Friday, May 24, 2013
Gwinnett Restaurant Inspections: It's still roach season, but many popular restaurants fared well in recent inspections.
Results of recent Gwinnett County, Ga., restaurant inspections by the Gwinnett County Board of Health. Click below for local health inspection grades, including the most recent reports: See more reports: Don’t miss any Suwanee news. Subscribe to Suwanee Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Monday, May 13, 2013
The former Porto Bello is slated to change, according to city documents.
Suwanee, get ready for still more new restaurants. An eatery called Segreto plans to open in the former Porto Bello location, and the Los Cabos Mex Mex Grill is eyeing a location on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, according to alcoholic beverage applications with the City of Suwanee. City staff has recommended approval of the licenses, and they could come up for a vote as soon as the May City Council meeting. Segreto licensees would be Robert E. Mason and Wanda D. Mason, who have acquired the Porto Bello site on Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road. Los Cabos would be at 360 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Suite 101-B, and the licensee would be Fernando Leon. Recently, Friends Suwanee Grill and Uptown Grille have opened in or near Town Center in …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
The big day is Sunday. Here are some ideas to honor Mom -- and share yours.
Mother's Day 2013 is Sunday, and there are plenty of places in and near Suwanee to honor and have fun with mom. Among them: -- What are your Mother's Day plans? What are your favorite dining options? Share your thoughts in the comments below. -- You can find many great restaurants in our Business Directory. Don’t miss any Suwanee news. Subscribe to Suwanee Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
See who's setting up shop in the city limits.
Courtesy of the City of Suwanee, here are some business licenses that were issued during April 2013: x-home based business. See also:
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Suwanee Restaurant Inspections: Here are the latest reports.
Ippolito's, Golden Seven and Waffle House were among the Suwanee restaurants inspected recently by the Gwinnett Health Department. The results: See also: Don’t miss any Suwanee news. Subscribe to Suwanee Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
The site in Town Center plans special events, including a ribbon cutting.
Finally, the Uptown Grille is open in Suwanee. Karim Rahuddin, a member of the new ownership group, said Thursday (April 25) via telephone that the new eatery in Town Center is serving customers. It recently obtained its alcoholic beverage license and passed permitting regulations. He added that live music will be part of the mix at the new restaurant, which is in the site that was vacated by Olde Towne Tavern & Grille in December. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is in the works. Uptown Grille plans to offer an upscale menu, a la the Cheesecake Factory. This adds to the mix of new eateries in the Town Center area. Friends Suwanee Grille opened earlier in April. -- Do you plan to visit the Uptown Grille? Share your thoughts in the comments below…
The site in Town Center plans special events, including a ribbon cutting.
Finally, the Uptown Grille is open in Suwanee. Karim Rahuddin, a member of the new ownership group, said Thursday (April 25) via telephone that the new eatery in Town Center is serving customers. It recently obtained its alcoholic beverage license and passed permitting regulations. He added that live music will be part of the mix at the new restaurant, which is in the site that was vacated by Olde Towne Tavern & Grille in December. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is in the works. Uptown Grille plans to offer an upscale menu, a la the Cheesecake Factory. This adds to the mix of new eateries in the Town Center area. Friends Suwanee Grille opened earlier in April. -- Do you plan to visit the Uptown Grille? Share your thoughts in the comments below…
Friday, April 12, 2013
A recent restaurant health inspection raises questions about the Town Center eatery.
The targeted April 15 rollout of the Uptown Grille in Suwanee Town Center may not come off. A recent restaurant health inspection by the Gwinnett Health Department noted several violations, and carried an "N/A" score. Typically, that is a rating given to establishments with new or changing ownership. The inspection, which was conducted April 8, carried the following notation: "NOT OK TO PERMIT- all violations must be corrected prior to re-inspection." Officials with the Gwinnett Health Department could not be reached for comment. Also, Uptown Grille officials could not be reached. The following violations were among those noted: Also, that location, which used to be the Olde Towne Tavern & Grille, is known for an open air bar area that …
Safety and aesthetic reasons prompt the consideration.
The growing popularity of LED lighting is prompting Suwanee officials to consider updating their policy. Planning Director Josh Campbell said Thursday at a City Council workshop that LED lighting is "great," but the city feels like its law needs to be updated to aid motorists and to preserve the integrity of current sign rules. He noted that LED lighting is energy efficient and creates much less light pollution. Seems that some businesses in Suwanee are using the strips as signs per se, and that is what officials want to stop. Also, the lights sometimes can be a hazard to motorists. "We're trying to manage the use" of LED lights, City Manager Marty Allen said. "They'll be on every sign in three years." Officials already have noted more …
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
See who's setting up shop in the city limits.
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Courtesy of the City of Suwanee, here are some business licenses issued in March 2013. x-home based business. -- Have you dealt with any of these businesses? Share your experiences in the comments below. See also: Don’t miss any Suwanee news. Subscribe to Suwanee Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Steve Burns
3:19 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
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