Zayka Indian Cuisine
Traditional Indian fare now is available downtown. Zayka Indian Cuisine opened Nov. 2 offering fast-casual dishes in the former Mille’s cafe and Coyote’s Adobe space at 309 S. Jefferson Ave. Run by
Davinder and
Gurpreet Gill, and her father
Mohinder Singh, the trio signed a five-year lease for 3,700 square feet at $4,000 per month from David Bauer. Singh formerly operated Taste of India on West Kearney Street, where the family owns a Phillips 66 gas station and India’s Spice House. After a long search downtown for a space to cater to university students, Davinder Gill said they spent nearly $100,000 to open. With around 80 menu items, the restaurant offers a lunch buffet for $10 and dinner for $15-$18. Zayka, which translates to taste, seats 130.
Hours: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. daily
Phone: (417) 987-1462
Back Home Brewing LLC
Nearly seven-year home brewer
Jared Lachner opened a commercial brewery and taproom May 28 in Ozark, at 1502 S. Third St. Organized as Back Home Brewing LLC, Lachner’s venture started as a full-service bar, and in October he began serving the first two craft beers, an American wheat and a blonde ale. He purchased the building for an undisclosed amount and received a U.S. Small Business Administration loan of $115,000 through Guaranty Bank in March. General Manager
Joel Horrell said the bar is designed for social experiences, with board games available and regular trivia nights held. Drinks run $3-$6, he said. Back Home Brewing seats 95 and currently employs two full time and two part timers.
Hours: 2 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 11-1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday
Phone: (417) 581-0782
Web:
BackHomeBrewingCo.com
Locke and Stache Media LLC
Chris Olson and
Austin Elliott have been making videos since they were in high school, but it wasn’t until after they worked on a project with
Josh Pfaff that they decided to turn their passion into a career. The trio opened Locke and Stache Media LLC on Aug. 1, with a studio at 211 S. Market Ave. They signed a one-year lease in the Union Biscuit building for an undisclosed amount. The multimedia agency produces videos, clips and still photography. The business partners have filmed internationally, music videos, local stunt bikers and weddings. Commercial clients include Convoy of Hope, The 1906 Gents and Brawl Soap Co. – for which Locke and Stache produced a Kickstarter video featuring Jeff Houghton of “The Mystery Hour.” Olson said the team is booked with projects through the end of the year. He said they’ve primarily marketed through word of mouth but hope to start a new marketing plan in 2017. The only staff members, Olson, Elliott and Pfaff work with an intern and about 10 subcontractors.
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday
Phone: (816) 225-5877
Web:
LockeAndStache.com
