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Chicago roaster Color Me Coffee is the Obama Presidential Center’s official coffee supplier, debuting a new 44 Reserve blend that leans on a 40‑year local legacy.
Barchetta, a 3,000-square-foot Italian chophouse led by Chef Cristian Mosquera, will open this fall at Omni Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront plaza with handmade pasta and steakhouse cuts.
Olga's Fresh, an Olga's Kitchen offshoot, opens next week at 770 E. Big Beaver in Troy with build‑your‑own Mediterranean bowls, vegan and gluten‑free options, and quick service.
Rick Doody’s NCR Ventures is reportedly nearing purchase of The Old Mohawk in German Village. Neighbors are watching whether the landmark’s look and menu will change.
Family-run Juliet Italian Kitchen is shifting to a more casual model across Austin, refreshing menus and leaning into daily happy hour and weekend brunch.
Jeff's Donuts has opened at 5717 N. Hamilton Road in northeast Columbus and will operate 24 hours, bringing the chain’s scratch-made, oversized donuts to the Gahanna–New Albany area.
Dustin Cochran has added WokXville, a gluten‑free Asian stall, to Kern's Food Hall in South Knoxville. The move builds on Cochran’s allergy‑friendly offerings at the hall.
A fire shut Obbie’s Pizza in Garfield Ridge on Friday. Neighbors and nearby pizzerias organized fundraisers to help staff while the family rebuilds.
Dear Annie, the Cambridge natural-wine bar, will close July 31; owner Lauren Friel cites motherhood and industry pressures. The space will transform into an events venue this fall.
A new cafeteria-style spot in Austinburg serves Sokolowski’s-style pierogies, schnitzel and chicken paprikash.
Longtime Esquire bartender Stephan Mendez has taken ownership from Chris Hill, vowing to preserve the menu and the tavern’s historic 100-foot bar. The move keeps a River Walk landmark in local hands.
A beloved Venice corner store returns as Bodega and Palms, opening Wednesday with local vendors, coffee and soft-serve. Owners promise a neighborhood-first market.
Fedora chef Zach Robinson takes over St. Jardim next Monday for a one-night izakaya pop-up serving skewers, oysters and a sake-lees cheesecake.
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