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Re: Downtown Dallas Retail

Postby Matt777 » 22 Mar 2019 14:56

trueicon wrote:
tamtagon wrote:ATT should host walk-in movies with the Time-Warner collection.

I do hope AT&T does something with its entertainment library. There are lots of potential projects would definitely put the discovery district on the map. A true Game of Thrones or West World themed saloon. A Sopranos italian restaurant. A Friends -- which AT&T now owns the rights to -- coffee shop. Etc.


I like these ideas....

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Re: Downtown Dallas Retail

Postby Tivo_Kenevil » 22 Mar 2019 18:04

Cbdallas wrote:Close Main Street and make it an outdoor music festival and get some big corporate sponsors to get some real talent to draw the crowds from all over the metroplex. It just takes money to get this done.

Do that for cowboy games.

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Re: Downtown Dallas Retail

Postby DPatel304 » 25 Mar 2019 10:23

Tivo_Kenevil wrote:Do that for cowboy games.


Brilliant idea! What a great way to regularly draw out people to the city.

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Re: Downtown Dallas Retail

Postby Tucy » 25 Mar 2019 10:27

Not sure why any significant number of people would want to hang out on Main Street for football games being played 20 miles (or further) away.

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Postby DPatel304 » 25 Mar 2019 10:36

Tucy wrote:Not sure why any significant number of people would want to hang out on Main Street for football games being played 20 miles (or further) away.


Same reason why people go to watch parties, or watch games at bars. It's free, more convenient, different atmosphere.

It also helps that a lot of people are ditching Cable TV these days and don't have the ability to watch games at home any more. I realize you can easily get a cheap HD Antenna which will get you channels for free, but a lot of people (like myself) can't really be bothered to do that. Then again, I'm not a sports fan, so the fact that I don't have an antenna doesn't mean much. I will say that, even though I'm not really a fan, I would absolutely watch a few games here just for the experience of it all.

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Re: Downtown Dallas Retail

Postby tamtagon » 25 Mar 2019 12:15

Tucy wrote:Not sure why any significant number of people would want to hang out on Main Street for football games being played 20 miles (or further) away.


because it's fun

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Re: Downtown Dallas Retail

Postby muncien » 25 Mar 2019 14:06

tamtagon wrote:
Tucy wrote:Not sure why any significant number of people would want to hang out on Main Street for football games being played 20 miles (or further) away.


because it's fun


No kidding... Watching with a group of fans without having to deal with the hell that is Arlington, would be AWESOME.
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Postby cowboyeagle05 » 25 Mar 2019 14:09

Yeah, I know people who drive to Dallas to watch the Cowboy games because even they don't want to deal with the traffic and aren't the kind that wants to pay Jerry Jones prices for most games.
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Postby DPatel304 » 25 Mar 2019 14:32

I'm imagining Downtown Dallas looking like the area around UT in Austin on Gameday. It's really cool to be in Austin on gameday and see everyone out and about wearing burnt orange. Would love to see something like that in Downtown as well.

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Postby mdg109 » 09 Apr 2019 17:14

It's been a while since I've seen the patios at Stone Street packed. From last night:
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Postby Jay9398 » 11 Apr 2019 14:55

Ye Olde Scarlet Pimpernel Tavern (yes, seriously...) aka the old City Tavern space opened last night at 6. The space is definitely much improved. We'll see how they do.

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Postby exelone31 » 12 Apr 2019 11:28

Jay9398 wrote:Ye Olde Scarlet Pimpernel Tavern (yes, seriously...) aka the old City Tavern space opened last night at 6. The space is definitely much improved. We'll see how they do.


Wow, that is an amazing name.

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Postby emmasensei » 12 Apr 2019 15:08

This ex-high school English teacher also loves the name. "No, kids, a scarlet pimpernel is a flower, not a zit."

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Postby cowboyeagle05 » 13 Apr 2019 11:08

What is the new place called and what it's the concept?
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Postby lakewoodhobo » 06 Jun 2019 13:17

1900 Elm: They went through all that trouble to get approval for a corner-facing entrance to this aborted restaurant only to remove the steps leading up to the door. No clue what's going on with this (maybe it needs to be ADA compliant now), but it seems like a comedy of errors at this point.

