IKEA Closures + Cookie Chain Crumbles + Ethiopian Coffee Shop Opens: MD Business News

Heading into the new week, Patch highlights the previous week's top business stories from across Maryland. Below is a roundup of those stories. You can catch up on other business news by clicking here.

Cookie Chain Chip City Abruptly Closes Locations

A popular cookie chain has called it quits after serious business setbacks forced it to close locations nationwide, including in Maryland.

Black Lion Cafe To Serve Ethiopian Coffee In College Park

A family-owned Ethiopian coffee shop, Black Lion Cafe, will be opening yet this year at Union on Knox, University of Maryland. In addition to coffee, Black Lion will also offer tea and freshly made food, including sandwiches, paninis, and pastries made with locally sourced ingredients.

IKEA's Plan And Order Branch In Annapolis To Close This Month

Fans of the Swedish furniture store IKEA will soon have to drive a bit further to stock up on meatballs and home furnishings as the company announces closures across the region, including one location in Anne Arundel County.

Havre De Grace Eatery Features Spooky Guests, Special 5-Course Dinner In October

Butcher on the Bay will be offering a five-course pairing dinner Oct. 25. Each guest will be guided through five courses paired with a wine. The fine-dining eatery also will be surprising patrons with a special spooky guest every weekend throughout October.

Wonder Food Hall Sets The Date For New Grand Opening In Anne Arundel Co.

Similar to its food halls across the region, the Wonder Gambrills location will be offering residents a mix of family-friendly dishes that range from pizza to hamburgers and salads, among other plates. It's grand opening will be Oct. 15.

Controversial Harford Co. Battery Storage Project Denied State Incentives

Maryland regulators have denied state financial credits for the proposed 500-megawatt Oystercatcher battery storage project in White Hall.

Popular Peruvian Chicken Shop Opens 1st Annapolis Site

The popular Sardi's Chicken shop officially opened to Annapolis residents this week, offering a taste of Peruvian cuisine.

Free Fruit, Berries, Nuts Found At Food Forest In Havre De Grace

Established in 2016, the food forest maintained by the Havre de Grace Green Team offers fruit, berries and nuts free for the picking.

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