Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Cedar City Business Openings and Closings

Das Nest—Located next to the Knight’s Inn on South Main Street, this new restaurant is bringing international cuisine to Cedar City each week. Das Nest is open every Friday and Saturday night with a limited menu featuring international dishes from a pre-selected country.

Iron County Courthouse—The Iron County Courthouse has re-opened in Parowan after being closed for more than a year for renovations. The $2.5 million project focused on fixing the outdated plumbing and electrical systems of the 42-year-old building.

Courtyard Marriott—Cedar City’s newest hotel is officially open. The 100-room hotel features a meeting and banquet hall in addition to four separate spaces for break-out sessions.

Porkbelly’s Express and Purple Oasis Acai Bowls & Smoothies—Two Cedar City staples have now found a home at Southern Utah University. Following the lead of Fat Zeus, Purple Oasis Acai Bowls & Smoothies has now transformed from a food truck to a storefront in the Sharwan Smith Student Center. Purple Oasis offers a menu of healthy food and smoothies, including the trendy acai bowl.

Nature’s Grocer—Nature’s Grocer quietly opened on south Main Street at the end of 2017 near Retro Fitness and the IFA. The health food store carries a variety of nutrition products, herbs, supplements and bulk foods.

Tagg N Go Express Car Wash—A Tagg N Go Express Car Wash is under construction on South Main Street near Ross. Construction is expected to be completed by June or July. Walmart—Walmart is about to undergo a major renovation starting in mid-February. According to a representative for the international chain superstore, the upgrades will include new paint and flooring.

Main Street Grill—The downtown breakfast and lunch spot shuttered early this year. The exact reason behind the closing of Main Street Grill is unknown, but it looks like the coveted space is already undergoing a makeover.

Funky Monkey Arcade—After multiple ownership changes since opening in 2016, Funky Monkey Arcade on south Main Street has officially shut its doors. The Spectrum