New restaurant L’opossum is open in the former Chuckwagon, Hollywood Grill, Pescados China Street, EAT Oregon Hill spot at 626 China Street.

Click here to see the restaurant’s website, which includes a menu.

Some comments I have heard from others so far- and keep in mind that these are from people who have not actually eaten there yet-

“Wow, this place has zing. And the menu has a writer’s flair. Wonder how the food stacks up…”

“I loved David’s food from the Dogwood days and I’m sure he’s only gotten better–very excited to visit.”

“David’s background includes Inn at Little Washington, Helen’s and Dogwood. Food will be amazing.”

“I hate to post something negative but I had high hopes. $24 entrees just guarantees it will fail, pescados closed because it was too expensive for the neighborhood and very few locals went there consistently.”

“I like it that I have to go there to find out what a Polyamorous Hippie Three-Way is.”

“Everything’s better with a side of Schadenfreude.”

According to a Richmond.com article, local chef David Shannon has bought the former Chuckwagon/Hollywood Grill/Pescados China Street/EAT Oregon Hill building.

He is planning to open it as a new restaurant under the name L’OPOSSUM. He also says it will not be French cuisine but has not decided on the final concept for the new enterprise.

SHannon graduated from the New England Culinary Institute. His resume includes stints at Helen’s and the Inn at Little Washington. He also owned and ran the Dogwood Grille in the Fan for four years before it closed.