Nightlife: new shades of green
Article by: TOM HORGEN Star Tribune | March 16, 2012 – 11:30 AM It was decreed by St. Patrick himself (I think), if you’re going out on St. Paddy’s Day you must party in an Irish pub. So every year I anticipate St. Patrick’s Day with the same boorish groan: same green beer, same Irish […]
A tour of Lake Elmo Inn’s Cabreeze™
A tour of the Cabreeze at Lake Elmo Inn An almost year-old celebration of Cabreeze at Lake Elmo Inn by Emily Schnobrich | October 31, 2011 On October 11, a collection of restaurant industry folk strolled the patio at the Lake Elmo Inn, a traditional supper club-style restaurant with a merry collection of vintage salt […]
Architect firm, recognizing potential
Shea Firm walking its talk on Hennepin Avenue Article by: NEAL ST. ANTHONY Star Tribune Updated: October 29, 2011 – 1:58 PM Architect David Shea, who has had a say in the commercial revitalization of Hennepin Avenue, is walking the talk. Shea, owner of the 33-year-old Shea Inc. architectural, design and marketing firm that bears […]
Restaurant expansion
Raising the roof on restaurant expansion Article by: TODD NELSON, Special to the Star Tribune Updated: September 4, 2011 – 8:59 PM Growth is on the menu for fledgling manufacturer Cabreeze™ as its convertible patio structures help restaurants tame the elements and expand their business. Cabreeze™ founder and serial entrepreneur Kent Forsland has found an […]
Cabreeze™ Debuts at Lake Elmo Inn
New convertible patio enclosure extends season, adds seats, boosts bottom line NOVEMBER 30, 2010 | River Falls, WI The Cabreeze got lots of attention this year when it was unveiled as a featured item at the 2010 Wisconsin Restaurant Expo. The convertible patio enclosure, featuring a retractable ceiling and walls, was promoted to the restaurant […]
Wisconsin Smoking Ban
Cabreeco Offers Solution for Upcoming Wisconsin Smoking Ban Taking Effect on July 5, 2010 May 22, 2010 | River Falls, WI Letter regarding the upcoming State Smoking Bans: Dear Kent, I can’t encourage people to purchase your product, but I do believe that your product meets the requirements under the law for a sheltered outdoor […]
2010 Wisconsin Restaurant Expo
New Company Debuts Unique Outdoor Architectural Solutions for Restaurant/Commercial Establishments at Wisconsin Restaurant Expo 2010, March 8-10 MARCH 3, 2010 | River Falls, WI A novel idea for to expand restaurants and commercial outdoor spaces has brought the founder of an acclaimed wood-crafted door company out of retirement to launch a new venture. Cabreeco™ Companies, […]