Cubs fans aren't the only ones whose spring plans are being foiled by construction delays in Wrigleyville. ButterBurger fans eager for a Culver's restaurant to open in Chicago will have to wait until next year.

A franchisee still plans to open Culver's first restaurant inside the city. Instead of the Wrigleyville location opening in early 2015, as planned, it has been pushed back to early 2016, the franchisee said Thursday.

"We're probably going to be opening February of 2016, and we'll hopefully be breaking ground at the latest May 1," franchisee Justin Obriecht said.

The store is planned for 3500 N. Clark St., in a spot that had been a Chase Bank.

Restaurant opening dates have long been known to be fluid, as operators can experience delays in everything from permits and construction to design and hiring.

The delay, Obriecht said, is partly caused by the complexity of the project, which includes six two-bedroom apartments above the restaurant. There will be a walk-up window for orders, but no drive-thru.

Construction is expected to take about nine months compared with the three to four months it typically takes to build a Culver's location, Obriecht said. He said he is in the final stages of getting financing approved for the $5.5 million project now that an appraisal has been completed.

Culver's, the Wisconsin-based chain known for ButterBurgers and frozen custard, already has several locations in the suburbs. Obriecht opened his first location in Tinley Park in 2001.

Suburban Culver's fans likely won't have to wait as long for additional locations. One may open in the Skokie area this year and another is planned for Hoffman Estates.

Culver's, which was started in Wisconsin in 1984, now has more than $1 billion in systemwide sales across more than 500 restaurants in 22 states. It opened 34 restaurants in 2014 and has more than 40 new stores planned for this year.

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Her wails were loud. So loud that it hurt. But the roar of the fire consumed Donna Giarratana's cries as she and her husband watched in disbelief as the restaurant they called home for more than 30 years burned to the ground in January 2014.

While they watched as flames consumed Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant, God calmed her, Giarratana said. Nobody was inside. She looked at her husband, "Papa Joe" Giarratana, who stood stoically with his hands firmly in his pockets. They both agreed: They would rebuild from the ashes.

This week, a little more than a year later, Donna Giarratana found herself sobbing again. But these were tears of joy and a feeling of overwhelming love as she and her husband opened the doors to the new Papa Joe's, nestled in the same corner at Spring Lake Highway and Cortez Boulevard, east of Brooksville.

The restaurant "quietly" opened Tuesday to grand support, as hundreds of people came by to dine for lunch and dinner.

"Everywhere you look, there's love," Giarratana said. "This is one of the reasons we rebuilt."

Since the fire consumed the 5,000-square-foot building in the early morning of Jan. 24, 2014, the Giarratanas have received generous support from the community. Fundraisers for their 45 displaced employees raised more than $15,000. Other restaurants hired some of the employees; some were able to work in the Giarratanas' catering business.

The Giarratanas hired only local contractors and others to help rebuild the restaurant. The county has also been supportive, the couple said, helping to keep construction moving quickly. And during the weeks before the reopening, a stream of longtime friends and supporters called and stopped in.

"The community has really been here for us," said Joe Giarratana. "Their support means the most."

The support continued Tuesday as crowds poured in when the doors opened at 11 a.m. Amid a few glitches with computers and the sound system, everyone seemed to enjoy the restaurant's elegant new look and the food.

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Construction of a three-floor restaurant with rooftop dining at 1090 El Camino Real, site of the British Bankers Club, has kicked off, according to the city of Menlo Park.

Rob Fischer, who owns the Palo Alto Creamery along with Reposado and, in Mountain View, Gravity and Scratch, added the BBC to his roster in July 2013.

He received permits at the end of February to start the interior and exterior modifications to Menlo Park's historic landmark. The new restaurant should be finished by December 2015, the city said.

Meeting on reducing

traffic congestion

Atherton, Menlo Park and Redwood City officials will join county representatives and Jeff Tumlin of Nelson Nygaard Associates on Monday, March 16, for a regional discussion about reducing traffic congestion.

The meeting starts at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Jennings Pavilion in Holbrook-Palmer Park at 150 Watkins Ave. in Atherton.

Construction starts

at St. Anton complex

Developer St. Anton Partners is ready to start building its 394-unit apartment complex at 3639 Haven Ave. in Menlo Park. The city issued permits on March 2 for two of the three planned buildings.

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If you are in the area of W.O. Ezell Boulevard and hear an explosion on Wednesday or Thursday, dont be alarmed.

Fire Marshal Brad Hall said that construction crews have found the rock during grading work at the new Texas Roadhouse.

Hall said to proceed with construction, the rock will need to be blasted free.

The blast is scheduled Wednesday afternoon, unless it is delayed by rain. It would then be rescheduled for Thursday.

This is a normal part of construction that occasionally occurs Hall said. State permits have been approved and a licensed blaster will be doing the work. There should be no interruption to anyones daily lives, but we want people to be aware what is going on if they hear the blast or explosion occur.

Hall said there is no need for anyone to call 911 in connection to the explosion.

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BMC Investments and Sage Hospitality have started construction on a $70 million Cherry Creek hotel that will bring a new restaurant brand to Denver.

The 155-room hotel is being built on the site of the former Post Office at 245 Columbine St.

Sage Restaurant Group, an affiliate of the hotel company, will operate Departure Restaurant at the hotel. It marks the second location for the Asian-themed Departure; the first is in The Nines hotel in Portland, Ore.

The yet-unnamed hotel will have a roof deck pool and bar, and 6,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

The complex is expected to open in April 2016.

