Ariel Perez

1 week ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Ariel Perez

April was all about eateries. Several new restaurants opened in Green Bay, including a Nicaraguan eatery and a Japanese-cuisine restaurant. Meanwhile, one restaurant temporarily closed and another rebranded itself. Here's Streetwise's list of business happenings. 4 restaurants and a coffee shop opened in Green BayA Japanese-cuisine restaurant opened on the west side, while a Nicaraguan, a Mexican eatery and a wings fast-food restaurant opened on the east side.

1 week ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Ariel Perez

Koi Ramen opened at 1593 W. Mason St. in Green Bay on April 25. The restaurant has a sister location at 2101 S. Oneida St., in Ashwaubenon. The restaurant suffered delays due to issues with application forms for City of Green Bay permits. After almost two years in the works, a Japanese-cuisine restaurant has opened on Green Bay's west side. Koi Ramen, 1593 W. Mason St., opened April 25 in the former Arby's building.

1 week ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Ariel Perez

Bad weather will not spoil the fun for children at this new business coming to The Shoppes at the Village. Let’s Run Around, 2605 S. Oneida St. in Ashwaubenon, next to David's Bridal, is an indoor playground currently under construction, expected to open this fall. Beth Kinnunen, co-owner of the business with her husband Mark, said the idea came from the few options the Green Bay area had for her two boys to burn energy during cold, rainy or extremely hot days.

2 weeks ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Ariel Perez

Fritanga Nica opened on April 5 at 1706 Main St. in Green Bay. Its owner, Ana Reyes first opened Pulperia Nica, a small store at 420 S. Military Ave. in June 2024. Reyes has been battling colon cancer for several months. GREEN BAY − Ana Reyes realized her dream of opening a restaurant on April 5, despite her battle with cancer. The restaurant, Fritanga Nica, opened at 1706 Main St. in Green Bay.

2 weeks ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Ariel Perez |Jeff Bollier

Businesses near Lambeau Field thrived during the 2025 NFL Draft, while downtown businesses reported disappointing sales. Establishments offering food, drinks, or football memorabilia saw increased traffic, while others struggled. Breweries and bars near the draft zone capitalized on the crowds with special events and live music. Some businesses adapted their strategies during the draft, experiencing varied results.