolk.
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October
Beach Poker Room in Virginia Beach temporarily closed due to “unfortunate circumstances.”
Lilly & Lane, a consignment boutique selling clothes, accessories, toys and baby gear, opened Oct. 11. It is located at 3301 Hampton Highway, Suite C, in Yorktown.
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream, formerly located in KempsRiver Crossing in Virginia Beach, closed on Oct. 15.
Health and wellness studio Tranquil Flame Neurosculpting and Bodyworks in Virginia Beach held a grand opening on Oct. 15, according to a Facebook post. The expanded studio is located at 3061 Brickhouse Court, Suite 103.
Waterman Spirits, a new woman-owned distillery, opened at 712A Atlantic Ave. in Virginia Beach Oct. 19.
A Starbucks store opened on Hampton University’s campus on Oct. 20 in The Shops at Hampton Harbor at 1000 Settlers Landing Road, according to a release.
Wawa celebrated a grand opening of its newest Chesapeake location at 3400 S. Military Highway on Oct. 27.
Lazy Daisy, a country-themed retailer known for upcycled furniture, home decor, gifts and more opened its ninth location at 5007 Victory Boulevard in Yorktown’s Village Square at Kiln Creek on Oct. 29.
After 43 years, Novelties Unlimited at 410 W. 21st St. in Norfolk will close at the end of the year.
Cap’n Rons Bar & Grill in Norfolk closed.
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September
The Hamtown Mercantile, home to over 30 boutique owners and businesses, held a grand opening Sept. 1 at 223 Main Street in Smithfield. The Mercantile features handmade goods, vintage records, gourmet grocery items, a salon and more.
Legend Brewing Company closed its Portsmouth restaurant and brewery on Sept. 4.
Paradise Ocean Club, a popular hangout at Fort Monroe in Hampton, closed Sept. 5, according to a Facebook post.
Good Vibes music venue in Newport News’ City Center closed.
ATiR Natural Nail Care, in business in Williamsburg for over 30 years, closed Sept. 10, according to a Facebook post.
Legacy Restaurant and Lounge in Norfolk closed Sept. 13.
Neptune’s Fury Coffee opened its first brick-and-mortar location featuring a roastery and café on Sept. 14, according to a Facebook post. The company’s co-owners leased a 3,853-square-foot space on the first floor of Norfolk’s Dominion Tower at 999 Waterside Drive.
Jade Villa Chinese Restaurant, a staple in Virginia Beach for 21 years known for its tasty dim sum, reopened on Sept. 15.
After nearly 60 years in business, Master Cleaners at 1012 Richmond Road in Williamsburg closed its operations on Sept. 15, according to a company employee.
Green Clean Express Auto Wash hosted a ribbon cutting on Sept. 16 at its new location at 1045 W. Mercury Blvd. in Hampton.
American Iron Barbell Club hosted a grand opening on Sept. 17 at its location at 4032 Campbell Road in Newport News, according to a Facebook post.
Waffletown USA, at the corner of Pleasure House Road and Shore Drive in Virginia Beach, closed Sept. 18.
Tambora Latin Cuisine in Yorktown closed on Sept. 19, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page.
The OV Beach Tavern, at 9659 1st View St. in Norfolk, recently opened.
Plum & Post Garden Outlet, a home and garden warehouse store, opened Sept. 23 in the old JCPenney building in The Marquis Shopping Center in York County.
Norfolk City Council shut down Scotty Quixx, a popular Granby Street nightclub, on Sept. 27.
Richmond-based Strangeways Brewing opened its fourth brewing tasting room in Williamsburg in the High Street shopping area.
Whitner’s Barbecue, at 869 Lynnhaven Parkway in Virginia Beach, had a last day of service Sept. 30, according to its Facebook page.
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August
Brass Cannon Brewing in Williamsburg will close after more than 10 years in business. Operations began winding down Aug. 1 and will close no later than Oct. 1.
The original Borjo Coffeehouse, an Old Dominion University hangout for almost 15 years, held a grand reopening on Aug. 1 after closing in 2019.
