Ariel Perez

4 weeks ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Ariel Perez

ASHWAUBENON − A local Turkish restaurant is now operating under a new name and has introduced fresh menu options, bringing an expanded taste of authentic Mediterranean cuisine to Ashwaubenon. Taste of Istanbul opened in May as Istanbul Fish & Seafood Restaurant at 940 Hansen Road. Its owner, Fatih Okcu said he has expanded the menu to include new authentic dishes from Turkey and the Mediterranean, which prompted the name change. "We now have new salads, soups, meats and desserts," Okcu said.

1 month ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Ariel Perez

ASHWAUBENON − A new retail store is bringing a wide selection of cheese to the Titletown District. Vern’s Cheese will open a new store at 1241 Lombardi Access Road, Suite D, next to Margarita’s restaurant, according to a news release. The store will have a soft opening in early April, followed by a grand opening, which will coincide with the NFL draft, the release said.

1 month ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Ariel Perez

The second month of the year kicked off with a mix of openings and closings in the local business scene. Streetwise put together a list of the businesses that have opened, closed or are currently on the way out. In February, three new businesses opened, including a long-awaited restaurant. However, three businesses are on the way out and one officially closed.

1 month ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Ariel Perez

GREEN BAY − A new Green Bay florist is taking a fresh approach to bouquets. Agave Azul or "blue agave," opened on Feb. 14 at 1415 Main St., in east Green Bay. Owner Paola Gonzalez said Agave Azul is not a "traditional flower business," as her bouquets combine Mexican, Korean, and European styles and are made through pre-orders. "I do a more modern take on my hand-wrap bouquets," she said. Gonzalez's family is originally from Mexico, but she grew up in Green Bay.

1 month ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Ariel Perez

GREEN BAY − A "coming soon" sign announcing the opening of BBQ House restaurant has been posted outside a Main Street property for over a year, but now, the owner has changed plans. The property at 2256 Main St. is owned by Great Stone Properties Inc., which purchased it in April 2019. Since then, owner Ming Chen has done a series of renovations that include electrical work, and he has applied for permits with the city of Green Bay.