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[rjp212]

There's an On the Roxx in Cornelius also. I'm assuming they are similar, but it's a little martini lounge.

[dbull75]

Charlotte_native, on Jul 27 2009, 12:30 PM, said:

What is On the Roxx?

http://www.ontheroxx.com/

[ScottCLT]

There is a new store/office going in on the back side of the Block at Church near Church and Summit. It's in between Inside-Out Sports and Opulence Jewelers. Anyone have a clue what this might be? They are working on the interior right now.

[voyager12]

^ Wondered about that as well.....also saw that a design store opened where Siskate gallery used to be down near the E&W intersection, Looks nice but I wonder how well an upscale interior design place will do these days.  Small observation, but I really like the alleyway entrance for Common Market off Camden.  I purposely park along the street so I can use it. Short walk, but does reminds me of the great narrow and twisty alleys in downtown Charleston.

[ScottCLT]

Looks like Dharma Lounge is building an outdoor hookah area in the parking lot. There's a new concrete pad and some framing where parking spaced used to be.

[nyxmike]

ScottCLT, on Aug 10 2009, 09:26 AM, said:

Looks like Dharma Lounge is building an outdoor hookah area in the parking lot. There's a new concrete pad and some framing where parking spaced used to be.

So did Dharma move from the Silos development to near Apostrophe Lounge?

[tozmervo]

dbull75, on Jul 23 2009, 01:51 PM, said:

I noticed today that the McIntosh Steak&Seafood "For Lease" sign on South Blvd is now down. I'm wondering if a tenant is coming? Anyone have any info on what may be going on? I didn't think this space would be vacant for too long.

http://helendining.b...h-end-gets.html

Yup, we're getting a new gastropub - "The Liberty" - by Harper's old chef.

The most relevant fact? 70 beers.

[dbull75]

tozmervo, on Aug 10 2009, 06:42 PM, said:

http://helendining.b...h-end-gets.html

Yup, we're getting a new gastropub - "The Liberty" - by Harper's old chef.

The most relevant fact? 70 beers.

Nice!!! Looking forward to this!

[ScottCLT]

nyxmike, on Aug 10 2009, 03:13 PM, said:

So did Dharma move from the Silos development to near Apostrophe Lounge?

Yes, they are moving in to the old Spenzac space - the last one on Summit before the parking lot begins. The windows are covered with a bunch of flyers for the new spot.

[nonillogical]

ScottCLT, on Aug 10 2009, 10:26 AM, said:

Looks like Dharma Lounge is building an outdoor hookah area in the parking lot. There's a new concrete pad and some framing where parking spaced used to be.

this just might be my kind of place...it's kind of hard to tell with any place with "lounge" in the name though. but a hookah spot in southend should do as well (maybe better) than pj's and crave uptown where they seem to get tons of curiosity business just from the sight of the hookahs.

[voyager12]

Saw today that "Liberty" is coming to the old Mcintosh's spot. Any info? Great if it was a laidback 24/7 diner. Just guessing here.

[ricky_davis_fan_21]

voyager12, on Sep 6 2009, 02:27 PM, said:

Saw today that "Liberty" is coming to the old Mcintosh's spot. Any info? Great if it was a laidback 24/7 diner. Just guessing here.

Here you go my friend.

http://helendining.b...h-end-gets.html

It sounds pretty exciting to me and reasonable with entrees all between 14 and 22. And the best part is SEVENTY BEERS!!!!

[ScottCLT]

There's a new spot opening up in the old Heck Yeah Coffee Hub building (the black one near Price's Chicken Coop). There is a new mural on the front of it now - it's called The Exalted Crane. Not sure what type of establishment this is going to be, but I've noticed people working there the past few days. Anyone have any ideas or inside knowledge?

[Charlotte_native]

ScottCLT, on Sep 8 2009, 06:19 PM, said:

There's a new spot opening up in the old Heck Yeah Coffee Hub building (the black one near Price's Chicken Coop). There is a new mural on the front of it now - it's called The Exalted Crane. Not sure what type of establishment this is going to be, but I've noticed people working there the past few days. Anyone have any ideas or inside knowledge?

