Business
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The newly opened Mekong Diner in Ingram takes its name from a river that begins in a remote portion of the Himalayan Mountains, 14,000 miles from the source of the Ohio River in Pittsburgh. To Manager Kyaw Htat, the meandering Mekong River represents the connections between his family origins in Thailand and Myanmar (formerly Burma)…
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What started as passions for baking pizza and cake at home have now morphed into a full-time occupation for Brandy and Leon Carroll. Growing increasingly frustrated with their day jobs, the Carrolls tendered their resignations last July, going all-in on a novel dining concept pairing each of their signature edibles. The outcome: It’s A Pizza…
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After the second wave of pandemic-related lockdowns expired Jan. 4, restaurant and bar owners in our readership area are not only grateful for the opportunity to restore dining options, but for loyal customers who supported them over the past year. Staying in business and surviving the second lockdown required restaurant owners to make changes to…
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After more than 10 years in business, Owners Ray and Terry Hanis of Green Tree closed the Village Tavern and Trattoria in West End on Nov. 28. Continued revenue losses tied to COVID-19 restrictions and winter capacity went into the decision. Several months after Congress approved a $2 trillion stimulus bill to prop up the…
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Owners Carol Ann and Paul Krisby in their newly renovated convenience store. Carol Ann’s convenience store reopened for business on Dec. 1., two months after a fire blazed through the multi-unit building that houses the store as well as several apartment units. Paul Krisby, who operates the business with his wife and company namesake Carol…
