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A new dating app for dog lovers launches in Chicago
For single dog people looking for love, a new dating app launching in Chicago this weekend wants to help you find a soulmate that loves dogs just as much as you do.
Dig Dates, which helps to connect dog lovers and owners with other dog people in their area, was founded by sisters Casey and Leigh Isaacson in February. It first launched in New York, but now operates in several cities, including New Orleans, Los Angeles and Orlando, and after Chicago, plans to launch in Boston in July. So far, more…
Why Molson Coors may be in ‘serious’ talks with Canadian pot companies
Partnerships with Canadian pot companies are attractive as America's northern neighbor prepares for full legalization.
Casablanca in Brookfield is now up and running; grand opening set for next week
It took a little longer than originally anticipated but the Milwaukee area's second Casablanca restaurant is now up and running in the town of Brookfield.
The Middle Eastern dining spot and lounge, 17800 W. Bluemound Road, held its soft opening Thursday, with a grand opening set for June 28. The eatery — which will share the same menu, belly dance experiences and hookah offerings as the original location on Brady Street in Milwaukee — has been a couple of years in the making and was originally…
Cookie dough restaurant to open at Uptown Plaza
Scoopwell’s Dough Bar, a Valley company that makes and sells edible cookie dough, will open its first location at Phoenix’s Uptown Plaza in September.
In March, the Phoenix Business Journal reported about the brand started by husband-and-wife team John and Kendra Scheer.
They want to capitalize on the growing national trend of edible cookie dough. Before they even opened their first location, the Scheer’s held a pop-up shop at the Tempe Public Market that was successful, selling out of all…
Foodie Friday: Orlando lands among the world’s top cities for international cuisine
If you can't jet around the globe this summer, just enjoy a foodie-centric staycation, as Orlando was named among the top U.S. cities that boast a world of flavors.
United Kingdom-based Bott+Co., a firm specializing in flight delay compensation, created in interactive map to find the “Top 50 Foodie Capitals of the World.” And Orlando notched the No. 40 spot on that list with 42 different countries represented among our restaurants.
The company analyzed Google Maps for every city with a population…
Pizzeria at $75 million Clayton high rise to open in July
Fenton-based Kadean Construction is working on the 8,200-square-foot Peel Wood Fired Pizza space on the first floor of the 26-story tower in Clayton, which will include 250 luxury apartments on 20 floors.
Toppling Goliath expands distribution to St. Louis
The Brew Hub Taproom, located at 5656 Oakland Ave., is now the exclusive Missouri location for Toppling Goliath’s flagship beers, including Dorothy’s New World Lager, Pseudo Sue Pale Ale, Golden Nugget India Pale Ale and Pompeii India Pale Ale.
Pop Gourmet lands deal with Clorox for Hidden Valley Ranch and Kingsford popcorn and chips
Pop Gourmet has struggled to grow profitably, but the deal is expect to boost sales and set the brand up as a takeover target.
Well-known Louisville chef eyes Germantown for next restaurant
It won't be fried chicken, but the chef behind New Albany's Gospel Bird restaurant promises good eats at his new Germantown restaurant, which will open next year.
Louisville chef and restaurateur Eric Morris, who is also a co-owner of New Albany's recently opened Hull or High Water, said the new restaurant is at the very beginning stages of planning, but it will be a breakfast and lunch cafe/sandwich shop.
It's at 1039 Ash St., at the corner of Hickory Street.
The concept is not yet named,…
Inside look: New craft distillery opens in Highlands next week
A new craft distillery in the Highlands plans to hold a grand opening next week.
Prohibition Craft Spirits, at 436 Baxter Ave., makes gin, vodka and rum in a 13,276 square-foot space near the Baxter Jack's volleyball complex at Lexington Road. It also has a full bar next door, Irish Hill Pharmacy, where tour takers and others can grab a drink.
The name of the Irish Hill Pharmacy is one of many nods to Louisville's history that you'll find at this facility. Owner Keith Hazelbaker explained during…