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Top 11 Sloopin Stories of 2011: #1 - Retail Rising
It's that time of year and like many other websites, tv stations, newspapers and blogs, we're going to take a look back at some of the most important and biggest stories of 2011.
#1 - Retail Rising
If you're like us, you've learned to be patient with the South Loop retail scene. For years the space has been ready for businesses to come to the South Loop, but unfortunately it hasn't come as fast as we would like. Well in 2011, the neighborhood retail scene seemed to gain some momentum. New businesses coming to the neighborhood significantly outweighed those closing up shop.
The biggest news on this front was Trader Joe's opening up at the Northeast corner of Wabash and Roosevelt. While we don't completely credit the overall neighborhood retail trend to this opening, it sure seemed to change peoples perceptions. We had a post that took a look at Trader Joe's impact on an area of Lincoln park and pondered whether it could do the same for the Sloop.
Beyond Trader Joe's, two other much discussed restaurants/bars opened in the summer but had very different experiences in the neighborhood. In August, The Scout opened on the Southeast corner of Wabash and 13th (the old Opera space). While many discussed whether or not the new sports bar/restaurant fit into the neighborhood, most seem to agree it's doing quite well and has been a good addition.
Unfortunately the same can't be said for Tribute (800 S. Michigan) who closed up shop in December, only 5 months after opening. It was an ambitious attempt and by most accounts was pretty good. Regardless, it never seemed to gain momentum and clearly wasn't sustainable.
The vacant retail space South of Roosevelt saw a lot of food/drink options open up their doors in 2011. Pita Heaven (1250 S. Michigan), Waffles (1400 S. Michigan), Chi Bakery (2135 S. Michigan) added some solid food options to South Michigan while Donna's Cafe (1255 S. State), Flavor 180 (1511 S. State), Overflow Coffee (1550 S. State) and Burger Point (1900 S. State) all opened up on South State.
And let's not forget about Acadia (1639 S. Wabash), the promising contemporary American restaurant that just opened last week and hopes to usher in a new era of fine dinning in the Sloop.
And it wasn't all restaurants either. Sanctuary (1400 S. Michigan), Ur
ban Remix (1468 S. Michigan), H+ Records (730 S. Dearborn), Urban Grocery (730 S. Clark), South Loop Immediate Care (1430 S. Michigan), Victory Barber Salon (1926 S. State) are new to the neighborhood.
And it wasn't all new stuff - Lou Malnatti's (805 S. State), Flo & Santos (1310 S. Wabash), South Loop Market (1720 S. Michigan) and Jimmy Green's (825 S. State) have expanded or are in the process of expanding.
It wasn't all good news in 2011. Entourage man (1355 S. Michigan), Doctor's Choice (1345 S. Michigan), Grant Park Cleaners (3 E. Roosevelt), Daniela's Hair Salon (705 S. Dearborn) all closed their doors while Marble Slab Creamery (1245 S. Michigan) might be out of business.
We probably missed a couple, so please chime in if you know of something, but all in all we would say it's been a good year on the retail front for the Sloop. Better yet, 2012 is looking even brighter so stay tuned for that post (coming soon in 2012).
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Top 11 Sloopin Stories of 2011: #2 - Motor Row Entertainment District
#2 - Motor Row Entertainment District
Strategically speaking, it makes sense for the city to invest in the future of the Cermak corridor mainly due to the fact that McCormick Place remains a huge asset for the city. While the real estate and residential boom in the neighborhood helped the area, most of the development never quite made it down to Cermak.
However, in 2011, various projects, initiatives and efforts were put forward to help evolve and shape the future of this area. As posted earlier in our top 11 Sloopin stories, the announced Green Line stop at Cermak was one big piece of the puzzle for the area.
Probably the biggest development was Alderman Fioretti's push to transform the stretch of Michigan avenue from Cermak to the Stevenson Expressway into an "entertainment district". While we're unsure about what this exactly means, it's good to see some attention being devoted to this stretch.
With this announcement came some other interesting developments. First off was the announcement that Cheap Trick (a prominent local band from the 70s) would be opening up a multi-purpose museum, restaurant, concert venue to anchor this entertainment district. We also heard about a new brewery that would also be coming (which we recently found out was going to be called Broad Shoulders Brewery).
There was also talk about renaming the entertainment district from "Motor Row" to "Music Row" to embrace the areas musical roots (since there were numerous record labels in the area). This seems like a good idea if you ask us given that Music would probably resonate with an entertainment district more than Motor.
Finally, there was also talk in November about a massive hotel and retail complex at the Northeast corner of Cermak and Indiana. However we recently found out that a judge has put the brakes on this project.
Needless to say, there has been a ton of talk about this area in 2011. We imagine this will continue into 2012 so stay tuned...it should be interesting.
Top 11 Sloopin Stories of 2011: #3 - Educational Institutions Lead Development Push in the Sloop
#3 - Educational Institutions Lead Development Push in the Sloop
If we were to say that some new impressive, huge buildings are going up in the South Loop, you might think we travelled back to 2005 or were on crack. Well you would be wrong on both accounts, but the truth is that there are some amazing buildings being built in the neighborhood, but not by commercial entities - they're being built by educational institutions.
The most impressive building of them all (and maybe the most impressive building in all of Chicago in 2011) was Roosevelt University's Vertical Campus. While just North of what we consider the South Loop (since it's just North of Congress) the strikingly beautiful blue building looms large over the South Loop.
Beyond that, construction has begun on the new Jones College Prep high school at 606 S. State. East West University also broke ground at 819 S. Wabash to build a multi-purpose building consisting of classrooms, dorms and such. It's a similar concept to the Roosevelt University's vertical campus building albeit on a smaller scale.
Two other announcements in 2011 were Roosevelt University's new athletic center that will be built on the just Southeast corner of Congress on Wabash and Columbia's purchase of the Ebony/Jet HQ building at 820 S. Michigan.
Needless to say, these institutions are expanding and continue to bring more and more people to the neighborhood.
(Image from Curbed Chicago)
Top 11 Sloopin Stories of 2011: #4 - New Green Line Cermak Station Announcement
#4 - New Green Line Cermak Station Announcement
While it's clear that the Roosevelt El station is the primary hub for public transportation in the South Loop, as the neighborhood has continued to grow to the South many have been calling for a new El station South of Roosevelt (since there is no stop between Roosevelt and 35th street).
This has been a debate for a long time, but in mid-October of 2011 the CTA announced plans to open up a new Green Line Stop at Cermak between Wabash and State. While the stop isn't planned to open until 2014, this news should be a shot in the arm for the area and Alderman Fioretti's push to make Motor Row into an entertainment district. It also makes a ton of sense since it will provide another public transportation option for people/conventions at McCormick Place.
Top 11 Sloopin Stories of 2011: #5 - Muggings in the South Loop
#5 - Muggings in the South Loop
While must of us like to focus on the positives in the South Loop, this doesn't mean that some scary things aren't happening. Back in July, a string of muggings took place on Indiana and Michigan Avenue between Roosevelt and 18th. While the perpetrators were apprehended, the neighborhood was on high alert for a couple tense weeks.
Top 11 Sloopin Stories of 2011: #6 - The Danger Zone (13th & Wabash)
#6 - Danger Zone (13th and Wabash)
We've been hearing about traffic issues at the intersection of 13th and Wabash for some time now, but back in May we posted an email from a reader talking about cars blowing through the stop sign and nearly hitting pedestrians.
This post got a ton of comments and it appears that Alderman Fioretti has taken action as he announced that stop lights would be installed at the intersections of 13th/Wabash and 14th/Wabash.
While the lights aren't up yet, we assume it's a matter of time.
Top 11 Sloopin Stories of 2011: #7 - Snowmageddon
#7 - Snowmageddon
While there were some saftey concerns during the blizzard of 2011 in early February, in hindsight the Snowmageddon was captivating and dare we say even fun. Here is a great video shot by one of our readers who was holed up in her building at South Financial Place:
(Hat tip: RP!)
Top 11 Sloopin Stories of 2011: #8 - The Fall of KDK Restaurants
#8 - The Fall of KDK Restaurant Group
Back in March of 2011, some ominous signs appeared on the windows of one of the South Loop's pioneer restaurants, Gioco. The signs stating that the restaurant would be "closed today and till further notice" were surprising to many around the neighborhood but no one knew about the bigger issue, which was that KDK Restaurant Group (owners of Gioco, Opera, Red Light and Marche) weren't paying all their taxes.
After Gioco's news came about, Red Light (in the West Loop) also closed. At the time, no one knew the fate of these restaurants. Today, Right Light remains closed, but Gioco reopened in May after being sold to a separate group. While some minor things have changed at Gioco (new chef) it appears that the restaurant is back to running smoothly.
Top 11 Sloopin Stories of 2011: #9 - The South Loop Power Plant Hoax
#9 - The South Loop Power Plant Hoax
In April, a letter distributed to condo owners in Printer's Row from a company called "Midwest Energy" caused an uproar around the neighborhood as residents nervously searched for information about a "new power plant" coming to the vacant lot at Harrison and Wells.
As imagined residents weren't very happy with this news. But once Alderman Fioretti was contacted (we presume by many many people) he quickly tweeted that this isn't true. In fact it was an elaborate PR stunt by Citizens United Against Loop Coal to bring attention to the power plant at Pilsen:
Broad Shoulders Brewery Coming to Motor Row; Plans for Summer Opening
Back in the summer we heard about grand plans to transform Motor Row into an entertainment district. In conjunction with these announcements and developments was a mention of a new brewery coming to the area to help anchor the new district (as well as the Cheap Trick music venue).
At the time we didn't know a ton, but today we got a tip that a new website for Broad Shoulders Brewing was live. The website looks good and gives some more information about the origins of the brewery:
We at Broad Shoulders Brewing are very excited to be located in the Motor Row
neighborhood of the South Loop, at 2337 South Michigan Avenue. We are happy to
be bringing a brewery to a new Southside neighborhood. Broad Shoulders will be
brewing both ales and lagers, with a stronger focus on traditional and
