ALLOUEZ − A clothing boutique and a restaurant, owned by a husband and wife duo, have completed a move from De Pere to Allouez.
Bu-Tiffle Things Boutique and Chatterhouse 2016 are co-owned by Kevin and Shannon Charles. The couple purchased the former Ziggy’s Inn building, 741 Hoffman Road in Allouez, in January and began renovations shortly after. The businesses previously shared the same building at 614 George St. in De Pere.
Shannon said remodeling took longer than expected for both businesses, and many inspections needed to pass. While the boutique opened a little over a week ago, the restaurant is still undergoing electrical work, but will soon be operational.
“This part (the boutique) is finally open and that (restaurant) is almost done,” she said.
Shannon said the new store is larger than the previous location and is cheery and has better lighting. It’s also close enough to De Pere for the same clients to visit.
She said the first week went well and “the enthusiasm is huge.”