Downtown Fresh Market Opens
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Downtown celebrates the opening of Brooklyn Station's Fresh Market. Here's a look inside the urban core's first grocery store to open in years and a brief update on what's going up around it.
Read More: http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2014-sep-downtown-fresh-market-opens
For those of you hipsters that have never left the in town neighborhoods and shopped at a Fresh Market, I think a lot of you will like it. Much more pleasant interior than Publix, and imo it has better meats and seafood, better bakery, better take home meals, and a better produce section.
It doesn't have the selection or prices Publix has on everything else, but for fresh food, its definitely a notch higher in my opinion.
Pretty big win for Downtown and Intown Neighborhoods.
" Much more pleasant interior than Publix, and imo it has better meats and seafood, better bakery, better take home meals, and a better produce section. " - That's Fresh Market's M.O. You will still go to Publix for your paper goods, cleaning supplies, basic household products, but delicious fresh food - Fresh Market. So stoked. I will be doing the majority of my food shopping there from now on.
I personally love Fresh Market. We had one near my house in Ponte Vedra so it's a pleasant surprise to see one go in now that I'm living downtown. In all honesty though I think the Fresh Market and Trader Joes should be in opposite locations based on the amount of hipsters in Riverside :P
I drove past Brooklyn Station last night and it looks great. I'm hoping the apartments will be more affordable than 220 Riverside, though.
This is great but why do the pictures look like they could be in Fleming Island? Downtown buildings should look like they belong Downtown.
Heh citylife, My Riverside friends are just like that. They never leave the area. Then again neither did I when I lived there, no reason to.
There's a fresh market about 3 miles from my house but I've never been. Now that this one is staring at me from my office window I'll give it a spin. It'll be a nice lunch option too.
Nice! Can't wait to check it out.
Gonna check it out later.
I have my doubts about parking however, especially for when the other businesses open up.
Parking will suck there, just like it sucks at the 5 Points Publix, and it will only get worse as things fill in. It's the right problem to have, though, your project being too popular. But this is downtown, parking always sucks downtown.
I love downtowns where parking actually does suck. Hopefully, DT Jax will reach that point sooner, rather than later.
Quote from: David on September 24, 2014, 10:45:51 AM
Heh citylife, My Riverside friends are just like that. They never leave the area. Then again neither did I when I lived there, no reason to.
Exactly. There are two parts of Jacksonville where residents rarely leave unless they absolutely have to, the InTown neighborhoods and the Beaches. The Beaches have been that way for some time, but as the in town neighborhoods and downtown have gotten more and more cool things, residents are becoming much less dependent on the outside world. Having a higher quality alternative to Publix will only further that imo.
Fresh Market is not as good as Whole Paycheck, but it certainly is close enough in quality to deter someone from making a 45 roundtrip drive.
It was pretty amazing to see people walking around in Brooklyn today, carrying their Fresh Market bags. I have never seem people walking much of anywhere in that neighborhood since I lived in Jacksonville.
Sorry Riverside Publix. I may never see you again.
Is the Zoe's on Margaret going to be closing?
Still don't quite get the BG store. Are they going to close DT? I guess they'll have enough lunch traffic from the offices on Riverside that splitting weekend and dinner customers will not matter all the much, but it still seems strange.
Hopefully Grassroots doesn't lose too much business to Fresh Market.
Quote from: thelakelander on September 24, 2014, 11:41:10 AM
I love downtowns where parking actually does suck. Hopefully, DT Jax will reach that point sooner, rather than later.
No doubt, it's just that the design of these Brooklyn developments were compromised to accommodate a certain amount of parking spaces, and it's not enough anyway. So why compromise to begin with?
Woot! Can't wait to check it out!
I know some people are disappointed with the site design, as I have also been since the beginning. However, its worth pointing out that the same developer (Regency) has been prepared to build a Publix in San Marco for years and years now. That proposed project (East San Marco) is mixed use and tied to residential on top. Due to issues with financing and market demand for the residential component, the project has been stalled for years.
Now of course this project could have been much more urban oriented even without a multi story residential or office component tied to it. I think due to those issues with East San Marco, Regency was scared to go the mixed use route or try anything innovative (by their own standards).
