Business

Kat and Brad Moore, co-owners of hotdog food truck Short Leash, used to joke about opening a restaurant. In June 2010, the couple jumped on the food-truck craze that has been sweeping the nation, and they created Short Leash.

Lawn Gnome Publishing, currently housed in The Firehouse Gallery, will open a new bookstore on Roosevelt Row this February.

Known for his famous Italian restaurant Pizzeria Bianco, chef Chris Bianco continues to experiment with the opening of his new, cleverly titled restaurant, Italian Restaurant.

The beet strEAT food truck, known for offering vegetarian and vegan food, no longer serves Phoenix residents as of the new year. The business partners realized they would not be able to move into their second phase due to practical constraints.

The P.F. Chang’s Rock N’ Roll Marathon started downtown for the first time Sunday, bringing more people to businesses in the area.

Hey Joe! Filipino Street Food began as a love story and turned into a business venture.

After facing financial burdens, Just Breathe, a local wellness therapy business split into two locations.

The Phoenix Public Market struggled through an extended period of construction in front of its store but is relieved to see an end to the streetscape project.

After launching its website four months ago, Chow Locally, an online marketplace for local food, has evolved from a volunteer-driven project to an award-winning new business that is looking to revolutionize the way people buy local food.

The Cafe Roma in the Arizona Center is undergoing light renovations this winter to shift from a traditional pizza eatery to featuring elements of a sports bar with expanded food and drink offerings.