"This project will mirror the big changes that have been taking place in the Cherry Creek North neighborhood," said Walter Isenberg, president and CEO of Sage Hospitality.

A surge of new development is occurring in Cherry Creek, including condos, apartments, office buildings and retail space.

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HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) -- Construction crews began tearing down a former Harrisonburg restaurant Monday. Crews say the former Shoney's Restaurant building will be completely gone in the next two days. The restaurant, including several other Shoney's in the Valley, closed up shop in April 2013.

Harman Realty said there are no plans yet for a new business coming to the location. They are currently seeking a business to build on the site.

They said they decided to bring down the building because it was expensive to keep up with maintenance and repair, including a hole in the roof.

Millard David Clark, who often ate at Shoney's, says it was a community spot.

"It is just a shame to see it go down because so many people met there," said Clark. "It was a good meeting spot. Our friends would come a lot and we'd meet them and we had parties and stuff here, it was just a real nice place."

Realtors say they eventually plan for a new business to move into the area.

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The construction of a new McDonalds Restaurant at its current location of 815 N. I-27, a project projected to cost $1 million, has boosted local building activity to almost triple last years pace.

According to the February building permit report, issued this week by the City of Plainview Building and Zoning Department, local construction during the first two months of 2015 stands at $1,207,500. That compares to just $329,291 for the same period in 2014.

For the month, total permitted construction stands at $1,160,885 with 48 permits of various types issued. At 34, the bulk of those projects are for signs. The remainder includes four demolitions, three commercial accessory structures, one commercial remodel, one garage/carport, two residential accessory building, a residential addition and one small new residential structure.

Although a spokesman for the local McDonalds Restaurant franchise was not available on Tuesday, Kelly Carpenter, Plainviews new community development manager, offered a few details about that project.

They will be constructing a new structure at the existing site, she said Tuesday. And I expect it to be a quick turnaround.

She did not have a timetable for the project. According to city records, contractor for the project is Claymoore. McDonalds Restaurant also secured permits for 25 signs for the same location.

The remaining sign permits were issued to AJA Properties LLC, for two signs at 2608 Olton Rd for Jan Alford; Hazel Hestand for Honey Bee Hair Salon at 504 S. Broadway; AAA Signs of Amarillo for 1408 S. I-27; Burns Family Trust for 1001 N. I-27 #830; and four signs at 1220 S. I-27 for Reagor-Dykes.

Commercial demolition permits were issued to Methodist Hospital Plainview (Covenant Health Plainview) for 2404 Yonkers, Gary Oliver for 2408 W. Fifth and Margaret Speck Lowe for 930 Broadway. A residential demolition permit was taken out by Wells Fargo Bank for 317 Milwee.

Emilio Arzabala received a residential addition permit for 1311 Joliet; Clifton Jernigan, residential accessory building, 1612 S. Cedar; Juana A. Garcia, garage/carport, 1110 W. 29th St.; Carl Smiley, new residential building, 411 W. 17th St.;Plainview ISD, commercial portable buildings and accessory buildings, 2600 W. 20th St. and 2501 Joliet; and Apex Collision Center, commercial remodel, demolition and fence, 2601 Olton Rd.

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Construction of Del Rios first Chick-fil-A restaurant, located off Veterans Boulevard in front of Plaza del Sol Mall, continues this morning. The popular chicken franchise is slated to open in July. According to a press release, the first 100 adult customers will receive a free one-year supply of Chick-fil-A meals which will account for 52 meals.

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New Chick-fil-A expected to be ready in July Special to the News-Herald Del Rio News-Herald |

The Chick-fil-A Cows have found the perfect spot to begin construction on Del Rios first stand-alone Chick-fil-A restaurant which will generate approximately 80 new jobs and bring its award-winning signature Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich that turned 50 last year.

The new stand-alone Chick-fil-A restaurant at Veterans Boulevard at Mary Lou Drive is projected to open in July. It will feature an upgraded interior with seating for 134 and additional patio dining. Along with featuring the chains latest interior and kitchen design that will add to the overall remarkable experience for the customer, the restaurant includes its award-winning drive-thru service. Customers will be able to stay connected through the restaurants free Wi-Fi and parents will appreciate the indoor play area that also features an interactive section for toddlers.

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Tiger Woods: golfer, course architect ... restaurateur?

That final label appears to be on the horizon, as Woods' first restaurant is set to open shortly near his home in Jupiter, Fla., according to a Golf.com report.

Construction continues on an 8,000-square-foot space that will be named "The Woods Jupiter: Sports and Dining Club," which is part of the new Harbourside Place retail development. Woods was reportedly seen recently on the property, accompanied by friend and NBA star Michael Jordan. According to the report, the restaurant was projected to open by the end of March, but now a "soft opening" is expected by late April or mid-May, followed by a full-fledged opening this summer.

"Construction on the restaurant is on-going, but no opening date has yet been set," said Glenn Greenspan, Woods' spokesman, in an e-mail to Golf.com.

Woods' first foray into off-course ventures came in the area of golf course design. His first completed course, El Cardonal in Mexico, officially opened to the public in December, and his first U.S. design, Bluejack National outside Houston, is expected to open this fall.

Woods last played competitively at the Farmers Insurance Open, and he announced on Feb. 11 that he would be taking a break from the PGA Tour until his game was "tournament-ready." He has until March 13 to commit to the Arnold Palmer Invitational, held March 19-22, an event that he has won seven times.

The report describes the restaurant's name as "cumbersome" and adds an interesting tidbit: Nike "has the rights to the name Tiger Woods" according to the building's owner, thereby preventing the 14-time major champ from using it as part of the restaurant's name.

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