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Planet Fitness joins redeveloped Marketplace at Granite Bay
The center is owned by Merlone Geier Partners and was previously known as the Country Gables Shopping Center.
Food: Jeni’s to offer banana bread ice cream
Jeni's Ice Cream is offering a new flavor — banana bread.
Founder Jeni Britton incorporated the flavors from her homemade banana bread recipe in the ice cream, containing ultra creamy banana bread custard, chocolate chip banana bread pieces and walnuts.
The flavor, available to reward members earlier this month, will be available in shops and on its website beginning April 27.
Wendy's homestyle chili will be available on grocery shelves later this year, in a partnership with Conagra Brands…
Portland James Beard-winning chef Naomi Pomeroy partners with Quaintrelle
Portland chef and restaurateur Naomi Pomeroy is joining the restaurant team at Quaintrelle.
The James Beard Award-winner will work as a consultant for the staff at the Portland fine dining restaurant, according to a report by Eater Portland Thursday.
“We are very proud of how far we’ve come, and are extremely excited to have @naomipomeroy help us refine and elevate the Quaintrelle experience to become even better!” Quaintrelle posted on Instagram following the Eater story.
Pomeroy has been…
New ramen spot now open in hot Raleigh neighborhood
The new restaurant serves ramen, sushi and unique beverages.
5 things: Vietnamese dessert and drink shop Bambu opens in Folsom
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Data Bank: Here’s where hemp debuted among Oregon top commodities before the market collapsed
No other state saw as great a rush to grow hemp as Oregon a few years ago, when CBD products were all the rage, but as production was finally being measured, the bottom fell out of the market.
Kaiyo expanding to ground-floor of Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown hotel
The stunning rooftop spot is readying a ground-floor complement for fall 2023.
Shaq-backed Big Chicken’s Columbus plans include multiple new restaurants simultaneously
Big Chicken’s Columbus area franchisees hope to open several locations in quick succession.
“We’d like to start with three to five restaurants,” said Kurt Webb, part of the group bringing the fast-casual chicken brand to Central Ohio. “We don’t want to open one and then wait to do another. We want to open several simultaneously.”
The team does not have any locations yet, but the site search is underway.
The local development group includes Webb, Ryan Webb, Trever Einerson and Steve…
Chef Red Beard’s Kitchen Studio to open private dining space at Market Arcade
The chef brings 13 years in the industry ranging from private clubs to upscale restaurants and corporate business.
Jenny Craig warns of mass layoffs, closure of weight loss centers
Jenny Craig has warned employees of potential mass layoffs as it “winds down physical operations” and seeks a buyer.
NBC News reported that a FAQ document sent to some employees this week said that while the company could not say exactly which or how many staff members would lose their jobs, “we would suggest that you anticipate that your employment may be impacted and begin to seek other employment.”
The document said that the company was required to issue notices of potential layoffs under…