Chicago Retail and Restaurant Thread - Page 7

Chi-Rob · July 19th, 2007, 08:19 AM

I saw this careerbuilder ad for Tavern at the park (not 'on' the park) on the side of chicagobusiness.com. I was curious, so I googled the name and saw that Zagat.com had this to say: Millennium Park will become home to Tavern at the Park, a moderately priced, family-oriented New American entry from the Keefer’s crew – with John Hogan as executive chef. Rooftop dining will take advantage of the spectacular setting (130 E. Randolph St.).

Still curious, I found this site called Chowhound.com, and their forum had a few more details. Here is some of what they had to say:

"The location is (seriously) to die for considering it is probably one of the closer restaurants to the park with a magnificent view. (I work in that building, very familar with the vantage point)"

"They have been in construction for quite a while now. The building was sold to an LA based REIT last year around this time and immediately plans for Taven on the Park were announced..."

"I work in the building too and it looks like it is going to be very nice. They will have rooftop dining too which should give some nice views. I understand this will be a moderately priced restaurant, not fancy, but that will be good for the area too. They only have to be a half rung above Park Grill to make it big!"

"I am pretty sure the first open day to the public will be Aug. 1st. The rooftop will not be open this summer. They will shoot for next summer due to cost and time right now."

ardecila · July 19th, 2007, 09:16 AM

130 East Randolph is the aluminum pavilion at the southwest corner of the Prudential Plaza complex. Yes, it has been under construction for a few months now...

I anticipate the rooftop dining will be quite a draw, and bring some much-needed nightlife to Upper Randolph.

Urbanight · July 31st, 2007, 04:00 AM

Word on the street is that when Whole Foods on North Ave. moves to Kingsbury. West Elm and Williams-Sonoma Home could move into that spot. Thus making this area the home furnishings capital of Chicago!!! whohhahaha.

http://chicago.apartmenttherapy.com/...chicago-028708

The former BP station on North that Apple might go to looks likes its close to starting construction. Wouldn't it be cool if Apple made a deal with the city to remodel the North and Clybourn Station - they could deck it out with all Apple advertising, make it all white or something.

dvidler · July 31st, 2007, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chi-Rob

I saw this careerbuilder ad for Tavern at the park (not 'on' the park) on the side of chicagobusiness.com. I was curious, so I googled the name and saw that Zagat.com had this to say: Millennium Park will become home to Tavern at the Park, a moderately priced, family-oriented New American entry from the Keefer’s crew – with John Hogan as executive chef. Rooftop dining will take advantage of the spectacular setting (130 E. Randolph St.).

Still curious, I found this site called Chowhound.com, and their forum had a few more details. Here is some of what they had to say:

"The location is (seriously) to die for considering it is probably one of the closer restaurants to the park with a magnificent view. (I work in that building, very familar with the vantage point)"

"They have been in construction for quite a while now. The building was sold to an LA based REIT last year around this time and immediately plans for Taven on the Park were announced..."

"I work in the building too and it looks like it is going to be very nice. They will have rooftop dining too which should give some nice views. I understand this will be a moderately priced restaurant, not fancy, but that will be good for the area too. They only have to be a half rung above Park Grill to make it big!"

"I am pretty sure the first open day to the public will be Aug. 1st. The rooftop will not be open this summer. They will shoot for next summer due to cost and time right now."

Too bad the hours are a bit short. Not open on Sundays and closed the rest of the week by 10. Hopefully the business will be brisk encouraging them to keep longer hours.

spyguy · August 7th, 2007, 06:42 PM

Alessi leaving Macy's State Street store for River North

By Eddie Baeb
Aug. 07, 2007

Alessi, the Italian purveyor of whimsical, modern-designed housewares, is moving out of Macy’s and opening its first stand-alone Chicago store in River North.

The store is to open late next month at the Tree Studios, 611 N. State St.

http://chicagorealestatedaily.com/cg...ws.pl?id=25943

spyguy · August 8th, 2007, 04:52 PM

http://chicagorealestatedaily.com/cg...ws.pl?id=25952

Hanig's Mag Mile store moving to Hancock Center

By Eddie Baeb
Aug. 08, 2007

Long-time Magnificent Mile merchant Peter Hanig is staying in the neighborhood after all.

Hanig’s Footwear has agreed to lease a 2,200-square-foot storefront on the north side of the John Hancock Center, 875 N. Michigan Ave., according to sources familiar with the matter.

trvlr70 · August 8th, 2007, 08:40 PM

Has anyone had dinner here? Reviews please.

urbanpln · August 8th, 2007, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trvlr70

Has anyone had dinner here? Reviews please.

