Media Coverage
152 articles about Hatch Kitchen, Hatch Local and Hatch members,
plus our latest on Instagram. Core list compiled May 2026 from the Media Coverage doc
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New coverage found since the May 2026 compilation, refreshed monthly.
Richmond BizSense | July 2026
Taylan Bozkurt is moving his dog treat startup Biggie’s Bakes out of his home kitchen and into Hatch this month, where the space lets him scale up production and work with a distributor on ingredient delivery.
Axios Richmond | July 2026
Otto Eats & Catering, a fast-casual Turkish and Mediterranean concept out of Charlottesville, opened this month in part of the old Hatch Local space at 414 Hull St. — the first tenant since the food hall closed in 2024.
WTVR CBS 6 | June 2026
Steve DeRaffele's Rio Cheesecakes — single-serve frozen gluten-free cheesecakes produced out of the Hatch food-and-beverage incubator in South Richmond — lands an East Coast distribution deal with Performance Food Group.
Richmond BizSense | June 2026
Steve DeRaffele's gluten-free Rio Cheesecakes — produced out of the Hatch incubator — signs an East Coast distribution deal with Goochland-based Performance Food Group.
Richmond Magazine | March 2026
Piyush “Pi” Jessani’s Pi’s Coffee — which roasts its Indian-sourced beans at Hatch Kitchen in Manchester — plans a brick-and-mortar cafe at 123 E. Main St.
Richmond Magazine | January 2026
Chef Laine Myers' pasta company Oro — a Hatch member since 2021 — prepares to open its brick-and-mortar restaurant at 2000 Venable St. in Church Hill.
Richmond Magazine | 2026
Profile of Scared Cowboy, the small-batch habanero hot sauce brand from Ian Jovanovich and John DiJulio, which launched in May 2024 and produces its four sauces out of Hatch Kitchen.
RVA Mag | 2026
Nightingale expands into select Whole Foods Market stores nationwide with a new multi-serve 4-pack format while keeping production in Richmond.
AOL News | 2026
Joyebells, the Richmond sweet-potato-pie maker that launched at Hatch and reached 2,100+ stores, filed for Chapter 11 in 2026 after its lender sued over a defaulted loan.
Richmond BizSense | September 2025
Sunday Bagel — the pop-up-turned-wholesale baker operating out of Hatch Kitchen — wins City Council approval for its first brick-and-mortar shop at 210 W. Marshall St.
Richmond BizSense | August 2025
After announcing a $5.8M, 166-job relocation, Nightingale reversed course and chose to remain and grow at Hatch in South Richmond.
RVA Mag | September 2023
Chef Antwon Brinson of Culinary Concepts AB brings his Entrepreneur Empowerment Program to Hatch Kitchen members, in partnership with Bridging Virginia and Capital One — business systems, financial management and lending connections for Hatch's food entrepreneurs.
SECTION 1: Articles Directly About Hatch Kitchen
Richmond BizSense
Richmond BizSense | January 2024
1115 Mobile Kitchen opens a permanent stall at Hatch Local food hall, alongside TBT El Gallo, Greek on Cary and Fat Kid Sandwiches.
Richmond BizSense | January 2024
Hatch Local closes 03/31/2024. Lynx co-founder Bernard Harkless cites the difficulty of managing seven independent operators. Space to be repurposed under the Hatch Kitchen brand.
Richmond BizSense | December 2023
Annual recap notes Sincero and Smashed RVA graduating from Hatch to their own brick-and-mortar spaces as part of the pop-up-to-permanent trend.
Richmond BizSense | June 2023
TBT El Gallo and Greek on Cary replace Odyssey Fish and Sincero at Hatch Local — first new vendor additions since opening in 2022.
Richmond BizSense | December 2022
Annual year-in-review names Hatch Local opening as a major 2022 milestone — Richmond's first food hall. Notes Odyssey Fish already getting its own West End space.
Richmond BizSense | March 2022
Hatch Local officially opens as Richmond's first food hall with seven vendors: Fat Kid Sandwiches, Royal Pig, Odyssey Fish, Sincero, Buttermilk + Honey, Bully Burger plus Hatch-run bars.
Richmond BizSense | November 2021
Hatch Kitchen wins top awards from the Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate and the Golden Hammer awards for best adaptive reuse of the former Philip Morris tobacco warehouses — only nominee to win both.
Richmond BizSense | July 2021
Launch of Hatch Logistics, a co-warehousing service at Clopton Siteworks offering cold/dry storage, shipping & receiving. Hatch now leases 80,000 sq ft total. Early users included Clark + Hopkins, Back Pocket Provisions and Mother Shrub.
