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Baltimore tequila company expands distribution to New York
Brothers Donta and William Henson launched the company in 2021.
Why Maryland launched a social equity verification portal for cannabis license applicants
The Maryland Cannabis Administration is reserving the first round of licenses for social equity applicants to create a more diverse group of cannabis business owners in Maryland.
Whiskey Jam founder wants to bring original music back to Lower Broadway with move
Whiskey Jam, a free weekly concert series, is moving to Lower Broadway after operating in Midtown for over a decade, with hopes to restore original music to the street. “I truly believe that as many people who would want to come to town and hear 'Wagon Wheel' at the bar, there’s the same amount of people who would want to come and see a Darius Rucker before he is a household name.”
Chatham property near VinFast up for auction – bids start at $1 million
A property holding a bed & breakfast and event space near the VinFast site in Chatham County is about to hit the auction block, providing a glimpse of just how hot real estate is in the area.
Jack Rabbit partners begin transition at Tappo Pizza on Chandler
Plans call for live music year-round along with a food menu that continues to utilize the onsite wood-fired oven for pizza, as well as other creative appetizers and side plates. Plus, an expansion is coming at Zoe in Clarence; Vinnie's Minis opens in Niagara Falls; and Wingnutz moves forward on its Amherst expansion plan.
Main Street Ventures awards funds to 14 startups in latest grant pool
Main Street Ventures has awarded grants to 14 entrepreneurs as part of its latest funding round, including companies like Bosa and Concerted.
CBF Morning Run: Saving the downtown YMCA
Happy Wednesday morning, Columbus.
So, I asked ChatGPT to write – in 25 words or less – about this particular day of the week.
“Wednesday, often called 'hump day,' serves as a midweek pivot, offering a chance to reflect, recharge and push forward toward the weekend's embrace.”
Hmmm. Nicely put.
Now, let's get down to today's business.
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Jacob Wirth is coming back (with nicer bathrooms)
The bar’s new ownership is months into renovating the legendary Stuart Street space, with an opening tentatively planned for early 2024.
Washington restaurants land among New York Times’ top picks in US
The third-annual tally from the Times considered hundreds of restaurants from across the country.
New restaurant concept Groovy Gratitude to open in Uptown’s Malone Park Commons
Groovy Gratitude will be in the same building as the new Muggin' Coffeehouse.