I've been there twice. It's a great place. Beautiful decor, great scenery of the river, diverse crowd, beautiful people and most importantly great food. The dishes my wife and I had were very tasty (seviches, sea bass, chocolate cigar). Read chicago city search.com reviews.

trvlr70 · August 9th, 2007, 04:09 PM

Thank you

Urbanight · August 9th, 2007, 06:28 PM

Trump has named his chef:

http://www.chicagomag.com/Radar/Dish...ew-apprentice/

Everyone has been speculating about what high-octane chef would anchor the restaurant coming to the 16th floor of the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago (401 N. Wabash Ave.) when it opens in December. Trotter? Robuchon? Ducasse? Nope. The answer is . . . Frank Brunacci.

hoju · August 9th, 2007, 08:58 PM

Hey guys. There is an ongoing discussion at SSP about the food in various cities, and one thing that I think makes chicago a mecca for food is that we have a great forum that kills chowhound and yelp in terms of usefulness for chicago eats. It is something every chicagoan should know about, so I thought I would throw it up here:
www.lthforum.com
CHeck out the great neighborhood restaurants. Every restaurant on that list has been fantastic.

spyguy · August 11th, 2007, 09:45 PM

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-b...ticle_id=28250

Fashion shops Mag Mile
After surge of gadget merchants, trendy apparel retailers are back

By Eddie Baeb and Thomas A. Corfman

Fashion is in again on the Magnificent Mile.

After a time when it seemed like most new retailers coming to North Michigan Avenue were either electronics stores or the type of big-box shops that clog suburbia, several trendy fashion merchants are planning stores on Chicago's premier shopping strip.

-----------

The article also mentions Zara looking for a smaller spot in B37.

paytonc · August 12th, 2007, 12:23 AM

I've been hearing Zara rumors for years, mostly centering on WTP (which, after all, scored their crosstown rival Mango). B37 would make sense, given their city mandate to go after first-in-region concepts. Chicago Place needs more help than that.

So, 664 is the Farwell Building, er, Residences at the Ritz?

pottebaum · August 15th, 2007, 07:37 AM

I think I've asked this a few times...but any news on the Carson's building?

Kevin J · August 15th, 2007, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pottebaum

I think I've asked this a few times...but any news on the Carson's building?

There is no news on the retail portion of the building. The owner/redeveloper of the building, Joseph Freed & Associates, announced yesterday 8/14/07 that it would be moving its headquarters into the office space on the upper floors of the building. Freed will be taking 50,000 square feet and moving 125 employees from its current headquarters site in the suburbs.

spyguy · August 15th, 2007, 05:32 PM

http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=26025

REI plans store near Clybourn Corridor

Aug. 15, 2007
By Eddie Baeb

Outdoor gear retailer Recreational Equipment Inc., known as REI, is making a trek toward the Clybourn Corridor.

The Kent, Wash.-based company has signed a letter of intent for a new store at a development under construction on Halsted Street just south of Clybourn Avenue, sources say. The development also will be the new home of the British School of Chicago.

paytonc · August 16th, 2007, 04:27 AM

I'd heard REI rumors about Block 37, but that would have been pretty silly. 32,000 is slightly above average for them; ~25,000 appears average, but the Seattle and Denver flagships (among their only urban sites) both push 100,000 square feet. Their Portland Pearl District store is around 35,000 square feet over two levels, which seems pretty similar to this operation. I wrote a letter to them last year asking them to consider more urban sites -- MEC, their Canadian equivalent, prefers downtowns -- and perhaps that paid off.

In any case, it's been a good week -- Zara and REI are two shops I hit up when I'm out of town. (My fashion sense in a nutshell, perhaps?)

Urbanight · August 23rd, 2007, 07:57 AM

Some Lakeview Retail news, where I live.
Potbelly just opened on Belmont near the el, Jamba Juice, right next door is very near to opening.

Ann Sather is moving or opening anothing location near the el on belmont, I can't tell what is going on.

The Belmont Army Store (which is like Urban Outfitters) is finally making progress and looks like it should be open soon. I wonder what the delay was. It's such a cool looking store, someone should take a picture, maybe i will one day.

Also, Southport is awesome - I just wanted to add that.

Broadway has a ton of open spots - Wilde Bar and Restaurant is about to open on broadway. Also the first Threadless.com Store looks like its close to opening on Broadway. Looks like something is coming in to Broadway and Aldine (just north of that coffee shop/market) I'm not sure what. A lundry-mat closed, is a huge spot, i wonder whats coming there. It just seems like the rents are jumping on Broadway and a lot of places are closing and new places opening. Sura, which opened about a month ago is great, and when its gets it liquor license, along with Wilde - it should add some night life to broadway.

Also, Arhauas, A furniture store is opening near the Clybourn and North intersection at 1980 N. Clynourn.
I see new retail contruction on North Ave., too. We'll see what comes.

