Frittata Reopens in Clawson; Urban Bean Co. Acquiring Liquor License

CRIMEWIRE — The founder of Metro Detroit-based chain Happy's Pizza, Happy Asker, was sentenced to 50 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and fined $2.5 million by the IRS for income and employment tax fraud last week. His co-conspirators were also fined and sentence to prison. [EaterWire]

REOPENING REPORT — Clawson breakfast joint, Frittata reopened over the weekend after a brief shutter. The restaurant is operating under new ownership. [EaterWire]

WINE — Coach Insignia, Steven Lelli's On The Green, The Capital Grille, The Lark, Wolfgang Puck Steak, Big Rock Chop House, Bistro 82, Café Cortina, Café Muse, Fountain Bistro, Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse, Giovanni's Ristoranti, Joe Muer Seafood and more were named among Wine Spectator's 2015 Restaurant Awards list. [Freep]

BOOZE NEWS — Capitol Park coffee shop Urban Bean Co. will boost its service thanks to a fully-funded $5,000 campaign for a new ice machine, freezer, and more. Partners Josh Greenwood and Ed Siegal also plan to acquire a liquor license in the fall. [Metro Times]