Thursday, April 4, 2013

It's Apparently Permit Season in the Sloop: Giordano's, Bureau Bar and Urban Pantry Build-outs

We hear rumors all the time, but when you see these pinkish-orangey permits it's past the rumor stage.  With that said, here are a couple noteworthy permits people have sent us:

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!)

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

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.

Anonymous said...

Even though I am not a fan of Giordano's, this is good news for our neighborhood. I wish all of these businesses great success.

Anonymous said...

Of 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.

Anonymous said...

The liquor license for Bureau Bar was denied. Now we have to wait and see what's next for that troubled little spot.

Anonymous said...

the strip where three peas used to be is cursed.. I see now there is an asian "massage" place there. Yikes

Anonymous said...

Bureau Bar license was denied?? I was looking forward to a little bar around there.

Dennis McClendon said...

I 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.

Todd said...

Driving 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!

Anonymous said...

I dont like Giordano's but what an awesome addition! Perfect for Tourists going to Museum Campus and Bears Games.

I heard Bureau Bar got their Liquor License.

What is the real story here???

FitGuy said...

GREAT---all the south loopers can continue to do what they do best, get fat.

FG

Anonymous said...

Love that Giordano's is coming to the neighborhood! Great location. Michigan Ave is starting to fill in.

I 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!

Anonymous said...

Oh Brad, we all can't be holy like you.

Anonymous said...

Really Fit Guy?! You couldn't think of anything else to contribute? Nothing other than a ridiculous insult. Unbelievable!