First off it appears that it is true -- Giordano's looks to be coming to the old courthouse at 1340 S. Michigan. You may recall that there was some debate on whether it was 1340 or further south from our previous post:
Second is Bureau Bar at the former Three Peas Art Lounge space at 75 E. 16th Street. As you may remember from earlier posts they applied for a liquor license and some neighbors weren't happy. Regardless, it looks like the concept is moving forward and judging by the interior (seen by us peaking in) it looks like it's a small cozy place we're going to love:
Third, Urban Pantry is opening up a second location at 8 E. 9th St. The first Urban Pantry opened up in 2011 and is doing a great job servicing Printers Row and Clark street:
(Hat tip: EB!)
Urban Pantry pulled out from 8 East 9th Street. Although it would have been a great addition, to many recent openings have made them change their minds.
ReplyDeleteEven though I am not a fan of Giordano's, this is good news for our neighborhood. I wish all of these businesses great success.
ReplyDeleteOf course its going in the old court house there was never any debate. Location further south on michigan was never even considered not sure where some people on this blog created that fantasy from. That being said even though I will still be ordering from Lou's, this is a great add for the area.
ReplyDeleteThe liquor license for Bureau Bar was denied. Now we have to wait and see what's next for that troubled little spot.
ReplyDeletethe strip where three peas used to be is cursed.. I see now there is an asian "massage" place there. Yikes
ReplyDeleteBureau Bar license was denied?? I was looking forward to a little bar around there.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the Urban Pantry at Ninth & State is going ahead. I've seen no work taking place since December—the same month a 7-Eleven opened at the other end of the block. Urban Pantry would make the third convenience store on the same block.
ReplyDeleteDriving by the future Giordano's yesterday, I saw a construction dumpster and hole knocked in the north wall...so things are in the works already!
ReplyDeleteI dont like Giordano's but what an awesome addition! Perfect for Tourists going to Museum Campus and Bears Games.
ReplyDeleteI heard Bureau Bar got their Liquor License.
What is the real story here???
GREAT---all the south loopers can continue to do what they do best, get fat.
ReplyDeleteFG
Oh Brad, we all can't be holy like you.
DeleteReally Fit Guy?! You couldn't think of anything else to contribute? Nothing other than a ridiculous insult. Unbelievable!
DeleteLove that Giordano's is coming to the neighborhood! Great location. Michigan Ave is starting to fill in.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if D Rose will come for the grand opening!
FitGuy, tomato sauce is good for you! You won't even need to drink a V-8!