Coalfire Pizza Menu for their Southport location

Coalfire Pizza on Southport is finally open, and here is their menu:

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Summer 2015 on Chicago’s Southport Corridor

The rain has finally stopped long enough for us to get our annual photos of the Southport Corridor during summertime. Some of these view will look quite different next summer with the addition of SoulCycle and J. Crew coming, along with the proposed Southport TOD.

Evereve and Lou & Grey

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Mapping the vast change in and around Chicago’s Southport Corridor

Can’t keep up with all of the changes happening to Chicago’s Southport Corridor?  Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here is a summary of what to expect over the next several months into 2016-17:

  1. 3451-53 N. Southport actively being marketed for lease
  2. LuluBelles Pancake House building now demolished and new retail/residences coming
  3. The Princess Club has moved to Roscoe Village and their space is currently for lease
  4. Chipotle is eyeing the Southport Corridor
  5. J. Crew is coming to 3423 N. Southport – see the rendering here
  6. SoulCycle is coming above J. Crew at 3423 N. Southport
  7. Ann Taylor’s ‘Lou & Grey’ now open at 3442 N. Southport
  8. Corridor Brewery is coming to 3446 N. Southport
  9. FedEx Southport location now marketed into a 12,000 sq. foot retail development (TBD)
  10. Coalfire Pizza now open at 3705 N. Southport
  11. Chicago Health Medical Center is opening next to Fleet Feet (officially name is TBD)
  12. B. Rose Salon has moved two door north to the former Pure Nirvana Spa location.
  13. A new restaurant from the owners of The Gage and GEMINI BISTRO is coming to 3335 N. Southport
  14. Mystic Celt bought by L3 and is actively being marketing for lease
  15. Einstein’s Bagel space is currently for lease
  16. Cullen’s is closed and The Mercury Theater will be opening a new establishment in it’s place
  17. Burger Boss is closed and is actively being marketed for lease
  18. Lole open at 3434 N. Southport
  19. Bitter Pops and Reverb coming to L3’s 3345 N. Lincoln Avenue
  20. Crosby’s Kitchen expanding with a new adult concept into the Wrigleyville Dental space
  21. Whole Foods coming to Lincoln, Ashland and Belmont
  22. Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors to be replaced by this TOD
  23. The former spring yoga studio above Indira is actively being marketed
  24. Frankie’s on the Park is coming to 3708 N. Southport Avenue
  25. Large-scale development coming to 1356 W. Wellington Avenue
  26. “The Spanish Square” coming to the former El Pacifico site at 1358 W. Belmont
  27. The Former “Uncle Fun” building is demolished and will include a new mixed-use retail and residential development
  28. 3740 N. Southport office space for sale
  29. 3726 N. Southport is for lease
  30. TOD at 3400 N. Lincoln Avenue now under construction
  31. 3345 – 3355  N. Lincoln Avenue Development
  32. 3715 N. Southport is for lease
  33. 3430 N. Southport being actively marketed by L3 and Cushman and Wakefield (However this permit was just issued for a build-out)
  34. 5411 Empanadas coming to 3715 N. Southport
  35. 3451 N. Southport being actively marketed by L3 and Cushman and Wakefield

Ready for Southport’s Coalfire Pizza? It’s opening July 30

Although we terribly miss Coobah, we are very much looking forward to Jimmy Madla’s next adventure!  After quite a delay, Coalfire Pizza is finally opening July 30 at 3705 N. Southport.  It’s first come, first served, so take a look at their menu here.

<Update from March from DNAInfo Chicago: Coalfire has been delayed but will be opening soon – a bit delayed from the original December goal.>

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Fall 2014 on Chicago’s Southport Corridor

Take a tour of Southport with us during the fall of 2014!

