Showing posts with label downtown New Albany. Show all posts
Showing posts with label downtown New Albany. Show all posts
Saturday, August 15, 2020

Natural's Not in It.

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I suppose it's time to update the scorecard. I believe there as yet are one or two eateries that have not reopened since the pandemic,...
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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Which superannuated white male "guest" columnist is featured in the News and Tribune today?

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Does it even matter which one? They all look and write the same. Now that I have your attention, perhaps the ugliest of the 1960s-era b...
Thursday, July 09, 2020

In New Albany, the paint colors black and gray are the new beige. Ugh.

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Have you noticed that various shades of gray and black have become ubiquitous when it comes to putting coats of paint on commercial building...
Friday, July 03, 2020

Stop it. Stop fluffing INDOT. In fact, f*ck INDOT. Sherman Minton repairs should be deferred for at least a year.

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It wouldn't ever be easy, but with the tribulations of COVID-19 and the challenges that independent local businesses in New Albany al...
Sunday, June 28, 2020

Sunday must-read: "After Save A Lot’s Closing, Potential For Food Desert Grows In New Albany' by John Boyle at WFPL.

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Where to begin? It's wonderful to see John Boyle hit the ground running at his new public radio gig. We're advised never to und...
Thursday, June 18, 2020

A new relocation destination for 8th Street Pizza: Breakwater.

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Get the lowdown on 8th Street Pizza at Facebook , and observe the above post earlier today. As of last year, 8th Street Pizza was to have...
Sunday, June 14, 2020

It's one of the greatest weeks in New Albany's twisted, scattershot history.

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Yes, and I do mean greatest . Nine dreary and ever-decaying years later, at long last the Preston Arts facade is GONE. I'm giddy. ...
Thursday, June 11, 2020

Wait -- I'm getting a pulse ... The Movement and Say Their Names, coming Saturday to NA.

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These two events are occurring almost simultaneously in New Albany on Saturday morning. The Movement peaceful protest (above) Say The...
Monday, March 09, 2020

The Elderberry Company expands into Longboard's -- it's elderberry syrup, not elderberry wine.

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All right, so I've been looking for an excuse for many a year to use Elton John's "Elderberry Wine" in a blog post, and...
Saturday, March 07, 2020

For the record, Primo's Delicatessen has closed.

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From February 10, 2014 in these pages. Food and dining notes: Primo's, Muscle Monkey and Bread and Breakfast. Cafe 157 occupies...
Thursday, February 20, 2020

ON THE AVENUES: For downtown New Albany, escaping reality might soon be a bridge too far.

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It transpired last weekend that the missus and I were walking eastbound on Market Street when we heard music loudly throbbing from the in...
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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Pillar Awards: It's high time Develop New Albany recognized downtown businessman Todd Coleman.

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Nearly every field of human endeavor has a regular prize. And nearly every prize seems to regularly go to a clearly undeserving winner. W...
Sunday, January 19, 2020

ASK THE BORED: Is consistency among BOW's mandates when it debates street closings?

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It's possible the Board of Public Works and Safety might actually be trying to regain a sense of consistency. Time will tell. What...
Tuesday, January 07, 2020

Turn the page: Destinations Booksellers is closing after 15 years at 604 E. Spring St.

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This just came over the Facebook wire. I've spoken with Randy Smith, and he gives permission to reprint his comments on social media....

Monnik Beer Company will open a second location in downtown New Albany at the former Bank Street Brewhouse.

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Win, lose or draw -- and there was plenty of each from 2009 through 2019 -- NABC's Bank Street Brewhouse was my baby, and now that on...
Sunday, December 29, 2019

Recbar 812's humorous "opening February 3" announcement.

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Recbar 812 made the best of construction delays, turning the situation into gently self-deprecating laughs. "When are you openin...
Sunday, December 08, 2019

Marcus Green at WDRB: " ‘Shermageddon’ 2? New Albany waits for Sherman Minton Bridge plan."

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WDRB's Marcus Green does a great job outlining the options and implications of the Sherman Minton Bridge Renewal repair project, whi...
Monday, October 21, 2019

Hull & High Water is winding down, so go over there and say goodbye.

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As I reported earlier at Food & Dining Magazine , Hull & High Water is winding down. Owner Eric Morris made the announcement earl...
Monday, October 14, 2019

GIVE GAHAN THE BOOT: (Monday) The Reisz Mahal luxury city hall, perhaps the signature Gahan boondoggle.

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Last week was Harvest Homecoming, and my city's favorite festival kept me pinned to the tarmac, but now we're back to what passes...