Managing Restaurants Runs in the Family

The story of how Coyoacan, a Mexican restaurant based in South Georgia, came to be is about as classically American as it gets. Fernando Pena, owner of the Valdosta, Georgia, location, has been in the restaurant industry for most his life. “The restaurant business is something we’ve done since as long as I can remember,” Pena said. “I grew up watching them (my family) do … Continue reading Managing Restaurants Runs in the Family

Food for the Soul, By the Family

“Big” Nick Harden is a familiar face to Valdosta and the surrounding areas, and if you know anything about Valdosta radio then you know that catchy slogan of “Big Nick Doin’ Big Things” on 107.9. You constantly hear Big Nick advertising on the radio for the local events such as new clothing stores openings, upcoming parties, restaurant promotions, back to school drives, and more. He … Continue reading Food for the Soul, By the Family

Red Owl Coffee Company: The Buzz on the Local Beanery

Coffee is widely known and loved for its ability to bring people to life in the mornings and help workers to get through the notorious afternoon slump at the office. For the Red Owl Coffee Company, a great brew is much more than just an energizing morning beverage. The company, newly founded in November 2016, is rapidly making its presence known in South Georgia with … Continue reading Red Owl Coffee Company: The Buzz on the Local Beanery