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Jimmy John’s franchisee opening Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café in Twin Cities
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, a Texas fast-casual chain specializing in sweet and savory crepes, is opening its first Minnesota location in Woodbury this summer backed by one of the state's most prolific fast-food franchisees.
Sweet Paris announced Tuesday that three more locations are also planned in the state. The franchise owners plan to open the Woodbury location sometime this summer and said they anticipate starting construction by the end of this year’s first quarter.
The Sweet Paris franchise…
SweetWater Brewing Co. scales back 420 Fest
SweetWater Brewing Co. will not host its annual 420 Festival at Centennial Olympic Park this year.
Walden Galleria loses another full-service eatery as Bravo! Italian Kitchen shuts down
The sit-down restaurant, which first opened at the mall as part of an entertainment wing expansion, closed during the pandemic, then reopened in late 2021.
The Bazaar by José Andrés opens at the Waldorf Astoria. Here’s a look inside.
The restaurant's opening comes nearly eight months after the celebrity chef and his restaurant group revealed plans to open in the hotel rebranded from the Trump International Hotel.
Craft brewery Fabled Brew Works opening in Erlanger, Kentucky
Fabled Brew Works, which draws inspiration from fantasy works such as “Lord of the Rings,” is opening in Erlanger.
Sotto, Pepp & Dolores and Carlo & Johnny named by OpenTable as ‘most romantic’ in the country
Sotto, Pepp & Dolores and Carlo & Johnny were named by OpenTable as among the 100 most romantic in the country.
How food incubator Hatch helps grow Richmond’s culinary scene
People often think of Richmond’s startup ecosystem as being in biotech and software, but another leg in the stool has been forming — food.
Richmond has always had a good culinary reputation. Restaurants like Mama J’s and Can Can Brasserie have been around for years, and ZZQ brought a national reputation.
“We are really spoiled in Richmond,” said Jordan Hanna, sales and marketing director at Hatch, a food incubator. “We have a wonderful food scene, but it’s really a niche community…
Valley entrepreneur and general contractor invests in Phoenix Warehouse District
A Valley entrepreneur has continued to invest in the Phoenix Warehouse District in the city's downtown area. She hopes to continue the work that another developer started decades ago. Take a photo gallery tour inside the renovated space — that also houses her new upscale cigar business.
America’s Test Kitchen acquired by Martha Stewart, Emerill Lagasse parent company
America’s Test Kitchen, an industry brand name with a cooking show, podcast and cookbooks, has been bought by a New York media firm whose portfolio also includes Martha Stewart's and Emeril Lagasse's brands.
Panera brings first ‘next generation’ restaurant to Tampa Bay
Panera has opened a bakery-cafe with a “next generation” design expected to revamp its dining experience.
The Missouri-based chain announced Wednesday it opened its first-ever bakery-cafe with a new design in Brandon. The newly revamped restaurant is set to enhance and modernize the dining experience, which includes:
A drive-thru
Digital innovations, including contactless dine-in and delivery, ordering kiosks and automatic loyalty identification
A new logo and brand identity with a nod…