experimental lager styles. The brewery will have a large tasting room and bar.
We invite you to come in and sample our beers. There will also be packaged beer
sales on premise. Look for us next summer on draft at some traditionally known
beer bars, and some new locations on the Southside and around the city.
We like what we see and are glad to hear that they're shooting for a summer opening. This will definitely be something we're closely monitoring as 2012 progresses.
(Hat tip: JJ!)
(Image from: Broad Shoulders Brewery)
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Top 11 Sloopin Stories of 2011: #10 - Printers Row Named Most Walkable Neighborhood
#10 - Printers Row Named Most Walkable Neighborhood in Chicago
While the methodology of things like this is always questioned, in this case it proved to be a PR success for Printers Row and the South Loop in general. While we already knew that the neighborhood is a great place for a stroll, it's good to get some press like this:
Top 11 Sloopin Stories of 2011: #11 - Ping Tom Park Expands
#11 - Ping Tom Park Expands North
Often overlooked, Ping Tom Park continues to get rave reviews. Back in September we posted about the new addition to the park just North of 18th street. While many forget about this spot (since it's on the fringe of what many consider the South Loop), it truly is a special public space that offers serene places to relax and some amazing views of the city.
For Your Doormen: To Tip or Not to Tip - That is the Question
I would love to see a post about tipping etiquette for doormen in Chicago. I just moved to the South Loop from LA, where doormen are not a common sight.
(Hat tip: JK!)
What's Happening at the Museum Park Sales Center?
Hello Sloopin!
I love your site. Have you heard anything about what the plans are for the former site of the museum park sales center located on ne corner of 13th and Indiana? They started demolition on Tuesday and they are almost done with it. I have attached photo from my balcony view.
(Hat tip: HS!)
Man Found Shot at Roosevelt Stop
Chicago Tribune is reporting:
A man was found shot at a South Loop "L" station this evening, police said.
A 21-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound in the upper torso in the attack in the 1100 block of South State Street about 7 p.m., said Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Darryl Baety. The man was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in serious-to-critical condition, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
Details appear to be hazy, but the victim might have been shot on a train and got off at the Roosevelt stop:
An earlier report indicated police said the victim may have been shot on an "L" train, but that information came from one person who identified himself as a witness but declined to be identified, and the information could not be verified with police.
Once we read more we will update this post.
From ABC7:
Have a Merry Bear Down Christmas
Wishing everyone a merry christmas and hopefully a christmas night miracle in green bay!
Shots Around the Sloop: Porsche Blocks Segway Tour
It's been awhile since we've done a segway shot and this one is awesome on many fronts:
Burger Point Has Some Fans
Hey Sloopin-
Love the blog....my fiance and I think you should have a post about Burger Point. We have been there 4 times since it has been open and have been impressed each time. Great wings, chili, fries, and of course burgers. I'm on a crusade to determine which burger is my favorite and thus far it's hard to say. I just had the Ash Man and it tastes just like In and Out. The service has also been phenomenal. My fiance is gluten-free and they have been great in dealing with that. We've also enjoyed that it is BYOB as well.
Keep up
the great work!
Seems like they're not the only person to enjoy the new burger joint in the Sloop. According to Yelp it's at 4 stars.
(Hat tip: RA!)
Gerrymandering the Sloop
The debate over the new ward boundaries for the city (and obviously the Sloop) is set to shake things up as we head into the future. As most of us know, Bob Fioretti has manned most of our neighborhood these past couple of years. This could be changing.
The Chicago Journal has a good article summarizing the various proposed changes for the neighborhood:
Two dueling maps are aiming to redraw Chicago's political battle lines, and both upset the apple cart for aldermen in the South Loop, adding new politicians to the dense area's mix.
One map, led by the council's Hispanic Caucus and independents, adds two new aldermen to the South Loop, splitting the neighborhood between a total of four representatives in city council. Another, submitted by the council's Black Caucus and old-school Democrats, would keep the South Loop mainly in two wards, save for a few small slices.
The neighborhood's massive population boom in the last 10 years made the 2nd Ward one of the few in the city that gained population, while most others lost people. Though it's often used as a political tool, the remap's goal is ostensibly to balance out the population between the wards.
For those of you who are more visual here are two links to the different proposals:
Hispanic Caucus and independents (map on page 3) - split Sloop with 4 aldermen
Black Caucus and old-school Democrats (map towards the end and above) - keep Sloop with 2 aldermen
To be honest, we don't know what to think, so would love to hear some good debate on the pros and cons of these proposed changes.
On one hand, it would be good to see one "alderman" be our point person and to be THE person that we go to when we need something done for the betterment of the neighborhood. On the other hand, our neighborhood has seen explosive population growth and maybe we deserve to have numerous aldermen fighting for our interests in city hall.
Let's hear your thoughts?
(Hat tip: SC!)
Ok, so we're one night late, but regardless wanted to extend happy hanukkah wishes to all our Jewish Sloopin readers:
Acadia Set to Open Tonight
Last week we posted about Acadia (1639 S. Wabash) nearing the "homestretch" and that it would be opening soon. Well today is December 21st and it appears it is officially opening day. We've read some positive write-ups about the restaurant on Eater Chicago and Chicago Magazine's Grub Street. We're looking forward to hear if any of our readers try it out.
It's great to have a new "high-profile" restaurant in the neighborhood and we hope it's a start of a trend for the hood. However, we have a bone to pick with the author of the Grub Street write-up based on this statement:
Now that the dust has settled after our first hard hat tour of South Loop hotspot Acadia, chef/owner Ryan McCaskey is ready to unveil his restaurant to the world—and it's stunning. This isn't just because of the sophisticated interior by KI Design or McCaskey's elegant menu with opulent ingredients like foie gras, Wagyu beef, and lobster. Polished touches are expected from a fine dining chef who once helmed the kitchen of Michelin-rated restaurant Courtright's. It's mostly impressive because all of these elements coexist in the South Loop.
While some might consider opening in the mostly vacated neighborhood to be
a somewhat ambitious move, McCaskey seems to have picked excellent timing. As we noted before, the restaurant will soon boast some of the most spectacular city views with a new city park being built across the street.
Ouch! Slap in the face!
However, don't fret Sloopers, this author seems to forget that every census tract in the South Loop saw an increase in it's population in the 2010 census (versus the 2000 census). And if you look at the census tack where Acadia is opening, this neighborhood saw a 232% increase in its population. Not really sure what she means by "mostly vacated neighborhood".
Furthermore, the city park that she speaks of that will give the restaurant its "spectacular city views" won't be across the street - it will actually be next door.
Just saying...
(Hat tip: LR3!)
(Image from Eater Chicago)
Doctor's Choice Closing its Showroom Due to Medicare
A reader recently commented that Doctor's Choice (1345 S. Michigan Ave.) is closing it's doors and sure enough, that seems to be the case. Although we don't claim to be health care experts, it seems strange that they're citing changes in Medicare as the reason.
Pastry Shop Coming to 1250 S. Michigan
Back in July we had a post pondering whether or not Winestyles was reopening in their old space at 1250 S. Michigan Ave since there was a sign in the window. Since then brown paper has gone up on the windows and we've noticed some movement inside the space.
Surprisingly, we haven't heard many rumors about this space. We asked some of the employees at Pita Heaven about the space next to them and they coyly said "something" but wouldn't divulge any information.
After reading some information on everyblock, it appears that a Pastry Shop is coming to this space:
INTERIOR BUILD OUT FOR NEW RETAIL PASTRY SHOP (NO BAKING) AS PER PLANS (NO MECHANICAL WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT)
Has anyone heard anything about this space or have any additional information?
Could be an interesting addition to the neighborhood. We know cupcake shops are a hot trend, maybe that trends is headed for the sloop!
Shots Around the Sloop: Reflect
(Hat tip: SW!)
Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick Talks About Music Row
From Bob Sirott's One More Thing segment on Fox:
Bob Sirott's One More Thing About Cheap Trick Chicago: MyFoxCHICAGO.com
Infamous Panhandler Behind '08 South Loop Attack Arrested in Uptown
From the Chicago Tribune yesterday - scary stuff:
A man who once knocked out a woman's teeth in the South Loop when she refused to give him a cigarette was arrested again this week when he threatened to kill a man while panhandling in the Uptown neighborhood, according to Chicago police.
Derrick King, 50, was cited by critics of the state's early prison release program when he threatened a woman in 2009, a day after getting out of prison for the brutal attack against Jennifer Hall on her birthday in August 2008.
Confirmed: New "Tavern" Coming to 1400 S. Michigan
Well it appears that one rumor from our post yesterday is more than a rumor. Today we found a building permit on the window confirming that a "tavern" is moving into the vacant retail space on the Southwest corner of 14th and Michigan:
The pic is hard to read, but it says "interior renovation for new tavern in existing 28 story, 1A building as per plans."
Acadia Nears The "Homestretch"
We've been actively following the developments at Acadia, the new American Contemporary restaurant at 1639 S. Wabash. While many of us were skeptical about whether or not the restaurant would be opening in 2011, it looks like they're almost ready to accept their first patrons.
If you haven't checked out their blog yet, it's a fascinating look into the process a restaurant goes through prior to opening. And that's where we see that they're getting closer to opening:
the finishing touches are being made at acadia. we are finally down the
homestretch after a long journey that started back in july. it's perplexing to think that we started with a raw unfinished space, and transformed iit into something as elegant and inviting as this. we will be opening within the next two weeks. this hardly seems possible. i'm finally standing inside my vision…
