The Block The group that created Enbär is launching a new “fun and exciting place for downtown.” The Block is coming to the former Cory Block Bakery space on 5th Street South. Mike Hallahan, chef at Enbar, will also be the chef for The Block and said the plan is lunch and dinner with “crazy grilled cheese,” scratch made sandwiches,

MOD Pizza is going into the former Hoagiville location on 10th Avenue South. The company confirmed to The Electric this week that is opening a restaurant in Great Falls and this morning Macek Companies Inc. posted a video confirming that MOD Pizza was going into the Hoagieville location. Earlier this week, city planning said no permits had been issued for

Black Bear Diner is coming to Marketplace. The city planning office issued a building permit Wednesday for interior renovations and a sign permit will be required, according to Tom Micuda, deputy planning director. The city planning office initially said the permit was issued for the former On the Border restaurant since the chain had initially looked at that property, but

Bids are being accepted by the Business Improvement District for the two new pedlets downtown and officials are hoping they’ll be open for the end the season. Joan Redeen, BID community director, said the new pedlets would go in front of the Celtic Cowboy on 1st Avenue South and Burger Bunker on 5th Street South. The BID awarded grants to

The Business Improvement District has revamped the pedlet program for downtown Great Falls and is seeking applications. The new program will provide three $7,500 grants. Eligible applicants must submit an application and a $1,000 check to the BID by June 28. The BID made changes to the grant program since there had been a lack of applicants so far this