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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

 

Fw: What's New on the Menu in Downtown Belleville

Wow. Look at all of the new places!

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See what's new for lunch and dinner in Downtown Belleville.
Dine outside under the sun or moon at the many restaurants along Downtown Belleville's Main Street.

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SEVEN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION!!!!
Thursday, May 1, 2008 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.
7 South High Street
Belleville, Illinois
618-277-6700

Come in and try Complementary samples of some of our new menu items that fill the tempting menu. Relax, and enjoy friendly company in our upscale, trendy atmosphere.
Enjoy favorites such as Rock Shrimp Grinder Pockets, Cajun Wontons, and more. And of course drink specials.

Don't miss this Extravaganza!!!! See you there.



NOW OPEN!!
DREAMY CREAMY SCOOPS
104 East Main Street
Come in for the Grand Opening Special of 2 Hot Dogs, Chips and Soda for only $2.99
Serving 16 flavors of Edy's Ice Cream
milkshakes, smoothies, sundaes, coffee
hot dogs
Build your own ice cream sensation using fresh fruit and toppings.

Open Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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MOSAICS ON MAIN
126 East Main Street 618-355-5867
NOW SERVING LUNCH!!
Paninis, wraps, salads
Stone- oven baked Pizzas
Happy Hour Pizza Bar
Thursday & Friday 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Open for Breakfast serving Krutus Pastries
Hours: M-W 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. 8 a.m.-midnight
Sun. 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

COMING SOON

The WINE TAP
223 East Main Street
Open at 5 p.m.
Wood-Fire-Brick Oven Flatbread Pizzas
Light Fare
Wine, Beer
Enjoy a light dinner on the patio, or a glass of wine in the Wine Tap's wine cellar.
The Wine Tap will open it's doors for a sneak preview during Art on Square, May 16 - 18.
Look for the Wine Tap to be officially open by June 7.
HOT DOG!
106 East Main Street
OPENING MAY 12
11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Serving Chicago and St. Louis style Hot Dogs
Memphis Triple A Fried Bologna
Tamales, Chili, Brats
Vegetarian Hot Dogs too!
HETTIE'S RESTAURANT OPENING IN MAY
301 East Main Street
At Hettie's, you'll find Louisiana style gumbos and jambalyas, as well as grilled meats and fish. Satisfy your BBQ craving with St. Louis style BBQ ribs, rib tips and pulled pork. Don't forget salads and sandwiches
Hettie makes all the sauces for the grilled meats and fish.

GO INTERNATIONAL

Looking for international flavors? Downtown Belleville offers Greek, Irish and Mexican foods.

*Acropolis Greek Cafe and Import Emporium serves authentic Greek fare including Spanakopita (spinach pie), Saganaki (flaming cheese), Gyros and Pastistio. Not hungry? Stop in and have one of Acropolis' imported beers.
200 West Main Street
618-234-5883
*Castletown Geoghagan can fix you up with your Irish faves such as: Shepard's Pie,Fish & Chips, Corned Beef & Cabbage and Bread Pudding for dessert. For dinner try salmon, chicken, even pasta.
104 West Main Street
618-233-4800
*Golden Dragon offers over 100 Chinese dishes. Family style dinners are offered as well as 24 lunch combo plates all under $5. So many delicious choices.
128 West Main Street
618-233-7714
*Margarita's...great Mexican food and a great price. You can fill up on nachos, burritos, tacos and enchiladas. Homemade guacamole too
108 E. A Street
618-222-7150
OLD FAVORITES
*The Lincoln Jug, is known for it's "Famous Tony Salad". Try one of the Jug's favorite comfort sandwiches such as the Jug Prosperity Sandwich, or Club Sandwich. Mayby a Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich will hit the spot. Don't miss the Sweet Potato Fries. Stop by for dinner and enjoy the Nightly Special, or order from the menu that includes: steaks, pasta and other taste tempting dishes. Top off dinner with a gourmet coffee drink such as an Almond Joy or Velvet Hammer....yummm!
100 North High Street
618-233-7277
Big Daddy's 618, you will not leave hungry. Start off with a Pub Pickle or load up on the Loaded Nachos. Move on to The Big Mamajama or Tuna Melt with a side of Buffalo Chips. Make a meal out of the Chicken Quesadilla. Even the salads are huge and mighty tasty.
313 East Main Street
618-257-3105
The Pie Pantry...No, you cannot start off with dessert! For those who know the Pie Pantry, dessert would be one of their 28 different pies. But, you can start off with a hearty breakfast and Starbuck's coffee at the Pie Pantry. For lunch, try Ellie's Chicken Salad, it ranks right up there with the Pie Pantry's pies. Other yummy options are the Grilled Salmon BLT, Honey Lime Chicken Sandwich, or Turkey Avocado Wrap. Beef lovers can opt for the Belleville Dip or Bacon Cheddar Ranch Burger. Don't miss out on their soups and salads.
310 East Main Street
618-277-4140
*Quiznos offers toasted sandwiches, tasty soups and salads. Having an office party, let Quiznos cater it.
200 East Main Street
618-236-9550
St. Louis Bread Co., a home-grown staple serves sandwiches, salads and soup. Pick up a loaf of fresh bread, pastries, or bagels.
113 East Main Street
618-227-4402

* Offers Belleville First Card Discounts

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Receive FREE in-home consultation and estimate before offer ends.

