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Restaurant Rumor Report Vol. 22 Shanghai Bistro

Blog - 2010 - 08-13 - Shanghai Bistro

It doesn’t look like much yet, but this is the future home of Shanghai Bistro, a full service Chinese and Japanese restaurant.  They are also still planning a club/restaurant on the roof as well, but the focus (it seems) is on the first floor space.  Look for a first quarter opening.

Restaurant Rumor Report Vol. 21 The Heartland Opens!

Blog - 2010 - 07-23 - The Heartland Opens

The day is finally here!  I can’t remember be so excited for a restaurant opening, I planned on being there for the festivities, but business called and I obliged.  Luckily, I was able to get photos sent to me from Mr LoToMoJo himself (Thanks again).  If you were in attendance, you likely were served a [...]

Restaurant Rumor Report Vol. 20 – Trouble on Paradise Island?

Information contained in this post is gathered from multiple sources, some of whom wish to remain anonymous.  At times, I have to bridge the gap of information and make assumptions to make the post work.  I do my best to fact check, but remember I am a realtor not a reporter.

I so didn’t want to write this [...]

Restaurant Rumor Report Vol. 19 – Sushi? Here? Really?

Blog - 2010 - 06-01 Sushi Bar

It’s an interesting idea – a sushi bar extravaganza with rooftop access. I know a lot of money is going into the building, but I believe a lion’s share is going to fix the parking ramp, which was condemned by the city for a bit.  Originally, this was going to be River Park Lofts Phase Two – [...]

Restaurant Rumor Report Vol. 18 - Faces Mears Park + more

I’m starting to dig this mini restaurant war we are having in Downtown, but am growing concerned that these new restaurants might be fighting over just a bit too small of a market.

Faces Mears Park (the former LoTo space) is planning to open in Mid June, and they are already underway with the transformation. [...]

Restaurant Rumor Report Vol. 17 - The Heartland

So much for doing favors and keeping my mouth shut. I’ve learned my lesson, no more secrets when it comes to the Rumor Report.

With that, my foiled report from March has made the news. Lenny Russo is moving his famed restaurant to Lowertown! The interesting part is he’s buying a lot more [...]

Restaurant Rumor Report Vol. 16 - Foiled!

So I had the whole blog all nice and typed up, but decided to just check with the owner of the proposed restaurant to see if they would comment.  I was asked very nicely NOT to post anything about it, as it’s not a done deal.

So I guess I didn’t have the [...]

Restaurant Rumor Report Vol. 15 – Caddyshack

New from the Pioneer Press today says that Bill Murray and clan are getting ready to open a Caddyshack theme’d restaurant in Saint Paul.  I guess they are shopping several locations (not just Lowertown), but I’d put good money on them finding a place in Lowertown itself.  With the possible Saints Stadium on the horizon, [...]

Restaurant Rumor Report Vol. 14 – Heartland

Rumors are surfacing again that Lenny Russo is thinking about opening a Heartland or Heartland concept in Downtown, specifically in the MarketHouse building.  I say surfacing again, because back in 2007, when the Farmers Market Flats project was in full swing, there were rumors he was looking at opening a space within the indoor market.

Well [...]

Restaurant Rumor Report Vol. 13 – Bin Wine Bar

I’ve chatted with the owner a few times, but I was starting to get nervous.  Not anymore!  There was a lot of activity in the new space all day today, I managed to snap a pic while they were at lunch.

I’m excited them them to open, as it will really make Mears Park a destination [...]