So sure, it isn't the sexiest design, but ultimately, what downtown is getting is much, much better than nothing (or a project tied up for 10 years). If there is strong market demand for a more intense use of the site in 10 years or so, it can likely be redesigned to something much more traditionally urban.
Absolutely, it will help bring more life to the area.
Quote from: PeeJayEss on September 24, 2014, 01:16:15 PM
Is the Zoe's on Margaret going to be closing?
It is moving to Brooklyn.
Quote from: Tacachale on September 24, 2014, 11:35:26 AM
Parking will suck there, just like it sucks at the 5 Points Publix, and it will only get worse as things fill in. It's the right problem to have, though, your project being too popular. But this is downtown, parking always sucks downtown.
That's why most downtowns get a good transit system in place. Cars take up a LOT of space:
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Once FM was built, I was surprised that it was closer to the street than I imagines. Not perfect, but a positive addition none the less.
Quote from: Josh on September 24, 2014, 01:17:37 PM
Quote from: thelakelander on September 24, 2014, 11:41:10 AM
I love downtowns where parking actually does suck. Hopefully, DT Jax will reach that point sooner, rather than later.
No doubt, it's just that the design of these Brooklyn developments were compromised to accommodate a certain amount of parking spaces, and it's not enough anyway. So why compromise to begin with?
Don't you kind of have to compromise when there is no mass transit in place to accommodate those using the stores?
Now, about that Skyway extension... :)
I drove past the new Fresh Market today during lunch and it was (predictably) busy. I'm happy to see them open and I look forward to shopping there sooner than later.
But while I was driving past, I noticed 3 people walking in the street on Riverside Ave. around the new apartments going up in order to get to and from the Fresh Market. Has anyone else seen this phenomenon? Apparently the sidewalk on that side of Riverside Ave. ends at the new construction? (I'm not sure.)
I was very concerned for these peoples' safety when I saw them. I hope that nothing bad happens before this problem can be fixed.
They closed off that section of the sidewalk not too long after construction began. I had forgot about that until this past Sunday when, out for jog, I headed to Fresh Market for a closer look only to be reminded I had to get into the road if I wanted to continue my path. (Which I did. Not much traffic on an early Sunday evening!)
Yep, it's been closed for construction, but will re-open shortly. They just don't want things falling on peoples heads while they're building 220.
Well, that's pretty lazy of them. Usually there's supposed to be a protective hard cover over the sidewalk to protect pedestrians from anything that might fall during construction. They never "close" a sidewalk in any major urban area (unless the sidewalk itself is being redone) because it would wreak havoc. Not to mention forcing people into the street is incredibly dangerous.
Quote from: jaxjaguar on September 24, 2014, 03:41:49 PM
Yep, it's been closed for construction, but will re-open shortly. They just don't want things falling on peoples heads while they're building 220.
JaxJaguar, that makes sense. It was just very unnerving to see those people trying to navigate Riverside Ave. like that during lunch rush.
Looks very nice. The people that will be living right next door are very lucky.
Quote from: CityLife on September 24, 2014, 01:43:41 PM
I know some people are disappointed with the site design, as I have also been since the beginning. However, its worth pointing out that the same developer (Regency) has been prepared to build a Publix in San Marco for years and years now. That proposed project (East San Marco) is mixed use and tied to residential on top. Due to issues with financing and market demand for the residential component, the project has been stalled for years.
Now of course this project could have been much more urban oriented even without a multi story residential or office component tied to it. I think due to those issues with East San Marco, Regency was scared to go the mixed use route or try anything innovative (by their own standards).
So sure, it isn't the sexiest design, but ultimately, what downtown is getting is much, much better than nothing (or a project tied up for 10 years). If there is strong market demand for a more intense use of the site in 10 years or so, it can likely be redesigned to something much more traditionally urban.
Regency was a late addition to this project. By the time Regency came in Fuqua Development had already gotten the site plan approved.
