Cameron Village Corner to be Redeveloped
(with a ) on Friday that , a real estate corporation out of Charlotte, has plans to redevelop the largely-vacant Cameron Village corner at Oberlin and Clark/Peace with a residential and retail complex. It will be one of Crescent’s first true mixed use projects.
The project must first pass muster with neighbors who have a reputation for fearing change. While the structure is reported to be up to 120 feet tall, the height is likely determined to be from the project’s true base, the parking area for the old Balentine’s lower level, which is roughly 30 feet below the Oberlin Rd. elevation.
We’ll learn much more about this project on July 15 when there will be a public hearing at City Hall.
Brixx Pizza Coming to Oberlin Court?
According to some sources, the 11-store chain will be one of the street-level retailers in the soon-to-be-completed project. Phase II, which abuts Oberlin Road at Wade will contain almost 30,500 square feet of retail and over 105 apartments on three floors above. We already know that will be coming.
Flying Biscuit Coming to Cameron Village
According to Sue Stock’s column this morning, the Atlanta-based is coming to Cameron Village (presumably where Hold Your Own was). The Flying Biscuit is an awesome little sandwichy, breakfasty little joint that is not pretentious, and actually leans a little toward the granola side of things.
Raving Brands bought the neighborhood joint a couple of years ago and is beginning to turn these mothers out. Hopefully they will give us a better product this time around.
Not to be missed (in fact, we’ve planned Atlanta trips around this) are the Love Cakes.
Three black bean & cornmeal cakes, sauteed and topped with a tomatillo salsa, sour cream, feta cheese & spears of red onion.
We’ve actually made these at home and truly love them as a side dish to something like Ropa Vieja or something else Hispanic. .
The Flying Biscuit has five Atlanta area locations and one in Charlotte.
Cherry (Store) To Close Its Doors
has decided to close shop in late May. The modern furniture store moved from Glenwood Avenue to Cameron Village just over a year ago. While many browsers were wowed by the selection, ultimately (and unfortunately) the market in this area is just not that keen on the modern look.
Word is that frequent customers got wind of the news and bought up a lot of good stuff in the last couple of days…but there is still some left! Carlton & Co. will move to the space currently occupied by Cherry.
Cameron Bar and Grill Opening Midweek
The highly anticipated is slated to open in the middle of the week. The establishment, on the south face of Cameron Village, is the latest offering from the DeMartino family. With the family’s offerings of Piccolo Mondo, , and , they are local culinary legends. (Anyone who got to eat at Piccolo Mondo got a real treat).
Cameron Village Chick-Fil-A On Hold
Word is that the Chick-Fil-A planned for Cameron Village has been put on hold due financial issues related to the nation’s banking crisis.
"Noodle Store" Coming To Cameron Village?
I heard a rumor today that a “noodle store” is going to open in the former Grape spot in Cameron Village. Anyone heard more? Soup? Fresh pasta??
Tatton Hall Makes Way for Wal-Mart
Developers Smith and Smith announced today that Raleigh’s Tatton Hall will be razed and replaced by a new Wal-Mart. Representatives for Wal-Mart say they are excited to introduce this opportunity to central Raleigh. ()
Members of a local group are ecstatic to replace the aging structure. “It lacked grounded outlets, had mold, and needed huge upgrades to the plumbing and HVAC systems,” said Herbert Schmitt. “I’m glad to see something new in this part of town.”
The group’s opponents are even more excited to replace one of Raleigh’s houses least-complying with its neighborhood. “The setback, height, and materials didn’t even come close to blending with its neighbors,” said Josh Welbourne. Josh is president of of Raleigh’s chapter of Youths Against Wealthy Neighborhoods (Y.A.W.N.). “I’m glad to finally see something around here that serves the other America.” He also noted that houses like Tatton, with their large yards, contribute to sprawl, and added,”This Wal-Mart will prevent the construction of a new one in one of Raleigh’s perimeter areas.”
Residents in the area are particularly excited about the new retail opportunities offered by Wal-Mart. The site was once eyeballed for a much-needed Harris-Teeter, but Wal-Mart entered the picture with a higher bid for the property. Local politician Philip Meek is particularly excited. “I finally have a place inside the Beltline to buy underwear!” Raleigh’s ITB area has had a well-known scarcity of underwear outlets since the closing of Cameron Village’s Thalheimer’s location. The problem is so great that many have affectionately called the area of Raleigh “Commando Village”.
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Locopops Open
Locopops’ Raleigh location is now open in the former Weatherman’s Jewelers space on Hillsborough St. ()
Chick-Fil-A Coming to Cameron Village
It’s been a long time coming, but I’ve confirmed that Chick-Fil-A will indeed be coming to Cameron Village. A year ago word was that they would occupy the old dry cleaners site behind McDonalds (). There is no indication that anything has changed. The only clue I got was that the plans reveal a two-story store with a very glassy dining area that extends over the drive-thru line.
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