Aldi held a grand opening of a new store at 1600 E. Little Creek Road in Norfolk on Aug. 4, according to a press release.
Gun shop Wild Geese Trading held a grand opening on Aug. 6 at 110 Dare Road, Suite C in Yorktown.
Antique store The Yard Sale LLC relocated from 9501 Warwick Blvd. to 2 Newmarket Square in Newmarket South Shopping Center in Newport News.
Two Scoops and More recently opened at 910 Great Bridge Blvd. in Chesapeake.
Medical clinic REBOOT opened its new location at 2041 Fisher Arch Suite 140 in Virginia Beach on Aug. 8.
The Legacy of HOPE Foundation held a soft opening on Aug. 12 at 239 Buxton Avenue in Newport News. The space that is being renovated will be used to empower, train and provide resources to those in need by giving access to free clothing, shoes, non-perishable food, personal hygiene products and more, according to a release.
Pizza Sam opened Aug. 18 at 15392 Warwick Blvd. in Newport News.
Boba tea cafe Tealux held a soft opening of a second Norfolk location in Ghent at 1318 Colley Ave. on Aug. 20.
Beach Vodka, located at 1375 Oceana Blvd. in Virginia Beach, held a grand opening on Aug. 27.
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls held a grand opening on Aug. 31 for its location at 600 Atlantic Ave. in Virginia Beach.
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July
Sephora at Kohl’s held a grand opening at 1547 Sams Circle in Chesapeake July 6.
Zeke’s, a health food restaurant serving poke, acaí, smoothies, salads and more, opened its third Hampton Roads location at 517 Kempsville Road in Chesapeake.
Insomnia Cookies, a college student-oriented cookie and treat store, opened July 12 in Midtown Row off Monticello Avenue in Williamsburg.
Restore Hyper Wellness, which provides services such as cryotherapy, infrared saunas, HydraFacials and more, celebrated its grand opening at 924 W. 21st St., Suite 103, in Norfolk from July 14-17.
Ice cream shop Sommer Freeze opened July 14 at 308 A Buckroe Ave. in Hampton, according to its Facebook page.
May’s Parlor, the artisan bakery café at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, opened a location in Norfolk at 340 W. 22nd St.
Cure Coffeehouse opened in mid-July, according to their Instagram page. The shop is located at 706 Town Center Dr. Suite 104 in City Center in Newport News.
The Williamsburg Inn’s Regency Gift Shop opened in mid-July at 136 Francis St. E. in Williamsburg.
After more than 10 years in Newport News, MOMO’s Café is relocating to Hampton at 1930 Power Plant Parkway. A ribbon cutting took place on July 21.
Awaken Inside, The Gym celebrated its grand opening on July 23 at 1333 Oceana Blvd., Suite 100 in Virginia Beach.
Big Lots opened on July 23 at 2868 Virginia Beach Blvd. in Virginia Beach.
Hustler Hollywood, a national romance boutique and part of Larry Flynt’s Hustler empire, opened at 6034 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. in Norfolk.
Cups and Claws Café, a coffee shop offering a chance to socialize with adoptable cats, opened at 11006 Warwick Blvd., Suite 458, in Newport News.
Steak & Tonic held a grand opening in Newport News’ City Center at 11810-A Fountain Way on July 27.
Longtime Newport News shoe store Adams Shoes closed on July 30 after more than 85 years.
Pet World at 14501 Warwick Blvd. in Newport News closed on July 31, according to the store’s Facebook page.
Jade Villa Chinese Restaurant at 353 Independence Blvd. in Virginia Beach has closed.
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June
Café Genevieve, a Parisian café experience featuring French macarons and artisan beverages, hosted a grand opening at 208 E Main St. Suite 101 in Norfolk on June 1.
Lady Marmalade, which offers custom-designed cakes, brownies, cupcakes and more, hosted a grand opening of its Chesapeake location on June 4. The bakery is located at 309 Johnstown Road.
