Consumer Stories

Before a local Tex-Mex restaurant opened its doors for the first time Monday morning, a long line of customers was already waiting to get inside. Surcheros Fresh Mex celebrated the grand opening of its newest location at 2907 Washington Road, Suite 402, in Augusta. It’s located near Jason’s Deli in the Washington Crossing shopping center. Surcheros offers a variety of meals, including tacos, burritos, nachos, and quesadillas. Customers also have their choice of more than 25 toppings. Just before the restaurant opened, the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce held a

Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Thursday he shares the results of a business lunch he’s had with a colleague as a way to advise our business community on the good, bad, and tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”. Food

Uprooted Vegan Cuisine is the latest CSRA food business to join the unique shared prep concept of OPP Kitchen. As ABD’s Gary Kauffman reported last week, the new space was started by Onnie Stafford, owner of Paleo Num Yums, to save her own struggling business. OPP (Other People Prepping) will give other food-based small businesses a chance to grow their craft and sell their products under one roof. For Jenn Kraus, owner of Uprooted Vegan Cuisine, the partnership was a perfect fit. She’ll be sharing space there at the beginning

If you need gourmet cookies for your next corporate gift and don’t have time to pick them up, a new bakery business can save you time and gas by delivering them right to your client’s door. Wesley Mayton, who has worked as a pastry chef for more than 25 years, has launched Chef Wesley’s Cookies. The business is licensed by the state of Georgia. Mayton offers five flavors: chocolate chip, oatmeal golden raisin, peanut butter, snickerdoodle, and sugar. The cost is $25 per dozen. Customers can also order a half