Just some things I've noticed:
- Despite what someone commented about on this blog, Bonfire Grill is not closed for construction and is not expanding into the ice cream place next door to it. Just a little reporting tip to the commenter who said so a week or so ago: Before assuming a place is closed, try opening the door. Bonfire Grill is quite open for business, was pretty busy this weekend and has really good food. Oh, and I'll say it again: That ice cream shop always closes down for the winter and reopens in the warmer months. Always had, always will.
- The saga of the former Austin Jeans location continues. Austin Jeans closed its doors a month or two ago after being in business for a very long time. Then, a yoga clothes shop started moving into the space and then overnight, no more yoga clothes. The place has a "For Rent" sign on the window again. A prime location for a small retailer or cafe if I've ever seen one here in FoHi.
All for now - Keep Warm and Carry On!
bonfire looks closed with all the insulation on the windows and the giant curtain in front of the front entrance. Doesnt mean you shouldnt open the door before you say they're closed, but maybe they should put their hands in their pockets and get some new windows. Its obvious these are full of leaks and drafts. When it rains, water comes through the windows in the back
ReplyDeleteBingo! I will not go into "Bonfire" from November to May, as I swore they had no heat in the place.
Deletehow did the yoga place close overnight? dont these places sign long leases?
ReplyDeleteI'd be so disappointed if Bonfire Grill were to close! In the last couple of years it's become indispensable to me!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I love their trivia nights!
DeleteThere have been some strange happenings with stores opening (or not) on Austin St.
ReplyDeleteSpecifically, Aminence, the small clothing boutique that never opened, although they bothered to update their windows seasonally for almost a year; the "personalized" goods store, which I've yet to see open; and as mentioned, the Yoga store, which seemed to be here for less than 2-weeks.
No saga with Austin Jeans. The owners were the ones who put in the Yoga merchandise. They brought it over from another location they have. They were just trying to liquidate merchandise they were sitting on while they were still under lease. Common practice in retail.
ReplyDeleteinteresting. thanks for sharing.
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