Business

The new downtown Hilton Garden Inn found the local flare, scratch-based cooking and friendly attitude they were looking for in the Arcadia-based Nook Kitchen. The restaurant will open their second location in the remodeled Professional Building next year.

Michael Nowakowski touted a report by an independent law firm that clears him of wrongdoing in a conflict of interest with developers.

SoSoBa, a new restaurant opening on Roosevelt Row in December, offers noodle-based cuisine from around the world, including Thai, Vietnamese, Korean and Creole cuisines.

Services like quicker graffiti removal and event management could come to Roosevelt Row if the City Council votes to establish a business improvement district, with the Council voting on a resolution of intent in November.

A subcommittee recommended that City Council approve a grant to restore two historic buildings on Van Buren Street and Fourth Avenue. The owners said they aim to finish restoration within two years.

A subcommittee recommended that City Council approve an 8.6 percent budget increase for the enhanced municipal services district downtown. The proposed growth is spurred by increases in development downtown.

Sutra Studios opened their second yoga location Monday on First and Portland streets. Owners Matt and Rebecca Fritz say they want to show Phoenix residents that living healthy lifestyles can be fun.

Edison Midtown, a luxury housing complex that will soon begin development on Central Avenue and Monterey Way, is among several other apartments being constructed downtown and midtown.

The vegan diner, which had occupied the Grand Avenue space since 2013, will see its last day of business on Sunday. But foodies won't have to wait long for a replacement.

Pound for Pound's combination of shoes and style has found a host of local customers -- including P.J. Tucker -- and provided the foundation for a rapidly expanding business.