When people started talking, Alan Buck knew they were onto something.

Fans of Downtown Deli and Marketplace were sad and crushed to learn that the restaurant nestled inside Cottage Flowers will be closing Friday.

HOPE CSA isn’t joking when they say their pizzas are fresh from the farm.

Lee Bowers, owner of the Rusty Dog Irish Pub, made a deal with one of his customers. If he didn’t like the beer, Bowers would buy it, but the customer should at least try it.

“Welcome.” To be more accurate, “Welcome to the grill,” is what owner Nasser Anabtawi says when translating the name of his latest culinary endeavor – Hala Grill.