Retail Openings and Closures

[irvinehomeowner]

Are you sure? They took the signage off the top of the building.

Oh maybe not. The District one had told me they are remodeling the Marketplace one… unless they want to be even closer to In N Out.

 

[Bullsback]

They are just renovating. Took sign down to make sure people drive up only to realize it is closed (cause that happened a ton the first few weeks they started the renovation).

 

[bones]

Does anyone remember the name of the sporting goods store that was at the spectrum way back when? Where Bristol Farms is now.

 

[Bullsback]

Sports Authority?

 

[irvinehomeowner]

Wow, these type of questions brings Bullsback after over a year?

 

[OCtoSV]

Used to go to Uoko years ago... maybe I should visit for nostalgia.

We were down for a few days and Uoko was our first destination - impressed as much as at any time. Incredible bluefin and uni. Japanese being spoken at the tables is always a good sign.

 

[potsticker]

Mama Lu's Dumpling House is open in Tustin now off 17th Street. Well-known and popular restaurant in SGV.

 

[zubs]

Taps closed all locations so I hope you guys used up all your gift cards from Costco...

Taps restaurant and brewery empire closes all locations

Locations in Brea, Tustin, Yorba Linda, and Corona shutter indefinitely.

www.ocregister.com

 

[irvinehomeowner]

Taquiera Taco Patio looks like they closed both Irvine locations.

Chip (a cookie place) looks to be opening in Crossroads where Ha Long was.

 

[woodburyowner]

Fish District in Woodbury is closing at the end of the month.

 

[irvinehomeowner]

I had no idea the Panera in Crossroads closed.

And what's going up in its place? The Broken Yolk.

Still wondering what they will put in the Island space... I was hoping for Golden Corral or someone reviving Souplantation. Even a Dimassi's would work.

Mochinut is going to open in the University Center, hopefully it's like the Fashion Island one and has mochi donuts AND rice dogs.

 

[earl]

Is there a need for more specialty coffee shops? I see so much boba.

 

[irviniteeee]

Is there a need for more specialty coffee shops? I see so much boba.

There are actually quite a few specialty coffee shops in/around Irvine, but I wouldn't mind more.

 

[irvinehomeowner]

It amazes me how many coffee and boba tea places are in Irvine... and they are mostly busy.

Just like KBBQs and Shabu places.

 

[aquabliss]

It amazes me how many coffee and boba tea places are in Irvine... and they are mostly busy.

Just like KBBQs and Shabu places.

One day I'd like to sit at Orobae and see how many $7 drinks they sell in an hour.

 

[sgip]

A solid Vietnamese Coffee place would be a welcome addition, especially if they sell beans. If there is one locally in Irvine, I'll take any recommendations please. The stuff they brew is straight rocket fuel.

 

[qwerty]

You can get Vietnamese coffee at various places in Irvine.

- BLK dot at the marketplace
- 7 leaves on Jeffrey
- cafe nep on culver
- any lees sandwiches
- THH in Tustin

None of these are Vietnamese coffee shops but they will do. Or you can just go to Costco and get your own Lee’s bottles. Starbucks should just offer Vietnamese coffee. Who needs cocaine when you have Vietnamese coffee!

 

[irvinehomeowner]

You can also get cafe suda at almost any Pho place in Irvine or not in Irvine.

@aquabliss: I have it on good authority that these boba places can move 50-75 drinks in an hour.

 

[aquabliss]

You can also get cafe suda at almost any Pho place in Irvine or not in Irvine.

@aquabliss: I have it on good authority that these boba places can move 50-75 drinks in an hour.

That's some good coin IHO!

 

[sgip]

Thx @qwerty

Lee's is ok cold and haven't yet tried it hot. The beans they sell as Arabica, not the Robusta that most Southeast Asian countries will use. Will try some of your recommended spots.