CHICAGO | General Developments

[Via Chicago]

That's a different (similar) building on Fulton which is already wrapped up

[marothisu]

True - you're right. It's the Tex Mex themed bar/restaurant that people here had some opinions about:
https://chicago.eater.com/2017/2/27/...andolph-street

They have a pending permit and 2 others issued in December 2017 and April 2018. It's a historic building, so probably running into some stuff with that..

[Jim in Chicago]

Originally Posted by rossguthrie

Although it was a but of a downgrade: the old sign had much nicer red neon letters that was replaced with white bulbs. Also, the oval portion at the bottom that says "Chicago" in a cheap script font.

Great shot! I've never noticed that odd little roof that looks like green tile. What is that - just a mechanical penthouse? Remnant of some past time?

[harryc]

Feb 22

[harryc]

Feb 22

[marothisu]

Originally Posted by marothisu

New construction building permit issued for a surface parking lot at Madison & Bishop, a block east of Ogden and just south of Union Park. Total of 32 units in 5 stories with ground floor retail. The owner on the permit is listed as the same address for the Pipefitters Local 597, which is right north of this on Washington/Ogden. Not sure if they're developing it or someone else.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/45...!4d-87.6641997

Nope. Not affordable housing on this one like someone tried to say. Residences starting around $800K

Source: Curbed


https://chicago.curbed.com/2019/2/27...madison-bishop

[LouisVanDerWright]

Originally Posted by marothisu

Nope. Not affordable housing on this one like someone tried to say. Residences starting around $800K

Source: Curbed


https://chicago.curbed.com/2019/2/27...madison-bishop

That's a handsome design and, by golly, is that retail holding the corner?

[marothisu]

Originally Posted by LouisVanDerWright

That's a handsome design and, by golly, is that retail holding the corner?

Yessir it is retail holding the corner.

[BonoboZill4]

Women's Health Center or something near 47th and Kedzie:



Sorry, snapping while driving lol

[the urban politician]

^ Nice!

Definitely would like to see more pics of south side development around here (particularly things that aren’t strip malls or gas stations)

[10023]

Originally Posted by marothisu

True - you're right. It's the Tex Mex themed bar/restaurant that people here had some opinions about:
https://chicago.eater.com/2017/2/27/...andolph-street

They have a pending permit and 2 others issued in December 2017 and April 2018. It's a historic building, so probably running into some stuff with that..

That’s because Tex-Mex is one of the world’s worst cuisines, and country music is the world’s worst music.

Where is restaurant row going to move when Randolph Street becomes full of “theme” restaurants anyway?

[Vlajos]

Originally Posted by 10023

That’s because Tex-Mex is one of the world’s worst cuisines. Only Dominican food is worse.

Where is restaurant row going to move when Randolph Street becomes full of “theme” restaurants anyway?

Tex Mex is terrible. I bet the place doesn't last long.

[Via Chicago]

if youre looking for good mexican food in a place where english is the primary language youre already goofing up

anyway, the building is a shell, im just glad its being restored. Federales does the same dumb schtick. i have no doubt hoards of happy hour office workers will lap it up and pay $12 for melted cheese and Tostitos.

[10023]

Originally Posted by Vlajos

Tex Mex is terrible. I bet the place doesn't last long.

Sadly there is a market in Chicago. Most bars in Lincoln Park and Lakeview are full of people who would love it. That place will be full of bros with Cubs hats and overweight women who drink too much in no time.

Originally Posted by Via Chicago

i have no doubt hoards of happy hour office workers will lap it up and pay $12 for melted cheese and Tostitos.

Bingo. Don’t forget the big glop of store bought sour cream!


Anyway, rents in the area are probably getting too expensive for any good restaurants that aren’t owned by Soho House, Paul Kahan or Brendan Sodikoff anyway.

[BonoboZill4]

Originally Posted by the urban politician

^ Nice!

Definitely would like to see more pics of south side development around here (particularly things that aren’t strip malls or gas stations)

I'll do my best to keep my eyes open. I split my time between the city and the south side depending on where I'm resting my head, so I should be able to get some more snaps.

[marothisu]

Originally Posted by 10023

Sadly there is a market in Chicago. Most bars in Lincoln Park and Lakeview are full of people who would love it. That place will be full of bros with Cubs hats and overweight women who drink too much in no time.
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There's a market for TexMex food in pretty much every US city no matter how disgusting you find the food. Yes, even here in vaunted NYC there's a market for it.

[ithakas]

Originally Posted by 10023

That’s because Tex-Mex is one of the world’s worst cuisines, and country music is the world’s worst music.

Where is restaurant row going to move when Randolph Street becomes full of “theme” restaurants anyway?

Hopefully Motor Row - Michigan between Cermak and I-55.

[tjp]

Originally Posted by 10023

That’s because Tex-Mex is one of the world’s worst cuisines

get out.

[Steely Dan]

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a reminder that news and discussion for all highrise projects in chicago should be posted in the highrise thread: https://forum.skyscraperpage.com/sho...d.php?t=218289

[BonoboZill4]

Originally Posted by ithakas

Hopefully Motor Row - Michigan between Cermak and I-55.

This is the right answer. I hope at least haha