It appears that Britten Chicago, a showroom for a Michigan printing company, has moved out of 1420 S. Michigan judging by the signs in the windows:
While you never like to see businesses close up shop, we imagine many in and around the neighborhood aren't going to be that upset with this one.
For those of you looking for some background, here is a link to a post we did on Britten back in January of 2010.
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Oh thats what that was.....
Now there is more space for that wildly popular Italian restaurant that opened up in the old Grace O'Malley's spot to expand. Does anyone know if there is a waitlist for Valentine's Day reservations?
Is there a wait list for your mom?
Anon 3:11, please go back to your 60k a year job or go OCCUPY something. The folks actually investing in the neighborhood have every right to take their time. Atleast they knew they needed to re-concept the place.
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh man I needed that, thanks Casper.
60K a year isnt too shabby actually. Lets not make jokes about others' financial status.
I was posting under casper previously I will no longer. Get a life pete
Thank you to Sloopin's resident meathead, Steven/Casper, for the highly-intelligent "your mom" retort. Very classy.
Dude, I totally pass that place when I drive in and out of my indoor parking garage to my hi-rise in my Tahoe.
All we need is a drive-in starbucks and a chipotle and this 'hood will be just as convenient as Westmont.
See you at the Scout for some brewskis, bro. First, GTL. Later gator.
pete who??
Why don't people care this business is gone?
Great article on Acadia in today's trib. But it is disheartening (yet true) to have the critic rip the pathetic restaurant scene in this neighborhood and label the south loop streets as "virtually devoid of evening foot traffic."
It is disheartening, but the critic said that street, not streets. Also, I still find it a bit over the top to say that stretch is like that. You are 3 blocks south of Gioco/Zap/Flo/Scout pocket.. then there is filled in retail before you hit 16th. With the park coming in it's fine. The only thing that needs to get developed is the building across the street.
People who label a neighborhood or area like that are simply followers. They lack creativity and vision. They focus on what is and fail to see what can be. I'm amazed at how so many feel a neighborhood much function as Lincoln Park does for it to be worthy of their presence. For shame. I, for one, am glad to have a restaurant of Acadia's quality within walking distance. Yes, it's expensive. But I look forward to an upcoming visit with my hard earned dollars.
To those of who you cannot appreciate the South Loop for what it is, please do us a favor and stay out. I love my neighborhood, my neighbors, and don't have time to deal with North side crap from people with decade old stereotypes.
Anon 9:24am - I'm with you.. I go all over the city and there are so many areas that are nice to "hangout", but not live. Wicker Park, Bucktown, Lincoln Park (all are nice, but honestly, on a daily basis, it is a nightmare if you need to drive to work or take the CTA (always delays, issues, time) & takes a much longer time to get anywhere - grocery shopping, etc). Also, all of those areas have run down pockets + close to Humboldt Park. River North (very small, disconnected neighborhood feel with a tourist pocket + 1 main street of restuarants. West Loop & Old Town (the only areas I would consider, but still both only have a small pocket neighborhood).. you are limited to where you can live in WestLoop due to Ashland/United Center area and Old Town - too much affordable housing. The South Loop's only issue is that we have folks who shop in our area from the West and South - once they get some of their own options, it will alleviate that.
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