If you look at their website, they're accepting reservations for New Year's Eve. However, looking at Metromix Chicago's "The Countdown" page, it sounds like they're opening sometime around December 21st.
While it seems many in the neighborhood are eager for the restaurant to open, we're curious to see how it does. Yes, the interior looks beautiful and the entire project is clearly a labor of love
for Chef Ryan McCaskey, who appears to have a vision for every detail. However, the concept seems high-end, which haven't seemed to fare as well in the South Loop lately (see Tribute). Couple this with the fact that the location is on a relatively desolate stretch of South Wabash, we will be curious to see how Acadia fares. One bright spot for the location is that city plans to build a park just North of Acadia which should help attract foot traffic to the area (however, construction hasn't started and who knows when this will be completed).
Anyway, we look forward to our maiden voyage to Acadia. Whether or not it is the "signature" restaurant that helps put the South Loop on the culinary map of Chicago remains to be seen.
Hopefully it's a step in that direction at least. Judging by this scallop picture, it could be:
(Image from Acadia Blog)
Rumors Around the Sloop: Retail Edition
It's been awhile since we had a post dedicated to rumors we've heard (or read on our comment threads), so here we go:
Owner of Artists Cafe Behind the Restaurant Coming to 1150 S. Wabash?
Last we heard Five Guys was going to move into the 1150 S. Wabash construction place (picture above), but we recently heard that the owner of the Artists Cafe at 412 S. Michigan will be bringing a new diner to the Sloop. While we haven't heard much about the concept, it seems like whatever he decides to bring would be a welcome addition. Stay tuned...
Station Stop Pub and Eatery Coming to Corner Vacant Retail Space at 1400 S. Michigan?
This was based on a comment from a post we did last week. The comment specifically said that there were signs on the door, but upon further investigation, we could not find any. However, there appears to be some action in this space as black tarps have now covered up the windows preventing people from looking in.
Management of Waffles Looking into a New Restaurant Concept?
Another comment from a post we did last week, but still juicy and worth calling out. According to the comment the Waffles Management team is looking into nearby space for a wine and cheese, small plate style restaurant. This might be talk, but could be interesting if they get some momentum.
The Bears Choke in Denver
This was an old poll, but after yesterdays choke in Denver, it's looking even more likely that the Bears won't be making the playoffs this year...
PeaPod Driver Arrested on Sexual Assault Charge in the Sloop
Hello Sloopin'
I have been a user of PeaPod for the last two years, and was just notified that our deliver has been arrested on sexual assault charges. I am hoping that you can update you site making those who use this service aware of the dangers and that they should not let these people into their homes no matter how trustworthy they seem. Guillermo Balingit, I thought, was a very trust worthy individual that my wife would let into our south loop condo to set the groceries in the kitchen.
Although this is old news, we wanted to post as a reminder to be careful. For more background here is a link to an article on ABC7.
(Hat tip: TK!)
Shots Around the Sloop: Infringement
(Hat tip: CA & EC!)
Jimmy Green's Expanding into Retail Space to the North
Looks like Jimmy Green's is expanding according to their facebook page:
Big news! Can't keep the secret anymore particularly when the 12 ft tall window next door spills the beans...Jimmy Green's is HEADING NORTH!!! (Well expanding one storefront to the north that is.) Construction starts this month so soon there'll be more Jimmy to love. More screens. More window seats. Delivery. A private dining and party den. Games and more. Thanks to our friends for making our first 18 months so wonderful that we simply gotta grow!
A good sign and hopefully they fare better than the previous restaurants that have been in that spot (which shouldn't be a problem since they have some established success already).
We're huge fans of bar games, so are happy to hear that they might have some of those as well now.
Congrats to Jimmy Green's and look forward to heading to the new space soon!
(Hat Tip: JM!)
Another Shout-out for Acadia in Chicago Magazine
A quick shout-out in Chicago Magazine for Acadia:
COMING: Acadia
"I'm pretty old," muses Ryan McCaskey, who's only 37. But the seasoned chef (Rushmore, Tizi Melloul, Courtright's) takes cues from his past at the 60-seat Acadia, a contemporary American eatery nostalgically named for the coastal Maine region where McCaskey summered as a kid. The classic menu will also source seafood from McCaskey's fisherman pals in that area. "We will have all the amenities of high-end restaurants, but also fun bar food that is approachable and geared toward the neighborhood," McCaskey says. Sounds quite hip, old-timer. 1639 S. Wabash Ave.
South Loop Resident Seeks Dish & Drink Advice
We had a recent post about the best delivery in the Sloop and another reader asked for some more advice:
Hey Sloopy,
I love sloopin and have been checking in regularly since I moved to the sloop two years ago. As a south loop resident and investor, I am very curious what people think of our local restaurants and bars. I would like to see a post about what people think of specific restaurants and bars in the sloop.
With new places opening this year such as Pita Heaven, The Scout, Waffles, Burger Point along with our existing places, the sloop definitely feels like its finally coming together. Some reviews and tips about dishes and drink specials would be helpful for us all.
(Hat tip: CJ!)
East-West University's New Dorm Breaks Ground at 819 S. Wabash
Back in October we posted about East-West University's proposed 17-story dorm that would be built at 819 S. Wabash. For the skeptics, it sounds like your disbelief wasn't well founded as they have officially broken ground according to Gazette Chicago:
The blend of businesses and university cultures that is so much a part of the South Loop will grow richer soon, thanks to a new ingredient.
East-West University held a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 10 for its new Student Life Center, a 17-story building to be constructed immediately south of the university's 819 S. Wabash Ave academic building. The university's other main campus building occupies 816 S.Michigan Ave.
Elected officials attending the groundbreaking predicted the new building will become an important part of the South Loop's identity as vibrant center for education. "This is a celebration for the community," said Ald. Robert Fioretti (2nd Ward). East-West University's mission "to serve the underserved" student populations "will only be enhanced by a campus offering the services that the Student Life Center will bring."
Glad to see this project moving forward. For reference here is the rendering of what the building should look like when completed: (Image from Gazette Chicago)
"A Warm Welcome Back" for Gioco
It's been a crazy year for Gioco, but based on a recent review on Chicagobusiness.com, the restaurant has rebounded nicely:
Everyone should recover from dust-ups with the tax man as gracefully as 12-year-old Gioco, one of the city's most charming Italian ristorantes, which closed and reopened this year following an unfortunate run-in with the state.
That seems appropriate, given the colorful past of this former gambling house and speakeasy once frequented by Al Capone and famed brothel owners the Everleigh sisters.
On a slow day you might get a tour through the lower level where, our server/history major says, Mr. Capone built tunnels to ferry bootleg liquor out to Lake Michigan and to store the odd body or two.
But even from one of the 150 seats upstairs, the past is present in the worn brick and plaster walls, bordello-like red plush banquettes and fringed lampshades above the bar.
The article continues on by specifically calling out the new executive chef, Gaetano Ascione:
Never have I seen a chef go table to table at lunch with a tray of portobello mushrooms—or anything else—enticing guests to order an off-the-menu special that arrives as meaty and smoky as steak, sautéed simply with olive oil and garlic ($12).
He surprised us again, bringing us samples of the Japanese Kurobuta pork belly, the Kobe beef of the porcine world. The meat is incomparably tender, the five-spice sauce dark and complex (when it's available, the appetizer is $14; main course $28).
This is great to hear. Hope all goes well with Gioco and it continues to flourish.
(Hat tip: ND!)
Something Simmering at Old Ole Hardwood Space?
Don't get excited, but could something be simmering at the old Ole Hardwood space (1315 S. Wabash) be seeing some new activity? A reader writes:
Ran by Ole Hardwood 1315 S. Wabash today and at least they have removed the "we think is arson" signs, painted the plywood window coverings and put new butcher paper up. Anyone know if there is a build out going on? Speculation as to new tenants?
It's funny that we got this email because we noticed the same thing. We even went out of our way to ask the men who were replacing the boarded up windows, "is there something new going in here". The man coyly looked away and said yes. We asked again, but it was clear he didn't speak English well or wasn't going to give us any additional information.
Anyway, not sure if something is going in there or if they were just being pressured to take down the ugly boarded up windows. I guess we will have to wait and see.
For those who don't remember the history, here is a link to an old post we did and the corresponding video:
(hat tip: SP!)
Tribute Closes Its Doors After 5 Months
There have been some whispers (and even an overt blog post on Sloopin) that Tribute (800 S. Michigan) wasn't doing so hot. However, it's still surprising to read an article on chicagobusiness.com saying they're closing:
Perhaps it was never meant to be.
After opening delays and other setbacks once it finally did open just shy of five months ago, Tribute restaurant has closed.
The modern-American restaurant in the South Loop's Essex Inn shut its doors for good on Sunday.
"We have succumbed to the poor economic environment that has not helped our new restaurant to grow roots," owner Phil Fernandez and general manager and partner Simon Lamb said in a statement. "We have tried to weather these crucial beginning months . . . but we have not been able to sustain."
Well...that was fast. If you remember Tribute had some hiccups prior to opening, but when it finally opened in July the neighborhood was pretty pumped. While the reviews were mixed - the space probably proved to be too large for neighborhood and concept.
Anyway, hope something else goes in because the space looks great.
(Hat tip: SN!)
Active Body Chiropractor Moving to 1600 S. Indiana
We've received two separate emails from readers asking about some work being done at 1600 S. Indiana:
Yo Sloopin,
There appears to be some activity in the empty commercial space at 1600 S. Indiana - the space opposite of Happy Cleaners.
They're framing out the space. Any idea what's happening there? Perhaps another veterinarian office.
Sure enough, we went by and saw what JB was speaking about. Unfortunately we don't know what's going on. Does anyone have any ideas?
