Like many people who were stuck at home, Leydis Rodriguez took up baking during the COVID-19 pandemic. But unlike most, Rodriguez turned out to be really good at it. Her hobby led to the opening of Pinnamel Sweet Bakery inside Shiraz Mediterranean Grill in the Holiday Manor shopping center in 2022. The pastry business was initially
A new Cuban cafe and cocktail bar is opening in the Shelby Park neighborhood this week. Sweet Colada, located at 1113 Logan St., near Logan Street Market, will open to the public on July 10, according to owner Nachely Martinez. A grand opening celebration is planned for August. “We started last week with
A new hibachi and sushi restaurant opened in the Germantown/Schnitzelburg area earlier this month. Jaymar Japanese Grill & Sushi, located at 1039 Ash St., opened May 9. The restaurant occupies a space of more than 1,900 square feet, which was previously divided between Six Forks Burger Co. and Earlybird Bagel Shop. Jaymar Japanese Grill &
A local commercial real estate company has purchased an East End retail and restaurant complex in a $3.6 million deal. Block Ventures recently completed the deal, purchasing the complex at 101 Whittington Parkway, near Hurstbourne Lane and Shelbyville Road. The development is home to Del Frisco’s steakhouse as well as fitness center Shred
How can Louisville best use some of its vacant Downtown tower space? Determining what to do about Downtown office vacancies is a challenge that cities around the country are facing. Over the past several years, the idea of converting office towers into apartment buildings is one that has gained steam.
