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Avondale demolition and reconstruction met with excitement, apprehension

Avondale demolition and reconstruction met with excitement, apprehension

Telltale blue signs posted in the window fronts at 3562 St Johns Ave. signify another change to the culture of the historic Shoppes of Avondale – this time in the form of a coffee shop and more.  The 7,200-square-foot structure that formerly housed an ice cream shop and two retail stores will be demolished and […]

Property condemned, court case in flux delays Roost

Property condemned, court case in flux delays Roost

It’s been four years since The Roost first attempted to settle into the Oak Street site that previously housed Deluxe Laundry and Cleaners, but the proposed 150-seat restaurant has yet to occupy the space.  The decision about their occupancy is still up in the air, pending the outcome of a court case filed by opponents […]