Two local restaurants delay openings amid ABC and Health Department approvals

Jun 8, 2026

EDA staff reported Urbanna Seafood and Raw Bar and The Wooden Pickle's second location were delayed: Urbanna by pending ABC licensing, The Wooden Pickle by Health Department sewage-approval issues; staff will contact regulators and business owners to explore assistance.

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Executive Director Trenton Funkhouser updated the board on two delayed restaurant openings, citing regulatory approvals as the cause.

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