Urbanight · August 26th, 2007, 07:09 PM

An Ugg's boutique and Miss Sixty, another high end boutique, are coming to Rush, Good-bye Johnny Rockets - thank God.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/busine...0,993673.story

spyguy · September 8th, 2007, 09:57 PM

http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/m...searchType=all

Zara inks deal at Chicago Place

Spanish retailer Zara plans a store at Chicago Place, part of a renovation that will "de-mall" the Mag Mile property and convert upper-level floors into a hotel, says Alex Adjmi, a member of the New York group that owns the building. Zara will replace Talbots. [Thomas A. Corfman and Eddie Baeb]

July 19th, 2007, 08:19 AM	#121
Chi-Rob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6 Likes (Received): 0	could be a nice addition... I saw this careerbuilder ad for Tavern at the park (not 'on' the park) on the side of chicagobusiness.com. I was curious, so I googled the name and saw that Zagat.com had this to say: Millennium Park will become home to Tavern at the Park, a moderately priced, family-oriented New American entry from the Keefer’s crew – with John Hogan as executive chef. Rooftop dining will take advantage of the spectacular setting (130 E. Randolph St.). Still curious, I found this site called Chowhound.com, and their forum had a few more details. Here is some of what they had to say: "The location is (seriously) to die for considering it is probably one of the closer restaurants to the park with a magnificent view. (I work in that building, very familar with the vantage point)" "They have been in construction for quite a while now. The building was sold to an LA based REIT last year around this time and immediately plans for Taven on the Park were announced..." "I work in the building too and it looks like it is going to be very nice. They will have rooftop dining too which should give some nice views. I understand this will be a moderately priced restaurant, not fancy, but that will be good for the area too. They only have to be a half rung above Park Grill to make it big!" "I am pretty sure the first open day to the public will be Aug. 1st. The rooftop will not be open this summer. They will shoot for next summer due to cost and time right now."

August 8th, 2007, 08:40 PM	#127
trvlr70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 258 Likes (Received): 0	De La Costa Has anyone had dinner here? Reviews please.

August 12th, 2007, 12:23 AM	#133
paytonc Pragmatist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DC Posts: 433 Likes (Received): 0	I've been hearing Zara rumors for years, mostly centering on WTP (which, after all, scored their crosstown rival Mango). B37 would make sense, given their city mandate to go after first-in-region concepts. Chicago Place needs more help than that. So, 664 is the Farwell Building, er, Residences at the Ritz? __________________ http://westnorth.com

August 16th, 2007, 04:27 AM	#137
paytonc Pragmatist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DC Posts: 433 Likes (Received): 0	I'd heard REI rumors about Block 37, but that would have been pretty silly. 32,000 is slightly above average for them; ~25,000 appears average, but the Seattle and Denver flagships (among their only urban sites) both push 100,000 square feet. Their Portland Pearl District store is around 35,000 square feet over two levels, which seems pretty similar to this operation. I wrote a letter to them last year asking them to consider more urban sites -- MEC, their Canadian equivalent, prefers downtowns -- and perhaps that paid off. In any case, it's been a good week -- Zara and REI are two shops I hit up when I'm out of town. (My fashion sense in a nutshell, perhaps?) __________________ http://westnorth.com Last edited by paytonc; August 16th, 2007 at 04:34 AM.

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July 19th, 2007, 09:16 AM	#122
ardecila Jack-Of-All-Trades Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Orleans/Chicago Posts: 1,392 Likes (Received): 0	130 East Randolph is the aluminum pavilion at the southwest corner of the Prudential Plaza complex. Yes, it has been under construction for a few months now... I anticipate the rooftop dining will be quite a draw, and bring some much-needed nightlife to Upper Randolph.

July 31st, 2007, 04:00 AM	#123
Urbanight Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 319 Likes (Received): 0	Word on the street is that when Whole Foods on North Ave. moves to Kingsbury. West Elm and Williams-Sonoma Home could move into that spot. Thus making this area the home furnishings capital of Chicago!!! whohhahaha. http://chicago.apartmenttherapy.com/...chicago-028708 The former BP station on North that Apple might go to looks likes its close to starting construction. Wouldn't it be cool if Apple made a deal with the city to remodel the North and Clybourn Station - they could deck it out with all Apple advertising, make it all white or something.

