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Restaurant Development in NW Arkansas

strmchsr77 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:38:59 +0000

A new Jammin' Java location will be opening on the southside of Fayetteville in the Research and Technology Park. This will be the third location in the city.

A little more info from the Fayetteville Flyer: http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2012/02/03/jammin-java-to-open-new-location-in-south-fayetteville/

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College Avenue Developments

strmchsr77 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:19:43 +0000

We had Shipley's down in central Texas. I was shocked to see that sign today. I'm not a donut fan so I can't say too much about them.

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College Avenue Developments

thewizard16 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:07:42 +0000

Mith242, on 02 February 2012 - 05:24 PM, said:

Thanks for the updates. I've heard of Shipley's, I believe they've had other locations in the state previously. Although as zman mentioned, it might be a rough location for them being so close to Rick's.

There are a few locations in Little Rock and several others scattered around the state. I've heard good things about them.

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Fayetteville Trail System and other NWA Trail Systems

zman9810 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:49:59 +0000

Mith242, on 02 February 2012 - 05:30 PM, said:

For quite a while Springdale has certainly been last in the trail area of the major NWA cities. But looks like they're taking the Razorback Greenway pretty seriously. Springdale is putting in restrooms at Shiloh Square for the greenway. Apparently some Springdale officials weren't happy with the amount of money being put into it, over $250k. But Mayor Sprouse wanted the city to put it's best foot forward on the project. Not wanting it to reflect badly on Springdale and also wanting ti build something worthwhile now and not have to totally revamp it ten years later. I can't find all the details, but I believe I've heard they're even going to use some solar and wind power to help power the restrooms.

Kudos to Mayor Sprouse for his forward thinking. Considering where Shiloh Square is located building the restrooms to last and be graffiti resistant is a very good idea and should pay off over time. Using alternative energy sources is also a very good idea- I would think there might be some extra grant money for something like that.

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College Avenue Developments

zman9810 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:43:09 +0000

wmr, on 02 February 2012 - 04:57 PM, said:

Maybe they'll have a drive thru. Rick's doesn't.

Good point- that would be a good idea for them.

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Fayetteville Trail System and other NWA Trail Systems

Mith242 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:30:26 +0000

College Avenue Developments

Mith242 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:24:00 +0000

Arkansas Music Pavilion

Mith242 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:21:49 +0000

zman9810, on 31 January 2012 - 07:39 PM, said:

Sounds like part of the slow movement of negotiations has been because the other tenants in the mall get a say so, although I can't imagine why any would be opposed to a venue that brings people to the mall. It seems to me even if the mall site doesn't work out there are plenty of other areas in Fayetteville that would welcome the AMP. I'm not sold on the fairgrounds as a great location but at least it will be in town for the next year.

Yeah I don't get why the Mall wouldn't be interested in the AMP being right next door either. It's bringing in people right to their doorstep. I'm also with you on the fairground location. Maybe it will work out well there, but I'm not sure personally. But as you said, at least it's still in the city at least.

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College Avenue Developments

wmr — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:57:04 +0000

Maybe they'll have a drive thru. Rick's doesn't.

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College Avenue Developments

zman9810 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:19:40 +0000

wmr, on 02 February 2012 - 03:59 PM, said:

Saw a sign this morning showing "Shipley's Donuts" going into the former Sonic location just south of Sycamore.

They are setting up shop two blocks from Rick's Bakery? Sounds like someone didn't do their market research.

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College Avenue Developments

wmr — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:59:00 +0000

Saw a sign this morning showing "Shipley's Donuts" going into the former Sonic location just south of Sycamore.

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College Avenue Developments

wmr — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:44:55 +0000

There is a new pet supply store on College Avenue, on the west side of College, just north of Walgreens at Township. I think its called Whole Pet or something like that.

The old Passages just south of North Street is now a Tattoo parlor.

The old EZ Mart just south of Burger King has the pumps and awning removed and is for lease.

The old Papa Murphy's next to Slim Chickens is being renovated. Saw new insulation wrap going up there today.

