Investments Blog
Wine bar Voyager on the docket for Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood
Exploration is what's at the heart of the new wine bar Voyager planned for Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood.
The establishment, which aims to provide a laid-back atmosphere where guests can venture into the spot's extensive wine collection, is in the works for the former Refuge Cafe space at 422 E. Lincoln Ave. The creation of Jordan Burich, Micah Buck and Kathryn Lochmann, the new business is hoping to get up and running by late September.
“Our approach to wine is not super technical,” said industry…
Chick-fil-A confronts controversies over charitable giving to anti-LGBTQ groups
While Chick-fil-A continues its nationwide expansion and popularity, the Atlanta-based chain still struggles to shake the image that it endorses homophobia. But the company recently released a statement to try and shed that label.
Chick-fil-A rarely broaches the controversy from 2012 related to its then-president Dan Cathy's comments that criticized gay marriage, as well as reports that the company was donating to anti-LBGTQ organizations. After the ensuing backlash, Cathy, who is now CEO, vowed to…
Elk Grove bankruptcy dismissed as parent company of The Falls declares bankruptcy
A Sacramento bankruptcy judge on Wednesday dismissed the bankruptcy reorganization case of The Falls at Elk Grove LLC, the same day its parent company put itself into bankruptcy reorganization in Utah.
Fork & Salad promotes manager to oversee franchise development
Maui-based fast casual eatery Fork & Salad has promoted longtime employee Lauren Mann to director of operations and director of franchisee management.
Mann, who has spent the last four years working alongside Fork & Salad owners’ full-service restaurant concept, Three’s Bar and Grill, will oversee the company’s growth following its partnership with franchise development company Fransmart in the newly created position.
“I’ve spent the last few years learning and developing my management…
Etkin Johnson signs first tenant at Atria
The post Etkin Johnson signs first tenant at Atria appeared first on Colorado Real Estate Journal.
Local restaurant owners Lowlands Group partnering with area craft breweries
Local restaurant owner Lowlands Group has launched a brewing partnership with 10 Wisconsin breweries to bolster its local beer offering.
Dubbed Lowlands Locals, the program will see 10 new beers brewed for Lowlands Group locations, which include the five Café Hollander locations, Café Benelux and Café Centraal. The six Milwaukee-area restaurants will each make available beers produced by five Milwaukee-area breweries, while Hollander Hilldale in Madison will feature five Madison brewery-made…
Austin bars reportedly expanding to Houston’s Midtown
Four Austin-based bar concepts are on their way to a redevelopment project bounded by Bagby, McIlhenny, Brazos and Bremond streets in Houston’s Midtown.
Unicorn Disco, Jack & Ginger's Irish Pub, 77° Rooftop and a concept from the owners behind Midtown bar The Dogwood are expected to open at a development currently under construction at 2416 Brazos St., where Midtown Drinkery, Red Door and Stoked Tacos & Tequila were previously located, according to PaperCity Magazine. Austin-based Carmack Concepts'…
Birmingham restaurant relocates from Homewood to 280 corridor
A Birmingham maker and retail seller of fresh, homemade pasta and sauces has opened up shop on the popular U.S. 280 corridor.
Bare Naked Noodles is opening a retail location at 5511 U.S. 280, Suite 109, in a more than 2,000-square-foot space near the Lee Branch shopping center. The shop serves lunch, to-go dinners and offers catering.
Owner Linda Croley and her eight employees officially open the doors July 11 after a soft opening June 19. Croley has been in several locations since launching…
NM wins national recognition at beer competition
New Mexico held its own at the 2018 U.S. Open Beer Championship. Three breweries brought home four medals and one local college placed in the Top 3 Brewing Schools in North America at the 2018 U.S. Open College Beer Championship.
The 2018 U.S. Open Beer Championship bills itself as the only competition to include beers from professional breweries and award-winning home brewers. Over 6,300 beers representing more than 110 styles were submitted this year, according to the website.
Judges do not…
Restaurant roundup: Hearsay restaurant opens in Galveston, Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine to debut 2nd location
This story has been updated to reflect information regarding Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine's second location.
Here's the latest news in Houston's restaurant scene:
Locally based Landmark Houston Hospitality Group has officially opened a third location in Galveston of its concept Hearsay.
Located in the historic James Fadden Building at 2410 Strand St., Hearsay On The Strand seats 300 within its two levels, according to a press release. It also offers two private dining spaces, a 45-foot main…