Development

: Oct 6, 2015; Development; Toby Weber

Most of the time, drinking beer is — or at least should be — a communal activity, done with family, friends, co-workers or even just the person you happen to sit next to at the bar. When high demand led Michigan-based Arcadia Brewing Company to build a new brewery and headquarters in Kalamazoo, it decided to open a bar/restaurant in the same facility, one that fully embraces drinking beer — and eating good barbecue — with the people around you.

breweries

: Oct 6, 2015; Development; The Editors

Fast-growing restaurant chain Dickey’s Barbecue plans to open eight additional stores in Ohio and Northern Kentucky.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

: Oct 6, 2015; Development; The Editors

Mississippi-based McAlister’s Deli plans to open 10 new stores, thanks to two new franchise agreements.

McAlister's Deli

: Sep 23, 2015; Development; The Editors

Baker and restaurateur Rich Labriola of Labriola Bakery Café & Ristorante teamed up with veteran Chicago Chef Chris Macchia to open Pizza Barra in Oak Brook, Ill., in the same Promenade just steps away from the original restaurant.