Introducing the 2012 Sloopin Business Counter

Over the years, many debates have raged on whether or not the neighborhood is moving backward or forward with respect to retail development. While it seems that people have different views on this, we thought it would be a good idea to try to monitor the net amount of businesses that have opened up in the South Loop for the year.

With that said, we have added the 2012 Sloopin business tracker on the right side of our site to monitor the amount of businesses that have either opened up shop or closed down this year. As of now, we know of the following:

UPDATED: 4/16 - 9:45PM

Opened in 2012

1. Brasserie by LM (800 S. Michigan)
2. Lofty Aspirations (1934 S. Wabash)
3. Velvet Lounge (67 E. Cermak)
4. Metropolitan Veterinarian Clinic (1556 S. Michigan)
5. Pet Grooming (1400 S. Michigan)
6. Papa Johns (80 E. Cermak)
7. Cardinal International (71 E. 16th)

8. Put it On (1319 S. Michigan)

9. The Foundry (730 S. Clark)

10. Chicago Whole Wellness Center (1845 S. Michigan)

Closed in 2012
1. Three Peas Art Lounge (75 E. 16th)
2. Marble Slab Ice Creamery (1241 S. Michigan)
3. House of Sole (1237 S. Michigan)
4. New City Bank (900 S. Michigan)
5. Britten Chicago (1420 S. Michigan)

Did we miss any? If so please email us. We're going to do our best to monitor this throughout the year, but as always we're going to rely on our loyal Sloopin readers to help us keep track.

Since we're talking lists, here are some other businesses that may or may not open up in 2012:

• Square One (1400 S. Michigan)

• Karamela (1250 S. Michigan)
• Spanglish (555 S. Wabash)
• City Tavern (1416 S. Michigan - old Grace O’Malley’s)
• America’s Dog (1221 S. Wabash)
• Pita Belly (600 S. Wabash)
• Urban Grocers (State and Polk)
• Sprout (1454 S. Michigan)

• Mariano's (17th and Clark)

• Broad Shoulders Brewery (2337 S. Michigan)
• Cheap Trick Chicago (2245 S. Michigan)
• Roosevelt Collection Retail (150 W. Roosevelt)
• 1355 S. Michigan (TBD – Alain’s)
• 1150 S. Wabash (next to Bongo Room)
• 1440 S. Wabash (TBD - Dentist)

Stay tuned!