Many years ago, La Campana announced its Main Street location in Columbus.
I first announced the restaurant at 400 Main St. in January 2020, and now we’re finally nearing its opening date. Building owner Chris Chain confirmed the restaurant is opening soon and we’ve seen some progress happening with the building. I could not reach a representative for La Campana by press time Wednesday.
The restaurant will be in the former Old 82 Restaurant and Front Door, Back Door.
In Columbus, we’ve got businesses on the move everywhere. CJ’s Pizza of Columbus, 507 18th Ave. N., announced its new location on social media earlier this month. Soon, CJ’s will open a new spot at 6188 Hwy. 45 N., the former Louisiana Shrimp Shack location.
“Our current location is lacking in a lot of ways and traffic on (18th Avenue) is unbearable,” Owners Brent and Courtney Teague posted on Facebook. “We will (be) doing upgrades and repairs on our new locations for a couple months then we will have both locations open until our lease is up on 18th Ave. …Thank you so much for being such great customers/family and we are looking forward to seeing you at our new place.”
Moving over to Starkville, I have very sad and solemn news.
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill, 87-1 Cotton Mill Drive, is officially closed. There’s a sign in the window announcing its closure and the company updated its social media confirming the closure is permanent. Salsarita’s closing seems abrupt, with the restaurant being open as recently as last week. The North Carolina-based company opened in 2000 with the Starkville location opening in 2015. I did reach out to Salsarita’s but did not hear back by press time on Wednesday.
The Mexican chain was a staple in my house. When we wanted burrito bowls and chicken quesadillas – they were there. When we made them change the televisions to Mississippi State soccer games, they listened.
Far Out Motel, 104 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive W., will have its grand opening at 1 p.m. March 28.
If that address sounds familiar, it is because it’s the former University Motel on MLK. I haven’t heard back from the owners, but I drove by and there have been extensive renovations to the motel from the 1950s, famous for Johnny Cash’s visit on May 11, 1965.
According to the motel’s website, renovations include “retro-inspired rooms,” a new outdoor patio and lounge area.
Keep those business tips coming and I’ll see y’all next week.
Former Dispatch reporter Mary Pollitz writes weekly about interesting business news. Have a tip? Send it to [email protected].
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