Richmond BizSense | June 2021
Hatch launches a free 12-week CPG Bootcamp (under the Hatch Helps nonprofit umbrella) for restaurants Abuelita's, Soul Taco, Lehja and Saison to develop retail packaged goods.
Richmond BizSense | October 2020
Hatch Local food hall announced for 400 Hull St. — set to be Richmond's first. Nine vendor stalls, two outdoor areas. Members at time included Nightingale, Arroz, Zorch Pizza and Fat Rabbit Cakes.
Richmond BizSense | May 2018
First announcement of Hatch Kitchen opening at 2601 Maury St., Clopton Siteworks. Covers commissary/coworking hybrid, membership tiers ($200–$2,000/mo), founders Austin Green and Brad Cummings, and inaugural member Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches.
Richmond Magazine
Richmond Magazine | April 2025
Feature on Richmond food and beverage startups growing despite national snack industry slumps. Hatch Kitchen cited as the key commercial facility in South Side where local food entrepreneurs prepare and package first products. Joyebells comeback story featured.
Richmond Magazine | March 2022
Preview of Hatch Local food hall opening — all vendors, the bar program by Salt & Acid's Beth Dixon, the no-rent percentage-of-sales model, and Richmond's first food hall milestone.
Richmond Magazine | March 2022
D.C.-based Timber Pizza Co. signs a lease at Hatch Kitchen as their Richmond base and plans pop-ups at Starr Hill Beer Hall ahead of a potential restaurant.
Richmond Magazine | August 2021
Preview of the upcoming Hatch Local food hall before its October 2021 opening — profiles all seven vendors (Buttermilk and Honey, Oro, Sincero, Fat Kid Sandwiches, The Beet Box, Odyssey Fish, Royal Pig) with menu details and the Hatch Cafe pop-up model.
Richmond Magazine | August 2020
Hatch launches three new ventures: Hatch Cafe (opens Aug. 6), Hatch Packaging (150-gallon kettle, automated bottling line), and Hatch Butchery. Back Pocket Provisions is first co-packing client.
Richmond Magazine | May 2020
Hatch Helps COVID-19 relief program — kitchen and furloughed chefs donating hundreds of vegetarian soups weekly to Mount Olive Baptist Church and Feed More. 60+ Hatch clients at time of writing.
Richmond Magazine | November 2019
In-depth feature on Hatch as the center of Richmond's food startup ecosystem — packaging line, food truck corral, support services. Companion profiles of Nightingale and UnMoo. How Virginia food startups navigate VDACS approval, labels, and retail.
Richmond Magazine | November 2019
Weekly news roundup teasing the companion 'From Startup to Shelf' features on UnMoo and Nightingale (both Hatch members), plus other food news. Hatch Kitchen listed among tagged businesses.
Richmond Magazine | August 2019
Hatch Kitchen, Real Local RVA and The Apple Cart co-host a pitch competition for food startups. Profiles Hatch's membership of Gourmet Hemp Foods, Crow Cookies, Redemption BBQ, SSUPP Foods, Nightingale and Cobra Burger. Prize includes a satellite membership to Hatch.
Richmond Magazine | May 2018
Original opening announcement — 20,000 sq ft commissary-style space, founders Green and Cummings, month-to-month membership model, and vision for food entrepreneurs at Clopton Siteworks.
Style Weekly
Style Weekly | April 2022
Richmond culinary innovation feature — Hatch Local food hall highlighted as a first for Richmond, including the no-rent vendor model and Austin Green's vision as a launchpad for Richmond chefs.
Style Weekly | 2019
Profile of Hatch co-founder Austin Green: his background, the Clopton Siteworks build-out, 34 inaugural members, food truck corral, and plans for the cafe and private kitchens at $750/month membership.
TV & Broadcast
WTVR CBS 6 | January 2024
Broadcast coverage of Hatch Local's closure and transition to an incubator/mentorship model.
WTVR CBS 6 / Eat It Virginia | June 2023
Food news segment on Hatch Local welcoming TBT El Gallo and Greek on Cary to replace departing Odyssey Fish and Sincero.
WTVR CBS 6 / Eat It Virginia | 2022
Segment and podcast episode featuring general manager Annie Holland at Hatch Local's opening — profiles all seven vendors and the cocktail program.
WVTF Radio IQ (NPR) | July 2021
Public radio feature on Hatch Kitchen — Austin Green explains the gym-membership model, 60+ businesses and 200 jobs created, and the upcoming Hatch Local food hall. Joyebells featured.
