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Nowhereman1280 · #**14301** Posted **Dec 29, 2011, 2:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by harryc

back in the early '80s this was one of the "real" bars, in an area with frequent gunfire, where the cops were likely to grab you since the only reason anyone would be in that hood after dark was to buy drugs in the whites (Cabrini Green). The ceiling was festooned with cheap bras, the bar stocked with cheaper liquor. Now up to code, ceiling almost bare, good liquor available, no gunfire, no drug dealing, no hookers. These shots are from Jan of 2011, when I was in the hood getting my Prius fixed, how times have changed.

Ahhh Weeds, one of my favorite bars in the city! My Aunt is really good friends with the crazy old guy who owns the place. Here's to hoping that bar always remains standing as a oasis in a sea of suburban hell.

lawfin · #**14302** Posted **Dec 29, 2011, 8:41 PM**

Weeds....
Is Sergio still alive? I thought I had heard he had died. Used to go to weeds back in the early-mid 90's quite a bit. great beer garden. Haven't been there probably in 5 - 6 years

Nowhereman1280 · #**14303** Posted **Dec 29, 2011, 9:55 PM**

^^^ I think so, my Aunt would have mentioned it to me if he died as she knows him.

Ch.G, Ch.G · #**14304** Posted **Dec 30, 2011, 8:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Hayward

You realize they are replacing the street with strip centers? They are also tearing down a decent building for the dsw. I don't see why anyone would disagree. There's already vacant space in that area with parking. This isnt helping. If the businesses on weed street were to be pushed out as part of a larger plan it should have been residential highrise. Even a 50 story tower would have less of a traffic footprint than all the proposed strip centers combined.

No I've never been to any of the establishments on weed street, but they seemed to do just fine and added a dynamic to the neighborhood if you can even call n/c that.

I'M SO SICK OF YOU URBAN PLANNING PURISTS!!!1 /sarcasm

Rizzo · #**14305** Posted **Dec 30, 2011, 3:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ch.G, Ch.G

I'M SO SICK OF YOU URBAN PLANNING PURISTS!!!1 /sarcasm

Nothing can save us lol

i_am_hydrogen · #**14306** Posted **Jan 1, 2012, 1:59 AM**

i_am_hydrogen · #**14307** Posted **Jan 1, 2012, 3:03 AM**

ardecila · #**14308** Posted **Jan 1, 2012, 10:02 AM**

Hmm... Maybe they should go back and repaint those soffits and columns in the Bond building. A dark grey would help them blend into the background and help the shiny exterior of the glass shine as a monolithic surface like the original limestone panels.

harryc · #**14309** Posted **Jan 2, 2012, 3:20 AM**

A set of whalers that won't be going anywhere.

SamInTheLoop · #**14310** Posted **Jan 3, 2012, 6:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by spyguy

^Halsted and Monroe.

More grocery store news: the new owner of the burned-down Dominick's on Broadway is planning to build a 80k sf, two-story Mariano's with five floors of apartments above. Even better, Valerio Dewalt Train is designing the project.

Wow - not sure how I missed this one. Very exciting stuff.....
So, who is the new owner of this parcel?? Hoping it's someone that can really come in and execute quickly....I'm not sure how you could miss with an infill like this in this type of dense neighborhood. I love how (after some earlier delays and slower-going projects), Mariano's is really being aggressive with their launch into the city....they've understood there's a huge untapped existing urban consumer demand for a product like theirs. From what I've seen of their stores thus far, it's definitely a more pleasant experience than a solid majority of competing options.

On the topic of Mariano's, has there been any recent news on their planned South Loop store at 16th and Clark?

Rizzo · #**14311** Posted **Jan 3, 2012, 6:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by ardecila

Hmm... Maybe they should go back and repaint those soffits and columns in the Bond building. A dark grey would help them blend into the background and help the shiny exterior of the glass shine as a monolithic surface like the original limestone panels.

Agree 100%

the urban politician · #**14312** Posted **Jan 3, 2012, 7:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by SamInTheLoop

Wow - not sure how I missed this one. Very exciting stuff.....
So, who is the new owner of this parcel?? Hoping it's someone that can really come in and execute quickly....I'm not sure how you could miss with an infill like this in this type of dense neighborhood. I love how (after some earlier delays and slower-going projects), Mariano's is really being aggressive with their launch into the city....they've understood there's a huge untapped existing urban consumer demand for a product like theirs. From what I've seen of their stores thus far, it's definitely a more pleasant experience than a solid majority of competing options.

On the topic of Mariano's, has there been any recent news on their planned South Loop store at 16th and Clark?

^ I would love to see renderings of either of these.

Buckman821 · #**14313** Posted **Jan 4, 2012, 2:50 PM**

According to Chicago Real Estate Daily

This surface lot is about to go:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=15+w+i...WgOUlbTZMgkVBQ

Nightlife junkies to get new option in River North

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By: Ryan Ori January 04, 2012

American Junkie, an edgy bar and restaurant near Phoenix, plans to debut later this year in River North, hoping to stand out in the crowded nightclub scene with a new, two-story building featuring a retractable roof.

An affiliate of American Junkie has agreed to lease a 15,000-square-foot building at 15 W. Illinois St. to be developed by Chicago-based LG Development Group.

http://www.chicagorealestatedaily.co...#ixzz1iV80q86k

george · #**14314** Posted **Jan 4, 2012, 3:27 PM**

Back side of the old Bond Dept Store building

The newly rehabbed McD's at Chicago & Damen.
Take your pick, urban modern or ugly fugly.

OhioGuy · #**14315** Posted **Jan 4, 2012, 3:35 PM**

Ugly fugly.

Via Chicago · #**14316** Posted **Jan 4, 2012, 4:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Nowhereman1280

Ahhh Weeds, one of my favorite bars in the city! My Aunt is really good friends with the crazy old guy who owns the place. Here's to hoping that bar always remains standing as a oasis in a sea of suburban hell.

I love Weeds, its really the only decent (read: non- Trixie/Chad) bar in the area, although even it gets pretty douchey now as the night wears on. But as far as a place to get a cheap shot and beer and play a quick round of pool without too much hassle it cant be beat. Bartenders are always friendly and conversational too.