Winna’s Kitchen
Winna’s Kitchen is a family-owned restaurant renowned for its hearty home-style cooking and warm community atmosphere. Established in 2010 by Winna Johnson, the business was built from her passion for traditional recipes passed down through generations. Located in the heart of downtown, Winna’s Kitchen has become a local favorite, celebrated for its fresh ingredients and welcoming service. Over the years, the restaurant has expanded its menu to include a variety of regional specialties, all while maintaining its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Today, Winna’s Kitchen continues to serve as a culinary haven that preserves cherished family recipes and fosters a sense of community for its patrons.
News Summary
Myrtle Beach city leaders are introducing a retail initiative aimed at revitalizing downtown and improving the economy. City officials are meeting with retail firms to attract diverse businesses. The initiative responds to community demands for a varied shopping landscape, with a focus on filling vacant storefronts. With recent real estate transactions and the opening of new businesses like Bin Depot, there is optimism that these efforts will enhance the quality of life for both residents and visitors.
Myrtle Beach city leaders are embarking on a new retail initiative aimed at revitalizing downtown and enhancing the overall economy of the area. This effort, which comes in response to increasing demands for a diverse shopping landscape, aims to attract a variety of businesses to fill vacant storefronts and improve the experience for both residents and visitors.
Recently, city officials held meetings with retail strategy and recruitment firms to explore various avenues for retail growth, with a focus on both downtown Myrtle Beach and other vital areas throughout the city. The initiative seeks to leverage feedback received via social media, which shows a strong community desire for a wider array of business options beyond the existing offerings. A significant effort will be made to promote key vacant highway corridor parcels to attract national businesses.
According to Devin Parks, the director of economic development for Myrtle Beach, the expected commercial growth will not only complement ongoing downtown revitalization efforts but also enhance the quality of life for local residents. To illustrate this potential, Winna’s Kitchen, a downtown restaurant that recently moved to a new location on 9th Avenue North, has reported an increase in foot traffic since the move. Kensey Muller, a partner at Winna’s Kitchen, expressed optimism that a diverse range of retail offerings, such as shops in addition to restaurants, would bolster visitor numbers and benefit all local businesses.
Jason Greene, the president of the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance, emphasized that having a varied retail mix is critical for ensuring a vibrant urban core. To foster community involvement and gather input on the retail future of the city, the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance hosts a “Coffee with the Community” event every third Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.
Additionally, the retail landscape in the area is already witnessing changes with significant real estate transactions. A strip mall in the Myrtle Beach area, known as Braves Village Shopping Center, was sold for $7.4 million to Brentwood Realty. The shopping center houses well-known businesses such as Food Lion, Rent-A-Center, La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, and The Chicken Joint. Brentwood Realty has plans to upgrade the property to attract national tenants, potentially including popular brands like Starbucks and AutoZone.
In another development, a new business named Bin Depot is set to open at 300 South Kings Highway, taking over the former site of the United Outreach Ministries Thrift Store. The Bin Depot will feature an innovative retail model similar to garage sales, offering a constantly changing inventory of various items at low prices. The grand opening date for the Myrtle Beach location is forthcoming, as it remains in the planning stages. Bin stores like Bin Depot have gained popularity across the region and nationwide, signifying a trend in consumer shopping behaviors.
The growth of the retail sector in Myrtle Beach is supported by the expansion of local grocery chains as well. Notable names such as Aldi and Trader Joe’s have secured new spaces in the region, underscoring the area’s significant economic growth and potential. With these changes, Myrtle Beach leaders are optimistic that the retail initiative will lead to a rejuvenated downtown and city-wide retail experience that will ultimately benefit the community.
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