HobbyTown, a retail hobby and toy store formerly located at 12761 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News, relocated to the Village Square at Kiln Creek at 5007 F1 Victory Blvd. in York County. A grand opening was held on June 11.
Keland’s Seafood Grab & Go recently opened at 4917 A Courthouse St. in Williamsburg.
American Family Fitness, which operates numerous storefronts in Williamsburg’s New Town, primarily along Main Street, closed June 15.
Rich Port Coffee, a wholesale coffee roasting company, is Selden Market’s first business to be selected as a small-scale manufacturer without a public storefront. You can shop online at richportcoffee.com.
Freedom Boat Club of Hampton Roads opened its first Peninsula location mid-June at the Safe Harbor Bluewater Marina at 15 Marina Road in Hampton. The new location initially began with a fleet of four boats and gives members access to the Chesapeake Bay, James River and Intercoastal Waterway, according to a release.
A new restaurant — 7 Mares Mexican Restaurant — opened at 1138 Richmond Road in Williamsburg.
Drexler’s Wood Fired Grill opened in the Phoebus area of Hampton. The restaurant is located at 30 E. Mellen St.
Sephora at Kohl’s celebrated a grand opening on June 22 at 4564 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Brass Bell, located at 1628 Independence Blvd. in Virginia Beach, reopened.
Chuck E. Cheese held a grand reopening on June 24 at 2699 Lishelle Place in Virginia Beach. The newly renovated space features 15 new games, an expanded menu, an interactive dance floor, a video wall and more, according to a release.
Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its relocated Virginia Beach location at 2201 Upton Drive, Suite 908 on June 24. The location features a drive-thru pickup lane that allows customers to pick up digital orders.
ShoreBreak Pizza & Taphouse opened June 27 in the Pungo area of Virginia Beach at 2750 Trent Place.
Cocojam, a Caribbean fusion restaurant including menu items such as pressed tropical juice blends, jerk chicken bowls and oxtail birria tacos, opened in Norfolk’s Selden Market at 208 E. Main Street.
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May
Buff City Soap, known for its plant-based soap and body products made in-store, opened May 5 at 12551 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News. A grand opening was held June 24-26.
Brazilian steakhouse Texas de Brazil, located in MacArthur Center in Norfolk, is closed.
Painted Tree Boutiques, a one-stop shop for gifts, fashion, decor and more opened its first Virginia store on May 7 at 1624 Laskin Road, Suite 748, in Virginia Beach.
Pulcinella Italian Restaurant in Virginia Beach closed May 8, according to a Facebook post.
In downtown Newport News, Benny Cantiere’s, a pizza place known for its “Virginia slice” and jumbo pies, opened earlier in May.
Rosa Colombian Bar and Grill, a casual dining spot in Newport News, opened in April, closed for about two weeks for repairs, then reopened in May. It’s located at 12715 Warwick Blvd.
Saladworks opened in Merchants Square in the Colonial Williamsburg area.
Retail store and studio 2Beaches Studio opened in May at 4465 Shore Drive in Virginia Beach.
Take-out Caribbean eatery, C&D Caribbean restaurant, hosted a soft opening in the Olde Towne Market Place in Williamsburg on May 10.
Pedego Electric Bikes hosted a grand opening for its Williamsburg location at 211 Monticello Ave., Suite 2105 on May 14, according to its eventbrite page.
Wall Street Café celebrated the opening of its second location at 347 North Main St. in Suffolk on May 14. The first location opened in October 2020 at 118 West Washington St., according to a press release.
Saruzza, a boutique for chic graphic tees, hosted a grand opening at 97 Main St., Suite 106 in Newport News on May 14.
Luce Secondo, serving a modern take on regional authentic Italian fusion, hosted a grand opening on May 17 in Chesapeake’s Summit Pointe.
Prince Tea House, an Asian-European-fusion dessert, brunch and afternoon tea spot in Virginia Beach, opened at 3244 Holland Road.
Williamsburg celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony May 19 for the Birthplace of America Store at 212 N. Henry St. The souvenir gift store offers a variety of novelty items commemorating Virginia and its founding.
