National Church Residences exploring expansion of Worthington property
National Church Residences is looking at expanding one of its major properties in Worthington.
The development group has begun to look at Stafford Village and Stafford Court Homes, an 88-unit senior housing facility at 814 Hartford St., east of High Street between Stafford Avenue and North Street. It has been reaching out to neighbors, residents and community leaders as it formulates a plan for what kind of expansion will actually take place there.
George Tabit, vice president of construction and…
Denver restaurant is home to Colorado’s best burrito, says Food & Wine
La Fuente in Denver serves up the best burrito in Colorado, according to Food & Wine magazine.
The restaurant at 3023 W. 44th St. is highlighted in the May feature, “The Best Burrito in All 50 States.”
Here's what Food & Wine has to say about the Berkeley mainstay:
And while you're thinking about Cinco de Mayo, check out these two popular DBJ stories this week:
For Cinco de Mayo: Denver's top 20 Mexican restaurants, according to Yelp (PHOTOS)
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Salt & Straw scoops up its latest shop in Lake Oswego (Photos)
As has become the norm with local ice cream phenom Salt & Straw, a line hundreds of people long trailed for blocks outside the company's newest ice cream shop in Lake Oswego last night.
And the place wasn't even open for business yet.
Instead, Salt & Straw was giving residents a sneak peek at the new shop by offering $1 scoops from a cart out front. Proceeds benefitted the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation.
The shop, located in a prime corner of the new downtown development known as the Windward,…
Tea shop with international following plans local debut
A chain of tea shops founded in Shanghai in 2006 is apparently planning three local sites.
Happy Lemon is a cafe chain that offers items such as milk teas and smoothies. One of its most intriguing menu options is tea topped with salted cheese. Happy Lemon serves “bubble tea,” which is generally an iced drink with tapioca balls.
Happy Lemon, which operates under parent company Yummy Town Holdings Corp., has more than 800 stores worldwide, according to its website. Happy Lemon has several Bay Area…
Mike Isabella’s sexual harassment suit may be coming to an end
A lawsuit filed against chef Mike Isabella and several of his business partners that alleged a culture of “extraordinary” sexual harassment within the celebrity chef’s restaurant group may be coming to an end.
Isabella sent a text message to multiple people this week saying the case was coming to a close and that an announcement about the end of his legal trouble would be released on Monday, according to two sources with knowledge of the message.
The suit was filed in March by a former…
Best places for tacos in Sacramento, according to Foursquare (Slideshow)
Local opportunities to indulge in tacos aren't limited to Cinco de Mayo weekend.
Still, it's an appropriate time to share a list of the best places for tacos in Sacramento, released May 2 by Foursquare City Guide. See all 15 eateries in the slideshow that accompanies this story.
Foursquare is a mobile app that helps people discover new places. The rankings are based on Foursquare data, which considers a variety of factors.
The ratings listed in this slideshow (based on a 10-point system) refer…
PHOTOS: Murals will greet customers at Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse
You'll have to wait until May 19 to sample the beer and smoked meats available at Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse. But maybe photos of artwork outside the business will satisfy your appetite in the meantime.
Check out the accompanying slideshow to see what's displayed at 1322 V St.
At 15,600 square feet, Urban Roots will include a 15-barrel brewery, a smokehouse restaurant and an outdoor patio, among other features. The project is from business partners Peter Hoey and Rob Archie, who owns the…
Tropical Liqueurs to open in The Grove this month
Co-owners and brothers Billy and Bradlee Thompson, along with sister Connie Vaughan, will open Trops this month at 4104 Manchester Ave., following an investment of $500,000.
Celebs, stars and athletes turned out for Bridgeman family’s Trifecta gala: PHOTOS
It was a star-studded night at the Omni Louisville Hotel for the Bridgeman family's Trifecta Gala on Derby Eve.
This was the second year for the Trifecta event but the first year at the new Omni hotel downtown. It also marked the first year that Derby party veteran Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman transitioned the planning of his annual gala to his three children, Justin, Ryan and Eden.
The event raises funds for the West End School, a free college preparatory elementary and middle school for at-risk…
Barnstable Brown Gala celebrates its 30th anniversary in the most appropriate way (PHOTOS)
Barnstable Brown Gala guests celebrated the event's 30th anniversary just like anyone else would – with a cake shaped like two giant hot air balloons and ice cream.
Over the decades, the gala has welcomed famous guests such as Paris Hilton, Jesse Eisenberg, Lindsey Vonn and Tracey Morgan.
This year, the guest list included Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, musician Kid Rock, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Ty Burrell, who plays Phil on Modern Family.
Kicks Brooks, of the country…