August 7th, 2007, 06:42 PM	#125
spyguy Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,947 Likes (Received): 5	Alessi leaving Macy's State Street store for River North By Eddie Baeb Aug. 07, 2007 Alessi, the Italian purveyor of whimsical, modern-designed housewares, is moving out of Macy’s and opening its first stand-alone Chicago store in River North. The store is to open late next month at the Tree Studios, 611 N. State St. http://chicagorealestatedaily.com/cg...ws.pl?id=25943

August 8th, 2007, 04:52 PM	#126
spyguy Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,947 Likes (Received): 5	http://chicagorealestatedaily.com/cg...ws.pl?id=25952 Hanig's Mag Mile store moving to Hancock Center By Eddie Baeb Aug. 08, 2007 Long-time Magnificent Mile merchant Peter Hanig is staying in the neighborhood after all. Hanig’s Footwear has agreed to lease a 2,200-square-foot storefront on the north side of the John Hancock Center, 875 N. Michigan Ave., according to sources familiar with the matter.

August 9th, 2007, 04:09 PM	#129
trvlr70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 258 Likes (Received): 0	Thank you

August 9th, 2007, 06:28 PM	#130
Urbanight Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 319 Likes (Received): 0	Trump has named his chef: http://www.chicagomag.com/Radar/Dish...ew-apprentice/ Everyone has been speculating about what high-octane chef would anchor the restaurant coming to the 16th floor of the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago (401 N. Wabash Ave.) when it opens in December. Trotter? Robuchon? Ducasse? Nope. The answer is . . . Frank Brunacci.

August 9th, 2007, 08:58 PM	#131
hoju Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 59 Likes (Received): 0	Hey guys. There is an ongoing discussion at SSP about the food in various cities, and one thing that I think makes chicago a mecca for food is that we have a great forum that kills chowhound and yelp in terms of usefulness for chicago eats. It is something every chicagoan should know about, so I thought I would throw it up here: www.lthforum.com CHeck out the great neighborhood restaurants. Every restaurant on that list has been fantastic.

August 11th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#132
spyguy Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,947 Likes (Received): 5	http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-b...ticle_id=28250 Fashion shops Mag Mile After surge of gadget merchants, trendy apparel retailers are back By Eddie Baeb and Thomas A. Corfman Fashion is in again on the Magnificent Mile. After a time when it seemed like most new retailers coming to North Michigan Avenue were either electronics stores or the type of big-box shops that clog suburbia, several trendy fashion merchants are planning stores on Chicago's premier shopping strip. ----------- The article also mentions Zara looking for a smaller spot in B37.

August 15th, 2007, 07:37 AM	#134
pottebaum Minneapolis Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,084 Likes (Received): 0	I think I've asked this a few times...but any news on the Carson's building?

August 15th, 2007, 05:32 PM	#136
spyguy Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,947 Likes (Received): 5	http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=26025 REI plans store near Clybourn Corridor Aug. 15, 2007 By Eddie Baeb Outdoor gear retailer Recreational Equipment Inc., known as REI, is making a trek toward the Clybourn Corridor. The Kent, Wash.-based company has signed a letter of intent for a new store at a development under construction on Halsted Street just south of Clybourn Avenue, sources say. The development also will be the new home of the British School of Chicago.

August 23rd, 2007, 07:57 AM	#138
Urbanight Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 319 Likes (Received): 0	Some Lakeview Retail news, where I live. Potbelly just opened on Belmont near the el, Jamba Juice, right next door is very near to opening. Ann Sather is moving or opening anothing location near the el on belmont, I can't tell what is going on. The Belmont Army Store (which is like Urban Outfitters) is finally making progress and looks like it should be open soon. I wonder what the delay was. It's such a cool looking store, someone should take a picture, maybe i will one day. Also, Southport is awesome - I just wanted to add that. Broadway has a ton of open spots - Wilde Bar and Restaurant is about to open on broadway. Also the first Threadless.com Store looks like its close to opening on Broadway. Looks like something is coming in to Broadway and Aldine (just north of that coffee shop/market) I'm not sure what. A lundry-mat closed, is a huge spot, i wonder whats coming there. It just seems like the rents are jumping on Broadway and a lot of places are closing and new places opening. Sura, which opened about a month ago is great, and when its gets it liquor license, along with Wilde - it should add some night life to broadway. Also, Arhauas, A furniture store is opening near the Clybourn and North intersection at 1980 N. Clynourn. I see new retail contruction on North Ave., too. We'll see what comes.

August 26th, 2007, 07:09 PM	#139
Urbanight Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 319 Likes (Received): 0	An Ugg's boutique and Miss Sixty, another high end boutique, are coming to Rush, Good-bye Johnny Rockets - thank God. http://www.chicagotribune.com/busine...0,993673.story

September 8th, 2007, 09:57 PM	#140
spyguy Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,947 Likes (Received): 5	http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/m...searchType=all Zara inks deal at Chicago Place Spanish retailer Zara plans a store at Chicago Place, part of a renovation that will "de-mall" the Mag Mile property and convert upper-level floors into a hotel, says Alex Adjmi, a member of the New York group that owns the building. Zara will replace Talbots. [Thomas A. Corfman and Eddie Baeb]