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Speaking of Mexican.... This was in the classified of the SHJ today: NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL OF COLORADO, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of beer, wine and liquor at 1490 W O EZELL BLVD, SUITE A, Spartanburg, SC 29301. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be received by the SC Department of Revenue no later than the 10th of June, 2011.

Here's my two-cents I emailed to Penny Phillips at the SCDOT: As a life-long resident of Boiling Springs, seeing the plan for the SC 9 project with landscaped medians, sidewalks, and bike lanes makes me proud as a resident. It seems there is much dissent from folks wanting to, basically, lay down a stretch of asphalt with nothing more. I know the term money talks and I

Watching the news, some of the sentiments are pretty dire, yet not surprising. I heard that the money should be used only for asphalt and not wasted on sidewalks and plants. It's truly sad as to how closed minded some folks are.

Grand Opening on Dec. 15 @ 5am.

Go to this link if you want to check out what's flying in and out of GSP. http://flightaware.com/live/airport/KGSP

Dunkin Donuts looks like it should open in a few more weeks. Landscaping and signage are going in now.

Googling Del Taco and Spartanburg I found this: "For Del Taco, 2007 deals included 5 new restaurants in Toledo, Ohio; 4 in Chattanooga, Tn.; 3 in Atlanta, Ga.; 2 in Kansas City; 4 in Northern California; 3 in Athens, Ga.; 10 in Orlando and Gainesville, Fl.; 3 in Knoxville, Tn.; 7 in Nashville; 3 in Fresno, Ca.; 1 in Ontario, Ca.; 3 in Spartanburg, S.C.; 16 in Southern Alabama; and 12 in Baton Rouge, La." Anyone ever eaten at a Del Taco? I could only hope its like Chipotle but won't get my hopes up too high!

Looked at their website. They have them in TN. That's the closest location. I wish someone would build some healthier places to eat up here like a deli or the like. There are a lot of places to choose from but they are all more of the same. Burgers, hot dogs, or more burgers.

Anyone know what is being built between BP/Burger King and CVS on Hwy 9? From the foundation it looks to be a fast food place but not sure.

That's the sign to the Crooked Creek subdivision on Old Furnace Rd. between Paris Bridge and Bryant Roads next to the District 2 offices.

Nothing to do with development but has anyone else noticed the CATS Vanpool van that is at the Exxon on 9 at Paris Bridge Rd. Apparently people ride it to Charlotte becuase its always there in the evenings but gone during the day. I find it interesting public transit would run that far from CLT. I looked into it but didn't see one listed from Spartanburg/BS on this website

Hate to be a party pooper and steer discussion away from Wild Wing/Taters but I wanted to throw out a review of Las Palmas. It's in the new shopping center between the eastside WalMart and Tractor Supply on E. Main. Saw the review in HJ Escape and it spurred my interest. I was very impressed. I was assuming it would be a lot like Mexican but would liken it more to Indian if anything. Fried plantains were excellent as well as the black beans. Tried the Malta India which was billed by the waitress as beer but after drinking it and subsequently reading about it online it is more akin to a soft drink as it has a negligible amount of alcohol. It was extremely sweet and was basically watered down molasses with carbonation. I guess it's an acquired taste but don't let my description dissuade you from giving it a shot. I finished off with a Cuban coffee which is an espresso shot with sugar syrup. Very strong. Very tasty! All in all a great addition to Spartanburg's dining scene! Give it a try!

Yep. I flew into Greenville-Spartansburg, North Carolina on a flight from Philly.

To back that up, I noticed the new shopping center between Kennedy and Pine adjacent to the new Arby's has a sign up that DD is coming soon. DD aka Dunkin' Donuts.

Seems as if the other hotel they just built there was a Holiday Inn Exp. and then changed to a Hampton Inn? Seems strange to build another one.

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20071114/...347/1051/NEWS01 This sounds pretty interesting if it comes to fruition.

Random tidbit but noticed a flight from Newark to ATL was diverted to the downtown airport. http://flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL821/...2112Z/KEWR/KATL That's a pretty short runway for a MD88.

Never shopped at one, but I've seen plans for a Burlington Coat Factory to go in Market Square on the westside.

Didn't go to the festivities last night but this morning Taylor Hicks came into Papa's Breakfast Nook and ate while I was there.

That would be sweet! No more Ingles monopoly and having to drive to the eastside for Publix.

http://www.spartabus.com/sitemap1.htm Go to this link. The new bus stop signs look like the 7 on the webpage under the Routes heading. They are definitely more colorful and standout better vs. the old ones.

Any one noticed the new signage for the Sparta bus stops? They are a big improvement over the old ones.

Ate at Copper River tonight. The food is great and the interior is really cool. For those who remember J.Jr's, a lot of the food reminds me of it (Jimmy Rogers to thank I guess).

See if this helps. I hate I can't post the full size version (3072*2048).

Here is Sparkle City from the air on a flight to CLT from GSP Dec 2005.