The former Vespucci’s space at 211 Danforth has been under construction for sometime. It was slated to become a new restaurant named Blackbird. Owner Keith Hickman has decided to shelve the Blackbird project and will instead be leasing 211 Danforth out.
There are a number of chefs and food retail entrepreneurs currently searching for space for their projects so it has the potential to find a new occupant rather quickly.
Any chance it could return to being a neighborhood beer-and-pizza convenience store (of which the closest would be the Brackett St. Cumby’s) or did the renovations go too far for that to be realistic?
Mark, There already is a convenience store in that building in the retail space formerly occupied by Cordell’s.
Anyone know what’s up with the closed Figa space on Congress St?
Yes. What is up with Figa? I’d happily frequent a bar in that space
Thanks for the answer; I used to live on Clark St. but it’s been a while since I’ve been by.
Saw some lights on In portland Rochester the other night. Is that slated for anything?
Nick, Not that I’ve heard.