Banana Taco from Thirst and Fifth Gastropub at Graze on Grace.

Dionne Bazile of Coco Bans serves curry dishes at Graze on Grace.

Adilrah Johnson, 8 enjoys fries at Graze on Grace as her mom Shoshana Johnson holds them for her.

People line the streets for Graze on Grace.

Chris Robertson of Rappahannock River Oysters prepares oysters for shucking.

Supporters of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia symbolize the Nov. 6 ceremonial start of work on the museum’s new Jackson Ward home. The 109-year-old, castle-shaped Leigh Street Armory, located in the 100 block of West Leigh Street, is undergoing an $8 million transformation to become a visitor-friendly space housing the history of Virginia’s African-American residents. The original structure was built by the city in 1895 for black militia units. Expected opening: December 2015, according to the museum’s CEO, Stacy Burrs.

City Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell speaks glowingly about the 18 senior cottages planned for this site in the 400 block of East 15th Street in Blackwell. Among the dignitaries waiting to don hard hats and ceremoniously break ground are, from left, Richmond development chief Lee Downey, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, RRHA Chairman Samuel Young, RRHA CEO Adrienne Goolsby, Richmond HUD office director Carrie Schmidt and building contractor Ray Miles.

Flowers stand out from fall leaves in West End.