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‘Mother of the miniskirt’ Mary Quant dies
The “mother of the miniskirt” who pioneered fashion freedom for women in the 1960s has died at age 93.
Dame Mary Quant, who was known for designing the short skirts and hot pants that defined the swinging ‘60s as well as for her short, sleek bob hairstyle created by her friend Vidal Sassoon, died peacefully at home in Surrey in the U.K., BBC News reported.
Whether she actually created the miniskirt or just played a major role in popularizing it with her “playclothes” aesthetic is a topic…
Chicken N Pickle serves up first location in Denver metro
North Kansas City-based Chicken N Pickle is serving up its first location in Colorado and 14th companywide.
The restaurant and pickleball entertainment venue’s new location in Thornton is slated to open during the first quarter of 2025. Chicken N Pickle has seven open locations, plus seven others in the works, including Thornton. Chicken N Pickle also is actively looking for a second Denver area location.
“I hear it all the time, ‘When are you coming to Denver?’” Chicken N Pickle Senior…
Friends With Benedicts owner bringing Encanto Cocina & Tequila Bar to El Dorado Hills Town Center
Encanto Cocina & Tequila Bar will fill a space previously occupied by Chando's Cantina in El Dorado Hills.
Fruitful collaborations between star chef Michael Fojtasek, New Waterloo led to major Fredericksburg project
These well-known Austinites are working together to open the Albert Hotel in Fredericksburg — which, when it debuts this summer, should elevate the food and lodging scene in the small Hill Country city to a whole new level. Click through to read about the planned dining options. Plus, ABJ subscribers can dive into a data-packed list of hotels throughout the region.
Foothills Brewing founder on why North Carolina is among best states for beer lovers
The variety of craft breweries across North Carolina making high-quality product puts the state at No. 8 among the best in the nation for beer lovers. That’s according to BetCarolina.com, which posted an analysis ahead of National Beer Day.
Corporate attorney turned serial entrepreneur is piloting food allergy app
Just over a year into her startup journey with Allergood, corporate attorney turned serial entrepreneur Michelle Addison is piloting the technology in restaurants – an app that could be life-saving for allergy sufferers like her.
Addison describes the solution as a QR code where a customer comes into a restaurant, scans the code and creates a profile, noting any allergies and food preferences (IE: vegetarian). The app then filters menus for customers. Allergood hands the data back to the restaurant…
Sister entrepreneurs prepare to launch third bakery food truck
The young entrepreneurs started their business when they were just 18 and 19 years old.
MA’EDE Ethiopian Market and Cafe opens in Pigtown
The new space offers Ethiopian spices, coffees, teas, a sour pancake-like bread called injera, and more Ethiopian delicacies.
Triangle restaurant chain expands to Garner, Chapel Hill
The restaurant brand is known for customizable Asian bowls.
Raising a pint to North Carolina’s craft breweries: State ranks among best for beer lovers
“Liquor and beer are in a battle for market share, so anything that tends to favor beer is good for us (as brewers),” notes Foothills Brewing's Jamie Bartholomaus. “There’s a line craft doesn’t want to cross as far as affordability. People want to support local business, but not at any cost.”