Charcoal Chicken opened at 1202 N Main St. in Suffolk.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios held its grand opening May 21, according to a release. The studio is located at 4725 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Suite 170.
EVO Entertainment Hampton, EVO Entertainment Group’s first-ever cinema-entertainment venue to open outside of Texas, opened May 27 in Peninsula Town Center at 4401 W. Claiborne Square. The venue includes luxury movie theaters, an arcade, bowling and a scratch kitchen and bar.
Ceremony, a dry bottle shop offering non-alcoholic alternatives to beer, wine and spirits, mixers and bitters as well as sustainable bar accessories, opened its first Hampton Roads location in Virginia Beach on May 28, according to a release. The shop is located inside Painted Tree Boutiques at 1624 Laskin Road, Unit 748, Space F22. There is also a location in Hampton at 24 S King St.
After a successful stint in Norfolk’s Selden Market, Vessel Craft Coffee held a soft opening for a flagship stand-alone store on May 28 at 1229 West Olney Road in West Ghent’s Chelsea Business District.
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April
Tesla celebrated the grand opening on April 1 of the company’s third retail sales and service center in Virginia at 7520 North Military Highway in Norfolk.
Enchanted Pottery Studios, a military family-owned pottery shop, opened at 4540 Princess Anne Road, Suite 104, April 1. The Virginia Beach shop offers pottery wheel classes, ready-to-paint pottery, canvas paint nights beginning in June and grab-and-go DIY packs, according to its website.
Mediterranean eatery Meyhane Kitchen and Bar, located at 5269 John Tyler Hwy. in Williamsburg Crossing Shopping Center, opened April 1.
Bleubeing Studios, a high fashion lifestyle brand specializing in ready-to-wear fashion and accessories, opened April 1 at Norfolk’s Selden Market.
Shake It Up, Norfolk’s first gourmet milkshake shop offering aesthetically pleasing ice cream confections, opened in April in Norfolk’s Selden Market.
The Bicycle Co-Op of Williamsburg opened its storefront at 601-E Merrimac Trail.
Norfolk-based 757 Makerspace expanded to Fort Monroe in Hampton at the beginning of the month.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened April 6 at 796 Lynnhaven Parkway in Virginia Beach.
Jersey Mike’s Subs opened April 6 at 146 South Battlefield Blvd. in Chesapeake.
Cinnaholic Bakery features 100% vegan plant-based and dairy-free handcrafted gourmet cinnamon rolls and desserts. It is located at 209 Central Park Ave. and held a grand opening April 8.
Vancostas Restaurant at 14745 Warwick Blvd. in Newport News is closed.
Springfield Frames, which creates custom frames with an emphasis on design and individual taste, hosted a grand opening on April 29 in Selden Market in Norfolk.
Mesee Cupcakes, located at 547 East Little Creek Road, held its grand opening April 10, according to its Facebook page.
The Arby’s at 1993 Richmond Road in York County closed.
Secondhand retailer 2nd & Charles celebrated the grand opening of its second Hampton Roads store on April 30 at 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd. in Loehmann’s Plaza in Virginia Beach.
Monroe Rooftop, an open-air rooftop lounge overlooking the Hampton River in downtown Hampton, held its grand opening April 15-17. The business is open seven days a week featuring lunch specials, themed networking happy hours, wine tastings, live music and more, according to a press release. Monroe Rooftop held a soft opening Sept. 30, 2021, according to previous Pilot reporting.
Cure Coffeehouse’s newest location at 725 High Street in Old Towne Portsmouth had its grand opening April 22.
Cutlass Grille, a restaurant specializing in home-style Jamaican cuisine, celebrated its grand opening April 22. It’s located at 725 Eden Way N in Chesapeake.
K Squared Cupcakes held its grand opening April 23 at 745 N Battlefield Blvd. in Chesapeake.
Marco’s Pizza opened at 3099 Jefferson Ave., Suite 103 and will provide a lunch and dinner option on the Newport News Shipbuilding campus, according to a press release.