From the Mayor's Office:
Dear Friends,
This morning I participated in the grand opening of The Fresh Market grocery store, the anchor tenant in Regency Centers' new Brooklyn Station on Riverside retail development at the gateway to our Downtown.
The opening highlights the dramatic renewal of the historic Brooklyn neighborhood and the success of our public-private partnership to transform vacant, blighted City property in Brooklyn into private-sector development with new businesses, new homes and new jobs.
As mayor, I've championed the creation of a more dynamic Downtown to grow our local economy and enhance our quality of life. As part of this vision, I've always said we need a new grocery store in Downtown. I said it before I was elected mayor. I said it in my inaugural address. And I've been working toward it ever since.
Now, with The Fresh Market opening, we're turning the vision into a reality. This new grocery store and other retail establishments will make the area much more attractive to people who want to live close to Downtown.
That transformation is already happening.
Nearing completion next door to the Fresh Market is 220 Riverside, which has nearly 300 residential units, and Unity Plaza, a unique new park in partnership with the City that features an amphitheater that can accommodate 2,000 people. Also under construction is Brooklyn Riverside, a development offering an additional 300 residential units. And right across Riverside Avenue, First Coast YMCA plans to build a brand new flagship facility.
All together, these projects represent nearly $100 million in private capital investment in our Downtown. To leverage these private-sector developments, the City invested in public infrastructure improvements and provided support through our Revenue Enhanced Value Grant program.
I'm also excited about other progress underway Downtown, including the renovation of the former Haydon Burns Library into the Jessie Ball duPont Center and the creation of the new public-private partnership to manage Hemming Plaza, as well as the redevelopment design for The Landing and plans to rehabilitate historic structures like the Bostwick Building, the Barnett National Bank Building and the Laura Street Trio.
I want to thank City Council for its support of Downtown revitalization, and I appreciate the dedication of our Downtown Investment Authority. By working together, we're creating a more vibrant and prosperous Downtown that benefits everyone in Jacksonville.
Sincerely,
Mayor Alvin Brown
Stopped by this evening. Crowded but not shoulder to shoulder. Employees new and a little slower than your average Fresh Market, but friendly and getting the job done. I love having it on the way home from work. Easier to get into than Riverside Publix it seemed. I parked behind Fresh Market. Really liked seeing those apartments and other new buildings so close. Seemed like a real city. Great addition. Also the pumpkin covered pretzels they have right now are great and chicken breasts are $2.99/lb. Those and other great deals for opening.
I assume it's in the works, but I noticed there aren't any bike racks... I really hope they don't forget about us cyclists. Other than that it's great. The variety of unique foods and snacks is excellent!
Really disappointed by the enormous wall at the back of the store, completely turning its back to the Brooklyn-Riverside apartments. That and the general suburban design aside, it was AWESOME to see the first part of the project complete. Obviously better than nothing and can't wait to see Brooklyn come to life. Really hope the lease numbers start to pick up.
Quote from: thelakelander on September 24, 2014, 05:35:24 PM
Quote from: CityLife on September 24, 2014, 01:43:41 PM
I know some people are disappointed with the site design, as I have also been since the beginning. However, its worth pointing out that the same developer (Regency) has been prepared to build a Publix in San Marco for years and years now. That proposed project (East San Marco) is mixed use and tied to residential on top. Due to issues with financing and market demand for the residential component, the project has been stalled for years.
Now of course this project could have been much more urban oriented even without a multi story residential or office component tied to it. I think due to those issues with East San Marco, Regency was scared to go the mixed use route or try anything innovative (by their own standards).
So sure, it isn't the sexiest design, but ultimately, what downtown is getting is much, much better than nothing (or a project tied up for 10 years). If there is strong market demand for a more intense use of the site in 10 years or so, it can likely be redesigned to something much more traditionally urban.
Regency was a late addition to this project. By the time Regency came in Fuqua Development had already gotten the site plan approved.
Regency was involved prior to the project going through the entitlement process and had input on site design. I'm pretty sure they were the ones who had the tenants already lined up, which is what was guiding the site design.
Love this place.
I think the fact you can buy duck fat, burrata, and truffles in Riverside says it all
Life is good
Quote from: ben says on September 24, 2014, 09:35:27 PM
Love this place.