Offer ends May 30.

Eye on Design
309 East Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
618-257-9750



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Monday, April 28, 2008

 

New Ice Cream Shop

A new ice cream shop has opened on East Main Street. It is located opposite St Louis Bread Company in the spot formerly occupied by Jones Java.

I forget the name of the place, but I went by last night for a couple of sundaes. The ice cream was good and their hours look very nice (open until 10pm last night).

 

Margaritas Expanding onto Main Street

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is expanding onto Main Street. As reported in the Belleville News Democrat today, "Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in downtown Belleville is undergoing an expansion. The restaurant is renovating space at 117 E. Main St., where Eight 22 Studios has recently vacated..."

I walked by on Friday night and it looks as there will be a large bar in the new space.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

 

Patios open at 7, Big Daddy's

I drove by 7 last night and noticed that their patio is now open. It's small, but looks pretty cool.

Big Daddy's has taken down their tent and fully opened their patio as well.

Summer is here!

Saturday, April 12, 2008

 

Seven, new restaurant and lounge opens in Belleville

Seven, new restaurant and lounge opens in Belleville

News-Democrat

Owners of a new downtown eatery aims to provide American cuisine and a lounge for local consumers.

Seven Restaurant & Lounge at 7 S. High St. in Belleville opened for lunch for the first time Friday. Co-owner Luke Reynolds said he and his partners plan to expand their menu by April 28. The menu currently includes sandwiches, salads and soups. Reynolds said the menu will be expanded in the next two weeks.

"We had a good turnout, and most of the tables were full for lunch," said Luke Reynolds about the first day of business. He is one of four owners, who include fellow St. Louis resident Ted Quinn and Belleville residents Brian Besse and Stephan Kezirian. Reynolds said he and his partners provide a traditional bistro and lounge.

"Were going to focus on trying to do good night-time bar and lounge business," Reynolds said. "We're going to have couple of dee-jays playing contemporary music, and we really think that we will be a good addition to Belleville night-life scene, especially in downtown Belleville."

The new restaurant, which is at the site of the former Good Times tavern, has been under renovation for months. It had its official ribbon-cutting with Chamber of Commerce officials on Monday.

Contact reporter Will Buss at wbuss@bnd.com or 345-7822, ext. 24



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Monday, April 07, 2008

 

Downtown Import & Grocer Now Open!

The Downtown Import & Grocer is Now Open!

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

 

Jimmy John's on the East End

The new Jimmy John's on the East End of Belleville appears to be about ready to open.  I drove by today and the sign in the window (and at the drive thru) stated that they will open on April 8th.

This Jimmy John's is located in an outlot of the new Lowe's/Wal Mart development at the intersection of Greenmount Road and IL 161.


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Nice Story in St Louis Magazine

This doesn't necessarily have anything to do with Eats & Drinks, but it's nice to see a real positive story about Belleville in a regional magazine.
 
 
The Next Neighborhoods? (published in the April 2008 issue of St Louis Magazine)

These days, even some of our most enduringly sought-after neighborhoods are feeling the housing-market crunch, with homes appreciating at rates we don't much appreciate. With that in mind, we dialed up a range of real-estate insiders across the region and asked what neighborhoods we'll be hearing—and speaking—more about in the coming years. Here are seven.

2. Downtown Belleville

To drive through downtown Belleville—or, better yet, to walk through the same streets—is to sense a new energy emerging. "Something's happening," says Belleville native Michael R. Allen, a preservationist and architectural blogger. What he's observing are many of the indicators of a downtown on the rebound.

"I see a vibrant commercial district on Main Street, a lot of involvement by artists, a storefront performing-arts center and several gallery walks," he says. Also part of this momentum: a new bike trail, a handful of loft projects (including one that was featured on HGTV) and two completed near–zero-energy homes. Residents and visitors are also taking increased advantage of the nearby MetroLink stop, which is just five blocks from the main strip.

According to the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois, the region now has a record $9 billion in its development pipeline—an increase of more than 100 percent between fall 2006 and fall 2007. (Yes, billion.) And Belleville's claimed a chunk of that, with $6 million spent on a downtown streetscape project that's given some organization and color to that old-style shopping district.

Another positive is the old-fashioned charm that can come along with an old-fashioned business district. While the primary road into town, Route 159, is filled with dozens of new businesses, representing virtually every chain you can imagine, Belleville's Main Street has an altogether different vibe.

The inclusion of some residential components alongside the revitalized business district—best illustrated by the revitalization of the historic Lincoln Theatre—has to be seen as a plus. Even for those wanting to buy near, rather than in, downtown, housing prices in the Belleville area give you considerable bang for the buck, with single-family housing consistently in the low $100,000s.

"It's pretty striking," Allen says. "There's much more pedestrian life there. What I'm really seeing is young people hanging around during college, even after college, or moving to St. Louis for school, but coming home on the weekends. That wouldn't have happened five years ago. Belleville seems back on people's radar screens as a place to live. It's fairly easy to get to; it sits along mass transit. The next five years might be even bigger years for Belleville."


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