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Biscuit Belly owners are one step closer to home with new Evans restaurant
A new Evans restaurant starring a Southern favorite is bringing its founders one step closer to home. “I grew up in Athens, and my husband grew up outside Athens,” said Lauren Coulter, who along with her husband, Chad, started Biscuit Belly, which will be opening its Evans location on Oct. 6. “I want to go back to Athens so bad.”
WRDW-TV
New Aiken ice cream shop pairs sweet treats with gift shop finds
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Roschele and Ken Buraszeski have been in the ice cream business for decades. They owned a store in Ohio for about 20 years before moving south for nicer weather. They landed in Lexington but found themselves spending a lot of time in Aiken. “On Saturdays, we’d...
The Post and Courier
‘I really am over the moon’: Best of Aiken award winners celebrated with ceremony and red carpet reception
AIKEN — For those wondering where to find the most well-loved restaurants, shops and businesses in Aiken, the first place to look is the Best of Aiken, an annual recognition series by the Aiken Standard in which community members vote for their favorite local spots. An awards ceremony and subsequent red carpet reception was held on Oct. 2, and Aiken Standard Publisher Randy Mitchell said that a record number of community members participated, with an “amazing” amount of over 100,000 votes cast. “That really tells you how people are interested in it,” Mitchell said. “I think it’s special for bo...
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Freddy’s signs 10-unit deal in Georgia, South Carolina
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed a 10-unit franchise agreement with multi-brand operator ELJ Investments to expand the brand in Georgia and South Carolina. Under the agreement, Atlanta-based ELJ will acquire six existing Freddy's restaurants in Augusta, Georgia, and Columbia, South Carolina. The operator also plans to develop four additional restaurants in markets across the two states.
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Malia’s Restaurant Will Reopen in November Under New Ownership in Downtown Aiken
Greg Pierce and Angelia Roberts will reopen Malia's Restaurant at 120 Laurens St. S.W. in downtown Aiken starting in November. The couple closed a deal to buy three downtown buildings from Malia Koelker, including the one where the restaurant sits. "We didn't buy it (the property) for the restaurant," Pierce...
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Spirit of aloha inspires the food at new Hawaiian barbecue restaurant in downtown Aiken
AIKEN — Co-owner Matt Miskelly is eager to introduce local residents to the Polynesia-inspired menu at Fire Shaka Hawaiian BBQ. Diners who visit the downtown restaurant for the first time during its soft opening phase, which began Sept. 29, "are going to get authentic Hawaiian food, but we wanted to add a little bit of a Southern twist and give folks a little something extra," Miskelly said.
The Post and Courier
Spirit of aloha inspires the food at new Hawaiian barbecue restaurant in downtown Aiken
AIKEN — Co-owner Matt Miskelly is eager to introduce local residents to the Polynesia-inspired menu at Fire Shaka Hawaiian BBQ. Diners who visit the downtown restaurant for the first time during its soft opening phase, which began Sept. 29, “are going to get authentic Hawaiian food, but we wanted to add a little bit of a Southern twist and give folks a little something extra,” Miskelly said. Banana pudding is the filling for Fire Shaka’s soft, fluffy Hawaiian-style doughnuts, which are known as malasadas. The braised BBQ Beef served at the restaurant is another example of how Southern-style co...
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Former Augusta National Hospitality Leader Builds Inclusive Legacy at Augusta Restaurant
After spending 30 years overseeing hospitality at Augusta National Golf Club, Jim James has traded the Masters Green Jacket for a restored firehouse dedicated to employing adults with special needs. James founded Incendio, a restaurant housed inside a restored 100-year-old firehouse. The business was built around hiring and training adults...
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The Post and Courier
Return of an Aiken icon: Local restauranteurs planning to reopen Malia's Restaurant downtown
AIKEN — The proprietors of several popular dining establishments in the area are adding another one to their portfolio. In the near future, Greg Pierce and his wife, Angelia Roberts will be reopening the iconic Malia’s Restaurant at 120 Laurens St. S.W. They hope to start welcoming back customers beginning in November. The couple recently closed a deal to purchase three downtown buildings, including the one where Malia’s is located, from Malia Koelker, Pierce told the Aiken Standard on Sept. 26. “We didn’t buy it (the property) for the restaurant,” he said. “We bought it as an investment for u...
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JENNIE: Wine, Women and Shoes fundraiser at the Bell Oct. 8th
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– Wine, Women & Shoes is more than a night out, it is an opportunity to come together, have fun, and make a meaningful difference for families throughout our region. The event is the signature fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities and it’s coming up Thursday, October 8th. President and CEO Jasmine Sims […]
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Parker’s Kitchen donates $60K to area school districts as new store branch prepares to open in Aiken
AIKEN — A gas station chain that has gained popularity in the CSRA in recent years just donated $60K to area school districts as a new location prepares to open on the northwest corner of Whiskey Road and Chukker Creek Road. Parker's Kitchen founder and Executive Chairman Greg Parker...
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Augusta Wing Restaurant Scores 49 on Health Inspection, Faces Food Safety Violations
Town Wings in Augusta earned just 49 points out of 100 during a September 8 inspection. The Georgia Department of Public Health found problems at the restaurant located at 3412 Mike Padgett Hwy. Sixteen violations were found. Raw shrimp sat uncovered beside ready-to-eat food in the front reach-in cooler, which...
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Meet the Special Staffers Serving Up Joy at Augusta Restaurant
For 30 years, Jim James ran hospitality at Augusta National, home of The Masters, widely considered the most exclusive golf club in the world. Now in retirement, he’s on a mission to give his son, who was born with Down syndrome, and others like him, a place to belong. NBC’s Kaylee Hartung reports for TODAY.
The Augusta Chronicle
The Food Lab tests new dishes with ghost kitchen model | Exclusive
No dining room. No servers. No traditional menu. At The Food Lab on Washington Road, customers build meals online while owner Ramiro Galvan uses the ghost kitchen model to test new food ideas Galvan and his sister Patty grew up in the restaurant business and opened The Food Lab in June. It's a new concept for restaurants that's known as a ghost kitchen. More: Bradley's BBQ serves up Southern food with side of nostalgia Galvan explained that a ghost kitchen is a commercial cooking space with no dine-in option. The ghost kitchen has the resources needed to create the food it serves. Orders are made through online apps and delivered by services like DoorDash or Uber Eats. There could be several restaurants working out of one ghost kitchen, but that's not the case at The Food Lab. Orders can also be picked up by the customer, Galvan said. The Food Lab uses DoorDash for delivery. A ghost kitchen allows the chef to experiment with different dishes to see what customers like and what works for the restaurant, he said. It's on the online menu so they can see how it sells and the reaction to it. "Something that you might