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With perseverance and a bit of luck, Kendra Scott has built Austin's most valuable jewelry business, captivated international fashion icons like Oscar de la Renta and blazed a path to success. Find out what she has to say about raising capital, time management and the effect of President Trump's trade dispute with China.

A former manager who worked at Buffalo-area Mexican restaurants that hired illegal workers was released from prison after being sentenced to time served.

Jose Sanchez-Ocampo of Buffalo was part of a conspiracy to hire illegal workers with Sergio Ramses Mucino with ex-restaurateur Sergio Ramses Mucino and another man, Marguin Sanchez, U.S. Attorney James Kennedy said.

The workers were brought to the area to work in Don Tequila in Buffalo, El Agave in Cheektowaga and La Davina in Kenmore, Kennedy…

Happy Wednesday, loyal readers. Here's what you need to know today.

Let's start with sushi

In January, I told you that Fish Face Poke Bar would leave Carmichael's Milagro Centre, and be replaced by Taiko Sushi. Update: Taiko Sushi is now open in Carmichael, according to an announcement on Facebook. Expect limited hours and menu offerings this week. Taiko Sushi is a local chain that also has restaurants in Folsom and Rancho Cordova.

Location Services lays off 33

Amid companywide layoffs, Location…

Launched in 1993, Taste Addison is a food expo with a side of music, and the 2019 festival is slated for May 31 to June 2 at Addison Circle Park.

The idea behind Taste Addison stems from one of the area's favorite stats: Addison has more restaurants per capita than any other city in the country with more than 180 in 4.4 square miles.

The food-centric event though also includes a music component. Taste Addison announced its musical lineup Wednesday, featuring a mix of country and pop headlines…

Winston-Salem-based Inmar has completed its acquisition of You Technology LLC, resulting in a long-term commitment with Kroger Co.

You Technology is a digital coupon and digital rebate publishing platform based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It now falls under the umbrella of coupon and merchandise returns processing giant Inmar, located in Winston-Salem's Innovation Quarter.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) sold the smaller coupon publishing firm to Inmar for a reported $565 million, including $400 million in cash…

It replaces Sweet 'n Salty, which is no longer opening in the project.

The site selection process is still ongoing.

Can't decide between a red, a white or a rosé? A new bar coming to Locust Point has an answer for that.

Serenity Wine Bar will give customers the chance to sample from 24 different wines using a self-service system that offers three sizes of pours: a one-ounce taste, a four-ounce sample and a full, eight-ounce glass.

The bar will take over a space at 1121 Hull St. that used to be home to Our House, a pizzeria that closed last May. Owner Nneka Bilal said she hopes to open the new spot in early…

Happy Wednesday morning, Columbus.

If you lie down, Bob will lick your scalp.

If you are a visitor, Bob will try to eat your coat.

If he's bored, Bob will chew newspapers and magazines into confetti.

If you let him, Bob will put his face way too close to the fire.

If he follows you into the bedroom, Bob will work very hard to prevent you from making the bed.

If you don't close the door to the litter box room, Bob will work just as hard to prevent you from cleaning them.

If you don't smear…

Papa John's International Inc. has a new way to get its pizza delivered to your door.

The Louisville-based pizza chain formed a national partnership with DoorDash, which will offer delivery from more than 1,400 Papa John's restaurants.

Noting that more than 60 percent of its transactions are made online, Papa John's (Nasdaq: PZZA) said the agreement allows it to reach new customer segments and expand its off-premise offerings.

To promote the partnership, the companies are dropping the delivery…