Schoolyard Tavern

Justin\’s Bar and Grill
Potbelly, Einstein Bagels
Lakeview Insurance, Hot Mama
DavidsTea, Anthropologie
Splendid, Blue Mercury, FedEx
Krista K, Lange\’s Lounge
Benefit Cosmetics, That\’s Amore Florist
Anthropologie
She One, Anthony\’s Italian Ice, Southport Grocery
Lululemon
Lululemon
Lululemon
European Wax Center, Chase
Que Syrah, Stella Blue
Bank of America, Edible Arrangements
Music Box Theater
Froyo Chicago Southport
Blaine School
Tango Sur
Spencer\’s Jolly Posh Foods
Music Box
Mercury Theater, Candyality, Cullen\’s
Pasta Al Gusto
Sensational Bites
Click Shoes and More
Coalfire Pizza Southport
Coalfire Pizza
Coalfire Pizza
Julius Meinl
Cafe Tola
Jewel-Osco Southport
Sushi Mura, CVS
dog-a-holics
Lululemon
Butcher\’s Tap, Uncle Dan\’s Great Outdoors
Paper Source Southport
Francesca\’s Collection
k. hall designs / U.S. Apothecary
Crosby\’s Kitchen
Crosby\’s Kitchen
Splendid, Bluemercury, Aligned Modern Health
M2 Boutique, State St. Barbers
k. hall designs / U.S. Apothecary
Free People Southport, Mystic Celt
k. hall designs / U.S. Apothecary, Suvana
Gap, Einstein Bagels, Potbelly
Gap, Jeni\’s Splendid Ice Creams, Southport CTA
Rise Sushi, Fleet Feet Southport
Starbucks, Jeni\’s Ice Creams
Galleria Liquours
Athleta
Noodles & Company, Athleta, Southport Fitness
Fleet Feet Southport (under construction)
Pure Nirvana Spa
B. Rose Salon
Southport Lanes

Coobah closing for good on Sunday, August 17

“This dish has been on the menu for 12 years for a reason.
If you haven’t had it, you must.
If you already have, get it again.
Make your reservations now and stay tuned for details on Coalfire Southport opening up the street his Fall.
– Weekend Brunch
– Free Parking

Thank you customers, staff, family and friends for 12 years of memories.
We look forward to seeing you all at Coobah for a final farewell and hope to see you this Fall at Coalfire!”

Coobah Closing for Good – Owner to focus on Coalfire Pizza

We just received the following message from Jimmy Madla, owner of Coobah that they are closing for good at the end of the summer.  We will miss Coobah terribly, but we are all very excited for Jimmy’s new adventure at Coalfire Pizza.

Coobah Closing for Good – Owner to focus on Coalfire Pizza

We just received the following message from Jimmy Madla, owner of Coobah that they are closing for good at the end of the summer.  We will miss Coobah terribly, but we are all very excited for Jimmy\’s new adventure at Coalfire Pizza.

See the note below…

The end of an era and a bright new beginning.
 
Dear customers and friends,
As some of you know, our lease is coming to an end and we were negotiating a new lease at a different location in order to reopen in 2015.
After much reflection and soul searching I have decided to close Coobah permanently at the end of the Summer and cancel any immediate plans for relocation.
 
There are a few factors that lead to this decision, but the main reason is that I have partnered with the team behind Coalfire pizza and we are opening a second, larger location just up the street at 3707 N Southport.
I need to focus all my efforts on this new project and as much as I would like, I simply do not have the time or resources to take on a relocation of our beloved Coobah.
 
I’m so proud of what will end up being Coobah’s nearly 12 year run on Southport.  A long stretch in this industry, and I owe it all to our wonderful customers and loyal staff.  Thank you!
 
Speaking of loyal staff, you will see many of the same smiling faces at Coalfire, as most of Coobah’s staff will be transitioning with me.  I am overjoyed to keep the Coobah family intact and continue our legacy of excellent food and service alive at Coalfire.
 
But until that happens, this is the time to celebrate a long, wonderful run and bid Coobah a fond farewell.  
Our level of service and quality of food has never been better.
We will be most likely closing at the end of August so I invite you to come in and make sure Coobah does not go gently into that good night.
We’re planning some special events for customers to help us celebrate and reminisce about the many good times and great meals shared at Coobah.  
Stay tuned for details.
Former employees, come in and enjoy 15% off your entire table’s check as a thank you for making Coobah such a success.
 
My staff and I look forward to seeing many of you come through the door in these next two months to help us send this old girl off in style.
 
I will be forever grateful to my family, customers and staff, whose support, loyalty and love through the years have made all of this possible.
 
My sincerest gratitude,
Jimmy Madla
Owner 
Coobah Restaurant

Coobah Staying around the Southport Corridor Area

Word from Coobah today on Twitter is that they are planning to stay around the Southport area after their lease expires in 2014.  Great news!

Coalfire Pizza coming to 3707 N. Southport

As we mentioned earlier today, Coalfire Pizza is coming to Southport, and Eater Chicago has indeed confirmed it as well as the back story.

Read the entire article here.

#TBT #Throwback Thursday – Southport in 1940

This former space used to be a butcher shop in 1940:

The same building as Hye Bar in 2013
And today, it’s Coalfire Pizza Southport Corridor