Emporium Central to Re-Open Oct. 20

CENTRAL — The Emporium Central will re-open for business at 10443 Joor Road in Central on Saturday, Oct. 20, according to owner Loretta Foreman.  It is on Joor just south of Hooper Road.

The emporium will include gift shops and will offer afternoon tea.

The Emporium Central will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and by reservations on Sunday.

When reserving tea for groups, advance notice is required.

Groups up to eight require one days’ notice; groups over eight require two days’ notice, and groups of 25 or more require one week’s notice.

To make reservations, call 225-261-2363 and leave a message.

Ms. Debbie Cooper operated Cooper Catering at the location until last year.