The North Community Improvement District in the Central West End is undergoing exciting changes. Businesses and new developments are sprouting up within the District and all around and we are excited to welcome all the new businesses to the area!
The largest and most visible addition to the District is a development project at the corner of Euclid and Lindell. Two development companies, The Opus Group (Opus) and AIG Global Real Estate are constructing a 12-story luxury apartment building which will include 217 apartments, featuring high ceilings, natural light, balconies, and efficient appliances in addition to great amenities for the urban dweller. Adding to the urban environment, the ground-level will include additional retail space which will be a great addition to the mix of CWE restaurants and retailers. We can’t wait to see what will open in those retail spaces.
In addition to this exciting development, a slew of new businesses have recently opened and more doors are scheduled to open this summer.
Recently opened –
Kingside Diner
The new Kingside Diner located at 4651 Maryland Avenue, the previous home of Lester’s, is open for business! Serving as a restaurant, neighborhood cafe and late-night eats diner, proprietor, Aaron Teitelbaum, is energized to introduce the concept. Unofficially part of the Chess Campus, Kingside Diner honors chess in a variety of visual ways.
Projects + Gallery
Susan Barrett and Dorte Probstein’s are the proprietors of the new Projects + Gallery space at 4733 McPherson Avenue. The gallery adds even more arts and design character to McPherson Avenue, and officially opened with an exhibit from internationally recognized designer Hedeki Seo.
Selkirk’s Auctioneer & Appraisers
Located at 4739 McPherson, Selkirk Auctioneer & Appraisers adds to the mix of galleries, furniture and items for the home along McPherson Ave. Garth Auctioneer and Appraisers opened the Selkirk Auctioneer & Appraisers at the location in May and will hold 3 – 6 auctions in the first year.
El Burro Loco
The new Mexican-inspired restaurant has recently opened at 313 N. Euclid, next door to Drunken Fish. El Burro Loco uses the freshest ingredients for a wide variety of fajitas, chimichangas, burritos and tamales. It is a family-friendly restaurant, featuring a kids menu and a mascot, which you’ll find trotting along and taking photos with diners.
Coming soon –
Jeni’s Ice Cream
Adding to the mix of businesses at the intersection of Euclid and McPherson, Ohio based Jeni’s Ice Cream, which currently has 18 shops nationally, is opening at 390 N. Euclid Avenue next to Left Bank Books. The company’s signature flavors are already available at Straub’s and other area grocery stores. Yet, you should be excited for the real deal, since the store will be offering new locally sourced flavors and several tasting events.
Kit & Ace
Kit & Ace is opening up this June at 304 N. Euclid in the former Ivy Hill location. Currently, there are six Kit and Ace locations in Canada and two in the U. S. (New York and San Francisco). Kit and Ace is big on getting involved in the local community, and will collaborate with local artists to showcase their products.
Purre Barre
St. Louis Purre Barre studio is set to open on the east side of the York House on York Avenue across from the Argyle Garage and Schlafly Library. The Pure Barre exercise is a 55 minute, low impact workout at a ballet barre. No dance experience is necessary.