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Pimento Jamaican Kitchen opening in downtown St. Paul
Pimento Jamaican Kitchen will open a standalone location in downtown St. Paul by summer, the latest sign of growth for the popular Caribbean eatery.
The Pioneer Press reports that Pimento has signed a five-year lease at 354 N. Wabasha St., a site formerly occupied by Taco Libre and American Burger Bar. It'll also take over a portion of the top level of an adjacent parking garage for a rooftop patio, space for live events and a permanent home for Pimento's food truck, which will be hoisted up from…
North Carolina businessman sees a big future for Valley-made scooters — on golf courses
The scooters can travel 20 mph and go places that traditional golf carts can't. “Most people who have ridden one, want one,” said Ron Fobes, an authorized dealer of Phat Rides, made in Phoenix.
MobCraft moves forward with two planned locations: Beer Biz MKE
The Milwaukee Business Journal’s Beer Biz MKE blog looks at every corner of Milwaukee’s beer industry from distribution and canning to production and beer events. Follow along for updates on breweries coming and leaving town and the biggest trends in craft beer.
Claire Calvin’s new restaurant brings Texas barbecue and community hub to Winston-Salem
Can’t decide between eastern or western North Carolina barbecue? Try Texas barbecue at Winston-Salem’s newest restaurant and hang-out spot, East of Texas, from popular restauranteur Claire Calvin.
CBF Morning Run: Oh, the things my doorbell camera captures
Happy Wednesday morning, Columbus.
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If you're looking for something a bit more adventurous – perhaps with body paints, flying carpets and secret passageways – then you need to meet Marty Parker. You can find out a lot more about his plans for your next vacation in the next section.
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Craft brewers grow volume and sales share in 2022 despite challenges
Craft brewers held onto market share despite an overall beer market that declined in 2022.
Independent brewers produced 24.3 million barrels of beer in 2022, which was on par with 2021 production, according to data from the Brewers Association trade group.
Market share by volume grew slightly, rising to 13.2% from 13.1% in 2021.
The overall U.S. beer market, including the macro brands and imports, however fell 3% by volume.
Craft sales grew 6% over 2021 to $28.46 billion, which was 24.6% of…
Five things you need to know today, and innovative green spaces
Good morning, Boston. I jinxed myself by writing about Wordle yesterday and lost my streak. But that’s OK because there’s always another day, another Wordle.
Here are today’s five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your workday.
The state convention center authority yesterday scrapped plans to redevelop over six acres near the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The agency now intends to issue a modified request for proposals in June, though it did not share…
Porter’s Place Sports Bar planned in Tonawanda
The venture is the third operation for this owner, who previously ran sports bars in Lockport and Tonawanda. Plus, an East Aurora restaurant is back on the market; a Springville ice cream shop has a new home; and a new Mexican restaurant opens in Dunkirk.
Jax on the list as Spread Bagelry looks to deal with Southern ‘bagel desert’
Spread Bagelry is expanding outside of Philadelphia to cities in South. They're not coming to Jacksonville yet — but the First Coast is in their sights.
Scramblers receives permit for second Jacksonville location
The Toledo, Ohio-based breakfast chain will open the second of five Jacksonville restaurants in Lakewood.