Openings, closings, movers and shakers, changes of all sorts in Idyllwild’s business community can be found here …
Amelia’s Donuts & More is proof that dreams really can come true. Amy and Jim McMahon, owners of Amelia’s Donuts and More, opened their storefront. While Amy was in a completely different career field since she graduated from high school, she learned how to make donuts at a young age. “When I was 14, I…
Idyology’s location has boasted a creekside restaurant for decades, one of them being The Chart House. This location offers one of the most attractive patio ambiances on the mountain, offering two areas for outdoor dining — the upper deck and the lower patio area next to Strawberry Creek. Carmel Benson is the new owner of…
David Rostro, manager of Mama’s Egg House, spoke to the Town Crier Friday morning about the restaurant which opened Aug. 28. The restaurant is located at 54241 Ridgeview Drive, the former home of Plant Food Supper Club. “We opened on a Friday, but we didn’t expect to get much business because we didn’t promote anything,…
Whether escrow is closed or not, new Café Aroma owner and manager Roberto Garcia plans to reopen the popular venue Friday, Sept. 7. Garcia plans to keep most of the same menu intact, removing items that didn’t move and wines that didn’t sell, so diners can expect much of the same eclectic menu as before….
Summer is ice cream season; some say it’s the perfect buffer for heat and stress. On July 23, Lana and Terry Pepin took over ownership of the Idyllwild Ice Cream and Jerky Shop, and were evacuated 48 hours later. Not much time to get scooping, but regardless of any initial shock, the Pepin’s expressed an…
Local business owner Paul White, owner of the Idyllwild Bake Shop and Brew, has been a member of the Idyllwild American Legion Post 800 for over a decade and has been very active there for the past two years. White recently ascended to the position of commander, replacing two-term Danny Richardson whose distinguished leadership recently…
Dr. Schelly relocates chiropractic office Barry Shapiro, cherished owner of the Idyllwild Pharmacy, retires this week to pursue a long-held dream. Together with Linda, his wife of 43 years, they plan to travel north by caravan, documenting the journey through photography. Shapiro leaves Idyllwild in good hands with new owner George Baslious, bachelor of science…
In Idyllwild, small village that it is, there are frequent local business changes — new businesses arriving, some closing, some changing locations because of rent considerations. One of the most significant changes is the sale of both the Pine Cove and Mountain Center markets and associated gas stations. Local Real Estate Broker Shane Stewart, who…
The ownership of the Pine Cove and Mountain Center markets will change, according to Shane Stewart, current owner. But the business model will continue as he established it. Stewart is selling the market businesses, but not the property; consequently, he intends for the gasoline station and market business to be maintained. “Everything will be the…
In Idyllwild’s commercial core, businesses come, go, and change ownership and business models. Staying profitable in a small town that depends on both local support and tourist dollars is demanding. Two businesses, both art-based, are closing shop – Lightbender Art Studios on Highway 243 and Jerry Art in Oakwood Village. A third is changing its…