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March
Massimo Zanetti has expanded its coffee distribution to a new warehouse complex in Suffolk.
Ice cream shop Sundae Scoop opened at 1832 Kempsville Road, Suite 113, in Virginia Beach, according to its website.
Finesse 21, a men’s clothing store, opened at the Premium Outlets at 5715 Richmond Road in James City County.
Taylor’s Do it Center celebrated its grand opening in the Point Shoppes in Gloucester Point on March 5.
Something Special Thrift Shop, a Smithfield store that employs adults with intellectual and other disabilities, opened at 302 Main St. in mid-March.
Three Ships Coffee, which has been brewing in the region for nearly a decade, opened its downtown Norfolk location at 400 Granby St. at the end of March.
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February
Madewell, known for women’s and men’s jeans and denim apparel, opened at 4536 Main St. in Virginia Beach Town Center on Feb. 4., according to a Facebook post.
Bath & Body Works opened at 4545 Main St. in Virginia Beach Town Center on Feb. 4, according to Town Center.
The Hilton Creamery ice cream shop in the Hilton Village neighborhood of Newport News hosted a grand opening ceremony Feb. 5, according to its Facebook page.
A mother and daughter duo launched the Peninsula’s first selfie studio, Say Cheezz! Selfie Studio, in early February. The studio is located at 14346 Warwick Blvd., Unit 111.
Hobby Lobby, the national craft and home décor retailer, announced Feb. 18 that its newest location in Chesapeake is open.
Foodies-The Local’s Market in Virginia Beach is a mix of a gourmet boutique, catering, culinary classes, to-go food, meal delivery and more at 1060 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 106.
Kickback Jack’s sports bar in Suffolk had its grand opening Feb. 28, according to its Facebook page.
Just Cupcakes at 340 W 22nd St. in Norfolk has closed.
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January
Fuddruckers opened in Virginia Beach at 1784 General Booth Blvd.
Dick’s Sporting Goods, an original anchor tenant at the Marquis shopping center in upper York County, closed.
After 61 years at the Oceanfront, Black Angus Restaurant served its last steak at its resort area location on New Year’s Eve. The restaurant will reopen under the same name in a more centralized location in Virginia Beach, but that location has not been announced.
Matchsticks BBQ opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Williamsburg on Jan. 6, according to its Facebook page.
PetSuites, a national pet boarding, day care, grooming and training business, opened a new location in Virginia Beach at 4257 Pleasant Valley Road the first week in January.
Bread Box Café, previously located in London Bridge Plaza on Virginia Beach Boulevard, opened a new location at 3157 Virginia Beach Blvd., in the Rose Hall Shops.
Pale Horse Coffee opened a Summit Pointe location in Chesapeake, according to its Facebook page.
Chic-A-Sea closed its Chestnut Avenue location in Southeast Newport News. Its other two locations at 4400 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News and 1417 W. Pembroke Ave. in Hampton remain in operation.
Interior shops at Pembroke Mall in Virginia Beach closed by the end of the month as part of a planned redevelopment project.
Studio South, a popular yoga and fitness center at 410-E Lightfoot Road in the Williamsburg area closed Jan. 19, partly because of the pandemic.
Goldworks, a custom goldsmithing and repair shop in Virginia Beach, has relocated to inside Beach Gallery at 313 Laskin Road.
Endurance Apparel and Gear at Hilltop Plaza in Virginia Beach closed on Jan. 31.
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End of 2021
Coastal Edge, a longtime Hampton Roads surfing, skating and apparel retailer, opened another location at Lynnhaven Mall in November. Australian beauty chain Lovisa and skating apparel brand Volcom also opened at the mall.
Benny’s, a pizza place known for its “Virginia Slice” and its jumbo 28-inch pies, opened in Virginia Beach’s Town Center in November.
Chili Hill Food Market, a specialty grocery store featuring Asian groceries with a Thai-centric theme, fresh produce, Virginia-grown products and homemade grab-and-go Thai food, opened in downtown Smithfield in November.
