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We know how you foodies out there love updates on new restaurants. As you know, we’ve been talking about Caney Fork Restaurant opening in the old Santa Fe Cattle Co. location on South Gloster. We’re gettin’ closer! Here’s an email from Josh Weis, vice president of Caney Fork.
The restaurant in Columbus opened yesterday (Monday), and Tupelo’s is just around the corner, he said:
The Caney Fork Restaurant in Columbus, MS opened with huge success (as expected). The crowds packed the house after the ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 PM. It was great to finally open the doors. The managers and training staff have been working very hard over the past month and their preparation was evident with such a flawless opening. The Columbus community has been great from the start so we are so glad to finally return the love. Tupelo will open next sometime in March 2010 followed by Leeds, AL shortly after. Management applications will be accepted on our Web site at www.caneyforkrestaurant.com and all other applicants are asked to visit the location to fill out an application. To view a slideshow from the Columbus location visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxNSTn67mj8
When it rains, it pours, and for Toyota, it’s been a torrential downpour the past couple of weeks.
Today, the Japanese automaker confirmed what had been suspected earlier – its popular Prius is being recalled – 437,000 of them as a matter of fact. The new recall also includes 133,000 Prius in the U.S. and 14,500 Lexus HS250h vehicles
Ouch! That brings to total of recalled Toyotas to 8.5 MILLION!
Excerpts from the AP report:
Akio Toyoda, the president if Toyota, has been criticized for being largely invisible during the two weeks after the company announced Jan. 21 the gas pedal recall in the U.S., Europe and China.
He apologized at his first public press conference last Friday, but was criticized by the Japanese media for failing to outline concrete steps to tackle the safety crisis and reassure customers around the world.
Analysts said fears of an even bigger consumer backlash prodded Toyota into recalling the Prius.
“If they hadn’t done the recalls, their image would have suffered even more,” said Ryoichi Saito, auto analyst at Mizuho Investors Securities in Tokyo.
The Japanese transport ministry rapped Toyota as reacting too slowly, and said he was meeting U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos Wednesday to exchange views about Toyota’s recalls and make sure U.S.-Japan relations remained on good terms.
HomeStretch, a new startup furniture manufacturer in Nettleton, had its first day of production today.
The company, which makes motion furniture, was slated to have an outdoor ribbon cutting this afternoon, but it was rescheduled to Wednesday due to the weather.
But since we already were at the plant, we visited with president Skipper Holliman and vice president Gentry Long, both previously of Lane Home Furnishings.
They said HomeStretch currently has 36 employees, with the goal of having 140 in four years. So far, things are going well, Holliman said, and the manufacturer’s products were well received at the most recent furniture markets in Tupelo and Las Vegas.
Read tomorrow’s Daily Journal for more details.
From the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association:
You’re Invited to a Public Forum to discuss the Main Street Project.
It is critical during this preliminary stage for all stakeholders and business owners in the downtown Tupelo district to have a full understanding of the history and purpose of the proposed project. In order for this concept to move forward and seek funding sources, it is very important that everyone understands the true concept.
Please join us for an informal discussion. Wednesday, February 10th
Noon to 1 pm
Hilton Garden Inn – Walnut Room
Lunch is available onsite at the Great American Grill. Please arrive early if you plan to order lunch. Specials are offered daily.
Hosted by Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association
Special thanks to the Hilton Garden Inn for providing the public meeting space.
You're invited:
What: Public Meeting on Complete Streets Policy
When: Thursday, Feb. 11 @ 6:00
Where: City Hall Council Chambers
Why: To talk about and educate the public on the Complete Streets policy.
Hosted by: Development Services/Planning Commission
