Popular Virginia Restaurant Closes After 16 Years

After 16 years in operation, a well-established eatery in downtown Lynchburg, Virginia has shuttered.

RA Bistro, which gained a strong following for its contemporary American cuisine, closed its doors Friday, effective immediately. Owner Alex Richardson announced the news in a post on Facebook.

"With Father’s Day on Sunday and Restaurant Week starting tomorrow, I had to take a hard look at what was truly best for our team, our guests, and the future," Richardson wrote. "That meant choosing to close now...