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Bakery in Old North Dayton sets opening date
A new bakery continuing a century-long legacy in the Dayton region has a set opening date. The grand opening will feature an opportunity for customers to receive free products twice a month throughout the year.
Spoon and Stable chef’s platform to reach more restaurants with boost from Gavin Kaysen
A workflow platform for restaurant kitchens developed by a former Spoon and Stable chef has a big fan in former boss Gavin Kaysen.
About six years ago, when James Passafaro first met with Kaysen to talk about Opsi, a workflow app for culinary professionals to boost operations and optimize consistency, it was still very much in the startup phase. But inspired by the idea, Kaysen ultimately brought Passafaro on as chef de cuisine at Spoon and Stable and supported the pilot of Opsi's software in the…
Three years later: Checking in on six local small businesses as they rebuild after pandemic
Three years after the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the economy, the six business featured in TBJ's Small Business Big Mission series is at least stable, and some are thriving.
Sangria and tapas bar to join list of new Hampden restaurants
Corkscrew received a liquor license approval Thursday along with Medium Rare and The Urban Oyster.
Dawn Myers, former D.C. lead for Vinetta Project, raised a pre-seed round — while battling cancer
Not all seed fundings are created equal. Some are fought for from a hospital bed.
Dawn Myers, former director of national nonprofit Vinetta Project’s D.C. chapter, raised a $1.07 million pre-seed round from the likes of Dow Chemical Co.; West Coast venture firms Black Star Fund, Techstars and Revitalize Ventures Studios; New York-based LimeLife by Alcone's Empire fund; and D.C.'s own 1863 Ventures for her hair care accessory business, Richualist — not unusual on its face. But she did it while…
Angilo’s Pizza closing this month after 60 years in South Louisville
Angilo's Pizza was founded in 1963 and scheduled to close on May 31 due to rising costs.
4 Orlando restaurants win Bib Gourmand awards from Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide launched a Florida edition via a $1.5 million deal with Visit Florida and local tourism agencies in Orlando, Tampa and Miami.
Breakfast and brunch spot Toast & Berry sets opening date for Liberty Township location
Toast & Berry, a daytime dining concept known for its French toast and mimosa flights, has set the opening date for its second location in Liberty Township.
Three years later: Little Brother Brewing ‘in good spot’ after growing during pandemic
“Our business changed dramatically over the course of the pandemic,” said co-founder Jeff Collie.
Three years later: Scuppernong Books in many ways better after the pandemic
“In many ways (we're doing) better than before the pandemic,” said owner Brian Lampkin.