I think the fact you can buy duck fat, burrata, and truffles in Riverside says it all
Life is good
mmmmmmmmmmm...... duck fat..... truffles.......
http://www.youtube.com/v/msQPHxTUgzI
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on September 24, 2014, 08:51:52 PM
Really disappointed by the enormous wall at the back of the store, completely turning its back to the Brooklyn-Riverside apartments. That and the general suburban design aside, it was AWESOME to see the first part of the project complete. Obviously better than nothing and can't wait to see Brooklyn come to life. Really hope the lease numbers start to pick up.
That wall was ominous and I wonder what kind of view those apartments will have. On the flip side I have lived here 5.5+ years in Avondale and other than King St getting some life this is the first sign of urban activity I have seen. Very excited about that area. Everyone should go look at the little house on Jackson (I think?) right past Fresh Market and across street from new apartments. I hope that owner gets paid paid. Riverside Ave between downtown and Margaret is about to get very busy. Time for a skyway extension or a REAL trolley? Bring it to Boone Park and give it early times (aka be downtown by 5 AM) and I will ride it.
Quote from: JHAT76 on September 24, 2014, 10:39:27 PM
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on September 24, 2014, 08:51:52 PM
Really disappointed by the enormous wall at the back of the store, completely turning its back to the Brooklyn-Riverside apartments. That and the general suburban design aside, it was AWESOME to see the first part of the project complete. Obviously better than nothing and can't wait to see Brooklyn come to life. Really hope the lease numbers start to pick up.
That wall was ominous and I wonder what kind of view those apartments will have. On the flip side I have lived here 5.5+ years in Avondale and other than King St getting some life this is the first sign of urban activity I have seen. Very excited about that area. Everyone should go look at the little house on Jackson (I think?) right past Fresh Market and across street from new apartments. I hope that owner gets paid paid. Riverside Ave between downtown and Margaret is about to get very busy. Time for a skyway extension or a REAL trolley? Bring it to Boone Park and give it early times (aka be downtown by 5 AM) and I will ride it.
I think you're talking about Magnolia St between Jackson and Dora. There are three old houses I believe right there. Next to them is an empty lot...maybe just a tad bit larger than an avg SFR parcel and when I called the number on the For Sale Sign the owner said they were asking for $1 million and already had a few offers on the table. Ridiculous, IMO, but indicative of the expectations and inflated values.
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on September 24, 2014, 08:51:52 PM
Really disappointed by the enormous wall at the back of the store, completely turning its back to the Brooklyn-Riverside apartments. That and the general suburban design aside, it was AWESOME to see the first part of the project complete. Obviously better than nothing and can't wait to see Brooklyn come to life. Really hope the lease numbers start to pick up.
Really? A fecking wall? How about thanking the company for rolling the die?
^^^I'm so used to the excessive nit-picking around here that I'm numb and don't even complain anymore. Even when something positive happens, the quibbling is astoundingly endless.
Quote from: fsquid on September 25, 2014, 12:23:25 AM
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on September 24, 2014, 08:51:52 PM
Really disappointed by the enormous wall at the back of the store, completely turning its back to the Brooklyn-Riverside apartments. That and the general suburban design aside, it was AWESOME to see the first part of the project complete. Obviously better than nothing and can't wait to see Brooklyn come to life. Really hope the lease numbers start to pick up.
Really? A fecking wall? How about thanking the company for rolling the die?
Yea, the wall sucks. It's just more of the same issues we have in downtown.
You can do two things at once: be thrilled someone took the chance to make such a positive investment, and wish it could have been even better with a context appropriate design.
Quote from: I-10east on September 25, 2014, 10:53:42 AM
^^^I'm so used to the excessive nit-picking around here that I'm numb and don't even complain anymore. Even when something positive happens, the quibbling is astoundingly endless.
Are you talking about the forum in general, or just the
Jaguars thread?
Quote from: I-10east on September 25, 2014, 10:53:42 AM
^^^I'm so used to the excessive nit-picking around here that I'm numb and don't even complain anymore. Even when something positive happens, the quibbling is astoundingly endless.
