The Hoppy Dog Story
I love this video. It sets just the right vibe. If you haven’t been there yet, stop by and support them. We need more just like them.
Archive for “Brook Road”
Tarrantino’s Coming to Brook Road
In the current edition of Style, Deveron Timberlake reports that Tarrant’s owner Ted Santerella will open a new restaurant, Tarrantino’s, at 305 Brook Road. Nicknamed “Tino’s”, the restaurant will feature “fresh seafood, buckets of rotisserie and fried chicken, barbecued meats and a big vegan selection will give him a chance to try out dishes that [...]
Triangle Storefront For Rent
There’s a neat little storefront for rent in the triangle wedge bounded by Brook, Adams and Marshall. It’s right next to Hoppy the Dog Gourmet Food Store and currently occupied by Spur Gallery. Gallery5 is right down the block This is one of Jackson Ward’s most dynamic locations. There are several new shops nearby and [...]
We’ve Been Yarn Bombed!
Serial Yarn Bomber, Knitorious M.E.G. has struck again, this time at the corner of Brook and Broad. This notorious scofflaw has knitted a perfectly unnecessary cozy for the street sign on the corner. This contraband Christmas decoration respresents M.E.G.’s second foray into Greater Jackson Ward. Where and when “she” will strike again is unknown. Neighbors [...]
More Brook Road News
Just down the street from the coming Gelato Shop, this new storefront promises some interesting grub. I hope this indicates a full service gourmet shop, not just a gourmet hot dog shop, but’s all good. I’ll see if I can rouse an owner and find out what’s going on here. This makes the 5th new [...]
Gelato Coming to Jackson Ward
The sign makes a bold claim on a warm summer day and a knock on the door at 405 Brook Road reveals the owner hard at work building out the interior. Right now, the building is just a shell, but the trained carpenter has his eyes set on January as a potential opening day. Lucy’s [...]
Who Left the Barn Door Open?
The Richmond Police, that’s who. The RPD is holding an Open Barn at the police stables on Brook Road underneath the Chamberlayne overpass on June 5th. Check the North Richmond News for details.
Another Art Space at Adams and Brook
Just found out about this monthly art/music series. The Courtyard is a cool little open air spot inside 304 N Adams St between Brook Road and Broad Street. There are two gallery/shops that have opened nearby, He3d’s Up and The Spur. I love the dynamic of these streets, narrow and intimate, with Brook Road slicing it’s [...]
“H3ADs Up” Opens on Brook Road
The second gift shop/gallery in as many months opened on Brook Road behind Emrick Flats.
Glass and Brick
Detail from alley off Brook Road between Marshall and Clay.