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CBF Morning Run: An afternoon at the Columbus Metropolitan Library
Happy Wednesday morning, Columbus.
Lots of famous birthdays today. Eric Idle (80); Brendan Gleeson (68); Christopher Lambert (66); Perry Farrell (64); Elle Macpherson (60); and Lucy Lawless (55), to name a few.
Oh, and me (58).
And no, I don't mind being squished between a supermodel and Xena: Warrior Princess.
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Clean Eatz looking to enter Memphis market
Clean Eat is a hybrid meal kit delivery business/restaurant with various meal plans, including one geared toward weight loss, gluten-free, and high protein.
Women Who Lead in Family-Owned Business: Carolyn Chism Hardy of Hardy Beverage LLC
Carolyn’s biggest career achievement: “[Being] CEO of my own company and working with my family and friends to develop and grow into markets where women and minorities traditionally are underrepresented.”
Shark Tank taps Bleni Blends for latest episode of hit ABC show
Bleni Blends founders Peter and Stuart Shapiro will seek investors on the ABC show Shark Tank this Friday, March 31.
Yi Xin Cafe has opened at Market City Shopping Center
The eatery occupies the 1,582-square-foot space that formerly housed Anytime Cafe, which closed in October 2022.
Food service business rebrands to reflect international sourcing of products
A business supplying goods to pastry chefs, executive chefs and restaurant owners has taken on a new name to reflect its new sourcing of goods produced internationally.
Raising Cane’s plans Greendale restaurant outside Southridge Mall
Raising Cane’s sells five menu items in different combinations: chicken fingers, fries, sauce, coleslaw and toast.
Seattle Mariners to unveil event space and beer garden ahead of season opener
The 9,500-square-foot venue is part of the Boxyard complex across from T-Mobile Park, which includes the Hatback Bar & Grille and Steelheads Alley taproom, both in the former Pyramid Brewing space.
Food service rebrands to reflect international sourcing of products
A business supplying goods to pastry chefs, executive chefs and restaurant owners has taken on a new name to reflect its new sourcing of goods produced internationally.
Nicoletto’s Italian Kitchen opens Donelson location, overcoming post-pandemic challenges
Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen opened doors to its third location last week. Brothers Danny and Ryan Nicoletto discuss how they grew despite a challenging post-pandemic industry. “We’re constantly monitoring pricing, we’re constantly looking at better processes for how we do things to make it more efficient.”