Member of Grapevine restaurant family opening new Mediterranean spot in Libbie Mill
Richmond BizSense • • business
Key Points:
- Marianne Trak Hess, from a longtime Richmond restaurant family, is opening a Mediterranean restaurant called Opa! Social at 4900 Libbie Mill E. Blvd, taking over the space vacated by Crafted.
- Opa! Social will feature popular Greek and Italian dishes from Lola’s Farmhouse Bistro, along with new experimental items like “Greek sushi” and options for vegetarians and gluten-free diners.
- The 6,000-square-foot space will undergo major renovations, blending traditional Greek mom-and-pop aesthetics with modern, sophisticated design elements such as velvet curtains, gold ornate tiles, and crystal chandeliers.
- Opa! Social aims to open in August, offering dinner Tuesday through Sunday, lunch on weekdays, and brunch on weekends, hoping to attract local neighborhood regulars.
- Libbie Mill continues to develop as a vibrant neighborhood with new apartments, businesses like ACAC gym, and a variety of dining and retail options, with only one retail space currently available.