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Arkansas Music Pavilion

zman9810 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:39:12 +0000

Mith242, on 31 January 2012 - 03:15 PM, said:

The new owners of the NWA Mall certainly don't seem to be helping matters. From what I can tell they don't have much interest in having the AMP near the mall. I'm not sure if it will be moving to Benton County just yet. But the NWA Mall owners certainly seem to be shoving them more towards that direction. Had this deal gone through already I don't think the AMP would have spent all the money then pull up and move to Benton County. I certainly won't be happy with the NWA Mall owners if all of this does end up pushing the AMP to Benton County. I do try to shop in Fayetteville. But I'll be tempted to forget the NWA Mall and move that type of shopping towards Pinnacle from what I'm seeing of the new owners so far.

Arkansas Music Pavilion

Mith242 — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:15:56 +0000

zman9810, on 30 January 2012 - 08:52 PM, said:

It is moving to the fairgrounds for this season. Something me tells the next move will be to Benton County.

Arkansas Music Pavilion

zman9810 — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:52:43 +0000

It is moving to the fairgrounds for this season. Something me tells the next move will be to Benton County.

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Restaurant Development in NW Arkansas

Mith242 — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:46:57 +0000

umpreach, on 29 January 2012 - 06:14 PM, said:

Actually this was posted about it over in the Tontitown topic a little while back.

zman9810, on 23 January 2012 - 10:35 PM, said:

This topic started with post about a shopping center going in behind Mary Maestri's back in 2006- now in 2012 it seems to be happening except it is taking the place of the vacant buidling where MM's was. Itis planned at approx. 30,000 sq. ft. and the rendering in the NWA Business Journal is quite impressive. The central section of the project will have what looks like a 4-5 story tower that will make it a landmark property. The original developer bought the property to go along with what he already owned to the north. The new shopping center will be named Casalini Court. There will also be a separate project for a new Orschlen Farm and Home store going in next door.

Mary Maestri's will be removed by a controlled burn by the Tontitown Fire Department. Sad to see it go.....

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Restaurant Development in NW Arkansas

umpreach — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:14:06 +0000

I didn't see anything much in the news, but the old Mary Maestri's building in Tontitown (it was renovated to be used as a church) had a fire and my guess is it will be torn down. Another sad chapter for this historic restaurant.

On another note, Springdale has a new chinese buffet in the old Chili's building in front of Lowe's on Sunset; I have not been yet (planning on Tuesday) but from friends I have heard the food is very good.

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Mith242 — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:29:45 +0000

zman9810, on 26 January 2012 - 07:24 AM, said:

Great pics! In those photos the use of wood is absolutely stunning. I don't know if I'm more excited to see the building itself or the art within.

I agree with you. I was just excited looking over the architecture as I was with the actual artwork.

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

zman9810 — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:24:15 +0000

Great pics! In those photos the use of wood is absolutely stunning. I don't know if I'm more excited to see the building itself or the art within.

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Restaurant Development in NW Arkansas

Julles — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:44:56 +0000

I just heard a rumor that Cracker Barrell is coming to the Pinnacle/Promenade area in Rogers. Can anyone verify?

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Bentonville, Arkansas

Julles — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:43:23 +0000

Thanks, KJW, nice to talk to you again too. Thanks for the info. I was hoping for a Starbucks or Panera........Dream on, right? . I will be excited if it turns out to be my physician.

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Picture of the Day in Northwest Arkansas

strmchsr77 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:18:51 +0000

Nice Rod. I think I'm going to head up there and finally check it out later this week or by Saturday for sure. Looking forward to it.

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Picture of the Day in Northwest Arkansas

Mith242 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:13:18 +0000

Here's a shot of the Crystal Bridges with an interesting metal tree sculpture titled Yield by Roxy Paine.

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Mith242 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:10:44 +0000

Here's some pics I took from the past weekend.

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Tontitown

Mith242 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:48:20 +0000

zman9810, on 23 January 2012 - 10:35 PM, said:

Yeah sorta a shame for the former Mary Maestri's to be removed that way. But the new project there does sound interesting.

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