Update: Since we went by last week, new signs appear to have been placed on the windows. As the comment thread has suggested, Active Body Chiropractor (currently located at 1509 S. State) is moving to this new location.
(Hat tip: JB & TK and to our comment section)
Guy Fieri Chows Down at Panozzo's
Back in March we had a post about Guy Fieri's, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives show featuring Panozzo's and it finally aired on the Food Network recently. In case you missed the episode here it is on Panozzo's youtube page:
Wow that looks amazing! We couldn't be happier for the crew at Panozzo's. They do an amazing job, are nice people and we're so excited that they have chosen to call the Sloop home.
(Hat tip: TJ!)
Shots Around the Sloop: "L" Shape Tetris Building
Taking from a condo looking west from the Transportation Building on Dearborn:
(Hat tip: N&DD and Holiday Party!)
Pet Grooming Shop Coming to 1400 S. Michigan
Michigan Avenue Tower II (@1400 S. Michigan) had a slow start to their retail, but it appears that their third retail space is going to be rented out based on the building permit on the window. The building permit says (in case you can't read it):
Interior renovation for a new pet grooming shop in existing 28 story, I-A building as per plan, not part of the condo association
The pet grooming shop joins Sanctuary and Waffles in the buildings retail space. That leaves only one vacant retail space in the building and it's probably the most high-profile space which is on the corner of 14th and Michigan.
Free Flu Shots for 2nd Ward on Friday
For those in the Sloop who want to stay healthy:
2nd Ward Flu Clinic
Alderman Bob Fioretti is proud to partner with the Chicago Department of Public Health to offer FREE flu shots for residents.
No appointments are necessary; This is a walk-in clinic.
First Immanuel Lutheran Church
1124 S. Ashland Ave.
Urban Grocers Coming to State/Polk?
I just noticed a sign for "urban grocery" next to the Ace hardware on State/Polk. A cousin to "urban pantry"? Any info?
We went by and shot the picture above and highly doubt that they are related, but to be honest we don't really know. It would seem silly to us to open another local grocery store with a similar name so close to the original store.
Anyway, anyone have any scoop on this place?
(Hat tip: JG!)
Northerly Island - An Unfinished Piece of Maggie Daley's Legacy
There have been a lot of nice stories eulogizing Maggie Daley, Chicago's First Lady for many many years, but yesterday we read something on Chicagobusiness.com about a legacy close to the Sloop that wasn't fully realized:
Mrs. Daley was tapped by her husband, former Mayor Richard M. Daley, to head Northerly Island development efforts. The mayor, of course, ordered the Meigs runway destroyed in the middle of a March night in 2003. Subsequently, the city talked about using much of the island to host events for the proposed 2016 Chicago Olympics.
At least when it was used for an airport, Northerly Island served a need. Right now, it's close to a wasteland. Perhaps someone out there would like to pick up this unfinished piece of the Maggie Daley legacy.
The story doesn't make it sound like Northerly Island will get revamped any time soon, but we can hope.
In Search of Indoor Basketball for the Winter
Love the site. Had a quick question: Are there any good places to play indoor basketball, during the winter, in the Sloop?
Any leagues? Open gyms? wondering if you could open this up to the readers.
XSport (819 S. State) seems to always have pick-up ball and seems to always be busy. LA Fitness (1101 S. Canal) also has courts but we're unsure how active their courts are.
(Hat tip: ML!)
Shots Around the Sloop: Preferred Mode of Transportation
(Hat tip: CPM!)
It's Friday, Friday, Gotta Get Down on Friday...
We couldn't resist:
A Happy Thanksgiving to All
Most City Ice Skating Rinks Open Saturday
The temperature continues to plunge, but that's not always a bad thing. For the readers who are ice skaters you might be excited to hear that this Saturday (11/26) is the official opening for most of the citywide ice rinks.
The blog, Chicago Quirk, highlights some of the best rinks in the city, including Millennium park (which is not in the Sloop but close enough for us to enjoy):
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, AKA Millennium Park Ice Skating Rink
As I said last week, I think all Chicagoans should try this at least once. It's a beautiful rink in a beautiful setting. I've been a few times, and it's a lot of fun. Although don't go during a high touristy time unless you want to get bowled over by families of five. Admission is free and skate rental is $10.
Agreed, it's a truly beautiful place for a skate.
(Image from Chicago Quirk)
Thanksgiving for Those in Need
A nice newsletter from Alderman Fioretti:
Thanks to the generosity of a leading Chicago businessman and friend, and the altruism of local businesses, I am truly grateful to help offer a Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need.
Tapas Valencia, 1530 S. State St., will open its doors to the needy on Thanksgiving Day at 1 p.m. Guests will enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal. Reservations are required and seating is limited.
If you and your family are in need or if you know neighbors who are in need, then please contact Beth O'Mara in my office at (312) 263-9273. Please provide enough information to her so that she can reach the people you are referring.
Adopt-a-Family:
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
In partnership with the West Loop Community Organization, we are starting a new tradition in the 2nd Ward. We have reached out to pastors and community leaders to identify families in the 2nd Ward who don't have the resources to have a very good holiday.
Each family member has listed some "wishes" for much-needed gifts that would make their Christmas brighter. We encourage more 2nd Ward residents and businesses to "adopt-a-family" and donate to effort.
Each family is different, and many of the requests are simple; toys, household items, and winter clothes.
Please contact Beth O'Mara in my office at (312) 263-9273, or email her at: beth.o'mara@cityofchicago.org.
We will provide you with more information about a family that is needed and available for adoption in this effort. Of course, if you know a family who is struggling this season, please let Beth know, so we can get them involved with this program. We are hoping to give each family their presents during the week of December 19.
Together, we can help those less fortunate in the 2nd Ward. After all, this is truly the spirit of community and the holidays.
Here is to a happy holiday season. Your friends from Sloopin!
(Hat tip: Alderman Fioretti and his office!)
Tribute Finds its Groove...But Could Use Some Local Support
I am a regular reader of Sloopin and see the frequent posts from people complaining about a lack of restaurants in the area. I would just like to point out that while Tribute (800 S. Michigan) in the Essex Inn had some serious issues after opening, I think they are finally starting to hit their stride. The food is very good and the pastry chef is amazing. The drinks are also great.
It would be nice to try and help spread the word about Tribute before it is too late. It would be a shame to let a great neighborhood spot go under because not enough people were aware of the new menu and chef. It is worth checking out or giving it another try if you went early on.
It's been awhile since we've been to Tribute, but just took a quick look at yelp and it has a 3.5 star rating.
Where To Get Delivery From in the Sloop?
A reader in search for the Sloop's best delivery:
I'm very fond of your restaurant info; I think good conversation could spark
discussion on which are or aren't good deliver-ers in this area.
This was inspired by a non-pizza/non-chinese focused night of getting delivery.
- We considered Eleven City Diner (1112 S. Wabash)- Absolutely tasty food, delivery, a bit pricey;
- Though about South Coast Sushi (1700 S. Michigan)- Crazy yummy, really costly, but untested delivery
- Almost went with Jamaica Jerk Villa (8 E. 22nd)- Good reviews, not expensive, but questionable on how often they deliver
- Flavor 180 (1511 S. State) - is close, has a weird vibe, is slow, and, well, no.
- Ended up with Flacos Tacos (725 S. Dearborn) - Recommended by a friend, inexpensive,
I know there are other reasonable places out there that we need to know about.
Who should we be ordering from in the Sloop?
We've had delivery from Chef Luciano's and was pretty happy with that. Besides pizza and chinesse, we usually do pick-up as oppposed to delivery. Anyway, Sloopers, please chime in with your thoughts.
(Hat tip: JN!)
Shots Around the Sloop: All of the Lights
(Hat tip: BJ!)
Blog Advocates for Dogs at Planned 16th & Wabash Park
A reader shares a new blog 16th Wabash Dog Park:
Welcome to the blog -- you'll find information here about the proposed dog park at 16th Street and Wabash in the South Loop. We are starting this blog so the community has a space to discuss the plans and to give the Dog Friendly Area (DFA) Committee a voice.
Did you know that as the design of the park progresses, the DFA area has been shrinking? The park is supposed to be a dog park, an area where we can interact as dog owners and build a community. The new plans have the DFA area shunted to the side in favor of a performance stage and a meeting plaza.
This is a call to action! If you care about keeping preserving the park as a DFA please subscribe to us and voice your opinion here and on Facebook and Twitter. Those accounts will be linked to this blog as soon as we set them up.
We are fired up, we are ready to fight for the space for our dogs -- JOIN US!
Velvet Lounge to Re-Open in January 2012?
Fred Anderson, the man behind the old Velvet Lounge jazz club at 67 E. Cermak, passed away in 2010. Unfortunately the Chicago jazz community lost a legend and apparently lost a night club as well (see an old post from January).
Well yesterday we got an email from a reader with the simple title of "Velvet Lounge Reopening in January. Woo Hoo!" with a link to the Velvet Lounge website. And when you click on that link you find an encouraging sign:
This is the first we've heard of this and can only hope that it is true. Has anyone else heard anything about the Velvet Lounge re-opening?
Seems like there has been a lot of positive talk down in this area. Hope it continues!
(Hat tip: LH!)
Shots Around the Sloop: Bomber Fly By
Soldiers Field celebrated by lighting up the columns Red, White, and Blue and then on Sunday there was a flyover of a C5 Galaxy. If I'd been in Towers 1 or 2 I definitely would have been a little nervous with a plane that big buzzing by!
Opart Thai and Everest Recognized in 2012 Michelin Restaurant Awards
Last year was the first annual Michelin Guide for Chicago restaurants and for the South Loop not much has changed in 2012.
Everest at 440 S. Franklin (which is just North of the Sloop according to us), was the only restaurant in the neighborhood to garner a star from the guide in 2012. The guide is considered by many to be the last word on dining.
To be on the list means the restaurant is doing something right judging by the other restaurants on the list. Alinea in Lincoln Park is the only Chicago restaurant to get the three star rating (last year L20 received the award as well). We've never been to Everest, maybe some day.