WRIC ABC 8News | September 2020
TV coverage of Hatch Helps — Ryan Evans and Austin Green describe the donation initiative, 400+ meals/week distributed via Mount Olive Baptist Church.
Other / Regional
Boomer Magazine | 2022
Dining feature shortly after opening — writer Steve Cook profiles Odyssey Fish, Sincero, Royal Pig, Fat Kid Sandwiches, Buttermilk + Honey and Bully Burger inside Hatch Local, set against Manchester's transformation.
Historic Richmond | 2022
Historic Richmond hosts a Quoit Club event at Hatch Kitchen. Short profile describing Hatch as a Golden Hammer Award winner in Best Adaptive Reuse.
Reynolds Community College | February 2019
Profile of Reynolds Culinary Arts alum Ryan Evans who became Director of Kitchen Operations at Hatch. His path from restaurant work to running the incubator.
Clopton Siteworks / Lynx Ventures | May 2018
Development partner announcement — planned food truck corral (14 spaces), private kitchens, cafe expansion, and the vision for Clopton Siteworks as a food & beverage campus.
SECTION 2: Articles About Hatch Members & Businesses That Mention Hatch
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches
Founding Hatch member (January 2019). Grew from commissary kitchen to a 20,000 sq ft private facility at Clopton Siteworks. One of Richmond's fastest-growing companies nationally.
Richmond BizSense | August 2025
Nightingale reverses course and stays at Hatch, expanding in place. Will pursue non-GMO and nut-free certification. Transport St. property listed for $3.6M.
Richmond BizSense | August 2025
Nightingale makes Inc. 5000 at #2,108 with 204% revenue growth, producing ~100,000 sandwiches/day from its Hatch facility. First time on the list.
Richmond BizSense | May 2025
Nightingale breaks ground on $5.8M, 29,000 sq ft facility at 2807 Transport St. Plans to move out of Hatch. Making 80,000–100,000 sandwiches/day, in 5,000+ stores including Whole Foods, Kroger, Fresh Market.
Richmond BizSense | November 2024
Nightingale rolls out in 250 Harris Teeter stores with Whole Foods planned for early 2025. Making 50,000 sandwiches/day from a 20,000 sq ft Hatch facility with ~70 employees.
Richmond BizSense | August 2022
Nightingale expands by 5,000 sq ft at Hatch Kitchen — taking over former Hatch Packaging and Butchery space. Aims to double/triple its 60,000–70,000 sandwiches/week.
Richmond BizSense | May 2022
Nightingale launches Chomp half-sized sandwiches in 200 Walmart stores. Makes 70,000 sandwiches/week from its 10,000 sq ft Hatch facility.
Richmond Magazine | November 2019
Deep profile of Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches — Hannah Pollack and Xavier Meers as anchor members of Hatch Kitchen since January 2019, with designated space and a custom walk-in freezer. Making 3,000 sandwiches/day, distributed in 12 states.
Joyebells Sweet Potato Pies
Founded 2019. Headquartered at Hatch Kitchen RVA throughout its rise to national retail — Food Lion, Sam's Club, Kroger, QVC — through a Shark Tank appearance and eventual bankruptcy.
Richmond BizSense | July 2025
Locus Bank sues for ~$344,500 after loan default. Owners file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Company was still listed at Hatch Kitchen RVA at time of reporting.
Richmond BizSense | February 2025
Joyebells set to appear on ABC's Shark Tank while relaunching after 315,000 peach pies were pulled in 2023. Headquartered at Hatch Kitchen RVA; targeting Kroger, Schnucks and Costco.
Richmond BizSense | February 2025
Moore pitched for $600K at 10% equity; all five sharks passed. Joyebells has $16.1M in lifetime sales. Headquartered at Hatch Kitchen RVA with 3 employees.
Richmond Free Press | May 2021
Early profile of Joyebells expanding to 45 Food Lion stores from her production facility at Hatch Kitchen RVA. Moore's background, origin story, and national ambitions.
Timber Pizza Co.
Richmond BizSense | 05/13/2026
Timber Pizza franchisee Kevin Church opens brick-and-mortar at 4029 MacArthur Ave. in Bellevue. Wood-fired pizza trailers have been based at Hatch Richmond since 2022.
WRIC ABC 8News | 05/13/2026
Broadcast coverage of Timber Pizza's Richmond brick-and-mortar announcement, noting operations have been based at Hatch since 2022.
Richmond Magazine | March 2022
D.C.-based Timber Pizza Co. signs lease at Hatch Kitchen for Richmond operations and plans pop-ups at Starr Hill Beer Hall ahead of a possible restaurant.
