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Raleigh chef Scott Crawford named Restaurateur of the Year
The popular Raleigh chef has multiple new restaurants in the works.
Kansas City Chiefs bar in South Philadelphia to close for Super Bowl showdown with Eagles
A South Philadelphia bar that has long been a haven for Chiefs fans will close for Kansas City's Super Bowl showdown against the hometown Eagles on Sunday.
Big Charlie's Saloon, located at 1953 S. 11th St., announced the decision on social media Monday afternoon, claiming that tickets for its watch party sold out too fast and the bar did not want to turn away any of its customers.
Laura Sessa, the manager of the bar, said Big Charlie's planned to host a small, indoor-only gathering for the Super…
Restaurant Roundup: Doughbird Pizza & Chicken opens in Green Hills, East Nashville restaurants change ownership
In this week's restaurant news, Sam Fox's Doughbird Pizza & Chicken opened in Green Hills, three East Nashville restaurants change ownership and a New York City-based chicken wing concept is slated for Nashville.
Elwood’s Shack owner says what will be different at new Park Ave. location
Elwood's Shack will soon open its second restaurant, on Park Ave. near Goodlett. MBJ talks to owner Tim Bednarski about what will be new and what will stay the same at the Park location.
Coatza Brewing taking over former Hungry Pecker Brewing space in Elk Grove
The group spearheading a planned taproom in Old Town Elk Grove is now going through the process of opening a craft brewery down the road.
SMOKE Bistro plans spring opening in Pizitz Food Hall
A Birmingham chef is planning to bring an upscale version of traditional soul food with a barbecue flare to downtown.
In-N-Out Burger to receive $2.75M in state grant for Tennessee expansion
After announcing its $125.5 million investment in Tennessee several weeks ago, find out how much In-N-Out Burger is set to receive in a state grant for the expansion.
One of St. Louis’ newest hotels hires new executive chef
The hotel's new executive chef, who has more than 16 years of hospitality experience, will oversee its signature restaurant, Clark & Bourbon, which it says is a “classic steakhouse,” as well as all of the hotel's culinary operations.
Kansas City Chiefs bar in Philadelphia will close for Super Bowl against Eagles
A South Philadelphia bar that has long been a haven for Chiefs fans — so much so it's called Arrowhead East — will close for the Super Bowl showdown against its hometown Eagles.
Big Charlie's Saloon announced the decision Monday on social media, claiming that tickets for its watch party sold out too fast and that the bar did not want to turn away any of its customers.
Manager Laura Sessa said Big Charlie's planned to host a small, indoor-only gathering for the Super Bowl this year, limiting…
Why fewer deliveries could be good news for Chicago startup Entrée
Innovations, especially in the restaurant industry, can take some getting used to.
When In-N-Out came up with the first drive-thru in California, for example, the owner and founder had to teach customers how to drive through it, pay and get their food.
Entrée founder and co-owner Jason Weingarten thinks his startup is destined for a similar trajectory, as he wants to show more Chicago patrons how he can give them a restaurant experience in their homes.
Launched in 2022, Entrée aims to give Chicago…