I’m interested to see how this Midwood smokehouse vents while cooking. What at first could smell good would most likely make me sick if it’s constant. I roll my windows up near Cowfish. Can’t imagine living near it.
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I meant Raleigh wasn’t ready for a Roman style pizza joint in the vein of Boncí…
It was a half-hearted joke as I’m sure Boncí isn’t ready to open in Raleigh as we’re not yet at that ‘tier’
I like Vic’s and Farina in LaFayette, if that’s what you’re referring to…?
‘Authentic’ Italian is a tough peg to fit in an ever-changing slot, if you’ve been to Italy. The regionality is quite diverse and incredibly tasty because of the focus on high quality, in-season ingredients and simplicity.
We could definitely use more of that in town.
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We like Tuscan Blu in The Depot. And it’s SUPER close. Off topic from SmoHo but wanted to toss that out there.
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TBJ dropped a piece detailing the new tenant announcements @ SH.
https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2021/09/09/smoky-hollow-adds-to-tenant-mix-in-raleigh.html
May not be what you were looking for, but it seems like the yoga studio will have a retail component also. Pulled this quote from the TBJ piece I posted above.
Dose Yoga + Smoothies owner Emily Wallace will bring the hot yoga studio and natural smoothie bar concept to Raleigh. Wallace previously co-owned Midwood Yoga and 110 Yoga in the city but now hopes Dose will be more of a “one-stop shop,” Wallace said.
“I’ve heard about and seen a lot of the growth that has happened this year [at Smoky Hollow] and will continue to happen in the next couple years and I like the urban vibe,” she said. “Also, it will give me an opportunity to differentiate myself from other yoga studios in the area, especially by incorporating the smoothie bar with a walk-up window and creating a full lifestyle brand.”
The studio will accommodate about 45 to 50 students. Also, the space will include cafe seating and a retail portion.
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the Smoky Hollow website was updated to show where the new tenants will be located. There’s a loooooot of space to fill. lol.
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It’s exciting they have some smaller spaces. I would think they would be more first time retailers that will follow once the larger anchors are solidified. 
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I’d be interested to know how much those smaller spaces are going for though… first time retailers don’t usually have much capital (source: I am a hopeful first time retailer/dreamer haha)
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If I’m reading the picture I posted above correctly, the rumored Crunkleton should be taking that 2k square foot place next to Madre…but dang no one’s taken a crack at anything in the bottom right 
I am curious if Kane and co. are prioritizing certain types of retailers that face the Hollow? Madre, Midwood, J Lights, Crunkleton are all bar/restaurant types
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When I inquired for a business I was looking into opening, they were looking to get $35sq ft per year (so around $40K per year for the 1100sq ft spaces). Which was definitely on the high end of retail rental rates. 5-10 year long lease agreements. They were including a $50-$55 sq ft build out allowance tho, which was nice.
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It would be nice to have a Green Valley Grill in K1-2. https://www.greenvalleygrill.com/
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Did anyone notice that Smoky Hollow added another tentant? (Milk Lab)
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Anyone been to their other locations in Cary or Durham?
The SH map hasn’t been updated yet — wonder which unit this will go into.
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YOOOOOOOOO! THIS IS WHAT I’M TALKIN’ BOUT!!! Yes I’ve complained about the near total lack of retail-only (no food/drink) announced for Smoky Hollow - but of all the tenants lined up, this is the one right here. I’ve been to the one in Cary a few times and their bubble tea is BANGIN’
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I used to live near the Cary one and it’s pretty good. It was always packed and cramped in there (pre-COVID) since it is a small space and the line would be out the door. However the rolled ice cream was good and they had unlimited toppings too so it’ll be a nice fit for sure
What was the latest timeline on SH3? anybody has some inside info from Kane Realty 
Soonish:
Williams Realty & Building Company is currently working on the master plan and “third phase is expected to include office, residential, retail and hotel space.” No timeline mentioned but I suspect we will know more next year.
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There were three surveyors out there today. Not sure if it has anything to do with phase 3 though.
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Looks like they’re extending the bike lanes on West Street down in front of Smoky Hollow today.
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West and Harrington Streets will both complete their protected bike lanes all the way to Peace St.
Once North West Street gets a bike lane, it will complete the much anticipated “Greenway to Downtown” connection from North Raleigh.
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