Crescent Simples
Richmond BizSense | September 2025
Crescent Simples, a Hatch Kitchen graduate, launches a cranberry ginger flavor and reports 25% production increase since relocating from Hatch.
Daily Progress | June 2024
Feature on Crescent Simples operating out of Hatch Kitchen while purchasing the former Bryant's Cider space for their own production facility.
Richmond BizSense | January 2024
Crescent Simples graduates from Hatch Kitchen to 2114 E. Main St. in Shockoe Bottom. Sold ~43,000 bottles of syrup in 2023 while at Hatch.
Zorch Pizza
Richmond Magazine | June 2021
Zorch Pizza opens its first brick-and-mortar after years as a food truck and pop-up. Profiles his time at Hatch Kitchen as the springboard — parking his truck there, doing pandemic-era preorder pickups from the lot, and using the space to improve quality control.
Anxo Cider / Clopton Siteworks Neighbors
Richmond BizSense | May 2020
Anxo Cider expands production at Clopton Siteworks. Sidebar covers Hatch Helps launching in March 2020 as a World Central Kitchen affiliate — first mention of the pandemic relief program.
Richmond BizSense | August 2019
Anxo Cider leases 5,000 sq ft at Clopton Siteworks through Hatch Kitchen RVA, which is handling all F&B leasing for Lynx Ventures. Also mentions Reservoir Distillery and A Secret Forest joining Hatch's campus.
Richmond BizSense | May 2019
Reservoir Distillery leases Building 4 at Clopton Siteworks for barrel storage. Hatch Kitchen listed among tenants at Clopton Siteworks, providing context for the broader food & beverage campus.
Pi's Coffee (Khushbu)
Richmond BizSense | April 2026
Pi's Coffee (Indian-style coffee concept from Kajal Jessani, food partner Khushbu) opens a brick-and-mortar in Monroe Ward. Pi's currently roasts its coffee beans at Hatch Kitchen.
Sincero
Richmond BizSense | November 2023
Sincero's Karen Negvesky and Alex Bobadilla open their first true brick-and-mortar at 404 N. Second St. in Jackson Ward, after graduating from Hatch Local food hall where they were an opening vendor.
Gratisfied
Richmond BizSense | October 2022
Gratisfied (healthy snack bars) shut down production at Hatch Kitchen in March 2022 but continues to lease fulfillment space. Founder Sara McGlothlin pivots to a home baking mix product.
Ghost Kitchens & Delivery Concepts
Richmond BizSense | February 2021
First-time restaurateur Franklyn Harris launches Heavenly Cove, a Hispanic-Mediterranean ghost kitchen operating out of Hatch Kitchen RVA.
Richmond BizSense | September 2020
Jim Hamilton, former touring chef for Phish, launches Sous Casa frozen burrito delivery from Hatch Kitchen RVA after the pandemic ended his touring career.
Richmond BizSense | July 2020
Jon Martin and Liz Clifford launch ghost kitchen Dunharrow Concepts out of Hatch Kitchen RVA — three delivery concepts: Garden Party (vegan), Fat Kid Sandwiches, and Victory Garden.
Hatch Local Food Hall Vendor Profiles
Richmond BizSense | March 2024
The Hop restaurant owner plans to move frozen pizza brand Udderless production to Hatch Kitchen in anticipation of increased retail volume.
Richmond BizSense | April 2021
Pasta concept Oro (Laine Myers, former Nota Bene chef), Buttermilk + Honey, Fat Kid Sandwiches and Sincero sign on for Hatch Local. Myers had been using Hatch Kitchen as her pop-up base.
Hatch CPG Bootcamp & Pitch Competition Members
Richmond Magazine | October 2019
News item announcing the Help to the Shelf pitch finals held at Hatch Kitchen on Oct. 15 — finalists included Chaotic Tempeh, Zesto Pesto, Cobra Pickles, Favour Cookies and Lil Sprout Microgreens.
Former Hatch Local Space — Post-Closure
Richmond BizSense | February 2026
Charlottesville-based Mediterranean fast-casual Otto Eats signs on to open at 424 Hull St. in 3,500 sq ft of the former Hatch Local space — first tenant since the food hall closed in 2024.
Richmond Magazine — Additional Member Coverage
Richmond Magazine | December 2020
A cooking competition for minority-owned businesses — final cook-off held at Hatch Kitchen RVA — to select the next restaurant tenant at The Valentine museum.
Richmond Magazine | May 2018
Brief news roundup item announcing the upcoming launch of Hatch Kitchen alongside other Richmond food news.
