Nicky D's gets a Makeover

So excited that the owners of Forage are taking over the old Nicky D's space.  It is a great space that is in desperate need of a makeover and has been sitting vacant for forever.  Since the wood fire pizza ovens are staying, maybe we'll have some yummy Mozza style pies on the east side.  I do find the pizza at All'Acqua in Atwater quite delicious and of that ilk.  Thus, I'm interested in seeing what new creations will co-exist amongst the dough.

Little Pine and Other Happenings on Rowena

I’m not a Vegan, but some of my best friends are Vegan. Ok, so when is the new Moby-backed vegan restaurant Little Pine opening? I pined forever for someone to take over the aqua blue art deco space on Rowena. I jumped for joy years ago when signs first appeared for Silver Take.  Quirky, punny name, something is finally happening. An agent in my office was helping to make that happen. Alas, nothing happened, and to add insult to injury, the Coffee Table was bulldozed.  That sat vacant through the economic fall as well. Bulldozers are back at the Coffee Table spot, albeit for condos, with the promise of retail on the ground level. I’m happy to see progress. Now will someone please buy out the owners of the so-called future medical office space down the street on the corner or Rowena and Lakewood? Who wants to bring back the Backdoor Bakery? Think about it folks.