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Re: Downtown Dallas Retail

Postby mdg109 » 01 Jul 2019 21:50

I may be wrong, but I feel like the West End is very slowly coming back to life. The Corner Bakery is now open on Saturdays, work was being done on the front portion of the old Palm restaurant entrance, and progress is being made on the new burger place taking over the old Ellen's location. Also saw this...
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Postby DPatel304 » 01 Jul 2019 22:38

Thanks for providing some pictures. I had heard this restaurant was opening soon in the West End, but I didn't know the exact location. I think it'll be a great addition to the area, and it looks like it has a really promiment location which is great!

So glad to see all the progress being made in the West End. It's such a small, and compact area, that is super urban and walkable, so it shouldn't take long to see it thrive.

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Postby vman » 02 Jul 2019 08:13

DPatel304 wrote:
So glad to see all the progress being made in the West End. It's such a small, and compact area, that is super urban and walkable, so it shouldn't take long to see it thrive.

I think adding more residential has definitely helped the area. I'm really hoping to see some those parking lots in the area give way to development of for-purchase townhouses. Brownstone style townhomes really fit this area and I'm surprised it hasn't been done yet.

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Postby cowboyeagle05 » 02 Jul 2019 09:21

I think its the perceived safety problem with the DART train/bus station and homeless combo that helps keep for purchase homes away in the West End. The Farmers Market at least has a sleepy quality and the Bus station there is less busy. In the West End, there is a lot of people, train, bus traffic that really changes its perception for a home buyer.
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Re: Downtown Dallas Retail

Postby mdg109 » 08 Jul 2019 00:03

A few updates from Sunday afternoon. First two pics are from the West End. The third photo is an interior progress shot of the old Sol Irlandes building. Tried Clean Juice today and it was really good. It's good to have a smoothie/juice place especially when it's so hot out. Last shot is one of the retail storefronts for Mid Elm Lofts.
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Postby Tnexster » 08 Jul 2019 10:10

Where is Clean Juice?

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Postby Tnexster » 08 Jul 2019 10:21

Tnexster wrote:Where is Clean Juice?


Found it, will check it out today. Been looking for one close to the office.

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Postby TNWE » 08 Jul 2019 10:22

Tnexster wrote:Where is Clean Juice?


Next to Bread Zepplin on Elm

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Postby lakewoodhobo » 17 Jul 2019 12:41

Not sure how long it's been going on, but the former Fast Signs and FedEx building owned by Headington has been undergoing some interior demo/renovation.

When you look at the building on DCAD, you can see Fast Signs still listed as a business there, but there's another business called "Venus & Co." operating under a Headington LLC that to my knowledge is new: http://dallascad.org/AcctDetailBPP.aspx ... 3500000000

There's a floral shop/studio with that name so it could be related.

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Postby cowboyeagle05 » 17 Jul 2019 14:14

The floral shop is currently listed as being out of home in East Dallas so I would imagine its possible Headington wanted to renovate and get a higher rent rate for those buildings so he closed out existing leases and found a local flower shop to take on some space. Mind you knowing Headington I wouldn't put it past him to also have a deal with the flower shop to provide arrangements for his businesses as part of the deal.
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Postby DPatel304 » 17 Jul 2019 14:16

Family Thais: Officially opening on the 22nd!!!
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=491279358364788

This is a Thai restaurant opening in the West End (208 N Market Suite 150). Things are really starting to pick up in the CBD these days.

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Postby Kelley USA » 17 Jul 2019 16:08

Already reported, but another article about Cibo Divino's opening DT.

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/downtow ... cibodivino

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Postby Tnexster » 17 Jul 2019 17:06

Kelley USA wrote:Already reported, but another article about Cibo Divino's opening DT.

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/downtow ... cibodivino


This is exciting! Lots of good stuff coming downtown these days.

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Postby Tivo_Kenevil » 22 Jul 2019 12:19

Family Thais Asian Bistro is now open! This new Thai restaurant serves lunch/Dinner Thai favorites along with Breakfast options and asian Boba Teas. There's also some coffee. Recall, this place overtook the now defunct Dante's Pizza spot in West End (RIP).

Looks like they will be successful. The work lunch crowd seemed to really be excited to finally have an Asian cusine option in the neighborhood.

I liked the food. Tasty and modest prices.

