Videri Chocolate Factory opening in Downtown Raleigh

Restaurant:  Videri Chocolate Factory
Type:  Desserts
Location:  The Depot Building, Downtown Raleigh
Beginning:  December 2011

Videri will be opening in The Depot across from The Pit.

Cosmic Glow Golf opening in Durham

Retail:  Cosmic Glow Golf
Type:  Entertainment
Location:  Northgate Mall, Durham
Beginning:  November 2011
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Cosmic Glow Golf is opening next to Sears.  This is their third location in North Carolina.

 

Mandolin opening in Raleigh

Restaurant:  Mandolin
Cuisine:  Southern
Location:  2519 Fairview Road, Raleigh
Beginning:  November 2011
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Mandolin will open in the former Bellini Italian Ristorante space in the Five Points neighborhood.

Joe Van Loco opening in North Raleigh

Restaurant:  Joe Van Loco
Cuisine:  Coffee and Desserts
Location:  Towne North Plaza, Raleigh
Beginning:  December 2011
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Joe Van Loco is a joint venture between Joe Van Gogh coffee and Locopops.

Rockwell’s American Grill opening in Cary

Restaurant:  Rockwell’s American Grill
Cuisine:  American
Location:  Preston Walk, Cary
Beginning:  January 2012

Rockwell’s will open in the former Stonewood Grill & Tavern space.  It is the newest concept opened under the Rocky Top Hospitality corporate umbrella.

Oryx opening in Downtown Raleigh

Restaurant:  Oryx
Cuisine:  Meditteranean
Location:  510 Glenwood, Raleigh
Beginning:  December 2011

Oryx will be opening in the former Globe Restaurant space.  The bar/lounge will open in November with food being served in December.

ShabaShabu closed in Durham

Restaurant:  ShabaShabu
Cuisine:  Sushi
Location:  4020 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham
Ending:  October 2011
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ShabaShabu closed last month however the Raleigh location is still open.

Target closing in Raleigh

Retail:  Target
Type:  Department Store
Location:  Capital Crossing, Raleigh
Ending:  January 2012
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Target is closing their 115,000sf store next year due to financial performance.

REI relocating in Cary

Retail:  REI
Type:  Outdoor Equipment
Location:  Devonshire Place, Cary
Beginning:  Spring 2012
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REI will be relocating from Crossroads Plaza into the former 27,000sf Borders space.

Sports Clips opening in North Raleigh

Retail:  Sports Clips
Type:  Men’s Hair Salon
Location:  Brennan Station, Raleigh
Beginning:  December 2011
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Sports Clips has 13 locations in the Triangle.