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Porcini helped start a restaurant revolution on Frankfort Avenue that continues today
When Tim Coury opened Porcini on Frankfort Avenue in 1992, he had a battery shop on one side and a junk store on the other. Now the area is a restaurant destination.
What makes Louisville’s Topgolf special? (Access Louisville podcast)
Topgolf is finally open. Here's what sets the Louisville location apart from others.
Dayton catering service lands exclusive contracts, moves into larger space
The Rich Taste Catering team has grown to 20 employees and moved into a new office in the Liberty Tower building that is three times the size of their previous office.
The Creators: Main Line smart cutting board startup launches manufacturing, readies for funding round
The company previously raised $526,000 toward commercialization.
Fresh voices, a world premiere highlight Cincinnati Opera’s 2023 Summer Festival
Cincinnati Opera’s 2023 Summer Festival will present favorite works while also elevating new voices and fresh perspectives, said artistic director Evans Mirageas.
Next summer, four productions will be mounted in Music Hall: Donizetti’s Scottish tragedy “Lucia di Lammermoor,” the world stage premiere of “The Knock” (an opera about military families by Alexandra Vrebalov and Deborah Brevoort), Rossini’s hilarious “The Barber of Seville,” and a groundbreaking new production of Puccini’s…
Wicked Kitchen lands food service deal to serve its plant-based food at venues worldwide
Wicked Kitchen's plant-based products are quickly sprouting up in dozens of sports arenas and other venues through an exclusive food-service deal with a major concessionaire.
Venue and event management company ASM Global announced Wednesday that it's formed a multi-year partnership with Wicked Kitchen, headquartered in Minneapolis, establishing it as the “Preferred Plant-Based Food Partner” of ASM Global venues and “Exclusive Plant-Based Food Provider” across all catering, suite and concessions…
Gary Moore, formerly of Timbers Resorts, is now president of Common Ground Kauai
Former hospitality executive Gary Moore is now the president of food innovation hub Common Ground Kauai.
Moore, who previously was managing director of Timbers Resorts for 21 years, assumed the role earlier this year.
As president, he now spearheads Common Ground’s strategic planning and real estate development. He also will guide the organization as it branches out into a lifestyle and hospitality brand, which includes experiential food events, along with a forthcoming on-property restaurant.…
REVIEW: Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska impresses in Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra debut
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s search for its next music director just heated up with the debut of guest conductor Dalia Stasevska on Friday morning. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, and raised in Finland, the conductor impressed with her charismatic leadership in works by Missy Mazzoli, Sibelius, and Bartok.
Stasevska, 38, is a rising star who is the first woman to be named chief conductor of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra. She is also principal guest conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and artistic…
Highs and lows for Gourdet’s Kann; Anticipated taproom openings; Oregon wines make prestigious list
Chefs, brewers and winemakers made news this week. Here's a roundup of the week's headlines.
Seafood chain Water Grill to open at Bellevue’s Lincoln Square
The fine dining restaurant, owned and operated by Costa Mesa, California-based King's Seafood Co., is set to open Dec. 7.