RICHMOND, Va. — A Carytown restaurant has shut down after seven years, and it took less than a month for a new venture to step forward with plans for the property.
Mezzanine closed Sept. 26 at 3433 W. Cary St. Owner and chef Todd Johnson opened the restaurant in 2008. He said its early popularity seemed to wane as time went on.
“We had a good run in the beginning,” Johnson said. “(Closing) was just a business decision that I had to make.”
Mezzanine’s 1,600-square-foot space is being taken over by first-time restaurant owner Andrew Friel and a group of investors who plan to open Home Sweet Home this month. They bought Mezzanine’s equipment and fixtures in a deal brokered by Nathan Hughes of Sperity Real Estate Ventures.
“They put up a really affordable price,” Friel said.
Home Sweet Home will strive for a laid-back atmosphere with a few TVs on the walls and fanciful grilled cheese on the menu.
“It’s a place for friends and family,” Friel said. “We’ll be open for lunch and dinner every day.”
