Business of Pride Honoree: Stephen Nikkola
Stephen Nikkola uses his role as a real estate agent in Honolulu to advocate for housing equality issues.
Diversity will enhance your business
Young was named CEO after her mentor, Rochelle Lee Gregson, retired in early 2015 after nearly 10 years running the board.
First sale of Kimpton Sawyer condo closes for $4.1 million
The first sale of a condominium atop the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in downtown Sacramento has closed escrow — for $4.1 million.
‘Luxury apartment game’ may yield condos in Baltimore
But two local developers say they have no plans to convert apartments to condos despite such a trend nationally.
Environmental groups appeal in Martis Valley West case
Environmental groups are appealing a ruling that dismissed many of the claims against the Martis Valley West development north of Lake Tahoe.
The League to Save Lake Tahoe, Mountain Area Preservation and Sierra Watch announced Thursday that they’re taking the case to California’s 3rd District Court of Appeals.
“If we are to protect Lake Tahoe for future generations, we must set a precedent that future developments must take the health of the Lake into account,” said Darcie Goodman Collins,…
Aloha: Disney adds 5th themed area to annual Swan & Dolphin foodie fest
Grab your grass skirt, because Walt Disney World's Swan & Dolphin Resort is bringing a luau atmosphere into its annual three-day fall foodie festival.
The Swan & Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, to run Oct. 26-28 this year, will add a new Hawaiian luau-themed area to this year's event dubbed The Pig and the Poke — as in the savory raw fish salad that's taking the foodie world by storm. This will be the fifth themed area in the annual fest, which already features carnival, Chinatown, champagne and…
5 things to know, and a new place to eat on Howe Avenue
You conquered another workweek, loyal readers. Read these headlines to find out why I'm thinking about curry.
Craving Thai food?
A new locally owned restaurant called Thai Terrace is now open at 1596 Howe Ave., a spot that was previously Plush nightclub. The eatery is 3,600 square feet, according to Brian Serina, a broker associate with the Folsom office of Century 21 Commercial. Serina represented the tenant in the deal. Josh Schmidt of CBRE represented the landlord. This is the first location…
Starbucks gets a cool reception from Italians
Some Italians are less than enthusiastic about Starbucks opening its first store in Milan.
Founder Howard Schultz has promised Starbucks will enter the country in September “with great humility and respect,” Eater reports. However, a Facebook poll by Local Italy asked readers if they’d welcome Starbucks and 87 percent emphatically answered “no.”
It was during a trip to Milan more than three decades ago that Schultz was inspired to turn the coffeehouse chain into a space that served…
Let’s get it tarted: Linworth brewery brings in more funk
One of Central Ohio’s newest breweries isn’t just bringing a twist on taste, but also on the business model.
Business of Pride Company Honoree: FreshBOX
When William Chen started his Hawaii-based food service business FreshBOX, he had the goal of creating a business that allowed people to be more comfortable in the kitchen.