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Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 2180
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 10:09 am: | 
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I just noticed there are quite a few empty storefronts on Valley, from the high school down a few blocks toward Maplewood.
Anyone know who might be moving into some of the empty spaces?
Any idea as to how quickly they will be filled in comparison to all the empty South Orange storefronts?  |
Alleygater
Citizen
Username: Alleygater
Post Number: 1944
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 10:20 am: |
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I noticed that Gordon Electric FINALLY shut down last weekend at the intersection of Valley and Parker (catty corner from the high school). I haven't lived here long but even I was sad to see that place go. With the old electronics and appliances in the window to the old sign on the side and back of the building. You can tell that will be losing a bit of Maplewood history and character with the closing of that place. |
Morrisa da Silva
Citizen
Username: Mod
Post Number: 454
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 10:28 am: |
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I remember reading (probably on MOL) a long time ago that someone wanted to build a large store, I think a Walgreens and was trying to get the space from the corner of Gordon's and a few adjoining store fronts and there was some sort of tie in with the YMCA. Does anyone remember that ?
I am sort of amazed that the old Mario's Luncheonette sight is still empty. With all the H.S. traffic as well as the Y and Hammond Office building I think a Bagel Store (ala Bagel Chateau) would do well as long as it's offerings were well priced (for the students).
what do you think ? |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 2181
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 10:34 am: |
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I am hoping now that Gordon's is closed, something will FINALLY be done with the luncheonette.
As for a bagel store, I wouldn't mind some sort of deli or other food store (a la Cranes) that would be open on Sundays (unlike Tara's across the street and down the block, which is not open on sundays.)
In addition to the two storefronts mentioned above, there appear to be empty stores just past Jefferson, too. |
optimyst
Citizen
Username: Optimyst
Post Number: 154
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 10:55 am: |
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I was told that Maplewood Pizzeria will be moving into the luncheonette spot. I believe he bought the building. |
Pippi
Supporter
Username: Pippi
Post Number: 2185
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 11:10 am: |
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that leaves the existing Maplewood Pizza another potential open storefront!
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Alleygater
Citizen
Username: Alleygater
Post Number: 1958
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 12:36 pm: |
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How about the burnt out building "FOR LEASE" as the sign proclaims right on the other side of Parker? It was like that BEFORE I moved here. Still no different more than 3 years later. |
knak
Citizen
Username: Knak
Post Number: 163
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 6:45 pm: |
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We keep joking about the "CHEO" that remains in the center of the mostly-defunct luncheonette sign, perhaps for an upscale restaurant "coming soon" a la S Orange? |
The Soulful Mr T
Citizen
Username: Howardt
Post Number: 1910
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 7:20 pm: |
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Right down the stret there is TARA's deli. They happen to have the very best bagels in town, bar none, and damn excellent coffee. The place gets packed with CHS kids at lunchtime, if you like that kinda thing, and Joe, the proprieter (oddly not named Tara) is a helluva nice guy. |
John Quincy Adams
Citizen
Username: Randolph_agarn
Post Number: 28
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 7:48 pm: |
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The Soulful Mr T
I will have to try Tara's deli. I have driven by but never ventured inside the establishment. I enjoy coffee and bagels very much. I have found the bagels at Sonny's on South Orange Ave to be quite good. Their coffee is OK as well. But they have little else to offer and no place to sit down. Does Tara's have seating? |
amandacat
Citizen
Username: Amandacat
Post Number: 1130
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 9:02 pm: |
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Yes, Tara's has a few tables, and if you order your food "to stay" they'll even serve your sandwiches on real plates! |
Strings
Supporter
Username: Blue_eyes
Post Number: 858
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 9:06 pm: |
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Drove past Gordons/Mario's today... it looks like work is being done (that was fast!) and it appeared that the two will be connected, but I could be wrong. Still no word as to what exactly will go there? |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 2190
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 9:20 pm: |
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I like Tara's but, alas, they close kinda early and they aren't open sundays. They really cater to the CHS crowd.
strings - I noticed work being done in both the luncheonette and gordons going on this evening at 7:4! They are working quickly, so hopefully that means a real plan |
Mike
Citizen
Username: The_mayor
Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 12, 2006 - 10:55 am: |
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Back to that dangerous and hideous mess on Valley St - That concrete building next to Maplewood Plaza and the karate gym. It has been an eyesore, a danger to others and a property value drain for the last 4 YEARS! What is going on with that building? |
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