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Zelo reopened.

https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/ ... polis.html?

Zelo reopened.

https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/ ... polis.html?

Great place, hope they have plenty of success!

A bunch of people in my office are excited they are reopening.

Wasn’t a different seafood place supposed to be opening back up in the McCormick & Schmick’s spot?

Yes. From the 801 Chophouse people

Bev's Wine Bar is closing


https://m.startribune.com/bevs-wine-bar ... 600256575/

Looks like the windows on the reopened Zelo space are frosted (or whatever) for the bottom two-thirds or so. Can’t see in or out when walking on the street.

Looks like the windows on the reopened Zelo space are frosted (or whatever) for the bottom two-thirds or so. Can’t see in or out when walking on the street.

I wish there was a city ordinance that prohibited this.

Looks like the windows on the reopened Zelo space are frosted (or whatever) for the bottom two-thirds or so. Can’t see in or out when walking on the street.

I wish there was a city ordinance that prohibited this.

Gross. I also wish we had an ordinance against this kind of thing. I guess it keeps the patrons from having to look at all that grey concrete on the mall, and the busses we couldn't do without.

There is! Nobody enforces it though

551.930. - Building façade.

(a) In general. Building façades shall provide architectural detail and shall contain windows at the ground level or first floor in order to create visual interest and to increase security of adjacent outdoor spaces by maximizing natural surveillance and visibility. The exterior materials and appearance of the rear and side walls shall be similar to and compatible with the front of the building. The use of plain face concrete block as an exterior material shall be prohibited where visible from a public street or a residence or office residence district.

(b)

Windows. At least forty (40) percent of the first floor façade that faces the Nicollet Mall or other public street shall be windows or doors of clear or lightly tinted glass, including display windows. Windows shall be distributed in a more or less even manner. Display windows shall be illuminated until at least 1:00 a.m. For purposes of this section, minimum window area shall be measured between the height of two (2) feet and ten (10) feet above the finished level of the first floor.

The good news is Zelo is reopening and they must have confidence the restaurant will succeed on Nicollet Mall. The glass is probably resistant to breaking and smashing. Things are somewhat better now, however, the reality is we live in a different era with a decline in public safety, so we will see more evidence of that in street level storefront design, etc.

Nicollet Mall made it through the era of Murderapolis just fine without needing to frost windows. This is so the rich don't see 'squalor'. No need to defend it. You can have clear glass that's more resistant to shattering and smashing. This is a weird take.

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RIP Walkin' Dog

https://twitter.com/derushaj/status/164 ... zwF3UyLMog

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lol, just read this again, it was supposed to be a -1

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lol, just read this again, it was supposed to be a -1

oh i see its a forum gimmick

Forgot about that!

Lol I love it - Thank you Nick

Noticed some construction workers hanging a sign for a new restaurant last week. Hopefully I have a new lunch place to try.

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li ... tel-indigo

Taco John's in Six Québec closed.