Metro Monthly Editor Mark C. Peyko interviews the organizers of the new Common Wealth Kitchen Incubator prior to its grand opening on Oct. 10, 2013. The multi-purpose facility is located on the North Side of Youngstown and houses a production kitchen for local food entrepreneurs. It is also the site of a planned cafe and […]
Heart attack reaffirms mission of farmers’ market manager
November 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
After suffering a heart attack in 2007, Jim Converse, manager of the Northside Farmers’ Market, underwent quintuple heart bypass surgery at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Last fall, after setting up for a farmers’ market at St. E’s, Converse suffered a second heart attack. “It was a busy day setting up tables and at […]
Quick bites: Dining Guide news and notes
October 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Quaker Steak & Lube to break ground for Cortland location Oct. 4 Quaker Steak & Lube, known for its Best Wings USA and more than 20 sauces, announced in late September that it has signed an agreement with Thomas Terleski/Elmhurst Properties, Inc. to break ground on its newest location in Cortland. The restaurant will begin […]
30 Mile Meal to announce plans on Feb. 28 for increasing healthy local food production
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A meeting and press conference will occur at noon on Thursday, Feb. 28 at the Raymond John Wean Foundation to discuss the 30 Mile Meal initiative, a new regional economic development campaign centered on local, healthy food production. The 30 Mile Meal is a local food branding and promotional campaign that aims to provide a shared identity for […]
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