Retail and Shopping – Page 31 – Southport Corridor News and Events

Bow Truss Coffee Coming to Southport & Belmont

We reported last month that the building housing Bel-Port Liquors at Belmont and Southport was being sold, and Bel-Port would be vacating. The building has now been sold and Eater Chicago is reporting that Bow Truss Coffee Roasters will be taking over the space. We reached out to them on a time-frame, and they are looking to open within the next 6 months (and they are still looking for a tenant for the Southport side where the FoxTrot rendering is).

This classic building needs some love, and by the rendering below, it looks like it will now get some!

Update on April 25, 2016: Bel-Port Liquors may be staying according to DNA Info Chicago.

Dog-a-holics Retail Shop Changing Hands to Bentley’s Pet Stuff

On Friday, April 8, Dogaholics posted a blog article saying that they are “handing over the leash” to Bentley’s Pet Stuff.

“After 10 years of providing pet parents with the best products for their furry family members, this week, Dogaholics takes its final walk as a retailer. The time has come for me to officially hand over the retail leash… actually lots of leashes…and lots and lots of dog food…to Bentley’s Pet Stuff (formerly Bentley’s Corner Barkery). Dogaholics will continue to service Chicago through doggy daycare, boarding, grooming and training.”

We wish Candace the best of luck! You can read her entire blog article here.

Bitter Pops is ready to open on Lincoln Avenue

Bitter Pops Original Beer Shoppe is opening in April at 3345 N. Lincoln Avenue the weekend of April 15.

From Bitter Pops:

Bitter Pops Original Beer Shoppe endlessly endeavors to create the “The Ultimate Beer Experience.” We are striving to create a place where beer drinkers can experience the stories and beers from their favorite breweries. We also hope our space will encourage people to come together and enjoy the social and relaxed atmosphere that beer naturally creates.

Additionally, with a myriad of beer options in today’s market, beer drinkers can easily become overwhelmed by the beer purchasing process. Bitter Pops seeks to remedy this by applying a three tiered approach:

1) Selection:

2) Education:

3) Experience:

Finding the right beer should be simple and intuitive Learning about beer should be rewarding Journeying the process should be exciting and fun

As a specialty retail beer store, Bitter Pops focuses on selling the best selection of American Craft and International beer. Social elements of the store include:

Special monthly events such as brewer/supplier guest appearances
Weekly tastings of new beers, rare beers, and seasonal beers
Mini Growler & Pop service in our Tasting Room
Giftables, Wearables, and Packaged Edibles

Bitter Pops is located at:

3345 N. Lincoln Ave. Suite 102

Chicago IL, 60657

In Photos: J. Crew opens at 3423 N. Southport Avenue in Chicago

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J. Crew opens on Chicago’s Southport Corridor

J. Crew opened in Chicago’s Southport Corridor district on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 and here are photos of the new store. J. Crew is located at 3441 N. Southport Avenue.

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Interior demolition of the former Mystic Celt building to start soon

A permit has been approved to demolish the interior of Mystic Celt. A very similar permit was issued for the new Billy Lawless restaurant before it was demolished to make way for a new restaurant, so time will tell if the building will be torn-down or just gutted and revamped for new retail tenants.

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J. Crew Southport Corridor’s Grand Opening Party

J. Crew Southport opens Wednesday, January 27, 2016 and is having a grand opening celebration.

From J. Crew’s Facebook page:

“Stop by for a night of shopping at our new Southport Ave. store to benefit Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Wednesday, January 27th, 6-8pm

J. Crew

3423 N. Southport Ave.

Join us and our friends from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago for an evening of cocktails, snacks and shopping (obviously) to celebrate our new space.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the hospital.”