Nightingale — Additional Coverage
Richmond Magazine | July 2025
Feature on Richmond's food manufacturing boom — Nightingale, Keya's Snacks and Sabra highlighted. Notes Nightingale outgrew Hatch Kitchen twice before building their own facility at Clopton Siteworks. Makes 2 million+ sandwiches/month, expects $25M+ revenue.
WTVR CBS 6 | July 2025
Xavier Meers appears on Virginia This Morning to talk flavors. Nightingale listed at 2601 Maury Street Building 3 — confirming continued presence at the Hatch/Clopton Siteworks campus.
Axios Richmond | September 2023
Deep profile of Nightingale's origin story and growth arc. Notes how they rented a corner of Hatch Kitchen and grew from 1,200 to 125,000 sandwiches/week in a dedicated 50,000 sq ft building in the Hatch complex.
Richmond Magazine | March 2022
Nightingale launches Chomp (half-sized sandwiches) at Walmart and Fresh Market. Notes the company moved into a dedicated production facility at Hatch Kitchen more than a year prior, outgrowing the shared commissary space.
WTVR CBS 6 / We're Open | July 2020
Early TV segment on Nightingale's local delivery program, operating out of their kitchen at 2601 Maury Street — the Hatch/Clopton Siteworks address.
Virginia Living — Hatch Member Feature
Virginia Living | May 2022
Full feature on Hatch Kitchen and multiple member success stories: Nightingale Ice Cream (quotes Xavier Meers on Hatch's role), Crescent Simples (moved to Richmond to scale at Hatch), Joyebells (Hatch catapulted business to new heights), Back Pocket Provisions (co-packing), and bagel maker Ashley Cricchio. Austin Green quotes throughout.
Axios Richmond — Hatch Coverage
Axios Richmond | March 2024
Brief mention that Hatch Local Food Hall — Richmond's only food hall — closes Sunday after two years, included in weekly restaurant news roundup.
Axios Richmond | January 2024
Axios coverage of Hatch Local's closure announcement — noting it opened in March 2022 as an extension of Hatch Kitchen, and that inaugural tenants Odyssey, Buttermilk & Honey and Sincero all went on to open brick-and-mortar locations.
Axios Richmond | July 2023
Weekly restaurant roundup notes Greek on Cary opening its Hatch Local food hall outpost as the newest addition since TBT El Gallo opened there.
Axios Richmond | February 2023
Notes that A.M. Kitchen owner Curtiss Stancil launched his virtual food hall concept in 2020 out of Hatch Kitchen, and has since expanded to multiple Richmond-area locations.
Axios Richmond | August 2022
Notes Alewife chefs opening Odyssey Fish as a full-service restaurant on Patterson Avenue — a concept similar to their Hatch Local food hall location.
WTVR — Additional Hatch Local Coverage
WTVR CBS 6 | April 2024
Broadcast coverage of Fat Kid Sandwiches graduating from Hatch Local food hall to its own downtown brick-and-mortar space after the food hall's closure.
WTVR CBS 6 | January 2024
Broadcast coverage of Hatch Local's closure — notes the space will be repurposed by Hatch Kitchen, with the food hall trend fading in Richmond.
WTVR CBS 6 / Virginia This Morning | November 2022
TV segment on Fat Kid Sandwiches — notes the company has two locations: Hatch Local Food Hall (400 Hull Street) and Cheesesteak Emporium at Hatch Kitchen (2601 Maury Street).
WTVR CBS 6 / Eat It Virginia | March 2022
Coverage of Hatch Local's grand opening — Richmond's first food hall, 9,000 sq ft at The Current, 400–414 Hull St. in Manchester.
WTVR CBS 6 / We're Open | March 2021
Feature on Fat Kid Sandwiches operating out of Hatch Kitchen — founders Liz Clifford and Jon Martin talk about the concept ahead of joining the Hatch Local food hall.
WTVR CBS 6 / Eat It Virginia | October 2020
Early Eat It Virginia segment on Hatch Local food hall announcement, noting Hatch Kitchen members at the time included Nightingale, Arroz, Zorch Pizza and Fat Rabbit Cakes.
Fat Kid Sandwiches — Post-Hatch
Richmond BizSense | April 2024
Fat Kid Sandwiches — original Hatch Local food hall tenant — finds its next home downtown at 701 E. Main St. after the food hall's closure. Founders Jon Martin and Liz Clifford describe the transition.
