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Historic Belleville bar to reopen after a year of renovation. What’s different?

The renovation and reopening crew at Charlie’s Place in Belleville includes, left to right, Executive Chef Joseph Taylor, General Manager Lily Sparen, co-owner Barb Swantner, refinisher Rich Holtman ...
NOLA.com

At Charlie's Place, dementia patients get daily care, but the real service is for loved ones

Standing inside Charlie's Place feels familiar — the same comfortable calm that might fill the living room or parlor of a grandparent, fit with trappings straight out of Baby Boomers' heyday.
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New partners join original co-owner at Belleville restaurant open almost a year

Pictured left to right: Vicky and Stephen Dunn, Kevin and Ginny Bouse, and Barb Swantner. Stephen Dunn, Kevin Bouse and Swantner are the owners of Charlie’s Place in Belleville. Jennifer Green ...
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Charlie's Place opens in Fargo: 'My dream come true'

Val Olson, founder of Charlie's Place, gets a hug from barista Nicole Atherton. Charlie's Place opened this week at 3244 51st St. S. in Fargo. The cafe and coffee shop employs workers who have ...