Watch out, Starkville, it’s about to get tastier.
Big Bad Breakfast, a chain of breakfast cafes, is making its move on a new location, according to a post by Realtor Colin Krieger featuring BBB t-shirts celebrating the business’ 15th anniversary.
Co-owner for the new location, Cameron Parker, could not speak to the details of where it will be or when it will open, but he said an official announcement is forthcoming. I know I’ll be keeping an eye for it.
BBB was founded by owner John Currence at its Oxford location in 2008. Since then, the chain grew to 16 locations throughout the United States.
After receiving multiple nominations for a James Beard award, Currence won for Best Chef South. (James Beard awards are the Oscars for food.) He is also responsible for Oxford restaurants Snackbar, Bourè and City Grocery.
I have to say, I might have never met Currence, but his food is well known to me. Popular menu items include the huevos rancheros, the big crumble and the Redneck Benny — essentially eggs Benedict on the country side of things. Plus, who doesn’t love their homemade biscuits? I used to take one home with me every time I ate there in Oxford.
But Starkville isn’t the only town getting its hands on a new brand-new restaurant.
In Columbus, Tracy Wilson, co-owner of Road Side Ranch House, is bringing new life to the former Ranch House Diner at 807 Alabama St.
Wilson told me she and her partners have been working since June to renovate and eventually open a soul food and Mediterranean restaurant in East Columbus.
“I realized there’s nothing here besides the McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Wendy’s over here, and once they’re close, there’s nowhere to go but places on Highway 45 North,” Wilson said. “It got to the point where I thought it’s time to put something else back over here.”
Wilson said she wants to bring classic soul food back to Columbus but knows that something light would also be a hit at the new restaurant. After some consideration from her team, Wilson decided that Mediterranean cuisine would fit the bill.
While work continues on the new restaurant, Wilson said she expects to open by Aug. 1. Store hours will be Monday through Thursday from 5:30 a.m. to midnight, and Thursday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Here is wishing her and her team luck. I’m certainly interested in trying the deep-fried cheeseburger and Philly cheese steak sandwich.
Moving on to West Point, local filmmaker Michael Williams has opened a new herbs and spices business, The Great Catsby Herb Cartel.
William said he had been wanting to establish a herbs, spices and tea blend business using plants for his garden for years, and even named the shop after his late cat, Catsby. The store will offer its first blends and herbs this Saturday at 221 E. Westbrook St. from 8 to 11 a.m.
“I thought this was kind of a faraway dream,” Williams said. “But this year was our second year having a front yard garden, and I realized the abundance was going to be big enough that I could go ahead and launch it. (The Great Catsby Herb Cartel) was also kind of a way for me to find the name for the company and it will be something where Catsby’s legacy can live on.”
Other than basic herbs such as basil, oregano, lemon grass and various blends for tea, Williams said the shop also offers merchandise such as t-shirts, which customers can order from the business website.
Finally, my friends, we return to Columbus for one last update.
A new T-Mobile Store is being built at 1521 Hwy. 45 N., according to a building permit filed in late June.
The new store, located right next to O’Reilly Auto Parts, began construction early last week by Tabor Construction and Development.
I contacted management at Tabor to speak on the project but never heard back. Here is hoping the project goes smoothly and folks can soon purchase new phones at the soon-to-be location.
Well, folks, that’s all for now. Make sure to check back in next week for more goings on in business.
Dispatch reporter Grant McLaughlin writes about business openings and closings, as well as other unique business news. Send business tips to [email protected].
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