A restaurant we have been to and like a lot is Opart Thai House (1906 S. State) also received recognition in 2012 from Michelin. You may remember that Opart received the Bib Gourmand rating from Michelin last year from an old Sloopin post. Bib Gourmand rating:
...is given to restaurants that offer "good cuisine at a reasonable value." Diners must be able to get two courses and either dessert or a glass of wine for $40 or less (not including tax and tip) to qualify for a rating.
Congrats to both places.
Maybe Acadia, the new restaurant at 1639 South Wabash, could be in the running next year? We will have to wait and see if it lives up to the hype.
Waffles a Welcomed Addition
Waffles, the new brunch spot at 1400 S. Michigan, appears to have established itself as a solid brunch spot in the Sloop. It seems like every weekend morning, the place is packed with folks waiting outside to get a seat.
To avoid the crowds, we finally had a free Friday morning recently and decided to try out the spot. We had no problems getting a seat (however, it did get busier as our meal went on). We've talked about the look of the restaurant in previous posts, so this time we're going to focus on the food.
It probably goes without saying that when you go to Waffles, you probably want to opt for the waffles (duh!). So that's what we did. Intrigued by the Green Tea (which is described as green tea waffle with a lemon ginger Chantilly cream topped with ground pistachio, powdered sugar and candied ginger). Sounded lovely and was pretty tasty as well.
Also ordered was the Brussels Waffle (which was more of your traditional type of waffle), eggs and bacon. Again, the food was solid. Generally speaking, both of us would go back without question. The only minor complaints from us was that the staff wasn't really stopping by that much to fill up coffee, bring our check, etc. In their defense, we were having a solid conversation and maybe they didn't think they should interrupt, but regardless, the server could have been more attentive. Not a huge problem, but something noticed by both of us.
Laura Bianci from chicagobusiness.com also recently stopped by Waffles and really enjoyed the food:
It's a mystery to me that Waffles could put so much thought and effort into its menu and so little into customer comfort.
The wood furniture and benches without backs, seating 105, invite us to eat and run, while the stark-naked décor is so frigid it makes fast-food chains look cozy; so why is this place so packed on weekends?
No doubt it's the menu, a brief and imaginative document that's well-executed.
We agree that the menu is solid, but don't agree with the assessment of the decor. While it's simple, it's a bright, contemporary feel if you ask us. Regardless, the food is the star and that's probably more important than any other thing.
(Image from Waffles Facebook Page)
Daniela's Hair Salon Closes - Need New Recommendations
A reader writes about a recent closing and looks for suggestions:
I wanted to follow up from my recent inquiry about Daniela's Hair Salon in Printer's Row. It is in fact officially closed for business. That's a shame. Would love some recommendations on QUALITY salons and services in the Sloop!
Can anyone help out JR?
(Hat Tip: JR!)
Shots Around the Sloop: Pink Sky
(Hat tip: AD!)
Come Out and Support "Move With the Forces" 5K on Saturday
If you have free time this Saturday morning or enjoy a nice run (5K), please go out and support those taking part in the Move With The Forces Run.
The event starts at 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive. The money that is raised
is going towards HelpingaHero.org, which is the second largest national homebuilding organization building adapted homes for OUR VETERANS/HEROES from Iraq and Afghanistan.
I can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday and honor our Veterans and those who help keep us free. More information on donating money or taking part in the event can be found at http://www.illinoistruehero.com/
Cheap Trick Record Row Venue Moving Forward?
The new Record Row continues to press forward. Today the Chicago Sun-Times has a story on the Cheap Trick museum:
Cheap Trick, the Rockford band behind the '70s hits "Dream Police" and "I Want You to Want Me," announced Wednesday that it will "curate" a museum and music venue in a former Buick dealership at 2245 S. Michigan in the emerging Record Row-Motor Row district.
Band manager David Frey said in a statement that Cheap Trick Chicago will be "a one-of-a-kind eatery, unique musical instrument museum, radio station, and performance space as well as rooftop and outdoor and event space in the future Music Row in Chicago."
This isn't really new news, but it sounds like it's actually happening. Anyway here is something new we didn't know about:
Fioretti said a blues band is interested in opening a similar venue "within a couple blocks" of Cheap Trick Chicago. Fioretti anticipates an announcement on that venue by early 2012.
Landmark America is coordinating efforts in the district with Fioretti and Cheap Trick.
Headquartered in Chicago, Landmark America has completed more than 80 developments in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, New York and Mississippi. Known for
rehabilitating historic buildings, Landmark America worked on the 1999 rehab of
Lakeside Center, the former R.R. Donnelley printing center in Chicago.
Hopefully this all happens. Should be fun to see how this progresses. Seems like there are a ton of things going on down by Cermak (new Green line stop, Record Row, Real Estate Development).
(Hat tip: Anonymous!)
Rental Highrise Proposed for Southeast Corner of 9th and State
A couple South Loop real estate stories have popped up recently. First off, Chicago Real Estate Daily reports:
Chicago developer Golub & Co. has agreed to pay about $6 million for a city-owned South Loop property where it wants to build a 35-story, 392-unit apartment tower.
The $111-million project at the southeast corner of Ninth and State streets is the latest entrant in a downtown apartment boom spurred by rising occupancies and surging rents. Developers this year have already broken ground on seven downtown apartment towers comprising more than 2,800 units.
For those who read Sloopin often you probably remember an old post about how the same developers buying the old X/O property on Prairie Avenue. I guess they're feeling the future potential of the Sloop.
Anyway, our guess is that this project still has a lot of hurdles to jump over. We see it as a mixed blessing. As most everyone knows, there is a ton of supply in regard to condos and rentals in the South Loop, so adding more won't seem to help us in the short term. However, if we take a longer term view, more building, means more residents, means more retail and a more vibrant State street and area.
Finally, YoChicago is reporting that another piece of South Loop land (Southwest corner of Harrison and Wells) will be auctioned off. Bids are due no later than Decemeber 15th.
What's the Deal with Spanglish?
We haven't heard much about Spanglish since we did a post back in July, but recently two curious readers sent us emails about the subject:
Hi Sloopy!
Wondering if you have heard any recent news about Spanglish? I can't find anything updates online. I passed Frank, the owner, while crossing the street the other day but, unfortunately, did not have the opportunity to ask him about it.
Thanks, and keep up the GREAT work!
From what we read back then on Metromix, they were planning a September opening. Looks like that ain't happening. Regardless, hope they open soon.
Anyone have the scoop?
(Hat tip: TR & S!)
Celebrating Hackney's 10 Year Anniversary
This past Saturday night, we decided to meet up with some friends for a couple drinks at one of our favorite neighborhood haunts, Hackney's in Printers Row (733 S. Dearborn). We heard that there was going to be some live music, so that's all we needed to make us choose Hackney's
Little did we know, Saturday night was special for Hackney's. The owners were in the house with their family celebrating their tenth year in Printer's row.
As a token of appreciation, everyone was given complimentary champagne.
With that said, a quick shout out and congrats to Hackney's. Keep up the good work!
(Hat tip: DD and N!)
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This is a stage when most of us are now aware about how feng shui is in our daily life and how the decorating method of feng shui has supported us in living a wonderful, healthy and joyful life. There are some basic rules of feng shui decorating which can be applied easily. For every room of the house there are different rules.
When your bedroom is beautiful and neat then you can sleep better, feel better and live better. In return you will enjoy a healthy life.
The arrangement of the bedroom should be in the Southwest and Northwest direction, as these two are associated with development and are considered good. Moreover, arranging the bedroom in the Western direction is ideal for the life of your life partner. For the young individuals or those who are not married the best location for bedroom includes the East or Southeast.
In your bedroom the most crucial thing is the bed and so it requires special attention. The size of the bed must be according to the size of your room. Also the height of your bed should be equal to the height of your knee. It is not a good idea to choose low beds. Make sure that the area under your bed is airy as well as clean. Always place your bed in a direction where lot of light can be taken. Never place a bed facing the door also the headboard of your bed must not be relied on the window.
Keep your head in the south or north, direction while sleeping for a healthy life. On the other hand, locating bed-head in the West or East direction is not good.
The suitable wall colors for the bed set in the direction of East or Southeast are green as well as blue.
If you place the bed set in the direction of South, the right wall color are yellow, light purple and light black.
The color white and gray are most suitable for bed set that is placed in the western direction.
Choose red, gray and pink for the walls if your bed set is towards the North.
Some great choices of colors for the walls of your room if the bed set is in the Northwest direction are white, gray, pastel pink, black as well as yellow.
Always select pale yellow for the colors if you are placing the bed and set it towards the East side.
The colors moss-green and yellow are ideal for the walls of the room in which the placement of bed set is on the Southwest side.
Moreover, there are some other factors too that one must consider while decorating a bedroom as per the rules of feng shui like: light quality, systems of lighting, furniture as well as plants… e.g., make sure that the light spreads uniformly in the bedroom, merge well with the wall color, floors as well as style of decoration. If you want to make your room look wider choose light-color furniture, like pale yellow, gray or light brown. This will also make the environment quiet and enhance the elegance. For a fresh look that is enriched with vitality choose dark color furniture for your bedroom like dark browny or dark yellow.
As per feng shui, use small flower to decorate your bedroom, but never keep them near your bed. With the flowering plants the air of your room will remain clean in the day time but you must keep them outside at night.
By applying these principles of feng shui for decorating your bedroom one can create a beautiful bedroom that is full of harmony and keeps you happy and healthy.


