Buffalo Chain Opens At Stony Point

The creators of the original Buffalo Wing are opening up shop in Richmond.  The new restaurant is opening in Stony Point Fashion Park.  It looks like an amazing space and a great win for Richmond business. Congrats to everyone associated with the deal! Check out this article to learn a little bit more about Anchor Bar.

J. ELIAS O'NEAL FEBRUARY 21, 2017

A taste of Buffalo, New York is adding to Richmond’s restaurant menu.

Anchor Bar opened Saturday at Stony Point Fashion Park. The restaurant – the chain’s first outside New York and Canada – fills the space previously occupied by Champps Americana, which closed two years ago.

Anchor Bar’s claim to fame, according to its website, is that one of its founders, Teressa Bellissimo, in 1964 created the now-ubiquitous chicken wing sauce that gave rise to the term Buffalo wings.

The chain offers nine sauces for bone-in and boneless chicken wings, as well as salads, burgers, sandwiches and pizza.

Anchor Bar operates five locations in New York and two spots in Canada, according to its website. The chain was brought to Richmond by franchisee David Allred, a local IT veteran.

The Stony Point location is 8,500 square feet and includes a private seating area, arcade games and a bar with dozens of local and regional brews on tap.

The location can seat up to 245 people, and employs 91 full- and part-time workers. Allred said seating will increase in the spring, when the restaurant renovates and opens its patio.

“It’s going to be a great amenity when we open it up out there,” Allred said.

Richmond-based MGT Construction built the new space, while Shockoe Slip firm Commonwealth Architects completed the design and architectural renderings.

Reilly Marchant, a broker with Richmond-based Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer, represented Allred in signing the 10-year lease. Fellow Thalhimer brokers Connie Jordan Nielsen and Alicia Farrell represented Stony Point.

Urban Development Master Tom Murphy Speaks in Richmond

Last week we had the chance to listen to 3- term Pittsburgh mayor Tom Murphy speak in Richmond for the ULI. For those that aren't familiar with Murphy, he is a remarkable politician.  He transformed the city of Pittsburgh by making public and private partnerships.  The most successful of these partnerships was with Carnegie Melon University which brought $4.5 billion in technological development to Pittsburgh.

Murphy transformed dilapidated industrial parks into commercial, retail, and residential spaces. He raised 1 billion dollars to build two professional sports parks in his town. On top of that, he built 25 miles of riverfront trails and parks.

Hearing him speak it was hard not to imagine the same kind of development happening here in Richmond.  It was an educational and inspiring day that we were happy to be a part of.  We are looking forward to seeing how the ULI will further urban development and help Richmond grow!

The Hofheimer Building is Back

Carter and Annie Snipes of Snipes Properties.  Photo credit  Richmond.com original photo

The Hofheimer Building is Back!

The historical Hofheimer Building is undergoing renovations to be one of Richmond’s newest rooftop venues. Snipes Properties arrived at the concept for this space after listening to the requests of its community.


MOSAIC Catering + Events will occupy this unique event space set to open in March. The building is located at Broad and Boulevard, adding to the buzz around the popular Scott’s Addition. In addition to the outdoor patio, the space will offer a small art gallery and a loft. Get ready to start planning your next big event at this trendy new venue.

Missouri company plans manufacturing site in Spotsylvania

February 7, 2017

Author: Virginia Business        

Missouri-based idX Corp., a company that helps businesses create store environments, will invest $7.2 million to establish a manufacturing operation in Spotsylvania County.

The project is expected to create 150 jobs. Virginia competed against Maryland and North Carolina for the project.

The idX website proclaims, “We are in the store opening business.”  The company provides retailers with millwork, fixtures, décor and graphics. These products are made from a variety of materials including glass, laminates, metal, upholstery, veneers, and wood.

The company, based in Earth City, Mo., is acquiring the former General Motors Fredericksburg Powertrain facility from the RACER Trust, an entity established to create redevelopment opportunities for former GM sites.
“This investment in Spotsylvania County will help idX strengthen our East Coast manufacturing and distribution network and position us for continued growth and success,” Terry Schultz, CEO of idX, said in a statement.
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Spotsylvania County and the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance at the University of Mary Washington to secure the project.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe approved a $400,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Spotsylvania County with the project. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.

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