Too many experts in one place? :)
I'll be glad when I get a chance to visit this place.
Quote from: Josh on September 24, 2014, 11:29:40 AM
I have my doubts about parking however, especially for when the other businesses open up.
Parking is/will be Publix-esque.
Too funny. I go to Costco to get paper products and bulk items, staples, etc. Go to Publix for BOGO deals and convenience.
The Fresh Market by us isnt all that awesome. Stale product, inadequate ventilation, high prices on items that arent unique to them. We gave up.
I hope the Brooklyn store is successful however and all of the nearby development will keep it viable. I really want Corner Bakery Cafe.
^I saw literally 0 of the things you mentioned in my trips there last night and this afternoon... are you sure you went to the right store? lol
Quote from: spuwho on September 25, 2014, 03:55:33 PM
Too funny. I go to Costco to get paper products and bulk items, staples, etc. Go to Publix for BOGO deals and convenience.
The Fresh Market by us isnt all that awesome. Stale product, inadequate ventilation, high prices on items that arent unique to them. We gave up.
I hope the Brooklyn store is successful however and all of the nearby development will keep it viable. I really want Corner Bakery Cafe.
This is the exact opposite experience I've had on my frequent Fresh Market trips.
Talk about stale product: Publix BOGO. I gave up shopping BOGO there, as the quality isn't all that great (in my experience..)
Quote from: jaxjaguar on September 25, 2014, 04:25:43 PM
^I saw literally 0 of the things you mentioned in my trips there last night and this afternoon... are you sure you went to the right store? lol
Experiences always vary. It was a few years ago, we just never went back. Atlantic and San Pablo.
If the Brooklyn store was repeating that experience, they would really be in trouble. In this case, I doubt it.
Nothing here compares to the shops,markets I witnessed in Northern California........
Ah,so what-in the mean time,place a Fresh Market in,on or over the "West Side".
Yea,right.....
Obviously,Fresh Market was a Masterful Good Call.
Will claw my way there from the bowels of southwestern Avondale.
Quote from: Bill Hoff on September 25, 2014, 01:02:56 PM
Quote from: Josh on September 24, 2014, 11:29:40 AM
I have my doubts about parking however, especially for when the other businesses open up.
Parking is/will be Publix-esque.
Roosevelt or Five Points -esque??
Quote from: ben says on September 25, 2014, 05:32:13 PM
Talk about stale product: Publix BOGO. I gave up shopping BOGO there, as the quality isn't all that great (in my experience..)
Not just you. A lot of the BOGO stuff is fine if you have kids. (I don't, btw.) Outside of that it's either on junk food or things I will never have any need to have
that much of at once. Taco shells? Pita pockets?
Quote from: Know Growth on September 25, 2014, 11:31:48 PM
Quote from: Bill Hoff on September 25, 2014, 01:02:56 PM
Quote from: Josh on September 24, 2014, 11:29:40 AM
I have my doubts about parking however, especially for when the other businesses open up.
Parking is/will be Publix-esque.
Roosevelt or Five Points -esque??
Five Points. I imagine in the long run Brooklyn Station will be much worse than Publix.
Could someone on this thread please give me their idea of "downtown" Jacksonville. I grew up thinking that from Riverside Ave, downtown began around Bay street and the "core" centered around Hemming Park. Now people speak of Brooklyn as being downtown, locations on the Southbank being downtown, and Avondale being within the urban core. Is Talleyrand downtown? If so, where do the suburbs begin? Thanks for the input.
Quote from: JaxJerry on September 26, 2014, 12:18:03 PM
Could someone on this thread please give me their idea of "downtown" Jacksonville. I grew up thinking that from Riverside Ave, downtown began around Bay street and the "core" centered around Hemming Park. Now people speak of Brooklyn as being downtown, locations on the Southbank being downtown, and Avondale being within the urban core. Is Talleyrand downtown? If so, where do the suburbs begin? Thanks for the input.
