Jake Dabkowski

1 week ago | bizjournals.com | Jake Dabkowski

Local startup Kloopify and Eat'n Park Hospitality Group announced that the two have been working together for over a year to analyze and improve the restaurant group's supply chain and carbon footprint. Kloopify is a local startup founded by CEO Daniela Osio that provides a sustainability focused procurement platform, allowing companies to visualize environmental impact and ensure compliance with regulations.

1 week ago | bizjournals.com | Jake Dabkowski

Preview this article 1 minThe popular taco spot's third restaurant will offer both quick service and full-service options, reflecting a shift in the industry that the owner believes is here to stay. Doce Taqueria will open its third location April 24. The new location will offer full-service dining. Its opening was delayed due to issues with the gas line. Doce Taqueria is set to open its third location with a ribbon cutting on April 24.

1 week ago | bizjournals.com | Jake Dabkowski

Preview this article 1 minThe upcoming La Prima shop in Oakland aims to recreate the welcoming atmosphere of the founder's childhood experiences. La Prima will open a new shop in Oakland. The new location is at 3400 Fifth Ave. La Prima founder Sam Patti previously owned a coffee shop, Cafe Zio, in Oakland in the 1990s. La Prima is set to open a new shop in Oakland. For founder Sam Patti, it marks a return to a familiar Pittsburgh neighborhood.

1 week ago | bizjournals.com | Jake Dabkowski

Preview this article 1 minLongevity recently rebranded from Carmell Corp. Longevity Health Holdings plans to merge with 20/20 BioLabs. The merger aims to double Longevity's fiscal year 2025 revenue forecast. Longevity's Nasdaq symbol XAGE would represent the combined company. South Side-based biotech firm Longevity Health Holdings Inc. announced plans to merge with Gaithersburg, Maryland-based 20/20 BioLabs Inc.

1 week ago | bizjournals.com | Jake Dabkowski

Standing Wave Coffee Roaster has secured enough funding to open a physical coffee shop and roastery on the South Side. The company was launched by brothers Evan and Colin Frye as an independent roastery in 2020, complimenting a pre-existing, separate brick and mortar shop in Donegal, Silver Horse Coffee. In 2022, Standing Wave launched a coffee truck, traveling to various neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.