What did you miss? The latest episode of The Repair Shop featured a heartwarming story about a bed that meant so much to the couple that they considered it “part of the family.” A family member was even born in this bed and they couldn’t bear to part with it – even though it was […]
James Beard Award-winning chefs and restaurants in the Phoenix metropolitan area Winning a James Beard Award is one of the highest honors a chef or restaurant can receive. It’s essentially the Oscars of the food industry. The Republic The Arizona Restaurant Association just announced the dates for Fall Restaurant Week. The event, which was launched […]
Pregnancy is not an easy thing and, to some extent, changes not only the life of the woman carrying the baby, but also the lives of practically everyone around her. But at some point, requests to accommodate a new mother’s pregnancy cross a line, right? That’s exactly what seems to have happened to a pair […]
Which well-known retail stores have filed for bankruptcy? Red Lobster, Walgreens, Rite Aid and many other retailers are struggling with deteriorating financial conditions. It’s been a year of empty parking lots and signs in windows. Large restaurant and retail chains have tightened their belts to avoid financial losses and have closed “bad” locations as part […]
Addiction can affect anyone, and with drug abuse rampant in the United States, these problems inevitably manifest themselves in the workplace. About 19 percent of American workers struggle with drug or alcohol abuse themselves, according to a new report from Pelago Health, a virtual drug management clinic. That’s about 32 million workers across the country. […]
Family brings barbecue business to Williamsfield The Bitten family opened Underground Backyard BBQ in January of this year. The Williamsfield restaurant serves brisket and other barbecue dishes. When Tony Bitten and his family moved to central Illinois, they brought their barbecue business to the Elmwood Farmers Market. A building across Main Street often caught his […]
Every two years, Disney fans meet in Anaheim, California, for a major Disney convention. This year, D23: The Ultimate Fan Event (formerly D23 Expo) took place from August 9 to 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center. For travel advisors, the event provided an opportunity to learn about future Disney destinations around the world. Many of […]
These popular restaurant chains started in the Phoenix metropolitan area See which restaurant chains were founded in the Phoenix area and the stories behind them. The Republic Julian Wright, founder of Fork and Dagger Hospitality, which includes Lucky’s Indoor Outdoor, Kahvi, Sake Haus, Devil’s Hideaway, Idle Hands and Pedal Haus Brewery, is opening a new […]
4 hiking tips to avoid outdoor disasters Before you set off, be sure to cross these four to-do items off your hiking list. EMPLOYEE VIDEO, USA TODAY Fire pits, hiking trails, picnic tables and beautiful scenery are all things that make a great family campground. And according to USA TODAY’s rankings of campgrounds and RV […]
A tour of Bakers’ Best in Needham, which has been in business for 40 years Bakers’ Best turns 40 on July 31, 2024. Here’s a tour of the 20,000-square-foot catering facility in Needham. NEEDHAM — Forty years ago, Michael Baker opened a 500-square-foot takeaway restaurant in Newton Highlands. Today, Bakers’ Best provides catering services to […]
