Five and Hoek Coffee Company Opens
It’s been eight months since I first wrote about the pending opening for Five and Hoek (Pronounced Hook) at 200 West Magnolia. Co-owner Tyler Fivecoat had hoped he might be open in August. Instead, the coffee...
Business
Two Downtown Structures Change Hands; Improvements Planned
The Cazana family has purchased two downtown structures, an office building and a parking garage, with plans to make improvements to each. Interestingly, the buildings were previously owned by the group, but sold. I spoke with...
Pretentious Glass Celebrates Ten Years
For a business to survive a decade, a lot of things have to go right. The product or service has to be good; the right person or people have to be behind it, and a thousand...
Blackhorse Pub and Brewery Closed Downtown; New Concept Coming to 430 Gay Street
It was about four-and-a-half years ago that Blackhorse Pub and Brewery opened at 430 S. Gay Street. It replaced 5 Bar, a more upscale restaurant, with a more affordable kind of option. Last week the owners...
Monkey’s Bar Celebrates Its Grand Opening
Elle Nelson opened Monkey’s Bar, named for her beloved dog “Monkey,” quietly over the holidays. The warm little oasis at 103 W. Depot (corner of Central and Depot) seems set to become the kind of neighborhood...
Long Awaited Yee-Haw Brewing Co. to Open in Late January
(Today’s article is by guest writer Heather Ryerson) After much anticipation, Yee-Haw Brewing Co. is set to open at the end of January! Charles Ellis, General Manager, gave us a tour and showed off the gorgeous...
New Year, New You? Smiley Aesthetics: From Mobile to Brick and Mortar on Union Ave.
(Today’s article is written by guest writer Heather Ryerson.) According to the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, “Aesthetic Medicine comprises all medical procedures that are aimed at improving the physical appearance and satisfaction of the patient,...
Red Panda Grocery Opens in the Old City
Red Panda Grocery opened over the holidays serving up groceries for all your needs in the Old City. A downtown grocery store has long been the white whale of downtown retail. Downtown residents longed for one...
A Couple of (Near) Downtown Closures Announced Late in the Year
I always try to mention closures as well as openings in the downtown area. We’ve had a couple lately, including one that was covered well by other local media and another that happened during the holidays...
PhysioLab on Sevier continues to provide outstanding service, now with 3 locations
(Today’s article is by guest writer Heather Ryerson) Athletes know that proper care for their injuries is vital to a full recovery and reducing the risk of reinjury. They also know that all providers are not...