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Locust Point cafe owner to open Italian market at Cross Keys
ZaVino Italian Marketplace will be an Italian deli, pizzeria, grocery and liquor store.
Former Badgers star J.J. Watt is new face of Miller Lite, local manufacturer partners for beer tech: Beer Biz MKE
Watt stars in a new Miller Lite ad, part of an expansion of Miller Lite's current football program that has partnerships with 16 professional teams and included themed packaging for its product.
Smoothie King makes a move into Greater Boston
Smoothie King has surpassed 1,100 stores across 34 states. Before the end of the year, it'll open its first Boston-area location as part of a major local expansion.
Meet Leo Govoni, a 2023 40 Under 40 honoree
Leo Govoni is the president of Big Storm Brewery and a 2023 40 Under 40 honoree.
Downtown Sacramento beer hall Loyal Legion temporarily closed
The 99 taps at Downtown Sacramento beer hall Loyal Legion stopped flowing this week, but the business's owner described the closure as temporary.
Rev Gum raises funds from Yeti founders, Lance Armstrong, others
Rev Gum launched in 2019 into major retailers such as Buc-ee’s, Circle K and Love’s. The company has grown into 20,000 retail locations including Walmart, Target and 7-Eleven. Click through to read more about its latest funding round and strategy.
Montgomery County introduces bill to raise minimum wage for tipped workers
Some lawmakers want to raise the minimum wage for bartenders, servers and other tipped workers. Restaurant owners are fighting back.
Music venues, creative spaces to receive $1.5M from Austin
Dozens of Austin arts nonprofits and businesses are set to receive a total of $1.5 million from the city's Economic Development Department. It's the latest show of support for businesses hit hard by the pandemic and rising real estate costs.
Most Admired CEOs: Restaurateur Gavin Kaysen whips up successes — one chef at a time
Beyond his two James Beard awards, three full-service restaurants (Spoon and Stable, Demi and Mara) and two quick-service concepts (Bellecour and Socca Café) chef Gavin Kaysen aims to help his employees discover a better version of themselves.
Gertie’s Whiskey Bar adds new speakeasy to its NuLu Marketplace location
The whole space will be rebranded as Gertie's Bootleggers Whiskey Hall, offering retail liquor, classic cocktails, small plates and desserts.