Google lists this as downtown Jacksonville:
https://www.google.com/maps/vt/data=U4aSnIyhBFNIJ3A8fCzUmaVIwyWq6RtIfB4QKiGq_w,L2KbBoJiZwX3VFVKhoHUtOAmbNMseIRxs1KPUWJg9cVggbRwHtm3i0O3MVl7UT4qxtJnyfIZP6a0x01AfHE0ACweARWoXmjvstbCtTE0yqpkKWo4Oc-8dsZAUCueTqF-jCoRwavwBynzgQYaibfL3mj2RrDiLboJ-0vZc4vJljLMjY-ux9_1WcuQQNsFiwvYiN41qOW93lAQJZew
Just drove by the Fresh Market and there were a ton of people walking between the store and the office building on Riverside.
Thanks for that explanation, Stephen. I always thought that was weird too. This area, to me geographically anyway, seemed more like Riverside than Downtown. I mean it's literally right down the road from the Arts Market.
To me, Downtown doesn't start until you cross over the bridge.
Also interesting is that the USPS Considers Brooklyn between Downtown and Forest St part of the 32202 ZIP Code. South of Forest St uses 32204.
Putting that aside, I'm excited for this development. Riverside has a great vibe, then it's dead between 95 and downtown, save for office workers from 8-5.
Got to stop by today on my way to Downtown. It was really packed. Really convenient and they had a lot of food to go.
Suggest you get on their email. They have some nice deals on wines and various items on Saturdays.
Quote from: JaxJerry on September 26, 2014, 12:18:03 PM
Could someone on this thread please give me their idea of "downtown" Jacksonville. I grew up thinking that from Riverside Ave, downtown began around Bay street and the "core" centered around Hemming Park. Now people speak of Brooklyn as being downtown, locations on the Southbank being downtown, and Avondale being within the urban core. Is Talleyrand downtown?
Historically, downtown is the Northbank area generally described the Stephen in reply #56. Here is what is officially considered downtown today:
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QuoteIf so, where do the suburbs begin? Thanks for the input.
Suburbs from what era. Springfield is a 19th century suburb. Riverside and San Marco are 1920s era suburbs. If we're going to consider them inner city neighborhoods (most would today), then most are probably going to consider autocentric growth or post WWII growth and development as the suburbs. Since the city's land area didn't change between the Great Depression and consolidation in 1968, it can be argued that everything outside of the original "once" walkable city of Jacksonville is suburbs. So if it's not in red, consider it suburbs of the sprawling type:
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Does anyone who lives minutes from Roosevelt Publix see themselves driving that distance just to shop there? It will be interesting to see what impact this opening will have on the Riverside Publix in 6-8 months & a full year.
I drive there from Murray hill. Bye bye Publix! Hello freshy market!
I don't see a major impact on the Riverside Publix. It's not like we had Winn-Dixie and Publix came and blew them out of the water. There will be some impact for sure, but I'm more curious of the impact for places like Pinegrove Deli (beef) and Swimming Yesterday (Seafood).
Fresh Market is great for things like protein, cheeses, things where people want a better quality item, etc. It is not great for pre-packaged stuff or a staple, like Coca-Cola, which was something like $6 for a 12 Pack at Fresh Market.
As suggested earlier, this is likely to have more of a negative impact on Grassroots than Publix. Publix has two locations in Mandarin, which also has Whole Foods. Fresh Market and Whole Foods targets different shoppers than Publix.
After going to the Fresh Market, I don't think there is little if any crossover. I will still continue to go to Publix. I think Grassroots has more specialized supplies and followers, plus a great beer selection. I think we need to stop feeling that there is only a certain amount of residents willing to shop in the city. Many people are going to be living in and around FM in a matter of time, and how many people work in town and go home to the south side and shop there. I did it all the time until we moved to Avondale.
Unless I am mistaken there are 300-400 new apartments going in within a block of Fresh Market. It will do just fine.
In fact I believe they could put another Starbucks into that development and it would be busy without disrupting the one already at Riverside Market Square. That location is out of control.
1200 units within 2 blocks....
