Renovation Sneak Peek: Inside the Transformation of John’s Tobacco and News

Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2026

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We’re not ready to show everything just yet… but we couldn’t wait any longer to give you a first look inside.


The transformation of the old John’s Tobacco and News is officially underway and what you’re seeing here is just a glimpse of what’s coming.


We’ve stripped things back, cleaned up the space, and started building toward something that feels:


  1. Simple
  2. Modern
  3. Fast
  4. And built for convenience


But trust us… this is only scratching the surface.


A Sign of What’s Ahead 🍜


And yes… it’s getting real.


Our sign is now up and we are almost ready to welcome you. Seeing it installed for the first time made everything feel official - like this idea we had is finally becoming something you can walk into.


Opening Soon


RamenBox is getting closer every day.


Stay tuned because the next update might just reveal a whole lot more 🍜✨

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