The concrete floor for the kitchen, at 8 State Bistro the last of necessary concrete, is dried and carpenters are beginning to build walls separating part of the kitchen from the dining room. A great portion of the kitchen will be open for customers to watch.
Whit’s Frozen Custard won’t be open in time for this Friday’s Fourth Friday but it will have a cart with a sampling of their products. Expect an opening before the end of September.
The storefront adjacent to the entrance to 8 State Bistro is planned to be a jewelry store but the business owner has delayed construction for reason best known to him.
Contractors are beginning the installation of fireproofing in the ceiling and kitchen areas of Shirley’s Popcorn converting Outside Envy into an envious domain of flavored popcorn and treats.
Most of what was Pasquale’s in Uptown Westerville is gone as it is converted to Asterisk Supper Club. Contractors are beginning to install the first of new walls as the old stucco is removed to show the original brick from 1927.
City Hall Parking Lot
The most visible construction project in Uptown is the expansion of the parking lot behind city hall. Contractors recently completed installation of new sewer, fiber optic, water, gas, and utility lines to city hall and the lot and will begin the next week laying the sublayers for the new lot.
8 State Bistro
One of the most anticipated and delayed projects in Uptown is 8 State Bistro in the old State Theater building. Now that the floors are poured and inspected carpenters are building walls for the kitchen and restrooms with the electricians ready to begin wiring. Although the date isn’t firm, expect an opening by December.
Everything else
Whit’s Frozen Custard is rapidly building new walls and a customer counter as it hopes for an opening before winter so everyone can enjoy their frozen delights.
Asterisks has several demolition projects to complete before it can begin rebuilding the main dining area. Removing stucco revealed the original 1927 red brick which adds a much more warm and richer atmosphere to the planned Supper Club.
Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn completely demolished the interior of its building to convert it to a kitchen and sales space. Included in the rebuild is a two-hour firewall requirement because of the upstairs office and possible apartments.
The jeweler storefront sits idle.
What about NorthStar?? Will they ever start that restaurant??
Here’s an update.
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