Comments on: Retail Roundup: Riverside Station draws interest from restaurants

By: Wilson Weaver

Wilson Weaver — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:49:48 +0000

While I’d cut off my right little toe for a PF Changs in this area, I don’t think our demographics will work. However, Changs also owns a “fast casual” concept called Pei Wei. I’ve eaten in a bunch of those around the country, and the food is always as fresh and delicious as the real PF Changs. They are all corporate owned, so we should drop a bug with them. (Pun not intended.)

By: Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:16:33 +0000

@ Chris. I agree. Something with brand name recognition needs to anchor this place. Newks Express Cafe will not cut it for me. I’m thinking bigger and better. PF Changs, Cheesecake Factory, J Alexanders, etc…… Local is great, but you gotta Anchor with national name brands!

Lets make it happen!

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:14:39 +0000

lets hope a good place comes! Agood upacale cain that we do not have has best success rate!!!

By: CaineRed

CaineRed — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:34:23 +0000

The city is contributing 10 million on infrastructure for the 90 million project according to a report back in August. I am excited to see of this project will be a success like the one in San Antonio or Greenville, SC.

By: Bubba Greene

Bubba Greene — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:32:09 +0000

That old station is one of the areas great old structures. Too bad it was left to the dogs, and vagrants and had to be essentially destroyed before it’s value could be recognized. Just wondering however…How many tax dollars have been or will be spent in that specific area. Actually, wonder how much public money is in the entire “Carilion” area (Reserve Ave, etc.). And just briefly, what has happened to all the formerly expressed concern about floods and such? I recall seeing photos of the 1985 (?) flood and that entire area was under several feet of water. Hey, we all know global warming wrought Sandy upon us recently. Is Roanoke exempt from global warming because the city has controlled its carbon footprint through the purchase of that $35,000 parking enforcement vehicle???

By: Amanda Codispoti

Amanda Codispoti — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 21:06:11 +0000

@Susan: Thanks!

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:57:40 +0000

The Riverside Project sounds exciting.

And thanks for your blog Amanda. I like keeping up with what’s going on with shops and other businesses, and you do a great job.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:28:20 +0000

I’m not sure two PetSmarts would survive in Roanoke. Whenever I drive by their they aren’t that busy now so I’m not sure how adding another one would work.