Knightdale, NC – Craften
Another food hall, with a twist, is on the way according to a feature in Raleigh Magazine this past week. Craften will open in late summer in Knightdale and is the brainchild of NC F&B podcast host and industry veteran Max Trujillo and entrepreneur Kip Downer. Unlike ‘typical’ food halls, you will order from your phone and the food is brought to your table by a server. The Knightdale location will feature Poblanos Tacos, Fiori Trattoria, The Corner Venezuelan Food and Finca Burger.
West Grove, IA – Purple Goat Kitchen and Bar
While the pandemic has caused many delays, work on a Northeast Rochester restaurant is rolling along. It is being built in space on the west end of the former Shopko North complex at 3708 U.S. 63 North. Brothers David and Mark Currie hope to get the 6,700-square-foot restaurant open soon, though delays still make it difficult to narrow it down to a specific date.