Richmond Magazine — Food News Roundup Mentions
Richmond Magazine | August 2020
Weekly news roundup noting Hatch Cafe opening Aug. 6 and the forthcoming packaging facility and butchery — framed as a question of what Hatch Kitchen doesn't have up its sleeve.
Richmond Magazine — Member Short Profiles & News Items
Richmond Magazine's Purveyor series, Culinary Nomads pop-up series, and weekly Food News roundups frequently named Hatch Kitchen members. These are articles where Hatch is specifically named as the member's production base.
Richmond Magazine | November 2022
Short Purveyor feature on Ryba's — handmade pierogies by Ned and Andrea Curry. Notes Ned bakes out of Hatch Kitchen and is working toward a Kickstarter to scale from 1,200 pierogies/day.
Richmond Magazine | February 2022
Profile of Ellyn Hopper opening Fat Rabbit Cakes bakery in Union Hill. Hopper transitioned to baking at Hatch Kitchen in July 2020, where she built her business before opening her own shop.
Richmond Magazine | January 2022
Ashley Cricchio of Chewy's Bagels, a Hatch Kitchen member since 2019, is a month away from opening her brick-and-mortar bagel shop in Carytown in the former Jean-Jacques Bakery space.
Richmond Magazine | September 2020
Profile of Cobra Burger landing a two-night weekly residency at Hatch Cafe. The pop-up has been a Hatch Kitchen member since 2019 and is searching for a brick-and-mortar. Hatch Cafe opened at 2601 Maury St. in September 2020.
Richmond Magazine | August 2020
Feature on Richmond's ghost kitchen boom. Dunharrow Concepts (Fat Kid Sandwiches, Garden Party, Victory Garden) operating out of Hatch Kitchen spotlighted. Notes Fat Kid/Dunharrow plans for Victory Garden launch from Hatch.
Richmond Magazine | November 2019
Pop-up profiles including Ashley Cricchio of Chewy's Bagels, currently working out of Hatch Kitchen, planning to open her own shop. Also covers Royal Pig, Sincero and Oro — several of whom later joined Hatch Local food hall.
Richmond Magazine | November 2019
Pop-up series profiles Mayor Meats (from-scratch sausages), whose founder Kyle Morse works out of Hatch Kitchen. Notes Hatch is developing an on-site meat-packing line.
Richmond Magazine | March 2019
Q&A with Kayla Serene, owner of Gnarly Girls Baking Co. — plant-based tarts, chocolates and doughnuts — producing out of Hatch Kitchen RVA. One of the early member profiles from just after Hatch opened.
Richmond BizSense — Additional Hatch Local Grad Stories
Richmond BizSense | August 2022
Lee Gregory and Bobo Catoe opening a West End restaurant modeled on their Odyssey Fish concept at Hatch Local food hall. Gregory notes the West End spot won't be identical to what they do at Hatch.
Richmond Magazine — Additional Food News Roundups Mentioning Hatch
Richmond Magazine | March 2026
Events roundup listing another Chocolate and Connection class at Hatch Kitchen (March 7) hosted by JC Desserts — confirming the space continues hosting public events.
Richmond Magazine | February 2026
Notes that the shuttered Hatch Local food hall space on Hull Street is finally getting a new tenant — Charlottesville-based Ottoman fast-casual Otto Eats.
Richmond Magazine | February 2026
Events roundup listing a JC Desserts chocolate-making class at Hatch Kitchen — confirming Hatch Kitchen remains active as an event/production space in 2026.
Richmond Magazine | December 2025
Events roundup listing a JC Desserts Holiday Pop-up Shop at Hatch Kitchen (Dec. 19–24) — confirming continued use of the space for pop-up events.
Richmond Magazine | September 2025
Chef Jessica Wilson opening Grace restaurant in the former Odyssey Fish space on Patterson Ave. Notes her stint as a Hatch Local vendor was cut short when the food hall closed in 2024, which ultimately redirected her path to her own permanent space.
Richmond Magazine | December 2024
2024 annual recap lists Hatch Local among notable 2024 closures alongside other significant Richmond restaurant closures.
Richmond Magazine | September 2024
Notes Sincero — a former Hatch Local vendor — closing its Jackson Ward brick-and-mortar on Sept. 29, just a year after opening.
Richmond Magazine | May 2024
Notes Fat Kid Sandwiches opening a downtown shop after years of pop-ups and time at Hatch Local. Also notes Bully Burger (Hatch Local grad) is back in action after food hall closure.
Richmond Magazine | May 2024
Notes Fat Kid Sandwiches (former Hatch Local tenants) opening downtown at 1110 E. Main St. Recap of their journey from Dunharrow Concepts ghost kitchen to Hatch Cafe residency to Hatch Local to their own space.
