Mexican restaurant Xóchitl Montana, a Mexican restaurant, is opening soon in the former Bert and Ernie’s space at 300 1st Ave. S. The family owned restaurant also owns a location in Billings and has been renovating the downtown space over the summer. Towneplace Suites opens The Towneplace Suites by Marriott in West Bank opened Oct. 14. The 109-room hotel is located

Double Barrel’s new owner Stephanie Ross is the new owner of Double Barrel Coffee House Cafe. She assumed ownership on Oct. 1 from Lucas and Melissa Cyr, who were part of the partner group that established the business in 2018. Ross said that they’ll”continue to have everyone’s favorite breakfast items, biscuits and gravy, haystack and such. We will continue to

Amazon In May, The Electric reported that the city issued a permit to remodel the existing building at 4000 North Star Boulevard for a distribution warehouse. The property owner is listed on the application as GFA, LLC. Earlier this month, readers noticed a sign at the property indicating it was an Amazon facility. The Electric contacted the property owner who

Planet Earth Planet Earth is closing. After 32 years, owner Beth Evenson has decided to close the downtown shop. “It’s time for the next chapter of my life,” she said. “It’s been a good long run.” She hasn’t set a final date for closing but starting Sept. 9. merchandise and jewelry will be 25 percent off. Business Bites: Pomodoro opening;

Pomodoro Pomodoro, an Italian restaurant, is moving into the former Mrs. Wright’s Pastys at 1008 20th St. S. They’re hoping to open in about five weeks depending on construction, so follow their Facebook page for updates. The Living Room Jolene Charters is taking over ownership of The Living Room from Michelle Houghton. Houghton purchased the salon in October 2020, in the midst

Pizza Ranch Pizza Ranch is holding open interviews through Aug. 20. The interviews are open: Aug. 15 through 7 p.m. Aug. 16: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 17: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 18: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 19: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 20: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. You do not need an

Howard’s dropping delivery drivers Howard’s Pizza is transitioning to DoorDash for deliveries beginning Aug. 18 and all delivery orders will have to be made online. In a post, Howard’s said that insurance, fuel and maintenance costs are driving the decision. Howard’s said that they’ll be able to use DoorDash’s infrastructure and reduce their overhead costs for running a fleet of

Without fail, as soon as a fence goes up or dirt moves, people start asking a lot, and we mean a lot, what is being built. It’s often a project we’ve reported for awhile, but it gets forgotten until there’s activity on a site. So, here’s a quick round up of the questions we’ve been getting multiple times a day

Best Wok As of July 24, Best Wok has reopened. They’re open their regular hours, 11 a.m. 9 p.m. at 1800 10th Ave. S. Business Bites: Great Clips, vintage shop, Pizza Ranch, wine tasting, GF Theatre Company season announcement; new L&C Foundation director; and more Peres Food Basket Yes, work is happening at the former Peres Food Basket at 2700

Updated July 16 Panera Demolition of the former JBs started this week to make way for a new Panera location at 1322 10th Ave. S. Business Bites: Chik-fil-A files traffic study, Winco, Panera, Ocean Star Seafood, local wins Emmy Award, United Way surpasses fundraising goal, Christian bookstore opens in the mall The property was purchased by Pan Montana, the Panera franchise