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Brazi Bites founder’s Latino accelerator picks its first winner
Portland-based La Porteña is the first winner of the new Latino-focused accelerator from fast-growing food maker Brazi Bites.
La Porteña makes small batch chimichurri, the popular South American sauce, that is based on a family recipe from founder and CEO Jessica Viciconte, a second-generation Argentine immigrant.
As winner of the Latino Entrepreneur Accelerator Program the startup will receive a $10,000 business grant and a 12-week mentorship with Brazi Bites founder and chief marketing officer…
$4M event and dining complex, Maker’s Locale, coming to Delmar
An event and dining complex is planned for the Delmar Maker District, a St. Louis area that includes the Third Degree Glass Factory and a Magic House outpost.
A downtown People’s Park restaurant more than 10 years in making
James Taylor, the co-owner of downtown Milwaukee pub Taylor’s, opened the Waukesha restaurant in 2010.
Local couple opens first Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop franchise in Jax
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop opened its first Jacksonville franchise on Jan. 30 at 10025 San Jose Blvd. According to a release, two additional Jacksonville-area locations are also scheduled to debut in the near future.
The new eatery will bring 20 new jobs.
The location is owned and operated by local husband and wife duo Skyla and Shawn Seagroves. Collectively, they have several years of managerial and restaurant experience.
“Capriotti’s has made its name in the food industry because of…
Memphis Medical District Collaborative and Proof Incubator to host Memphis Restaurant Accelerator
The accelerator is for those restaurants that are still struggling from the effects of the pandemic: “What we're trying to do is to build a better business model for some of these restaurants and a more efficient business model.”
EatZi’s Market and Bakery heads to Terminal D at DFW Airport
The European market-style eatery will occupy 2,080 square feet of space in the Terminal D South sector of the airport. The filing details a $900,000 renovation and alteration that will begin in March and end in July.
Upscale dining, entertainment venue coming to Five Points South
The new venue is slated to replace The Hive, which closed as a result of the pandemic.
Pinky Cole’s Slutty Vegan is headed to Georgia Tech
Aisha “Pinky” Cole is taking Slutty Vegan's indulgent, meat-free cuisine to Georgia Tech.
Portillo’s announces two more locations coming to North Texas
The two locations announced Thursday come weeks after holding a grand opening in The Colony.
Charcuterie concept Graze Craze opens first Illinois location
The store specializes handcrafted charcuterie boards and boxes for group gatherings, office catering and special events.