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Refreshing a Denver Icon: Independence Plaza
Completed in 1972, Independence Plaza’s 567,287 square feet span 25 floors at 1050 17th St. The Class A property is LEED Gold certified, and the scrupulous attention paid to its upkeep and improvement have made it one of the finest addresses in Denver’s central business district.
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Exclusive: Vegan chef Matthew Kenney to open two restaurants at 414 Light Street
Two vegan restaurants will open this summer in the 44-story 414 Light Street tower at the Inner Harbor.
Chef Matthew Kenney just signed a deal with Questar Properties to open Plant Food + Wine and Double Zero. Both plant-based restaurants are expansions of Kenney's businesses in New York and Venice, California and will total 4,500 square feet of space off Light Street with additional dining space outdoors.
Kenney is principal of Matthew Kenney Cuisine, an international culinary enterprise.
His…
1920s-inspired restaurant The Select to open next month in Sandy Springs
A 1920-inspired restaurant from the team behind Vinings' Paces & Vine is set to open next month in Sandy Springs.
The Select restaurant and bar will feature a mix of eclectic entrees and small plates inspired by American and European cuisine, alongside seasonal craft cocktails, local beer on draft and wine, located in the multi-use City Springs development. The city of Sandy Springs, Selig Enterprises and Carter announced the tenants for the City Springs mixed-use project last year.
The restaurant…
A former presidential candidate and George Costanza: Meet the stars of this year’s St. Louis Speakers Series
Maryville University is presenting its 22nd season of the St. Louis Speakers Series this year, kicking off Oct. 1 with former Secretary of State John Kerry.
Kerry served during President Barack Obama's second term and was the Democratic party's nominee for president in 2004.
“Maryville University is proud to welcome such a diverse and illustrious lineup for the 22nd season of the St. Louis Speaker Series,” Mark. Lombardi, president of Maryville, said in a statement. “We believe in the power of…
Popular central Phoenix coffee shop told to move — or close
Dutch Bros. Coffee is a victim of its own success, in a way. The popular coffee shop in central Phoenix must move or close its doors after the city of Phoenix revoked some of its permits.
The Arizona Republic reports city officials acted after surrounding businesses filed a complaint about the Dutch Bros. location at Camelback Road and Central Avenue.
The coffee shop, which operates in a small, less-than-500-square-foot structure, has a walk-up window and drive-thru lane to serve customers. However,…
As True Food prepares to open, CEO says KC has ‘unique’ food scene [PHOTO TOUR]
Walking into True Food Kitchen in Kansas City is like stepping into an oasis. Its wood and lime green accents blend in with the live plants and remind patrons about its mission: serving fresh, seasonally-driven healthy menu items made from scratch.
“We think food should make you feel better, not worse,” CEO Christine Barone told the Kansas City Business Journal. “Everything is set up with that mission.”
True Food is set to open on March 27 at 4749 Pennsylvania Ave., with the new location being…
Hawaii Convention Center names new executive chef
Hans Lentz has recently joined Hawaii Convention Center as its new executive chef, the Center announced Thursday. In his new role, Lentz oversees the 20,000-square-foot kitchen, including leading the venue’s dining and hospitality team and developing menus for gathering and events at the Center.
Lentz brings nearly three decades of experience to the role. He previously was executive chef at two Hawaii Island properties, Hilton Waikoloa Village and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. He also has worked at…
Redneck nachos and more: Here’s latest on I-Drive’s future Blake Shelton restaurant
The $15 million Ole Red Orlando is set to open in the first half of 2020.
Miller Lite VP breaks down new ad responding to Bud Light
If you watch a lot of college basketball this weekend, you'll likely see a new beer commercial that purportedly shows the aftermath of the popular Super Bowl crossover commercial for Bud Light and hit show “Game of Thrones.”
The ad isn't for Bud Light though, it's for Miller Lite, and represents the first televised counter-salvo Chicago-based MillerCoors, which maintains significant operations in Milwaukee, has made on behalf of the Original Lite Beer. MillerCoors, which sued Bud Light's American…
‘No intention to leave St. Louis’: Halloween trade show brings thousands to downtown
TransWorld Trade Shows is back in St. Louis this year with its annual Halloween and Attractions Show — and it's bigger than ever.
“This is the largest growth we've seen here ever,” said Rich Bianco, vice president of TransWorld Trade Shows. “We've seen 25 to 30 percent growth in square footage and 20 percent growth in attendance.”
Bianco said he expects about 10,000 people to come through the four-day show at America's Center in downtown St. Louis, and has 400 exhibitors set up through the…