The Green Well

[markrumsey]

The people who brought you Bistro Bella Vita are opening a new restaurant at 924 Cherry - The Green Well. It is scheduled to open in mid-September and is modeled after a European Gastro Pub. They are planning to have fresh, locally sourced food and twenty beers on tap. The building was constructed by Bazzani Associates and is part of the very

[jwazzz]

I can't wait - it's about a 3 minute walk from my house and may become my second home. I love the Pickwick and I hope it never changes but with the Meanwhile @ Diamond & Wealthy and now the Green Well, the neighborhood has a couple other options. I believe both of the new places will have outdoor seating too.

[ericnmu]

Sounds great. Next time I'm home I'll have to walk down and check it out.

[RenZone]

Sounds great. Next time I'm home I'll have to walk down and check it out.

[grbrit]

I love the Pickwick and I hope it never changes

[Coleco]

I'd heard a couple of people recommend the Pickwick, so I checked it out a couple of months back. I think I must have chosen "Filthy, no atmosphere, no service, inhospitable locals day" as it just felt like someone had put a bottle fridge in a slum to me. I couldn't get out of there fast enough!

Andy

[twoshort]

I think I must have chosen "Filthy, no atmosphere, no service, inhospitable locals day"

[Avocado]

Love it or hate it, The Pickwick is as beloved for what it is not as for what it is.

[Rhino6885]

I'd heard a couple of people recommend the Pickwick, so I checked it out a couple of months back. I think I must have chosen "Filthy, no atmosphere, no service, inhospitable locals day" as it just felt like someone had put a bottle fridge in a slum to me. I couldn't get out of there fast enough!

Andy

[RenZone]

Agreed.

Back on topic, has anyone else noticed the picket fence surrounding the Green Well's patio? It seems a little out of place to me. Maybe when it's finished and surrounded by greenery it won't stand out as much.

[Nitro]

I was told it's temporary; just something they needed to do for permits. Looks like they have brick corners where a permanet fence will go. I'm sure they'll have to go with smoe steel. Wood wouldn't make it through the winters too well.

[RenZone]

The fencing is temporary. There will be ornate steel fencing that separates the patio from ICCF's garden.

[mpchicago]

A little story from the folks @ Rapidgrowth The article says the building is owned by Farimont Square LLC. Anyone know who that is?

[twoshort]

"Fairmount Square Investors, LLC, a partnership between Bazzani Associates and Second Story Properties"

[mpchicago]

"Fairmount Square Investors, LLC, a partnership between Bazzani Associates and Second Story Properties"

[Veloise]

Well that would make sense. Did I miss that somewhere? You have quotes around your statement.

[concretepoem]

I'd heard a couple of people recommend the Pickwick, so I checked it out a couple of months back. I think I must have chosen "Filthy, no atmosphere, no service, inhospitable locals day" as it just felt like someone had put a bottle fridge in a slum to me. I couldn't get out of there fast enough!

Andy

[grbrit]

Different strokes for different folks. You're obviously not the dive bar type.

[Avocado]

This could (and probably should) be a thread all of its own.