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The new Guinness brewery in Baltimore County is getting ready to open its gates to the public.

The brewery — Guinness' first on American soil in 64 years — has set a grand opening date of Aug. 3, brand ambassador Ryan Wagner said Wednesday. The $80 million project, which broke ground late last summer, will transform the historic Calvert Distillery (later a Seagram's bottling plant) into a brewery, taproom and restaurant that the company hopes will draw 300,000 visitors for tours and tastings…

Austin Java will close its location at 1608 Barton Springs Road on July 1, pushed out of the urban core by rising property taxes.

The company posted Monday on Facebook that to stay in business at the Barton Springs locale “would mean a dramatic increase in menu prices in order to stay afloat, and we don't want our loyal, long-time patrons to suffer as a result.”

An Irish pub focusing on fries and meat pies will replace Austin Java, Eater Austin reports citing job postings.

So now Austin Java is…

The world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee is shaking up its leadership. NPC International Inc. announced that CEO Jim Schwartz and CFO Troy Cook will become chairman and vice chairman of the company, respectively. Both executives have worked at Overland Park-based NPC for more than 20 years.

“Now, after years of having a lot of fun together, we have decided it is best to offer others the same opportunity to elevate their careers and take on leadership positions at the company,” Schwartz said in a…

A popular sushi restaurant chain is expanding in the Magic City.

Rock-N-Roll Sushi has opened its third metro Birmingham location inside the Colonnade.

In addition to appetizers, the menu includes hibachi-style entrees and 30 varieties of raw and cooked sushi rolls. The restaurant also includes a full bar.

Amelia Hearin of SRS Real Estate Partners represented Rock-N-Roll Sushi in the leasing of space.

Rock-N-Roll Sushi opened its first location in Mobile in 2010. The restaurant has locations…

A new rule may lead to the destruction of an estimated $500 million worth of cannabis statewide.

The ownership team behind the Northwoods-themed tavern Camp Bar is planning a spinoff concept for Milwaukee's 3rd Ward neighborhood that will boast a strong focus on wine and provide an atmosphere that's a little more refined than its sister establishment.

Live! Casino & Hotel has named a former MGM Resorts International executive as chief financial officer.

Yvonne Mrha joins the Hanover gaming venue as its $200 million hotel recently opened amid continuing competition among the region's casinos.

Mrha was previously vice president of financial at Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM), which operates the MGM National Harbor casino and hotel along the Potomac River in Prince George's County.

She has held management roles with Las Vegas Sands…

Jersey Mike’s will open its sixth Hawaii location on Wednesday at the Pearl Highlands Center in Pearl City.

The sub sandwich restaurant is circulating 7,500 coupons throughout the community offering a free regular sub for a minimum $2 amount contribution to American Red Cross for its grand opening, taking place between June 27 and July 1. The proceeds will be allocated to those impacted by the eruption on the Big Island.

“We are very excited to be opening our sixth Hawaii store in Pearl…

Health-conscious restaurant chain Original ChopShop is ready for its next move in its growth plan after securing a senior credit facility from BBVA Compass.

The restaurant, which opened its first location in 2013 in Old Town Scottsdale, has been in growth mode this year, opening three new locations, two in the Phoenix area and one in Dallas.

The company did not disclose financial terms of the credit facility. It said the funding package would allow Original ChopShop to open eight to 10 new restaurants…

The executive chef at Feller — the “hunt-and-gather-inspired” restaurant attached to the new Lora Hotel in downtown Stillwater — used his childhood as inspiration for its menu.

Whether it was eating carrots out of his mother’s garden, hunting for duck or grouse with his family, or being snared by nettles while running in the woods, Sam Collins is trying to bring experiences like those to the new restaurant's food.

“It is where everyone's inspiration comes from, when you think about…