Local Chefs Win James Beard Awards; Restaurant Fire: Philly Area Business News

What's opening, what's closing and what's changing in the local business landscape? Here are some of the business stories making recent news across the Philadelphia area.

James Beard Award Winners In Philly

A Philadelphia chef and restaurant received some of the culinary world's most prestigious honors at Monday’s James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony at the Lyric Opera in Chicago. More.

Restaurant Scorched In Fire

A heavy fire tore through a Chinese and Japanese restaurant's kitchen. More.

Inside A Radnor Bar's Proposed Demolition

Despite public scrutiny behind a proposed redevelopment, the property owner claims demolition and redevelopment will help keep the bar and music venue's rent low. More.

Main Line Café Opens Third Location

A popular Main Line café and bakery known for its seasonal menus celebrated the grand opening of its third location this weekend. And the expansion plans aren't done yet. More.

Swim Club Goes Members-Only

A private swim club in Marple Township has suspended the sale of daily passes in an effort to prioritize its members. More.

June Bakan covers the Main Line, Delaware County and Philadelphia. Are you a local business owner with big news to share, or a customer with a business or restaurant that you believe deserves a shoutout? Email her at june.bakan@patch.com.