Tuk Tuk on Vernon Blvd has a quick-service branch that's open for lunch and early dinner hours over near Court Square. It replaces the awful former Burrito Loco. Food is great, fast and a pretty good value.

Spokesman, the new bike shop on Vernon near the subway stop, is open for business. They are full of Biancis and nice accessories. They had an opening week promotion...see if you can still get it.

Masso is a big improvement over the previous incarnations of the restaurant at that spot. Stylish interior, lovely sign. And as the weather warms up, they have a really nice patio style setup.

Next to Vine on Jackson Avenue (near the Jackson Steak House) is this new little florist. Welcome to the hood.

In the building across from Communitea, where they are now renters living, there is a wine/liquor shop coming to the ground floor commercial space.