TJMaxx!

This town desperately needs a Dave & Busters.

Dave and Busters is a great idea. I was at Pinstripes in Edina (or something) recently and that would be cool too.

Granite City & Brewery or a Cinema Cafe (watch a movie and have dinner at the same time)
Jackie

Never been to a Cinema Cafe Jacie, but it sounds cool. And as much as I like the old-school nature of the Woodbury 10, it could use some updates. And Dave, that suggestion was a hit on our Facebook page. Others said Whole Foods.

Love the idea of Dave and Busters!

Woodbury had a Cinema Cafe about 14-15 years ago (where Warners Stellian is now). It would be great to have that back!

Regarding Whole Foods....don't we think Woodbury has enough grocery stores now?! Kowalski's, Trader Joe's, Cub, Rainbow, Target Superstore, Wal-Mart.....did I miss any??

The thing that still disappoints me is that the city council nixed having a Costco at the State Farm site "because we already had a Sam's Club." This is why we can't have nice things.

Here's the story I ran when the State Farm deal was killed: http://patch.com/A-gKNL

Container Store or antique flea market or indoor gun range.

On second thought...maybe not a gun range, but something recreational for the family. Bowling?

Marc -- I don't recall the City saying that Costco wasn't going in "because we already had a Sam's Club." However, I think the State Farm site is a lot more complicated than we citizens realize. It's not as simple as putting in one or two stores. There are all kinds of zoning issues as well as the City's desire to do something all-encompassing, rather than piece-meal. Sadly, it still sits empty. There have been numerous attempts to do something wonderful with that space, unfortunately nothing has come through yet.

You're right. I'm oversimplifying a complex issue. The zoning issues are particularly tricky. I do remember it being mentioned that we already had a Sam's Club as part of the discussion, though. Whether or not that was the defining reason for why the deal fell apart (it probably was not), it was still disappointing to me, because Sam's Club and Costco do not necessarily have the same audience.

A bowling alley isn't a bad idea. But there is that Pinz place in Oakdale that's relatively close.

Don't we need another Applebees?

How about a Pawn America.... just kidding. Would it be too small for a Dave and Busters? There is a lot of empty retail space out there.

Shield's Sporting Goods, perhaps Herbergers or Macy's. Not necessarily at this site but something like Granite City & Brewery or Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant would be nice to add to restaurant choices in Woodbury.

What is it about Granite City? People are always suggesting they come to town. I've seen it on our Facebook page a ton GK.

Granite City with the micro-brew and restaurant ambiance would add to the selection in Woodbury. They have good food, mug club, Saturday and Sunday brunch. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant is similar but with a wine theme rather than micro-brew theme, a store as you come in like Machine Shed with wine tasting.

Any ideas for the next installment? I have some thoughts but want to hear from you.

Somebody asked in this post today about the 10-year anniversary of Sam's Club—and how affected retail development in the area—why SuperTarget never targeted this location. http://patch.com/A-wB7D

How about a couple of new restaurants:
Long John Silvers
Golden Coral

We need more variety.

Somebody emailed me today asking about these features. Probably time to fire up a new one. The emailer said she would like to see a Cost Plus World Market in Woodbury.

Woodbury desperately needs a "Drafthouse Cinema". Much like the Alamo Drafthouse franchise. I would be willing to invest....

That could be cool Bode. I think someone suggested something along those lines for the Woody's spot. And for others who weren't in the know (like me) I had to google Drafthouse Cinema: www.drafthouse.com/