Jason Minor is rising early these days as he pursues a new project after years of managing sit-down dinner restaurants and nightlife venues.

On Sept. 17, the general manager at Black n Bleu Restaurant in Hampden Township opened Poached at the former Diener’s Restaurant at 135 W. Main St. in Mechanicsburg.

He teamed up with Black n Bleu owner Doug Smeltzer.

“I personally always wanted a breakfast-lunch spot,” Minor said. “I’m finding it’s totally different from what I’ve been doing the last 30 years.”

The venture is well-timed, as more diners are flocking to breakfast/lunch concepts such as The Turning Point and First Watch.

As more people watch their spending, price points are likely motivating the morning crowds, Minor said.

“If you still want to go out to eat, [breakfast] is pr

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