Richmond Magazine | April 2024
Profiles Fat Kid Sandwiches founders Jon Martin and Liz Clifford opening downtown — traces their journey from Dunharrow Concepts ghost kitchen at Hatch Kitchen, to a Hatch Cafe residency, to Hatch Local food hall vendors, to their own brick-and-mortar.
Richmond Magazine | March 2024
Events roundup listing Khushbu (a Hatch Local vendor) hosting a kitchen takeover at The Jasper.
Richmond Magazine | March/April 2024
Hatch Local food hall will close March 30 — notes its 2022 debut lineup and the uncertain fate of remaining vendors. Royal Pig announces a Cambodian New Year pop-up at The Veil after the closure.
Richmond Magazine | January 2024
Food news roundup noting Hatch Local will shutter on its second anniversary and transition to a business incubator, no longer hosting food vendors.
Richmond Magazine | January 2024
Notes GRACE (chef Jessica Wilson) launching her residency at Hatch Local food hall with a veg-forward menu, tinned fish happy hours and Tuesday supper clubs.
Richmond Magazine | June 2023
Notes Hatch Local bar program serving reimagined Jägermeister cocktails alongside Cobra Cabana and Pizza & Beer of Richmond.
Richmond Magazine | May 2023
Roundup noting Smashed RVA — a Hatch Kitchen graduate — is opening a brick-and-mortar in North Side. Also mentions Hatch Local in a cocktail feature on Jägermeister.
Richmond Magazine | March 2023
Lists 'Hots and Brats' residency at Hatch Local food hall (through March 13) — Kyle Morse of The Mayor serving wagyu hot dogs and brats.
Richmond Magazine | March 2023
Lists 'Hots and Brats Pop-up' at Hatch Local (through March 17) — Kyle Morse extending his residency at the food hall with a St. Patrick's Day special.
Richmond Magazine | March 2023
Lists Auntie Ning's multiday residency at Hatch Local (March 23–27). Notes Odyssey restaurant (West End spin-off from Hatch Local chef-in-residence) opening its first week.
Richmond Magazine | March 2023
Notes Hatch Local's first anniversary celebration on April 1 with specials from all vendors, live music and beer collaborations.
Richmond Magazine | January 2023
Notes Hatch Local food hall hosting weeklong January residencies from Auntie Ning's, 1115 Mobile Kitchen, Horne Dogs and Smashed RVA.
Richmond Magazine | January 2023
Lists 1115 Mobile Kitchen residency at Hatch Local (through Jan. 15), and notes Hatch Local chefs calling on culinary pals Jan. 30 for a special night with Danny Mena, Ellyn Hopper, Olivia Wilson, Hans Doxzen and bar takeovers by The Verdant Lady and The Jasper.
Richmond Magazine | 2023
Comprehensive Richmond bakeries directory listing JC Desserts as operating out of Hatch Kitchen at 2601 Maury St., Unit 2.
Richmond Magazine | December 2022
Hatch Local announces a mystery event for January 30 promising special guest chefs and bar takeover. Annual year-end roundup also notes Hatch Local's 2022 opening as a major milestone.
Richmond Magazine | April 2022
Notes Benchtop Brewing opening at The Current — the same mixed-use development housing Hatch Local food hall at 434 Hull St.
Richmond Magazine | March 2022
Announces Hatch Local opening March 23 with full vendor lineup: The Beet Box, Sincero, Fat Kid Sandwiches, Odyssey Fish, Bully Burger, Buttermilk & Honey, Royal Pig and Salt & Acid bar. Also mentions Timber Pizza Co. signing a Hatch lease.
Richmond Magazine | March/April 2022
Celebrates Hatch Local's debut — birria tacos, Cambodian fare, fresh-pressed juices and Odyssey Fish under one roof. Also mentions Nightingale's arrival at a big retailer.
Richmond Magazine | August 2021
Events roundup listing Bvrnt Chvrches Pop-up at Hatch Cafe (Sept. 5) — a dinner from Secco Wine Bar chefs with proceeds benefiting Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
Richmond Magazine — More 2022 Weekly Roundups
Richmond Magazine | February 2023
Lists Stanley's hoagie shop pop-up residency at Hatch Local (Feb. 16–19) — a preview of the forthcoming hoagie concept.
Richmond Magazine | August 2022
Hatch Local's bar program featured in Open Tab column on sake cocktails alongside Longoven, Heritage and Osaka.
