kateinuptown

Whistle-stop I agree that something more functional would be helpful. Not that I dislike a focus on form, but form should not come over function.

If anyone wants to meet up in March, there is a Project Tuesday networking event on March 10th at Fahrenheit. DJ, Drink specials, food, and of course the amazing view. Event is 6-10 PM. 222 S. Caldwell Street - easiest access is from 3rd street. Valet parking only.

Perhaps it has already been mentioned, but I think the swath of hideous surface-lot parking on that side of Graham gives it a feeling that this is where uptown kind of "ends," even though it doesn't. I think in the coming years we will see more development at these sites and that's what is going to really help connect that portion of Third Ward with the rest of uptown. Ideally, I'd like to see some sort of high-rise across from the new Mint apartments (whether residential or commerical) and an elevated walkway across Graham at that location. I think it would help third ward feel more continuous and help with everyday pedestrian safety as well as help with game-day flow.

All I know is, every time I go in the garage at 715 N. Church, there is a Chupito's car with a huge "C" on the top of it parked there. The location is ideal for pre-and-post game traffic, but they are really going to need massive outdoor space for games, as well as broader appeal for off-season if they want to make it...you know, provided they open in the first place.

I completely don't get this. Someone took the law way too seriously. I doubt the differently-abled were asking for these entrances to be taken away (if I can't get in, you can't either!) but rather just pointing out that they'd like access here, as well.

This is just my opinion, as no one can predict what will happen, but with the number of people moving into Charlotte and the amount of rentals I am doing, the rental market seems to be going strong. That being said, three bedroom condo/townhome units, except in high-rises, haven't seen that much rental demand IN MY EXPERIENCE. Most of my clients in the market for a three bedroom either want the luxury penthouse experience, or they want a single family home. Other brokers may feel differently about the rental prospects of a three bedroom townhome. I will say the layout on the floorplan I saw was very conducive to a roommate situation. However, it's my opinion that a TRUE two bedroom (not bed and tiny office you're calling a bedroom) in uptown or southend will get snapped up more quickly, provided you don't grotesquely overprice.

Taken this afternoon from the clubhouse balcony at Element

I went to a launch party a couple of weeks ago for a new development breaking ground over by Unkown Brewing. Luxury units, 3 bedrooms, start in the high $300ks. yeah. Thats the party I went to. Very cool. I will definitely have clients interested in this when it nears completion.

Also I don't think Vue will convert back to private ownership any time in the foreseeable future. They have about 10 privately owned condos left and I am fairly certain Northwood-Ravin gets first crack at those if the owners decide to sell.

Are you talking about the vacant lots off Smith between 9th and 6th? I think most of that land is going to the new Gateway station. I wish someone would decide they desperately want to buy out one of the the tri-level/midrise complexes and put up another high-rise over in fourth ward - for purely selfish reasons as I live in one of the current developments, want to live in a high-rise, don't want to leave fourth ward, don't want to rent, and am bored of Avenue. Buy me out and put me in a new luxury fourth ward high-rise? YES PLEASE. I do realize I might as well be wishing someone would swap out my dog for a pegasus, but a girl can dream, right? ETA: I have clients who have echoed the sentiment that fourth ward needs a new luxury high rise where you can actually PURCHASE a condo.

Whoever billed Gone Girl as the date movie of the season is an IDIOT. It's basically two hours of "why women are untrustworthy psychos." You know - the perfect atmosphere for developing a bond! SMDH

IMHO that's not the best decision for a place to put another grocery store. It's what - four blocks from the current one? So Fourth Ward gets two groceries and all of the other wards get bupkiss? I say stick it in first or second ward. A lot of development in both. ETA: I live in fourth ward, so it's not like I write this as a bitter resident of one of the other wards.

I'm down for that. I'm not available on the 8th but I can make basically any other day work.

Any plans for an October meetup?

Thanks for this. It was driving me crazy! I love FWBC so much and don't want it to go away. It's been an instant community-builder.

Someone said that they have not paid rent since opening, but that was rumor - I can't speak to the veracity. I would think that if they have not paid rent by now they would have been long evicted.

So Dillinger's Tap Room is closed... Also some people were picketing outside Fourth Ward Bread this past weekend. The signs said something about going bankrupt and owing money to vendors? I couldn't get a straight answer from the restaurant. Anyone else know anything?

Thought I would also weigh in on Fahrenheit. It's a personal favorite as well as a favorite of my company. I went there for my anniversary dinner on Wednesday. Here was our menu: Appetizer: Chorizo Stuffed Dates, wrapped in bacon with tomato aioli Salads: Buffalo beratta served over fresh sliced tomatoes with a 25-year-aged vinegarette Fried goat cheese over greens with a cherry chutney, procuitto, and pistachio brittle Entrees: Husband: Kobe beef korean short ribs Myself: T-bone with salsa verde with a side of BBQ carrots Dessert: Small chocolate bites that were kind of like candy truffles - favorite was the one with pop rocks! (compliments of the house) Fahrenheit coffee (alcoholic) Beverages: Champagne (compliments of the house) Sweet Georgia Brown (a NC muddy river rum based drink with pickled peach and habanero) Russian Donkey (ginger beer, vodka, lime) Everything was phenomenal. Our reservation was for 8 pm and they sat us by a window with a skyline view. We watched the sun set and it was amazing - amazing enough that skyline photographer Chris Austin was there taking photos for a follow-up on his NBC interview from the night before. The service was impeccable and the food was divine. The t-bone practically melted in my mouth and was so flavorful, and perfectly cooked. My husband's korean ribs fell apart with a touch of a chopstick. Most importantly, the cocktails were generous with the alcohol (I credit beverage manager Andrew Znidarsic - he created their custom cocktails.) The BBQ carrots were not as good as when I had them at the pre-grand-opening, but were still very good. They just could have stood a bit more time on the grill. The appetizer is my favorite menu item. The spicy chorizo combined with the smoky bacon and sweet date makes for this complex palette that leaves you wondering if it really classifies more as appetizer or dessert. In either case, it's addictive. Dinner took over two hours and after we had paid out we hung out on the patio near the fire pit for a while. No one batted an eye.

Anyone know what's going on with the blank parcel of "state owned property" off Smith street between 8th and 9th streets? Google maps lists it as "9th street park" which it definitely is NOT. I assume this has something to do with the eventual Lynx Red Line, but if not, why on earth isn't it being developed? At this point, it would serve better as a parking lot than just an empty block of weedy, busted concrete.

TWC is chomping at the bit to get me to sign a two-year contract with them for my internet - HA! It crashes every day, usually multiple times per day. I wish I could say that I'm exaggerating, but I'm not. I would switch back to U-verse, but again, they want a contract, and if there is any chance of Fiber being in place within the next year, I don't want to be stuck in a contract when it happens.

Not that we can view them, but CMPD does have a task force that monitors the city-owned street cameras to help catch criminals faster (watching for vehicles matching a description going through intersections near the crime scene, for example, and perhaps getting a look at the driver or tag number, or at least knowing which way they fled.) Just an interesting tidbit.

I know this is old - I'm new the forums so I'm coming in a bit late. I took this outside Fourth Ward Park on April 2nd. http://instagram.com/p/mTFafEBBIo/ Then, I took this one from my seat at Fahrenheit tonight. http://instagram.com/p/oR4owMhBCI/