Very curious.  I hope it's another cafe type place though I'd be happy with about any type of gathering place. Southend is really beginning to get a surge of new cafes, lounges, restaurants, and clubs.  Last year there were a handful, other than the chain restaurants we had:  Phat Burrito, Vinnie's, Tutto Mundo, 300 East, Liaisons, 1300 Tavern, Tavern on the Tracks, Jillians, Greek Isles, Gin Mill, Amos', Apostrophie.

Now add in:  Common Market, Dharma Lounge, On The Roxx, Napoleans Exile (really, thats the name??), plus whispers of a couple more.  

It's really shaping up to be a great varied district with lots of choices just outside uptown.  Great American and International food, live music, sports bars, cafes, low-key bars, high energy dance clubs, gay bars, Hip Hop bars...

[ScottCLT]

I made it to Dharma Lounge tonight. Nice spot, though it was dead early on. Apparently the crowd is supposed to get bigger after 11:00, but unfortunately that's a bit to late for me to get to bed at a decent hour for the next weekday (Friday or Saturday night...different story). DJ Ryan (the DJ at Common Market South End on Friday nights) was spinning some indie tunes mixed with a little bit of low-key hip hop. I heard Peter Bjorn and John, Passion Pit, Woodhands, 6pm, Miike Snow, and a few other good tracks in the short time that I was there. Expect CM Friday night music without the mainstream and older stuff. Drinks were cheap - $5 for mid-shelf liquor (Jack Daniels, Smirnoff).

The atmosphere itself was great - a bit empty feeling, but then again...it was pretty much empty considering the time I was there. It's definitely a bar geared for a crowd. The sparsely placed sofas would seem a bit different if people were standing all around them. The bamboo-lined patio outside is nice, but honestly....I was expecting hookahs from the original intentions that I'd heard of Dharma when it was planned near the Silos. No sign of them, or that they would ever be there. Just some outdoor sofas and some high tables with ashtrays. Inside, a huge Buddha sits above the bar, which is a beautiful bar (as is the DJ booth, outfitted similarly to the bar). I don't want to sound like I am downplaying this place with the negatives - it's pretty damned cool!

Overall, great spot, great music, great time tonight. Granted it was dead...hopefully this place will pick up. But also, I hope the fact that it might pick up won't ruin the indie vibe that I saw and heard there tonight.

[lewy2000]

ScottCLT, on Sep 8 2009, 06:19 PM, said:

There's a new spot opening up in the old Heck Yeah Coffee Hub building (the black one near Price's Chicken Coop). There is a new mural on the front of it now - it's called The Exalted Crane. Not sure what type of establishment this is going to be, but I've noticed people working there the past few days. Anyone have any ideas or inside knowledge?

It's a yoga studio.

[voyager12]

I am happily admitting I was wrong regarding American Apparel's Southend's vibe. Had to pick up some basics for the weekend and figured I would try again. The employees were all very cool and friendly. I suppose we all have our grouchy moments I know I do, so I can't really hold it against someone else who was having a bad day on my prior visit.  On this trip I also snagged a "Legalize Gay" shirt that fits right. My freebie at Pride was ginourmous. ( Went by the SouthPark store too and they were nice as well).

Edited by voyager12, 20 September 2009 - 06:42 AM.

[dbull75]

John Duncan, the man behind Bonterra, Mac’s Speed Shop and The Lodge will open Icehouse, a sports bar and restaurant that will fill a prominent space left dormant for more than a year. It is expected to open in January or February. This is the vacant spot left by Woods on South... I hope this spot succeeds. I think a Sportsbar could do well here... Not to mention is walking distance for me  

Edited by dbull75, 02 October 2009 - 08:14 AM.

[dubone]

And a block away, Harpers is opening Liberty in the spot where McIntosh's closed down.
http://charlotte.biz.../05/story1.html

[kermit]

reliable gossip says that the Southend tailgate market will relocate to an indoor slot at Atherton Mill.

I hope this happens. A larger, regular market along the LRT would be a huge asset to the city.