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Gyros Coming to the UWT

Jake — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:37:34 +0000

“Retail spaces are empty.” “There are tons of open retail spaces along the UWT strip.” “The retail space in Phillips Hall is available, let’s fill that first then lets talk.”

Ok let’s talk!

University Gyro House is in the process of filling the vacant retail space in UWT’s Phillips Hall at 1914 Pacific Ave. Along with gyros it appears you will also be able to have a nice cold beer, as Nizar LLC has applied for a beer/wine restaurant liquor license.

So will gyros be a good fit for the UWT campus? I think so!

H&M Coming to the Tacoma Mall

Jake — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:29:35 +0000

The Tacoma Mall announced today via their Twitter account that H&M will be opening in the mall in time for the holiday season. The Tacoma H&M will be 20,000 square feet and located next to the new Sephora store that is under construction. It will be the first store in the South Sound and second largest store in the Puget Sound region. H&M currently has stores in Southcenter, Downtown Seattle & U-Village. Sweden based H&M has around 2,000 stores in 35 countries and is known for affordable fashion for men, women & children. It was not reported how many jobs the new Tacoma H&M store would create.

Another Bail Bonds Joint in the Theater District

Jake — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:45:17 +0000

Word on the street is another bail bonds storefront is coming to the Theater District. I am told Scott Free Bail Bonds is moving into the former Tacoma Events Commission location at 759 Market Street. If you recall this location is in between City Hall and Aladdin Bail Bonds. I am sure my many friends who live in the neighborhood will be thrilled!

The building is owned by City of Destiny LLC who’s registered members include Pat Nagel and Carole Holder of The Hub, Harmon Brewery, and Sound & Shore Properties fame.

Previous blog post from when Aladdin moved into the neighborhood:
Victory Music Becomes…
Aladdin Bail Bonds Move in Downtown

Former Bakery Building To Be Demolished

Jake — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:04:04 +0000

The new owners of the Hostess Bakery building at South 7th Street and Sprague Ave. have some plans for the site and it does not include the current, now vacant building. WB Management bought the 59 year old building in December of 2007 for $850,000. They have submitted and application to rezone the property from its currently R4 multifamily zoning to C2 commercial zoning. The plans call for demolition of the bakery building and 2 story mixed-use building with retail and office space to be built in its place. The building will be surrounded by surface parking for 47 vehicles.

A public hearing for the rezone will be held May 29, 2009 at 9:30 am in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.

The full rezone packet can be viewed HERE

You can submit public comment via email to Dustin Lawrence: Dlawrence@cityoftacoma.org

Previously on Ext133.com:

Hostess Bakery For Sale

Bakery Reuse. What Would You Do?

E.E. Robbins Coming to Tacoma

Jake — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:55:43 +0000

E.E. Robbins The Enagament Ring Store is coming to Tacoma. They will be located in the former Quality Sewing & Vacuum store in Metro Plaza (across South 37th Street from Costco). They will be relocating their Southcenter store in Tukwila, WA to Tacoma due to traffic congestion/problems around the Southcenter store. They expect to be open in early February 2009.

I am told by the man himself Emerson Robbins (yes he sounds the same on the phone as in the commercials) that E.E. Robbins is a local family owned business. They don’t do the sales scheme like other jewelry stores, you know the 40% off 3 days a week, 25% off 3 days a week, and regular price one day a week. Every manager of the store becomes a partner in ownership. Two of the managers are buyers for the company and every year they go overseas to hand pick their diamonds.

E. E. Robbins also has store in Belltown and Bellevue.

E.E. Robbins

2128 South 37th Street

Tacoma, WA 98409

Tacoma to get an Apple Store

Jake — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:30:29 +0000

It appears that a new Apple Retail Store is opening up in the Tacoma Mall. Today I found this listing on Craigslist.org : Apple Retail – Specialist – Tacoma, WA (Tacoma Mall)

I always thought it was funny that since I have a few Apple adds on my real estate website, my page comes up up in the first few web results on google for “tacoma apple stores”, “tacoma washington apple stores” etc. I usually get a few hits from those keywords every month.

Now I am guessing eventually the search results will lean more towards the new store.

Rocky & Coco’s Closed

Jake — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:05:20 +0000

The Downtown Tacoma men’s and women’s clothing boutique, Rocky & Coco’s, has closed its doors. The retail boutique sold designer clothing items similar to what Nordstrom carries. I am told by friends that the discounts were very generous the closing weekends with many items 75% off. Another hit for retail in Downtown Tacoma. Are there any places left to buy new men’s clothing?