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Chef takes fast track to James Beard Awards status
In the past, the James Beard Award Foundation has thrown several nominations for its prestigious awards toward the Triangle. But this year, only two semifinalists hailed from the region, including just one chef.
Preeti Waas, chef and owner of Cheeni Indian Food Emporium in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been named as a semifinalist for the Best Chef: Southeast category. The nomination is her first, with her restaurant not quite to its first birthday yet.
“No fuss, no muss, just good flavor;…
Five things you need to know today, and is plant-based meat a ‘flop’?
Greetings and happy Monday. This is Managing Editor Don Seiffert bringing you five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your workday, and a look at the recent backlash in business media against companies that make meat alternatives.
Alewife Red Line won't run all week
The parking garage at Alewife will be closed through today (at least), and Alewife Red Line service will likely remain closed all week, while the MBTA repairs the station. The closure is the result of a car…
Sweet Peaches closes in West Louisville, plans reopening under new name
The owner of the longstanding restaurant is turning it over to its chef.
Elegant Farmer update, North Avenue Market revising operations: Quick Bites
Plus, Greenfield has a new Mexican restaurant, and The Real Good Life reached a retail deal.
CBF Morning Run: What you need to know today and the snowballing Intel effect
CBF Morning Run: Columbus Business First has published more than 300 stories that mention Intel since the chipmaker announced in January 2022 that it would plant its rather large flag in New Albany.
Innovo Kitchen adds a second kitchen to handle catering demand
The restaurant's business is better than it was pre-pandemic, chef John LaPosta says.
Raleigh chef takes fast track to James Beard Awards status
In the past, the James Beard Award Foundation has thrown several nominations for its prestigious awards toward the Triangle. But this year, only two semifinalists hailed from the region, including just one chef.
Preeti Waas, chef and owner of Cheeni Indian Food Emporium in Raleigh, has been named as a semifinalist for the Best Chef: Southeast category. The nomination is her first, with her restaurant not quite to its first birthday yet.
“No fuss, no muss, just good flavor; good quality food…
A look inside Stix Asia: Photos
A new Waikiki dining hall, Stix Asia, features 17 tenants and celebrates its grand opening Feb. 4-6.
REVIEW: Pianist George Li impresses in last-minute debut with CSO
For the second time this season, a guest pianist has stepped in at the last moment for a triumphant performance with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
And for the second time, we’ve seen that the bench is deep in the U.S. when it comes to rising star pianists. On Friday morning, pianist George Li, 27, made an auspicious debut with the Cincinnati Symphony in Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2 on barely four days’ notice. (The other pianist was Conrad Tao in November.) Li possessed everything…
Black History Month: Felton & Mary’s Tory Campbell on getting his food products into new markets
This story is part of a series spotlighting the contributions of Black Portlanders to the regional economy. The Business Journal is profiling one Black-owned business a day through February. You can read the coverage here.
Tory Campbell’s business is rooted in family and community. He makes food products based on recipes from his grandparents' restaurant, Campbell’s BBQ, that was a mainstay in Southeast Portland from 1984 to 2007. We talked to Campbell about his business and outlook for 2023.…