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5 days ago
- Business
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Explore how 6 restaurant chains are expanding Boise's dining landscape
Stories by Idaho Statesman journalists, with AI summarization Boise's dining scene is evolving as well-known restaurant chains expand into the area. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has debuted in Star, introducing locals to its award-winning turkey sub, The Bobbie, and plans more locations. El Pollo Loco is set to open restaurants in Meridian and Nampa, aiming to appeal especially to California transplants craving their citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken. Pizza fans can look forward to Slice House by Tony Gemignani, which promises chef-driven, top-tier pies in Meridian. Meanwhile, chains like Raising Cane's and Habit Burger Grill are making moves, while others, such as Big Chicken, remain delayed. Capriotti's new Star location will offer a taste of Thanksgiving year-round with its signature sandwich, The Bobbie. | Published March 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ashley Fredde The hot brand opened 118 new restaurants last year. | Published April 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds It also won best fast-food side in the same USA Today readers' poll. | Published February 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds Boise's transformation into California restaurant-chain paradise shows no sign of slowing. | Published May 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds With In-N-Out now in Idaho, anything feels possible. (There's a poll with this column.) | Published April 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds There were 'BIG things on the horizon' for Idaho. But no restaurants have materialized. What's up? | Published May 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds The brand from 13-time world pizza champion Tony Gemignani is seeing 'rapid growth.' | Published April 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
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What's that? California-based pizzeria Slice House to open its first Tennessee location
The historic boathouse in Franklin that was once operated by Puckett's, Americana Taphouse and Burger Dandy is opening its door to a new restaurant. The California-based pizza restaurant Slice House plans to welcome customers there starting April 19. 'The opening of Slice House Franklin marks a momentous milestone for our young pizza franchise as the farthest east location by over 1,650 miles,' said Slice House founder Tony Gemignani. 'It is with great pride that we get to introduce our artisan pizzas and crafted fast casual concept to the South, and specifically the state of Tennessee, which has such an iconic food culture.' Created in 2010, the San Francisco restaurant features popular pizza styles from different cities around the nation. There currently are 19 locations spread around California, Utah, Nevada and now Tennessee. Franchised and operated locally by Tyler Ichien, Slice House's menu features Gemignani's New York-, Sicilian-, Grandma- and Detroit-style pizzas, available by the slice or whole. Additionally, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options will be available, as well as pasta, wings and salads. 'Having come from the San Francisco Bay area, the home of Slice House by Tony Gemignani, it is with great pride and excitement that we announce the opening of our Franklin location,' said Ichien. 'I have been a longtime fan of Tony so am honored to soon serve his award-winning pizzas at the first Slice House location in Tennessee. We can't wait to open our doors soon and celebrate with the community.' Like other Slice House locations, Slice House Franklin will debut an exclusive specialty pizza flavor called The Lawdog, which is only available by the slice. Gemignani developed this in partnership with Ichien. The Lawdog is a New York-style pizza topped with mozzarella, thin-cut pepperoni, applewood smoked bacon, peppered maple bacon, Jack Daniel's Maple Syrup, hot pepper oil, green onions, garlic oil, oregano and Romano. 'We are so grateful to our dedicated brand partner for bringing Slice House to life here and look forward to serving our pizzas to the Franklin community,' Gemignani said. Opening day ceremonies kick of at 11 a.m. CT and will include a special appearance by Gemignani, signings of Gemignani's cookbooks "The Pizza Bible" and "The Pursuit of Pizza: Recipes from the World Pizza Champions," a free Slice House baseball hat as well as the chance to enter a raffle to win free pizza for a year for the first 50 paying guests. In addition to the pizza restaurant, a bakery will be joining them at the historic location. Perenn Bakery announced in August 2024 that they are expanding and had plans to relocate to the boathouse. An exact opening date has yet to be announced. Slice House is located at 98 E. Main St. near downtown Franklin and is open seven days a week from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Slice House pizza opens Middle Tennessee spot at Franklin boathouse
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19-02-2025
- Business
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Jones Soda Named Official Soda of World Pizza Champions
Partnership Aligns Jones with Influential Nonprofit Linked to Hundreds of Pizza Restaurants SEATTLE, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA), the original craft soda known for its bold flavors and edgy brand personality, today announced that it has been named the official soda of World Pizza Champions, a nonprofit organization of elite pizza professionals with ties to hundreds of topnotch pizzerias. The partnership opens new opportunities for expanding Jones' presence in the foodservice channel as well as for broadening the brand's fan base through visibility during World Pizza Champions' competitions, community events and charitable projects. The relationship aligns Jones with world-class pizzaiolos who can influence the beverage choices at their own restaurants as well as those of their colleagues, potentially adding hundreds of new distribution points for Jones legacy sodas and other products. As a World Pizza Champions sponsor, Jones also will be featured at the organization's booth and World Pizza Games competition at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas in March; the Jones logo will be displayed on team members' chef jackets at all events; and Jones will have the opportunity to collaborate on the group's initiatives benefiting causes such as Parkinson's disease and critical childhood illnesses. "This partnership is an ideal springboard for building new connections in the food and beverage community as we focus on expanding both our products and our strategies for driving profitable growth," said Jones Soda CEO Scott Harvey. "It's also a major vote of confidence in the quality of Jones products from an organization that is 100% dedicated to excellence in the art of pizza making." "Our cofounder Tony Gemignani has a mantra that says 'respect the craft.' Jones Soda clearly shares that philosophy in its own business, and that makes this relationship a natural fit," said Nick Bogacz, President of World Pizza Champions. "This is our first partnership with a soda brand, and we believe it will deliver significant benefits on both sides." About Jones Soda Jones Soda Co.® (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA) is a leading developer of sodas and hemp-infused beverages known for their premium taste, unique flavors, and unconventional brand personality. Launched in 1996 as the original craft soda brand, the Company today markets a diverse portfolio of sodas, mixers, spiked soda, and wellness beverages under the Jones® Soda brand as well as a line of award-winning hemp beverages and edibles leveraging Jones' trademark flavors under the Mary Jones brand. For more information, visit or About World Pizza ChampionsWorld Pizza Champions is a U.S.-based nonprofit multinational group comprised of elite pizza professionals. Team members are selected on an invitation-only basis from among world champion competitors and acclaimed industry leaders, based on skill, character, compatibility and selfless efforts on behalf of the industry. Through international competition, educational outreach, public demonstrations and community-based service, the team is dedicated to promoting pizza making as a respected craft and viable career choice. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Jones Soda Sign in to access your portfolio
