Rendering of Mavrek Development's upcoming residential building at 4501 N. Sheridan (NORR Architecture)Current view of strip mall at 4501 N. SheridanOne of Uptown's ugliest corridors is about to get a big boost, as one of two side-to-side strip malls is about to be retired at Sheridan and Sunnyside.According to their website, Mavrek Development is planning a 5 story residential rental development that would replace the southern half of a strip mall at 4501 N. Sheridan. The current strip mall stretches from Sunnyside to Windsor and is actually two different parcels (with two different owners) and separated by a fence down… [...]

Futatsuki Ramen, an Uptown gem, suffered serious water damage to its storefront after a fire last September that originated in the tenant spaces above it. It has not been able to open since then, despite hopes of a quick turnaround.In a Facebook post today, the family that owns it said they are looking for a new space in which to reopen and are looking for suggestions. We'd love to see them stay in Uptown, and think a spot close to Truman College would be ideal. Maybe the previous Alma Pita space at Wilson between Malden and Magnolia? The former Snacks 4… [...]