Does anyone know anything about the new "Richmond Eats" in the Hof Building?

gringo-star t1_is7sb8j wrote on October 13, 2022 at 10:34 PM

My understanding is that it is essentially a commissary for GrubHub, Uber Eats, etc. A total waste for what could be a cool spot that location, in my opinion. But I suppose if there is a demand for it…

greanalonam t1_is8q4km wrote on October 14, 2022 at 2:50 AM

Yeah I think it’s a “ghost kitchen” meaning they cook menu items for several “restaurants” that are delivery only through grub hub etc. it’s being touted as the next big thing in restaurants. I think it’s just soulless capitalism.

ZephyrInfernum t1_is9qske wrote on October 14, 2022 at 10:07 AM

That's exactly what it is. That's why these ghost kitchens are rebranded Applebee's, Chuck E Cheese, etc. It's a cash grab.

goodsam2 t1_isak8pd wrote on October 14, 2022 at 2:31 PM

I really think those businesses should go into like mclean's or city diner. Those places don't stay open for dinner. That or Gus's as a sports bar seems to have excess capacity on non-game days.

Rather than a whole new location.

quinton3 t1_isari8r wrote on October 14, 2022 at 3:19 PM

I’d love to know the logistics of this one

goodsam2 t1_isarsva wrote on October 14, 2022 at 3:21 PM

I mean a lot of the cooking equipment is already there. Maybe they need something else but otherwise one staff leaves by 2/3 (they currently close at this time) and the other comes in later.

Just a thought, it would lead to a higher efficiency and likely lower costs

GMUcovidta t1_isbhkxw wrote on October 14, 2022 at 6:14 PM

Soulless capitalism? it's basically a group of food trucks in building or Hatch w/o seating ????

greanalonam t1_isbl0ee wrote on October 14, 2022 at 6:37 PM

If they are in fact local businesses pooling resources then great and I apologize for trashing them. However, most of the ghost kitchen models are based on selling franchised cheap food based on celebrity cache or market research rather than an actual restaurant concept. Even a model like hatch can be pretty difficult for a small business to be successful in. I honestly don’t know what brands are in this location but I stand by the comment that ghost kitchens are soulless. Do you really think one location with the absolute minimum staff that is built by design to serve the gig economy is going to make good wings, burgers, tacos, dumplings, salads and sushi at all hours of the day? I think this is just the big-boxing of takeout to the detriment of local restaurants.

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