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Downtown Welcomes Pinkberry to Canal Street!
Pinkberry, the number one tart frozen yogurt brand, will soon open at 300 Canal Street! Matching the culture of the company to the culture of New Orleans are local owners and entrepreneurs Courtney and Celie Stumm, who also own a Pinkberry at 5601 Magazine Street.
"We love everything that New Orleans is about and know that the palettes of the locals are ready to experience Pinkberry," says Celie.
Set to open on August 20, Pinkberry Canal Street will feature 900 square feet of frozen fun. From the store design to the irresistible flavors and toppings, Pinkberry Canal Street is sure to delight the senses.
"We think New Orleans is a perfect Pinkberry town, and we couldn't have picked better partners than Courtney and Celie Stumm to help us launch there," says Ron Graves, Pinkberry CEO.
DDD President & CEO Kurt Weigle adds, "We could not be more excited to welcome Pinkberry and the Stumm sisters to Canal Street. They join more than 12 other new retailers and are excellent examples of the revitalization and renaissance we see taking place here everyday."
Local fans who want up-to-the-minute news and discount offers should sign up to be a Pinkberry Groupie at
www.pinkberry.com/groupie.
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PJ's Expands Downtown Presence with New Location!
Just a few blocks from their Canal Street location, franchisees Shane Songy and Shawn Breaud have opened another PJ's Coffee shop at 135 St. Charles Avenue! The 900 square foot gourmet shop opened on July 1 and is already a hot spot for Downtown workers and visitors who hop on and off the St. Charles Avenue streetcar right outside its doors.
"The streetcar stop at the corner of St. Charles and Common streets was part of the inspiration," says Songy. "We saw this as a good opportunity to bring a little life to a corner that so many locals and visitors walk by each day. New Orleans is all about hospitality, and that's what we serve here."
The PJ's also provides all the food and beverage services to the Royal St. Charles Hotel, to which it is connected.