Leave and Ladles LLC is inviting the public to help celebrate the opening of its new Meridian location in Uptown Meridian Mall beginning at 10 a.m. on March 30.

Leaves and Ladles will offer a tantalizing menu of soups, salads, spuds, wraps and pizza. Customers will enjoy the satisfying and tasty homemade food menu as well as the choice to customize each entrée with a variety of toppings to indulge their taste buds.

Store Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 12-6 p.m. Sunday.

“We are excited about the excitement Leaves and Ladles will bring to our mall. Our community will enjoy what this business has to offer,” said General Manager Bobby Watson.

Owned by Tanya Douglas, Leaves and Ladles is sure to bring customers a new option for lunch and dinner. Tanya is enthusiastic about her new business and is optimistic about developing a connection with her customers through her love for cooking and serving others.

“This is an amazing concept. It provides the right balance for lunch or dinner. Leaves and Ladles will provide a homemade connection and an option to eat the comfort food we know and love daily,” said Specialty Leasing and Marketing Manager Brittany Horner.

Uptown Meridian features more than 50 specialty shops and is anchored by Belk, Dillard’s, All in 1, and Golden Ticket Cinemas Meridian 9. Adjacent to the mall, Bonita Lakes Crossing features Ashley Furniture HomeStore, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Cato’s, plus additional specialty retailers. Uptown Meridian is located off Interstate 20/59 and Highway 19 South, at Bonita Lakes Drive. For more information, visit www.uptownmeridian.com.