Alkmaar Packet Line sails again!
Enjoy the beautiful Dutch skies and beautiful views whilst the Dutch landscape passes by.
Extra Sailings: depending on bookings we provide extra sailings!
- Return journey: 2 x coffee, tea or lemonade, apple pie with whipped cream. Ship bar is open (not included. Drinks, please pay in cash, no Cards accepted).


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Local brewer brings home the gold... and silver!
September 24th was the date of the 8th annual Canadian Brewing Awards (CBA's) and it was a great day for local Penticton micro-brewery Cannery Brewing. Cannery Brewing received not one but two awards at this Canadian Brewing Competition.
The awards gala coincided with Toronto's inaugural Beer Week. Brewers and brewery representatives from all over Canada, including Cannery Brewing co-owner Patt Dyck, converged on the Cool Brewery in Etobicoke, ON to attend the CBA Gala and Medal Presentation hoping to take gold, silver or bronze tap handle medals back to their respective breweries.
Dyck returned with a Gold Medal for Cannery Brewing's recently released Squire Scotch Ale in one hand and a Silver Medal for the Naramata Nut Brown Ale in the other hand. The Nut Brown Ale is a local favourite as well as Cannery Brewing's flagship beer.
The Canadian Brewing Awards have emerged as the premiere competition for judging the quality of Canadian brewed beer. The contest is the only truly national competition that invites breweries of all sizes from across the country to compete in a blind tasting to see who brews the best beer in 31 style categories.
Dyck talked about the experience, "It was incredible to be a part of the CBA Awards Gala and to share in it with so many other passionate brewers from across Canada. This was a great day for Cannery Brewing and a great day for the other Craft Brewers who did so well in the awards. It is an honour to be recognized alongside other colleagues who are so committed to the brewing of hand-crafted ales and lagers." A member of the BC Craft Brewers Association, Dyck was extremely impressed with the number of awards received by other BC Craft Brewers. "We are fortunate in this province and in this country to have brewers who work hard to offer a wide range of beer styles to meet the demands of beer drinkers who want a choice. "
The 2010 edition of the awards featured 390 entries submitted for judging with 76 Canadian breweries participating, making the 2010 edition the largest brewing competition ever held in Canada. All of the judging was completed over a two-day period by a panel of approximately 20 Certified Beer Judges who consider aroma, appearance, flavour, mouth-feel, and overall impression when scoring the beer.
A Canadian Brewing Award medal is now a widely recognized symbol of brewing excellence in Canada. The competition also serves as an important vehicle for informing the Canadian beer- drinking public about the variety and quality of commercially available beers throughout the land. Every year the competition attracts new entries from small start-up breweries, to the largest of the large that are dedicated to carefully crafting their product.
Cannery Brewing's Squire Scotch Ale won the Gold Medal in the Scotch Ale category. This beer was first brewed by Cannery Brewing earlier this year, and was named in recognition of The Country Squire Restaurant of Naramata, which was owned and operated by Dyck and her husband Ron for twenty-three years. Ron and Patt joined brewer Terry Schoffer in 2000 to form the ownership of Cannery Brewing.
Cannery Brewing's Naramata Nut Brown Ale won the Silver Medal in the Brown Ale category. This well-loved brew can proudly display its Canadian Brewing Award alongside previous medals from the Okanagan Fest-of-Ale.
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Took about 250 pics today in the Winwood District of Miami which is starting to go-off. It's early here but it feels like it's about to turn into some kind of way station. Here are 3 from this batch...more to come including some Barry McGee.
Spotted this cutdown 883 here on the street in Miami last night.
Gonna get away for awhile. I'll be posting from the road...but there will be gaps.
Sleepy is in from OZ (just back from the Deus bike build-off) for the holidays, so today we put a moment aside to exchange Xmas gifts (and for our bromance). We both went home happy... Thanks Sleepy, I love my stuff!
Do you have a CAST INNER PRIMARY CHAINCASE for a SPORTGLIDE or ELECTRAGLIDE? A member of our crew needs one pronto! Please drop the ZON a line if you have any leads. We got people working on this in shifts. HD part #'s 60661-93 or 60432-93.
Via the PCH L.A. to S.F. is very,VERY good and hunter looks like he's enjoying it, but S.F. to Oregon is THE one to do before you croak.
"Magic Pan" & "Super Van"
This was titled "Mom and Dad 1938". I believe this happy couple are leaning on one of those quad tubed injuns and Mom's coveralls are bitchin! Apologies to whomever I nicked this from out there on the web.
Found these sweeping through Len's (from Speedcult) FB page. BTW -Never leave images in FB you aren't totally comfortable showing the entire world. Len just learned this lesson.
...cracks me right up. See how he has my arm - he grabs you and pulls you in for the punch line. It's a good technique because your laughing before you even here the bomb drop. I love that guy.
"Stop it Man, Your Scaring the Squares..."
Likewise Max, thanks for the stoke.
How was your trip to Vegas?
Jordon from The Horse blog sent me this pic of his girl riding out to Sturgis from the D this past summer. Thanks Jordon!
One of my best friends passed away today. He lived a long full life and was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. For many years he was my shadow, always there at the end of my worst days ready to wrestle the bad right out of me and bury it in the back yard. There was an amazing energy about him that I only hope has rubbed off on me a little. Like most bullet-proof friends he asked for little but gave everything. Your a good boy Bean and you will be missed. Thanks for all you gave me. I only wish I could have spent a little more time with you by my side. Bean July 4th 1996 - December 15th 2010.


