Brewery Bhavana Coverage

Brewery Bhavana to open location in Cary's Fenton district

Brewery Bhavana will open a location in Cary's Fenton shopping district this year, property managers announced Monday.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Kitchen fire reported at Brewery Bhavana in downtown Raleigh

Firefighters responded to the call at 218 S. Blount St. A WRAL News crew observed a lot of smoke coming from the restaurant.

Former Bhavana beverage director must register as sex offender

On Friday, the former beverage director for award winning restaurants Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana pled guilty to four felony charges of secret peeping.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Former Brewery Bhavana director pleads guilty to secret peeping

The former beverage director for award-winning restaurants Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana pled guilty to four felony charges of secret peeping Friday.

Former Bhavana beverage director pleads guilty to secret peeping

On Friday, the former beverage director for award winning restaurants Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana pled guilty to four felony charges of secret peeping.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Brewery Bhavana, Bida Manda reopen with new management

After briefly opening for takeout service in September, award-winning restaurants Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana are reopening again - this time under new management.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL Out & About editor

Brewery Bhavana, Bida Manda getting new leadership

Three months after allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace conduct, Brewery Bhavana and Bida Manda in downtown Raleigh are getting a new CEO.

Brewery Bhavana, Bida Manda owners step away from leadership roles, new CEO named

Three months after allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace conduct, Brewery Bhavana and Bida Manda has a new CEO.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL Out & About editor

Months after management controversy, Brewery Bhavana, Bida Manda reopen for curbside pickup

Three months after allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace conduct, Brewery Bhavana and Bida Manda in downtown Raleigh will reopen their doors Friday for curbside pickup.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL Out & About editor

Bida Manda, Brewery Bhavana approved for PPP loans

Two months before allegations of workplace misconduct rocked two award-winning downtown Raleigh restaurants, the businesses were approved for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Brewery Bhavana plans to reopen with curbside pickup

Three months after allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace conduct, the owners of Brewery Bhavana in downtown Raleigh are looking to reopen.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Former restaurant manager faces more allegations

Ten women have come forward to WRAL with stories of alleged sexual assault or harassment by Jordan Hester, the former beverage director for award winning restaurants Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana.

Ten women tell WRAL former Raleigh restaurants manager sexually assaulted or harassed them

Jordan Hester, 38, was arrested Wednesday and charged with four counts of felony secret peeping and installing/using a photo device in a room.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Former Bhavana beverage director accused of secretly recording women

Jordan Hester, 38, the former beverage director at Brewery Bhavana and Bida Manda, was arrested Wednesday and charged with felony secret peeping and installing/using a photo device in a room.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Brewery Bhavana starts CEO search, launches third party investigation

Nearly a week after allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace conduct, the co-owners of two award-winning downtown Raleigh restaurants told employees via email that they are launching a search for a CEO.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Brewery Bhavana, Bida Manda employees detail owner's inappropriate behavior

Beverage director Jordan Hester and co-owner Vansana Nolintha have been accused of sexual misconduct, as current and former employees went public via social media.

Brewery Bhavana beverage director 'let go' from company

The longtime beverage director at two award-winning Raleigh restaurants has been "let go" from the company, a spokeswoman for the restaurant said Wednesday.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Brewery Bhavana, Bida Manda investigating claims of inappropriate conduct by co-owner

A co-owner of two award-winning downtown Raleigh restaurants has stepped away from his leadership position at both places after allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace conduct.

Award-winning Raleigh restaurant owner steps away amid accusations of misconduct

A co-owner of two award-winning downtown Raleigh restaurants has stepped away from his leadership position at both places after allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace conduct.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Three NC restaurants named among top restaurants in America

OpenTable compiled the list based on more than 12 million guest reviews of 30,000 restaurants across the country.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Events this week: Dave Chappelle, A Christmas Carol, Holiday Pops

There is plenty to do this week!

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

Weekend best bets: Rebelution, Sip and Shop, NCMA movie party

It's another big weekend across the Triangle!

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

Your picks: Best breweries in the Triangle

These were your top five picks for best brewery in WRAL's 2018 Voters Choice Awards.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

Brewery Bhavana to host first beer festival

The popular Raleigh brewery and restaurant will host its first beer festival next month.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Raleigh's top international restaurants

There were your five picks for best international restaurant in WRAL's 2017 Voters' Choice Awards.