The design of the restaurant is quite cozy and they did a real nice job brightening up the small spot. The former Chipotle spot is still vacant and has not been able to recover from the Rat Video. Hopefully, This new place doesn't have the same fate.
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Postby j_d_p » 26 Jul 2019 09:11

http://dallas.culturemap.com/news/resta ... -closures/

Flying Biscuit has closed both of their locations in DFW. For what its worth, I used to live in Atlanta so was very excited when it opened, but the service was incredibly bad on my one visit to their downtown location and I couldn't justify going back.

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Postby vman » 26 Jul 2019 09:24

j_d_p wrote:http://dallas.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/07-25-19-flying-biscuit-cafe-closures/

Flying Biscuit has closed both of their locations in DFW. For what its worth, I used to live in Atlanta so was very excited when it opened, but the service was incredibly bad on my one visit to their downtown location and I couldn't justify going back.


I'm not surprised. Although I thought the food was really good, that location was awful. The last two times I went were on late Saturday mornings and the place was DEAD.

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Postby DPatel304 » 26 Jul 2019 11:23

Downtown Dallas Is Getting Its First Brewery, Inside a Historical Landmark
One of downtown Dallas’ oldest buildings is getting a local craft brewery and beer garden.

The 19-story Dallas Power and Light Building will soon be home to a second branch of Pegasus City, the 2-year-old Design District brewery that specializes in hugely drinkable styles and won the Observer’s Best Brewery award in 2018. It will be a natural extension of a brand that is rooted in Dallas history and tradition, and it will also be the first craft brewery to open downtown.

Pegasus City’s space in the Power and Light Building’s front lobby area will feature a very small pilot brewery for small-batch specialty work — the plan is to use a two-barrel system — alongside a taproom and an outdoor beer garden facing Browder Street and AT&T's corporate headquarters.

https://www.dallasobserver.com/restaura ... s-11718265

This is fantastic news and a great addition to Downtown!

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Postby exelone31 » 26 Jul 2019 12:16

^wow, what a perfect fit for that building. Pegasus City has such awesome Art Deco branding, it's going to be a slam dunk.

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Postby mdg109 » 26 Jul 2019 12:24

So, it's taking over the former Jos A Bank space? Having a nice bar there would be pretty cool. Really excited for how Browder Street will change.

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Postby DPatel304 » 26 Jul 2019 13:00

So this is the space, correct:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.7800613 ... 312!8i6656

I assume the open space next to them is where the beer garden will go? I'm most excited about a decent patio coming to Downtown, as that seems to be something that is severely lacking there.

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Postby clcrash19 » 26 Jul 2019 13:54

Great news and perfect building for that spot!

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Postby muncien » 26 Jul 2019 15:29

Wow... That is awesome... I kinda wish they would take ALL the retail space in that building and make it their core location... But, I know that's a bit ambitious and limiting at the same time. Very cool though. Can't wait to visit!
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Postby cowboyeagle05 » 26 Jul 2019 15:47

Also is the Pegasus Ball Room still a thing? It seems like AT&T would rather that space is filled with service or restaurant appealing to their office workers rather than basic event space.
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Postby ArtVandelay » 29 Jul 2019 06:37

AT&T store is closing 7/31. Surprised they won’t have a retail presence in the Discovery District.

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Postby lakewoodhobo » 29 Jul 2019 07:45

ArtVandelay wrote:AT&T store is closing 7/31. Surprised they won’t have a retail presence in the Discovery District.


I've read several times that the DD would include an AT&T Experience Store, perhaps in the building with the large screen.

What I'm wondering now is whether there's an issue with the planned beer garden directly competing with the newly announced Pegasus Brewing taproom.

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Re: Downtown Dallas Retail

Postby lakewoodhobo » 29 Jul 2019 14:04

24 Hour Fitness is officially closing on Friday, Aug. 30.

Also, Flying Biscuit has closed: http://dallas.culturemap.com/news/resta ... -closures/

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Postby cowboyeagle05 » 29 Jul 2019 15:07

For some reason, I swear I had a dream that someone was converting the 24hr into some luxury gym brand. You know its bad when you are having dreams about real estate deals and redevelopment projects.

I wonder if the fitness gym was the expected project on top of that garage or if there is a foundation built on top of that garage for something taller on top. I wouldn't be surprised if they expected to build something bigger there at one time but the 80's crash killed a lot of speculative projects downtown.