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Will Steve Wynn Ever Be Prosecuted for Sexual Harassment?
Steve Wynn, who is known as the casino mogul behind Wynn Resorts, has continued to deny the sexual harassment allegations against him. Wynn has stated, "We find ourselves in a world where people can make allegations, regardless of the truth."
Wynn's Influence in Vegas
Visitors who have been to the Las Vegas Strip in the past 30 years or so have clearly seen the impact Steve Wynn has on the city. The Mirage Resort & Casino opened in 1989. The opening brought about a sense of excitement in the city and was an appealing tourist attraction. The Mirage was noticeably larger than other facilities in the region. It was hailed as the first casino designed to provide a sensory experience.
Bo Bernhard, executive director of the International Gaming Institute, states, "From the moment you walked into the Mirage…you knew this wasn't just a glorified slot machine warehouse. [Wynn] was passionate about every square inch of the facilities." Bernhard also asserts, "prior to that, there hadn't been a major opening on the Strip for something like 20 years. And this was such an imaginative leap forward that it really changed aspirations, of not only the industry but the city."
At the start of January 2018, Wynn was 75, a billionaire, and chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts. He was working on the development of a Massachusetts resort worth $2.6 billion. By the next month, Wynn wouldn't have a job. He'd also be facing an unpredictable future, and would be at the center of public ridicule.
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After the Mirage proved to be a huge hit, Wynn became a fixture in the tourism industry. He'd had significant influence in the construction of several other casino resorts in both the Las Vegas Strip and Macau. Bernhard even calls Wynn "an imagineer-leader for his generation." He compares Steve Wynn to other men who made undeniable strides in their industries, such as Steve Jobs and Walt Disney.
A number of high-powered male executives have recently faced sexual misconduct allegations as well. Some believe that Wynn's accusations come as a result of this societal movement. According to legal scholar on sexual harassment Catherine MacKinnon, Wynn's story is set apart from the others because "his financial and professional tentacles reach further and are more substantial than most."
The Timeline of Steve Wynn's Accusations
Wynn's fall from grace was significantly swift. However, there are factors and evidence that support the accusations and continue to put Wynn's character in question.
January 26 – Steve Wynn's allegations of rape and harassment are published in the Wall Street Journal. The publication published alarming and detailed claims of Wynn's misconduct. The article stated the accusations against Wynn spanned over decades, and including coercion, alleged sexual assault, sexual harassment, and indecent exposure. It was also stated that Wynn spent $7.5 million to settle these cases. A number of the allegations were made by women who worked at Wynn Las Vegas spa and salon.
Wynn has stated that the mere notion that he would ever assault a woman is "preposterous." He also states that when a person is falsely accused of sexual assault, "…a person is left with the choice of weathering insulting publicity or engaging in multi-year lawsuits. It is deplorable for anyone to find themselves in this situation." Steve Wynn also blames Elaine Wynn, his ex-wife, for instigating these allegations in her revised divorce settlement.
This was also the time Wynn Resorts' stock started to go down substantially in the U.S. Stock; trading for the resort was suspended in Hong Kong.
January 27 – Steve Wynn resigns from his position as finance chair of the RNC. After enduring an evening of criticism from DNC commentators, Wynn resigned as the RNC's finance chair. He'd been in the position for nearly a year. The RNC also announced that it would not return any of Wynn's donations until his guilt was proven or admitted. However, a number of representatives, including Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., Senator Dean Heller, D-Nev., and the Republican Governors Association, all returned monetary contributions from Wynn. Even though the RNC made a stance not to return Wynn's donations, the organization still received criticism for being silent concerning Wynn's allegations. This was mainly because the RNC was very vocal about Democratic donor Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct accusations. The RNC also urged Democratic policymakers to return all of Weinstein's monetary contributions.
January 30 – An investigation is launched by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The board is made up of three appointees who work for the organization full-time. The Nevada Gaming Control Board possesses the authority to stop commercial activity for casinos and revoke licenses. The organization can also assess fines for misconduct. Wynn's investigation occurred during Chairwoman Becky Harris' first week in the position. Harris is also the first woman to serve as Nevada Gaming Control Board chairperson. She promised the investigation would be "thorough and judicious." A swarm of phone calls were made to the board concerning Wynn's allegations. This prompted the board to create a page on its website to collect tips that would help with the investigation.
The next day, the Gaming Commission in Massachusetts launched an investigation. Wynn Resorts was building a facility in the state that was set to open in 2019. Steve Crosby, Commission Chairman, tried to reassure members of the community by stating "everybody who's got jobs in Everett should go about their business and feel fine…this is not the first time there have been allegations against major players in the casino business."
February 1 – Wynn's honorary degree from the University of Pennsylvania is rescinded. The school previously didn't have a policy about rescinding honorary degrees and said so in 2015. Bill Cosby received one from the university and the school didn't take action when Cosby was faced with allegations that were similar to Wynn's. However, in 2018, Wynn's honorary degree was taken away. University of Pennsylvania leadership said the decision was made due to "the nature, severity and extent of these allegations, and the patterns of abusive behavior they describe." The university later decided to rescind Cosby's honorary degree as well, and to remove Wynn's name from campus area and scholarship he funded in 1995. At the time of the school's decision, University of Pennsylvania students were already planning a protest and had vandalized the plaza to conceal Steve Wynn's name.
February 6 – Steve Wynn leaves Wynn Resorts. He resigned as CEO and chairman yet continues to maintain his innocence. Wynn claims that he could no longer be effective in his professional position due to "an avalanche of negative publicity."
February 7 – Shareholder lawsuits begin. On this day, at least five retirement funds file a shareholder derivative lawsuit against the Wynn Resorts board. The lawsuits claimed that board members were aware of Wynn's sexual misconduct allegations as far back as 2009. However, the board did not make this information known to investors. Lawsuits increased after this point; those who filed were also from various states, including Pennsylvania and Oregon.
February 15 – Steve Wynn is denied severance pay. This is the day Wynn Resorts filed a report with the SEC. The report stated that Steve Wynn would receive severance pay and that all his administrative support would end in May 2018. In June 2018, the lease of his personal home on the Wynn Las Vegas property would end. The SEC report also stated that Steve Wynn would not professionally compete against Wynn Resorts for two years. While it wasn't included in the report, Wynn did retain a 12 percent share Wynn Resorts, which is worth about $2.6 billion.
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Richard Holmes was born in Tampa, Florida and studied computer science at Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola Florida. A devout Baptist, volunteer Sunday School teacher and online gaming fan, Richard works as a part-time systems administrator at Baptist Hospital and part-time professional blogger specializing in statistics, probability and computer science issues. He is an ardent believer in the future of artificial intelligence as a tool for transforming human society for the better, particularly in the area of health care and modern medicine. A chess player, and competitive online gamer Richard actively participates on online gaming tournaments in his free time.
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package com.wunder.pets.web

