‘Business Report’: Bar to replace Louie’s Cafe on State Street

When Louie’s Café leaves its space at 209 W. State St. to move down the street this fall, a new bar serving food might take its place. Stephanie Riegel of Business Report writes that Duvic’s and Spanish Moon part-owner Shane Courrege is teaming up with Luis Macedo, the head chef at Pinetta’s European Restaurant, to open the new bar and eatery in early 2015. “It’s a small space, so it will be quiet, relaxed and intimately lit,” says Courrege, who signed a lease for the 2,000-square-foot space last week with building owner Jimmy Wetherford. “There really isn’t anything like it around here.” Read the full story.