By Beth Milligan
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March 15, 2022
Along with important modifications coming to Entrance Road with Cherry Republic’s takeover of the Arcade building, a number of different actual property strikes are underway in downtown Traverse Metropolis.
After 30 years on the nook of Union and State streets – and one other 13 years earlier than that on West Entrance Road – restaurant Cousin Jenny’s Cornish Pasties is shifting to a brand new location one block east on State Road. Proprietor Jerilyn De Boer is planning to relocate the restaurant later this yr to an area within the new Socks Development improvement being constructed at 222 State Road subsequent to Covell Funeral Residence. De Boer says it’s been difficult to handle her present eating room dimension given employees shortages affecting the area, however believes “the one place to be is downtown Traverse Metropolis” and realized through the pandemic she may stay profitable in a smaller area.
“Enduring the consequences of COVID with all of its altering guidelines and rules left me with the information that enterprise may be superb with primarily takeout,” De Boer says. Cousin Jenny’s skilled its finest yr in enterprise in 2021, she says, with continued progress in to-go orders and Web gross sales. Shifting to a smaller area will permit Cousin Jenny’s to handle that progress and proceed working with a streamlined employees. “Presently, larger shouldn’t be higher, however smaller might be,” De Boer says.
When accomplished – the precise timing of the transfer might be depending on development completion – the brand new Cousin Jenny’s area will supply its present full menu with an emphasis on takeout and restricted seating. Within the meantime, Cousin Jenny’s will stay open in its present area whereas the constructing proprietor seems to be for a brand new tenant. The prime location – throughout from what is going to eventually be the city’s new civic square – is listed for $5,860 a month and contains 1,680 sq. toes of retail and manufacturing area on the primary flooring, an extra 1,440 sq. toes of manufacturing/cupboard space within the basement, and two parking areas.
Additionally downtown, the constructing that homes Cali’s Wardrobe & Residence at 242 East Entrance Road has been listed for sale for $1.5 million. The itemizing notes that Cali’s at the moment has retail on each flooring, “however the second flooring has its personal entrance and could possibly be transformed to a unique use similar to Airbnb, condominium, or workplace.” Every flooring has a full bathtub with bathe and is metered individually or electrical. A full basement is obtainable for storage, and the lot – which incorporates three parking areas – has room for “a multi-story addition,” in accordance with the itemizing. Realtor Dan Stiebel says that “Cali’s would love to remain and proceed within the area” as a part of a deal.
Lastly, the house owners of retail retailer West Bay Handmade have listed their business for sale at 326 East Entrance Road for $439,900. “Right here is your alternative to buy a lovingly established and worthwhile enterprise within the coronary heart of downtown Traverse Metropolis,” the itemizing states. “West Bay Handmade and its exceptionally effectively curated assortment of artisans and creators is prepared for a brand new proprietor.” The itemizing provides that potential patrons can take the “thriving enterprise and transfer it elsewhere or renew the lease with the superior landlord and proceed to develop the place you’re planted.” West Bay Handmade has operated within the area since 2019, when it relocated to the building after first opening next to The Coin Slot.
