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Originally Posted by ardecila
Dude is talking out of his ass. Why would cruise ship passengers spend 20-30 minutes driving all the way through the Marigny and Bywater to Poland Avenue, but be turned off by 2-3 blocks of development around the Convention Center between the expressway ramp and the terminal? There's also the fact that lots of people don't actually drive to the cruise terminal - they take a cab, and they might take a streetcar/people-mover if it was built.
The Claiborne plan for eliminating ramps doesn't cut any ramps that trucks actually use. Downtown ports are accessed from Elysian Fields and Uptown ports are accessed from Tchoupitoulas. There will be no effect on goods movement.
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Its interesting to hear him talk about both these issues. He totally comes off as ill informed by bringing up the convention center. I can understand concern about the expressway but his concern about the convention center is strange to say the least. Plus why wouldn't a more developed attractive area around the cruise terminals be helpful to attracting people and enticing them to spend more of their hard earned dollars here. That is completely nonsensical and seems to suggest ulterior motives on his part because he is wrong otherwise. Its not like people are only showing up ten minutes before the boat leaves.
Another rendering for 1725 and 1731 Baronne St.
MOPHO May Open in December, More Upcoming Openings
Todd Price reports that MOPHO, the upcoming Southeast Asian restaurant from former August chef Michael Gulotta and his brother Jeff, is taking shape in Mid City: "Construction... will be completed by the second week of December. If all goes well, Gulotta expects to open the last week of December." The Times-Pic also put up a preview video— watch it here. No big menu reveals yet, though Gulotta did drop an epic Test Dinner menu via Twitter, which includes blood boudin tapioca dumplings. Dang. Gulotta tells Eater that they plan on making bubble tea "a major part of our bar menu." Boozy bubble tea? Finally.
In other upcoming restaurant news, Price also reports that a new Mexican restaurant,
Del Fuego Taqueria (4518 Magazine St.) is under construction and should be opening the first week of February 2014, next to Brothers Three. Metairie's
Atomic Burger have pushed back their opening due to delays, but should open in the next few weeks.
Oxalis in Bywater is "on track" to open in December.
Square Root in the LGD is slated for a January 2014 opening. Chef Anne Churchill will have the soft opening for
Bhava, above Feelings Cafe in the Marigny, this evening from 6-10 p.m.
http://nola.eater.com/archives/2013/...g-openings.php
1029 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, Suite A1·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: Z0537M
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Joel Ross
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Date Filed:
11/14/2013 1:51:44 PM
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No
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THE PROJECT IS A TENANT BUILT OUT OF A WHITE BOX INTO RETAIL CAFE WITH & WITHOUT FIXED SEATING, NEW TOILET FACILITIES, & OFFICES. SCOPE OF WORK WILL INCLUDE A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD, NEW HVAC, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL.
1 Poydras St. #130·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: TSDPCU
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Marah Thomas
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Date Filed:
11/14/2013 10:49:24 AM
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Description
Interior renovation to a vacant space as per plans. Signage requires a seperate permit.
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305 Decatur St #101·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Permit #13-44203-RNVN ·Ref Code: L5LQRY
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Richard Albert
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Date Filed:
11/13/2013 3:13:25 PM
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No
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Tenant buildout of unit 101 (clothing store -
Aristocracy) per sketch.