A chic bakery-café chain from Europe, Granier European Bakery & Cafe is making Virginia Beach its second U.S. home. The Hilltop East location opened at 1544 Laskin Road in November.
Authentic fish and chips can be found at The Chipper, which opened its second Hampton Roads location in Virginia Beach Nov. 10 at 5604 Princess Anne Road.
Soulivia’s Art + Soul opened in the Edinburgh-Hickory area of Chesapeake in December. The upscale, 150-seat Southern-rooted restaurant opened next to Crave Bakery + Coffee Bar and serves modern Southern cuisine.
Good Vibes, a music venue that serves brunch with the “world’s biggest Bloody Mary bar,” opened in December in the former Boathouse Live and Toby Keith-themed restaurant space in Newport News City Center at Oyster Point.
Ghent Grab & Go opened on Dec. 30.
Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchants Square celebrated the opening of J. McLaughlin, a fashion retailer offering classic American sportswear; FatFace, a United Kingdom-based apparel and accessories dealer; and Penny and a Sixpence, specializing in sterling silvery jewelry.
The region’s first Chicken Salad Chick franchise opened at Peninsula Town Center in Hampton. A second franchise location is planned for the Williamsburg area.
Jamestown Feed and Seed in Norge closed after 40 years.
Rodman’s Barbeque reopened at 3124 Western Branch Blvd. in the Poplar Hill Shopping Center in Chesapeake at the end of October, according to their Facebook page.
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Coming soon
Virginia Beach Town Center has several new occupants and more are on the way. On Jan. 25, Armada Hoffler Properties announced new tenants soon to occupy the mixed-use center. They are:
Legal Sea Foods, a Boston-based restaurant and oyster bar chain, will offer casual dining in an 8,000-square-foot site and plans to open late this year.
Nando’s, a South African fast food chain that specializes in flame-grilled chicken with peri-peri pepper and sauce flavors, is set to open at 221 Central Park Avenue in Virginia Beach Town Center in late fall 2022.
Pups and Pints, a proposed craft brewery including a dog day care service in Virginia Beach, hopes to open this fall.
The Well Co. & Cafe, a South Carolina-based wellness business, plans to open a café, yoga studio, massage therapy and a boutique in Norfolk’s East Beach neighborhood.
Mezeh Mediterranean Grill plans to open at Lynnhaven Mall in the coming months.
Supermarket chain Publix expects to open its second Hampton Roads location in Suffolk at the intersection of Godwin Boulevard and King’s Fork Road.
Planet Fitness has leased the 26,357-square-foot former American Family Fitness space at New Town Shops on Main in Williamsburg. The location is expected to open in late 2022 after the completion of renovations, according to a press release.
A gastropub serving American cuisine and a coffee and wine bar, which will serve sandwiches during the day, are slated to open in downtown Newport News.
I Heart Mac & Cheese, a South Florida-based restaurant specializing in customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches will open its first Hampton Roads location in Chesapeake in February 2023.
Latitude Climbing + Fitness announced on Facebook that it plans to open at a new location in early 2023 in Peninsula Town Center in Hampton.
Old Time Pottery, a home decor store, is coming 741 E. Little Creek Road in Norfolk early next year. It will be the store’s first Virginia location, according to a release.
Chipotle is slated to open at 1805 Frederick Blvd. Lot A in Portsmouth on Feb. 2.
Sanjo, a Barcelona-based manufacturing business, is planning a $3.2 million expansion to its plant off Lynnhaven Parkway in Virginia Beach. The addition is expected to be completed by March or April 2023.
A new craft brewery, Aslin Beer Co., is coming to Virginia Beach and could open next spring.
A combined craft brewery and cidery, Sojourn Fermentory, is coming to the Bridgeport area of North Suffolk. Plans are for a spring 2023 opening.
These are the bakeries, breweries, restaurants and retail businesses that opened, moved locations, or closed last year.
Macy Friend, mfriend@dailypress.com
