Wendy Weitzel

After more than 14 years, the Davis Leslie’s Pool Supplies store has closed. In an email Monday to customers, the company announced the closure. It referred clients to its website or the Leslie’s app. The store opened in March 2012 at 1321 W. Covell Blvd.... See more

The long-awaited bistro just made its debut at Mabel’s Market. The picnic and gourmet gift store expanded into the back of its building, adding bar and table seating for lunch and – by this fall – tapas dinner. The motto for what’s now called Mabel’s Mark... See more

The Davis Beer Shoppe announced today that it’s closing after 15 years. Wednesday will be its final day. Taylor Ramos, owner of the beer store and taproom at 211 G St., posted an announcement this afternoon on its Facebook page: “It is with a grateful hea... See more

The future Butter & Basil is coming along in the former Black Bear Diner space at 255 Second St. in Davis. On Thursday, between interviews of prospective employees, owner Jerry Umnartyutithum showed me the interior work, which is nearly complete. It l... See more

Q&A with Munchie Man Also: Ding How sets its closing date In Friday’s column, I told you about Munchie Man, the restaurant that will replace Taffach Ethiopian Cuisine at 113 D St. in downtown Davis. Owner Christopher Fairman’s husband, Jake De La Hoya... See more