Richmond Magazine | July 2022
Notes Hatch Local's Fat Kid Sandwiches launching a summer Cheesesteak Emporium menu dedicated to cheesesteaks.
Richmond Magazine | June 2022
Lists Hatch Local happy hour event (June 23). Also mentions Back Pocket Provisions' Bloody Mary collaboration with Virago Spirits — a Hatch Logistics client.
Richmond Magazine | May 2022
Notes Regency mall's plan to replace its food court with a food hall designed by Fultz & Singh Architects — the same firm that designed Hatch Local food hall.
Richmond Magazine | March 2022
Celebrates Hatch Local's grand opening on March 23 — Richmond's first food hall. Profiles the full cast: birria tacos, Cambodian fare, fried chicken, smoothies, burgers, and a cocktail bar. Describes it as a new chapter in the city's dining scene.
Richmond Magazine — Savoring Success (CPG feature)
Richmond Magazine | April 2025
Feature on Richmond's consumer packaged goods startup scene. Hatch Kitchen named as a key community resource where many local food entrepreneurs prepare and package their first products. Notes Joyebells got its start at Hatch Kitchen.
Podcast
WTVR CBS 6 / Eat It, Virginia! Podcast | April 2022
44-minute episode featuring Hatch Local general manager Annie Holland and Lynx Hospitality director Joya Carlton on the opening of Richmond's first food hall — its seven vendors, cocktail program and vision for the space.
Richmond BizSense — Additional Member Stories
Richmond BizSense | August 2024
The Hop craft pizza closes after six years. Owner Evan Byrne says he'll continue running Udderless frozen vegan pizza out of Hatch Kitchen in Southside: 'It felt like a smart pivot to focus on Udderless.'
Richmond BizSense | September 2023
After nearly 20 years and three locations, Church Hill restaurant Nile plans to close and relocate to Hatch Kitchen to make packaged Ethiopian meals. Co-owner Yosef Teklemariam: 'There were some commissary kitchens in the past, but nothing like Hatch Kitchen.'
Richmond BizSense | April 2023
Smashed RVA — a 3-year-old burger pop-up — opens its first brick-and-mortar at 1600 Brook Road in Northside. The article traces their pop-up origins, which included appearances at Hatch Kitchen area events.
Richmond BizSense | January 2021
Cobra Burger — a 4-year-old pop-up based out of Hatch Kitchen in Southside — is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar in the former Dutch & Co. space in Church Hill. The article explicitly identifies Hatch Kitchen as their production base.
Richmond Magazine — Additional Feature Articles
Richmond Magazine | November 2023
Feature on UR's Bench Top Innovations food business course and Richmond's startup ecosystem. Hatch Richmond named as one of the larger agencies that engages with emerging food entrepreneurs, described as 'a hub for food entrepreneurs complete with a commercial kitchen and co-packing machinery.'
Richmond Magazine | November 2020
Annual innovators issue features Hatch RVA prominently among Richmond's business incubators. Covers Hatch Cafe, Hatch Helps, Hatch Packaging, Cobra Burger residency, and the forthcoming food hall. Includes photo of Harkless, Green, Gregory and Cummings. Hatch is described as 'all eyes on' among food-realm innovators.
Richmond Magazine — Additional Weekly Roundups (Hatch Cafe Pop-ups 2020–2021)
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Richmond Magazine | January 2023
Notes Hatch Local closing out its first pop-up series with a Smashed RVA stall takeover (through Jan. 29). Also lists the Jan. 30 night of local talent at Hatch Local with chefs Danny Mena, Stephen DeRaffele, Hans Doxzen, Olivia Wilson and Ellyn Hopper.
Richmond Magazine | March 2021
Events roundup listing Sincero Pop-up at Hatch Cafe (March 12–13) — tacos, empanadas, flautas and more from the pop-up that would later join Hatch Local food hall.
Richmond Magazine | February 2021
Events roundup listing Sincero Pop-up at Hatch Cafe (Feb. 27) — weekly Mexican fare from a future Hatch Local food hall resident — and Oro Pop-up at Hatch Cafe (Feb. 28–29) — handmade pasta from former Nota Bene chefs.
Richmond Magazine | November 2020
Week's food roundup teases the Richmond Magazine Innovators issue feature on Hatch RVA: 'Since opening in January 2019, the commissary kitchen has captured the attention of the local food and beverage scene and shows no signs of stopping.'
Richmond Magazine | October 2020
Notes Cobra Burger landing a twice-weekly residency at Hatch Cafe: 'Weekends are now dedicated to smash burgers and pickle-brined fries at Hatch Cafe.' Lists it among the week's top food news.