import java.time.OffsetDateTime
import java.time.format.DateTimeFormatter
import java.util.UUID

import com.wunder.pets.pets._
import com.wunder.pets.validations.Validations.ErrorMessages
import play.api.libs.functional.syntax._
import play.api.libs.json._

object Serializers {
  // Order is important here (compiler needs to know about any implicit Reads/Writes before it uses them):

  implicit val uuidWrites = new Writes[UUID] {
    override def writes(o: UUID): JsValue = JsString(o.toString)
  }

  implicit val offsetDateTimeWrites = new Writes[OffsetDateTime] {
    override def writes(o: OffsetDateTime): JsValue = JsString(o.format(DateTimeFormatter.ISO_INSTANT))
  }

  implicit val errorMessagesWrites = new Writes[ErrorMessages] {
    override def writes(o: ErrorMessages): JsValue = Json.obj(
      "errors" -> o.map(JsString(_))
    )
  }

  def newAttributeWriter[T <: PetAttribute]: Writes[T] = {
    new Writes[T] {
      override def writes(o: T): JsValue = JsNumber(o.value)
    }
  }

  implicit val petStrengthWrites = newAttributeWriter[Strength]
  implicit val petSpeedWrites = newAttributeWriter[Speed]
  implicit val petIntelligenceWrites = newAttributeWriter[Intelligence]
  implicit val petIntegrityWrites = newAttributeWriter[Integrity]
  implicit val petNameWrites = new Writes[Name] {
    override def writes(o: Name): JsValue = JsString(o.value)
  }

  implicit val petWrites = new Writes[Pet] {
    override def writes(o: Pet): JsValue = Json.obj(
      "id" -> Json.toJson(o.id),
      "name" -> Json.toJson(o.name),
      "strength" -> Json.toJson(o.strength),
      "speed" -> Json.toJson(o.speed),
      "intelligence" -> Json.toJson(o.intelligence),
      "integrity" -> Json.toJson(o.integrity)
    )
  }

  implicit val createPetFormReads: Reads[CreatePetForm] = (
    (JsPath \ "name").read[String] and
      (JsPath \ "strength").read[Int] and
      (JsPath \ "speed").read[Int] and
      (JsPath \ "intelligence").read[Int] and
      (JsPath \ "integrity").read[Int]
    ) (CreatePetForm.apply _)
}

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In a recent interview Pope Francis said his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was a leader in "taking responsibility" and responding with transparency to clerical sexual abuse — the latest defense by the Holy Father of his predecessor, who is facing criticism in his native Germany for his handling of several abuse cases as an archbishop decades ago.
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THE REALITY OF A PUBLICLY TRADED LAW FIRM – HOW IS A CAR CRASH VICTIM SERVED WHEN HER LAWYER IS FOCUSED ON SHARE PRICE?
Slater and Gordon is a massive publicly traded international law firm that recently made the financial news in Australia when its share price took a fall of more than forty percent. The company has been an aggressive proponent of Alternative Business Structures (ABS), a law firm structure that permits non-lawyers to own law firms.
Critics of ABS have consistently maintained that the corporatization of law firms does not serve clients as well as a more traditional legal practice model. Indeed, lawyers are governed by professional standards and ethics which require counsel to avoid conflicts and act in the best interests of the client.
Slater and Gordon's share prices took a big dip due to its acquisition of Quindell PLC. Financial commentator Tom Richardson called the deal either a "monumental blunder, or a magnum opus by an entrepreneurial management team on an acquisition trail to outstanding success." Slater and Gordon has had to respond via an active public relations campaign defending the acquisition.
Of course, share price fluctuations are nothing new to big business. They are, however, relatively new for law firms and one wonders how this would affect the clients of such a firm.
Big business practices would dictate that a period of belt-tightening may occur following a share price dip. The question is how such a belt-tightening could affect an injury claimant. Would her lawyer be under pressure to settle her claim, even if it wasn't quite ready? Would there be pressure to settle for less? Would her lawyer have access to the resources needed to properly present the case at trial?
Traditional law firms have, of course, also been run as businesses with revenue streams that fluctuate over time. The difference is that while lawyers facing a slow revenue period remain ethically bound to act in their clients' best interests, the same cannot be said for shareholders. Indeed, shareholders are directed through the stock market to reasonably demand a return on their investment.
In his article Slater & Gordon Limited fights back in public relations battle", Tom Richardson wrote about the share price drop. He stated:
"At the heart of the criticisms of the law firm are whether it will have the cash flows to back up its stated profits, revenues and accrual bookings." [Emphasis added]
Note that the comment "…the heart of the criticisms of the law firm…" has nothing to do with the injury victims represented by the law firm and the conflict in which their legal counsel may be placed.
So, when it comes to the shareholders and the stock market, how will the innocently injured fare?
The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association opposes ABS in the models that have been studied by the Law Society of Upper Canada and lobbied heavily against the initiative during the recent bencher elections. There remains insufficient data from ABS jurisdictions that ABS facilitates access to justice.
ARTICLE PUBLISHED ON Monday, July 27, 2015


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