Investments Blog

Welcome to Monday, loyal readers. Hope you've recovered from the holiday weekend. In case you're wondering, my inbox is still 91% full. Here are your local business headlines.

EDH business update

In September, my colleague Jake Abbott told you that a locally owned dessert business, Creamy's by Cayla Jordan, was joining the El Dorado Hills Town Center. The eatery sells a variety of homemade sweets and is known for its cheesecakes.

Update: The business hasn't yet opened, but its owner announced…

The board member sold off more than half of his directly owned stake in the company.

One of Central Ohio’s most recognized wine experts is taking the reins at a well-regarded local bar and shop.

Accent Wine co-owner Gregory Stokes, whose experience in Columbus includes serving as sommelier and general manager of Veritas and beverage director at Lindey’s, has acquired The Bottle Shop at 237 King Ave.

“Returning to the Peach District definitely feels like coming home,” Stokes said in a release. “I’m really excited to build on the amazing things that have come before…

The new owners are also planning a new production company that will focus on local music.

A 10-month closure seemed to heighten rather than diminish the community's feelings for the eatery. Now the new owners are working to attract younger customers.

Downtown Cincinnati lunch restaurant Fausto at the CAC is closing its doors for good before the end of the year.

The eatery serves classic wings, tenders, nuggets, chicken sandwiches, fries, slaw, corn and dumplings.

Golden Nest Pancakes & Cafe, C-Viche and Café Corazón all recently marked openings.

Who spends more on booze? Mecklenburg or Wake County. We crunched the numbers, and you might be surprised.

Covington's Braxton Brewing is partnering with MeetNKY's bourbon-centric B-Line to grow its flagship Dark Charge event into a two-day block party.