Either way that 24 needs to be replaced I just hope they don't convert it to office space any new tenant would have to do massive renovations. 24hr has let their gyms deteriorate by my measure. I wonder if LA would ever consider major renovation.
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Postby vman » 30 Jul 2019 07:31

cowboyeagle05 wrote:For some reason, I swear I had a dream that someone was converting the 24hr into some luxury gym brand. You know its bad when you are having dreams about real estate deals and redevelopment projects.

I wonder if the fitness gym was the expected project on top of that garage or if there is a foundation built on top of that garage for something taller on top. I wouldn't be surprised if they expected to build something bigger there at one time but the 80's crash killed a lot of speculative projects downtown.

Either way that 24 needs to be replaced I just hope they don't convert it to office space any new tenant would have to do massive renovations. 24hr has let their gyms deteriorate by my measure. I wonder if LA would ever consider major renovation.

I've been a 24 Hour member for 20 years and it's definitely true that they let their gyms steadily go downhill. This was my gym when I lived downtown and after I moved I would still visit it every now and then, and it just got worse and worse. Those windows radiate heat and the place bakes like an oven in the summer months. Plus, what should have been an wonderful downtown view was always ruined by the constant pounds of bird poop and dirt on said windows. I swear, I don't think they ever washed them. I haven't checked out the new gym in Oak Cliff yet, but if I lived downtown and used this gym, I would probably be a little irritated because not only do I have to drive to OC now, but I would also have to upgrade my membership because the OC gym is a Super Sport.

It will be interesting to see what happens with this space.

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Postby cowboyeagle05 » 30 Jul 2019 09:58

Back when Craiglist was still a thing this 24hr was also commonly mentioned as a hookup spot.

I wonder if their lease was not renewed. If I was the connected office building I would rather renovate and re-lease rather than extend the life of the low-quality tenant that has been here for decades.

What is funny is there seems like there could be a big market for a quality gym downtown. I personally used to have a YMCA membership and the T Boone Pickens location is great. Most everyone I know though goes to the LA Signature at CityPlace which is a fairly recent addition. It seems like the kind of tenant 1401 Elm could have snagged if they leased out the bulk of their lower podium retail space to one tenant.
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Postby lakewoodhobo » 31 Jul 2019 13:10

I've started going to the new 24-Hr in Oak Cliff and it's a very nice gym, as one would expect from a brand-new build. Already recognize a few faces from the downtown location.

The LA Fitness at Wynnewood Village will actually be closer to us so I'm going to wait and see how that looks before deciding which one to stick with.

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Re: Downtown Dallas Retail

Postby mdg109 » 15 Aug 2019 19:39

A couple of updates. Walked past the former Sol Irlandes building and looks like renovation is still in progress. At least it's not stalled. The retail space at 1700 Commerce and Ervay is being built out as well. The notices say it's part of the hotel though. I may be wrong on this, but I thought I'd read that this space was going to be a Starbucks.

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Postby lakewoodhobo » 16 Aug 2019 08:17

mdg109 wrote:The retail space at 1700 Commerce and Ervay is being built out as well. The notices say it's part of the hotel though. I may be wrong on this, but I thought I'd read that this space was going to be a Starbucks.


It would still be a part of the hotel if they intended to lease it to Starbucks, which I'm sure is still the plan. Whether it'll be a company-operated store like the ones at 1700 Pacific and Renaissance Tower or just a licensed store, which may not take rewards or offer mobile ordering, is another question.

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Postby mdg109 » 26 Aug 2019 19:20

Starbucks sign at 1700 Commerce. Wish it were a Starbucks Reserve, but I'll take it.
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Postby cowboyeagle05 » 27 Aug 2019 09:57

Do we think Starbucks is planning to leave 1700 Pacific? I mean I know Starbucks is a company that loves to over saturate a market and AT&T has one too a couple hundred feet away...

So that means you could get a shot of expresso at AT&T HQ from Starbucks at Commerce and Browder then walk two blocks to Starbucks at Commerce and Ervay and get a frappe then walk up Ervay two more blocks to 1700 Pacific at Ervay and Pacific for a Chai Tea to close out a crazed caffeine binge.
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