David Dunlap, owner of Midlothian Chef's Kitchen, planned to open 1870, a French-inspired steak-and-seafood concept, in a 19th-century building at 13310 Midlothian Turnpike, the Midlothian Business Alliance reported on November 20, 2023. Dunlap bought the property in October 2023. The story was first reported by Richmond BizSense.
At a glance
What: 1870, a French-inspired steak-and-seafood restaurant in a 19th-century building
Who: David Dunlap, owner of Midlothian Chef's Kitchen and 1870
When: Reported November 20, 2023; the property was purchased in October 2023
Where: 13310 Midlothian Turnpike
Background
The new restaurant marked a second concept for Dunlap alongside Midlothian Chef's Kitchen, and put a French-inspired steak and seafood menu into one of the corridor's older buildings.