Ultimate news
For those of you still full from the recent opening of 29 North’s Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet, don’t put away those drawstring pants just yet. A sign next door, at the former Charlottesville Power Equipment building, promises the Ultimate Buffet is coming soon. No word on who owns that business, but judging by the sign’s chopsticks font, we can only assume the buffet will be Asian in flavor.
In related news, Charlottesville Power Equipment has relocated to the former Rivals space on Rio Road.
Stable beginnings
Back in September, we reported on a new restaurant coming to the basement of the building that houses Artful Lodger and Ananda Wellness Center. The Livery Stable, at the time, was awaiting approval from the city’s Board of Architectural Review before proceeding with some hefty renovations. Says the project’s leader, John McIlhenny (grandson of the building’s owner), the BAR gave the O.K. and the team has hired a contractor. “We’re hammering out the statement of work now,” he says. Stay tuned.
Mystery solved
Just as we suspected! The former Ventana space, which we reported in January had been leased to Savoir Vivre LLC, will open as Tempo, an Asian-fusion restaurant. The spot is the brainchild of Stewart Cunningham, whose son, Brice, is a co-owner of Downtown French eateries Fleurie and Petit Pois. Calls to Brice Cunningham were not returned by press time, but sources say Tempo is aiming for a March opening.
