Building Up Jax: Purple Roots now open at Tinseltown

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Purple Roots opens at Tinseltown

A new Filipino restaurant is now open near Tinseltown on the Southside.

Purple Roots, a Filipino restaurant and bakery led by local residents Francis and Evana Cruz, opened yesterday at 4549 Southside Blvd. within a unit formerly occupied by KAZU Sushi. The husband-and-wife team is being assisted by Jimmy and Johnny Tung from BENTO in their new venture.

The eatery is currently reservation-only but will soon expand to quick-service lunch and a full bakery.

Noted projects

Crumbl Cookies received a permit for build-out at 9526 Argyle Forest Blvd.
First Choice Fasteners received a permit for the construction of a 7,500-square-foot showroom and warehouse facility at 5922 Philips Hwy.
Reunion Rehabilitation received a permit for the construction of a $17 million hospital facility at 12645 Salina Dr. within Tamaya.
South State Bank received a permit for the construction of a new branch bank location at 1210 King St.

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