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Hersha Hospitality CEO says Philadelphia hotel recovery is lagging, but he sees ’cause for optimism’
Hersha's two Center City hotels, the Westin Philadelphia and the Rittenhouse, are currently undergoing renovations with an eye toward accelerating their post-pandemic rebound in 2023.
Nathan’s Famous offers discount to convert distressed restaurants to franchises
The hot dog chain says its conversion program can give restaurant owners flexibility to reopen quickly.
Westchase District breaks ground on its new 3.4-acre destination park
The announcement of Camden Park follows the Westchase District's first park, Woodchase Park, which attracted 25,000 visitors in its first year.
The Habit Burger Grill to open new location in Granada Hills
The Granada Hills store will be the 247th Habit Burger Grill in California.
Waters Edge Lighthouse gets new restaurant operator with option to buy
The new owner will move an existing restaurant to the riverfront spot in Glenville.
New whiskey company’s mission: Spur nature conservation in Minnesota and beyond
Like Patagonia, but with whiskey instead of clothes, a new environmentally conscious spirits company is entering the market with the goal of encouraging conversation around climate change and contributing funds towards nature conservation.
Nearly five years ago, Lost Woods Whiskey Co. founder Tom Schaeppi set out to create a brand that brings together his background in marketing, love of the outdoors, and concern for the environment. He chose American single-malt whiskey as the conduit because he…
H2O Alaro Microbrewery project approved in El Dorado Hills
A proposed microbrewery project recently received the go-ahead to operate out of a site in an El Dorado Hills industrial area.
Nori Thai and Sushi Restaurant expanding dining, kitchen spaces
A popular sushi and Thai restaurant is expanding to make room for new concepts, a bar and more dining capacity.
Tom Douglas reopens Etta’s at Pike Place Market as a barbecue joint
The reopening marks another milestone in Tom Douglas' rebuilding of his restaurant empire, which saw numerous closures during the pandemic.
Velvet Taco opens in Grapevine early next year, prepares for further DFW expansion in 2023
The Dallas-based fast casual taco spot with an assortment of global tastes that laughs in the face of any regular taco is expected to embark on another rapid expansion throughout Dallas-Fort Worth.