Crocker says a new menu is in the works and will launch next week at Sully's on the Canal (which will be called Haxall Point by F.W. Sullivan’s) and the room that was going to be Mint Gastropub will now be The Mint Room at Haxall Point, with its own menu, that's a little more upscale.

Tavis Marriott, former sous chef at Mint and S@mple before that, will be the executive chef for The Mint Room.

Look for both menus next week.

As for Mitchell, according to his social media, he's a resident of D.C. and was recently in LA for "Legendary Eats."

"Chef Malcolm has chosen to take Mint GastroPub in a different direction. He felt it was best for the future of the brand," Ve'lencia Jones, Mitchell's brand manager, wrote in an email to Richmond.com.

"I wish him the best as he pursues his projects in LA and D.C.," Crocker said. "We parted ways amicably and I still consider him a friend."

Karri Peifer is the editor of Richmond.com and the site's senior food writer. Follow her on Twitter @KarriPeifer.