1200 units, then they will be busy all day.
jcjohn makes a good point. I live on the Northside close to First Coast HS. I shopped at Fresh Market on Atlantic and in Manadarin many times, always for fresh meat, seafood, produce and items you cant find other places. I will use this store a lot for this is now more convienent. I travel through DT to visit clients and can stop on way home without going out of my way. We also come DT to do things you cant do on Northside. Not long from now a perfect Saturday will be Riverside Arts Market followed by the Cummer and late lunch at Biscotti's. Then off to Intuition near the stadium and finally Fresh Market on way home. More perfect is to dump car at River City Marketplace and do this whole trip on light rail and street car. But as I am older, that will not happen for me I'm afraid.
Quote from: thelakelander on September 27, 2014, 11:25:19 AM
1200 units within 2 blocks....
It's 600 units. A large number, no doubt, but they're also all 2 beds or less. Perhaps Brooklyn will add close to a thousand residents.
Quote from: jaxjags on September 27, 2014, 12:20:52 PM
jcjohn makes a good point. I live on the Northside close to First Coast HS. I shopped at Fresh Market on Atlantic and in Manadarin many times, always for fresh meat, seafood, produce and items you cant find other places. I will use this store a lot for this is now more convienent. I travel through DT to visit clients and can stop on way home without going out of my way. We also come DT to do things you cant do on Northside. Not long from now a perfect Saturday will be Riverside Arts Market followed by the Cummer and late lunch at Biscotti's. Then off to Intuition near the stadium and finally Fresh Market on way home. More perfect is to dump car at River City Marketplace and do this whole trip on light rail and street car. But as I am older, that will not happen for me I'm afraid.
Good thoughts, my friend. Sounds like an interesting day trip to me.
Downtown has shifted somewhat south over the years. Stephendare and I found a reference to downtown's boundaries back around 1910-20 and they used Hogans Creek, Beaver Street, Myrtle, Mc Coy's Creek and the River as the boundaries. It's rather sad to see the area west of I-95 has been cut off and turned into a no-mans land. This is one reason why I am such a huge proponent of taking any future streetcar down Bay to Myrtle in order to go south into Riverside. It sets the entire west side of the interstate up for TOD. Okay, now back to the pork chops.
Never thought of that. It is a fantastic idea and only seems logical.
My better half has been 4 times this week. And we live in Fairfax, within easy walking distance of the Roosevelt Publix. She also works in Brooklyn, which adds to the appeal as its within walking distance of her office.
That is not a misprint, 4 times.
Wow. They've only been open four or five days!
Quote from: thelakelander on September 28, 2014, 03:34:38 PM
Wow. They've only been open four or five days!
Imagine my surprise when she came home with another Fresh Market bag this morning :)
I went on Saturday morning and they were already sold out of Coca-Cola Life, which they still had plenty of on Thursday. First-world problems.
Heard about a pretty cool business looking at one of the unleased units in Brooklyn Station. Not currently in Jax and would fit in well with the tenant mix there. Not a gamechanger or anything, but would be a nice addition.
Quote from: CityLife on September 29, 2014, 10:25:40 AM
Heard about a pretty cool business looking at one of the unleased units in Brooklyn Station. Not currently in Jax and would fit in well with the tenant mix there. Not a gamechanger or anything, but would be a nice addition.
Confirmed by CityLife, IKEA to Brooklyn Station :D
Lol Ken. Not even close. Just a cool, non-chain food related business.
Recently heard that the Fresh Market is killing it and exceeding expectations. I was recently told they are 30% above projected sales.
Probably all the people from San Marco that are forced over there because we still have no PUBLIX!!! UGH.
Quote from: CityLife on November 04, 2014, 12:43:11 PM
Recently heard that the Fresh Market is killing it and exceeding expectations. I was recently told they are 30% above projected sales.
Interesting.
They've been running some amazing sales lately, especially for dairy products (cheese, milk, yogurt, ice cream, etc).
Beware: About 50% of the stuff I've turned over lately has been expired. Not just a little expired..I mean by a few weeks.
Quote from: acme54321 on November 04, 2014, 12:54:03 PM
Probably all the people from San Marco that are forced over there because we still have no PUBLIX!!! UGH.
The Tacachale household can vouch for that.