New neighbor coming soon!
April 24, 2007 by Jenni
Lunalux is getting a new neighbor! Two vacant store fronts (formerly the Loring Grill and men’s clothing boutique Exile on Harmon) are being revamped to house one big new restaurant, called Nick and Eddie. High-profile names are associated with the project: Doug Anderson, who owns A Rebours in downtown St. Paul; and chef Steven Vranian, whose resume includes Murray’s and California Cafe. So I have high hopes.
I’ve met Doug once, he bought a Moleskine from us months ago. He seems real nice, AND he drives an orange Volvo station wagon, so I’m pretty sure he’s a good guy!
Because the front windows are all papered over, I cannot say much about the transformation underway inside. All I know is, they’ve knocked out the wall that used to separate the two spaces, and also eliminated upper level of seating in the old restaurant space. Last time I was able to sneak a peek, the space was still very much under contruction. I think we’re looking at months of waiting.
so i was reading your fab blog, and totally thought for a moment that next door was going to be named Nick & Estelle, how cute. how wrong. love ya. e