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[greenvilleguy]

The Dick's in the mall of Ga. was once a Galyans until a year or so ago.  Dick's didn't change much when they bought the company.  That is why they have a rock climbing wall...I like the one in Greenville too

[hub-city]

You can come climb the wall at the Dick's in Spartanburg

[NYTransplant]

hub-city, on Jul 27 2005, 11:21 AM, said:

You can come climb the wall at the Dick's in Spartanburg

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There is always Rocks & Ropes in the West-End. B)

[Spartan]

NYTransplant, on Jul 27 2005, 11:46 AM, said:

There is always Rocks & Ropes in the West-End. B)

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I hear that palce is pretty cool  B)

[csedwards72]

NYTransplant, on Jul 22 2005, 07:07 PM, said:

I would love to see a Borders downtown.

I think some mainstream retail would do well downtown.  There is alot of specialty retail now.  Not that that's bad.  I love it, but some mainstream retail might bring in some more business.

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The Main & Washington space-- the former Woolworth's?  I've heard that the land was challenging to assemble because it was owned by multiple parties, but that it's now been assembled and that something is planned for that building.  I think it would make a great location for a Borders- the whole 1/2 block including the former Woolworth's, the dumpy buildings north of it and the Bergamo plaza/piazza should be torn down and developed into a retail complex.

Anyone have news on the former Woolworth's?

[Greenville]

That is good to hear about the Main and Washington space being assembled into one continuous piece of property.  If Borders truly is looking at Greenville, that would be a great spot with plenty of space.

As for the older buildings closer to Piazza Bergamo, there are plans to convert them (or at least part of them) into retail, office, and residential space.  I saw a sign in one of the windows yesterday with a drawing of what it will look like.  Here is a link to an article in GSA business with a description and drawing:

http://www.gsabusine.../s...Reader$752

[NYTransplant]

Greenville, on Jul 28 2005, 05:52 PM, said:

That is good to hear about the Main and Washington space being assembled into one continuous piece of property.  If Borders truly is looking at Greenville, that would be a great spot with plenty of space.

As for the older buildings closer to Piazza Bergamo, there are plans to convert them (or at least part of them) into retail, office, and residential space.  I saw a sign in one of the windows yesterday with a drawing of what it will look like.  Here is a link to an article in GSA business with a description and drawing:

http://www.gsabusine.../s...Reader$752

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They have been talking about this for quite some time.  Any idea when we will see some activity?

[NYTransplant]

Spartan, on Jul 27 2005, 10:55 PM, said:

I hear that palce is pretty cool  B)

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Yeah, it actually is.  You can just walk in and check it out.  They won't let you climb without signing a waiver and getting "first timer" training, but its pretty cool to just watch people "monkey" around.

[jfl25]

Sounds like I may need to stop by.To be honest I didnt ever know that store existed.

[NYTransplant]

jfl25, on Jul 31 2005, 04:06 PM, said:

Sounds like I may need to stop by.To be honest I didnt ever know that store existed.

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Its not actually a store, it a climbing gym.   Its Right by the railroad tracks across from the new ballfield.

[btoy]

NYTransplant, on Jul 28 2005, 05:44 PM, said:

They have been talking about this for quite some time.  Any idea when we will see some activity?

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Notice in the drawings that the stairs in the Piazza are gone?  From what I understand that is what is holding things up.

[greenvilleguy]

Drove by Greenridge today and the Barnes & Noble sign has been added to the exterior of the building.  Also noticed that the outparcel in front of Lowes is being prepped for consturction.  Any ideas????

[RestedTraveler]

greenvilleguy, on Aug 4 2005, 11:51 PM, said:

Also noticed that the outparcel in front of Lowes is being prepped for consturction.  Any ideas????

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If you're talking about Outparcel #5, it'd be Portrait Innovations.

[gsupstate]

When I was by there this morning, Outparcel 6 is being primed for something.  I know a couple of restaurants are suppose to go on to the outparcels.  Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill (www.firebirdsrockymountaingrill.com) is suppose to be opening in the area.  Also, Peter that owns Lieu's, had said he was working on a deal for a second restaurant to be located at Greenridge.  Obviously it would be Asian, but he said the style and format were to be a surprise.

Also heard that Rock Bottom Brewery is looking at Greenville.  Read an article a couple of weeks ago that Rock Bottom was about to do a major expansion, like 50 plus locations.  Makes sense Greenville would be on that list.

[Spartan]

gsupstate, on Aug 5 2005, 11:10 AM, said:

Also heard that Rock Bottom Brewery is looking at Greenville.  Read an article a couple of weeks ago that Rock Bottom was about to do a major expansion, like 50 plus locations.  Makes sense Greenville would be on that list.

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That is great news! I hope they can find a location downtown. What a great restaurant  

[Greenville]

I would like to see a Mongolian Barbecue place in Greenville.  Something like BD's Mongolian Barbecue, although they aren't really in the southeast except for Fayetteville, NC (why they picked there is beyond me):

http://www.bdsmongolianbarbecue.com/

I am glad to hear that the owner of Lieu's is thinking about opening an additional restaurant.  Hopefully that means that Lieu's is doing great business (and it should, because it's one of my favorites!).

[gsupstate]

BD's Mongolian looks pretty great!  Wish they would pick Greenville for a new location!

[RestedTraveler]

I had heard a rumor that the Cheesecake Factory was coming to Greenville.  I'm wondering if anybody else heard anything about this.  I'm also curious as to where it would be located.  I'd wager a guess that it would be at the Shops at Greenridge, but who knows?  Does anybody know anything about this rumor?

[Greenville]

gsupstate, on Aug 7 2005, 11:10 PM, said:

BD's Mongolian looks pretty great!  Wish they would pick Greenville for a new location!

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I checked the website, and BD's Mongolian Barbeque is franchised.  Their requirements consist of the following:

Restaurant Size:

Target restaurant size of 5,500 square feet. Larger or smaller spaces may be considered dependant upon size and trade area considerations and availability.

Demographics:

1.  Residential population of 120,000 or more in targeted trade area.
2.  Daytime population of 25,000 or more in targeted trade area.
3.  Greater than 60% white collar and 60% college educated in trade area.
4.  Median household income greater than $55,000.
5.  Traffic volumes fronting site 25,000+ and/or adjacent intersection with high traffic volumes.

Would Greenville be a candidate?  I would think Woodruff or Downtown would be good sites that fit their criteria.  I KNOW it would do well in Greenville.  They have locations in the following cities:

Ann Arbor, MI
Auburn Hills, MI
Dearborn, MI
Flint, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
Novi, MI
Okemos, MI
Portage, MI
Royal Oak, MI
Sterling Heights, MI
Traverse City, MI

Naperville, IL
Vernon Hills, IL

Carmel - Westfield, IN
Indianapolis - Keystone, IN

Independence, MO

Cleveland, OH
Columbus - Arena, OH
Columbus - Easton, OH
Columbus - Sawmill, OH

Fayetteville, NC

Bethesda, MD

Overland Park, KS

Las Colinas, TX
Plano, TX

Boulder, CO
Denver, CO

I have been to locations outside Chicago (Vernon Hills) and Washington, DC (Bethesda, MD) and they do great business (especially dinner).  Hopefully we will get one someday.

[Skyliner]

The Mongolian Bar in China Garden Buffet is really good.  It's been quite awhile since I've been there, but it sure was great food the last time I tried it.