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Business Today: OTPH closing to make way for redevelopment
Oct. 3. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius version of Cheers, better known as the Old Town Public House (OTPH), will close in January, according to a message posted on social media this week. The popular gathering spot on Catawba Avenue near the Cain Center will shut its doors permanently to make way for new development […]
Business Today: New commerce center in Huntersville
Oct. 2. Opus has completed construction on the Huntersville Commerce Center, a 131,000-square-foot industrial building in The Park – Huntersville. The project marks the developer’s first in the greater Charlotte market as it looks to expand its footprint in the Southeast. Colliers is handling leasing for the property. “Charlotte has seen tremendous growth in recent […]
Frank Scibelli’s Little Mama’s coming to Cornelius
Sept. 17. Lovers of Mama Ricotta’s, the longtime Italian-American restaurant in Charlotte, will be dancing the tarantella at this week’s restaurant news. Little Mama’s, an offshoot from restaurateur Frank Scibelli, is headed to the space formerly occupied by G.O.A.T. Pizza in Cornelius. The menu will feature scratch-made pastas, fresh made-to-order mozzarella, brick oven pizzas and […]
David Burke’s G.O.A.T. officially closes for good
Sept. 17. G.O.A.T. Pizza, the sports-themed restaurant developed by celebrity chef David Burke, has permanently closed. The 4,100-square-foot restaurant opened in April 2024 but has been shuttered since July, when owners posted a note on the front door saying it was temporarily closed for the summer season and would reopen in September. G.O.A.T. was the […]
Peninsula Prime supporting guests with sensory sensitivities
Sept. 11. Peninsula Prime is unveiling a special dining experience to serve children and adults with sensory sensitivities. Families and individuals can contact the restaurant in advance, or when they arrive at the host desk, and they will be provided with a free kit that includes earplugs, a stress ball, a puppet, and a fidget […]
ABC store in Cornelius will be open Labor Day
Aug. 29. The Mecklenburg County ABC store in Cornelius will be open Labor Day—good to know if you want a martini by the pool. What’s your pleasure, gin or vodka? More people lean toward a vodka martini, although gin martinis are the original. Click here for the top home cocktails, complete with recipes. The ABC […]
NC ranks high in study of birth-friendly states
Aug. 28. North Carolina is the fifth most birthing-friendly state, according to a new study published by the Birth Injury Lawyers Group. The ranking is based on the number of hospitals in the state per 100,000 children aged 0-4. The group analyzed data provided by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. North Carolina […]
Grub coming to Lost Worlds Brewing
August 8. Fans of Lost Worlds Brewing no longer have to depend on food trucks or pizza delivery to sate their hunger while frequenting the brew house located in the Planet Fitness shopping center at One Norman Blvd. and West Catawba Ave. The brewery posted an announcement to their website and social media feeds this […]
The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen gears up to open in September
August 7. A restaurant and sports complex with 16 new pickleball courts and TopGolf suites will open mid-September on Chartown Drive. Owned by Robin and Jack Salzman, The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen sits on approximately 6.4 acres at 20220 Chartown Drive. It will have a total of 100 employees, according to Robin Salzman. Total staff […]
And in dog news, Swifto enters NC market
April 18. A strategic business deal in the world of mergers and acquistions has canid ears standing up. Swifto, a leader in technology-driven pet care services, has acquired Wagz ‘n Whiskerz, a dog walking company in Davidson. The purchase price was not disclosed but it is in the six figures, said Penina First, CEO and […]
