Three years ago, Mayor-elect Phil Gordon promised to make it easier for small businesses to renovate old buildings. But the problems faced by one indie restaurateur show that, if anything, it's harder than ever
One of the neatest things I saw when I was out and about on First Friday wasn't actually a painting or a photograph, although you could call it a work of art.
Giant Coffee isn't open just yet, but Matt and Ernie Pool of Matt's Big Breakfast (get it?) opened up their new coffee shop for a special public preview, and it's a lovely space.
I can just see it now -- this will be the new downtown hangout during those inbetween hours, when it's too late to go to Matt's Big Breakfast
Fans of the Big Butter Burger at Matt's Big Breakfast can rejoice.
This Friday night, Matt and Ernie Pool's homage to the all-American classic will be the featured flavor of the week at Welcome Diner, as owner Sloane McFarland continues his series of weekly culinary one-offs.
"We're really excited about this," says Matt Pool, "since we're not really open in the evenings. Now people who can't get to us during the day can try our burger."
