A springtime look of Chicago’s Southport Corridor

A springtime tour of Chicago’s Southport Corridor.

A tour of Chicago’s Southport Corridor

Southport’s Former Bell Studio Already Starting to be Demolished

From last week’s post, the former Bell Studio at 3428 N. Southport Ave. is being demolished to make way for a new national upscale retailer.

What would you like to see in this space?

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Crosby’s Kitchen Expanding

Southport’s Crosby’s Kitchen is looking to expand throughout the area. Congratulations! Where would you like to see them land?

Addison on the Park – Now with a Rooftop Pool

The latest rendition of Addison on the Park across from Wrigley Field. Read the entire story and see more renderings from Lake View Patch.

Vineyard Vines coming to Michigan Avenue

Southport Corridor News and Events reports that Michigan Avenue will be getting a Vineyard Vines store this fall. While we have no official opening date at this time, the store listing on the brand’s web site confirmed the new location, as well as its address: 540 N Michigan Ave.

Contrary to its name, which conjure images of walls upon walls on wine bottles, this is indeed a clothing brand. Fans of Vineyard Vines would likely describe the merch as “preppy” or “the kind of stuff you’d wear to a country club.”

How do you feel about this decidedly East Coast-y brand coming to Michigan Ave.? Do you think it’ll fare well in the Midwest?

Divvy Bikes Coming to these Southport Locations.

Divvy Bikes already has a spot at Belmont and Southport (pictured), and is coming to the “L” and Southport, Addison and Southport, Grace and Southport, and Irving and Southport by 2014.

Vineyard Vines is coming to 540 N. Michigan Avenue This Fall

OK, It’s Not Southport, But Vineyard Vines is coming to 540 N. Michigan Avenue This Fall.

Many of you have suggested they come to Southport, but at least Michigan Avenue is only a mile away! Like?