Are You Leaving Your Best Friend Behind Each Day?
At So7, we’re constantly looking for ways to help our homeowners get the most from all that Fort Worth has to offer. In the past, we have featured new restaurant openings, concert series, upcoming festivals and more. Now we’re proud to say that we have something for all of you dog lovers out there.
Announcing Doggie Diggs Daycare, a full-service pet care shop featuring daycare, grooming and boarding for dogs that are 30 pounds or lighter. Doggie Diggs is no ordinary pet care shop. That’s because, when you drop your pup off for the day, you can rest assured that he or she will be given the royal treatment.
What do we mean exactly? In addition to loving care from a knowledgeable and professional staff, your pup will enjoy a few doggone good treats like playtime, movies, even Web cams.
The So7 Bistro Is Almost Here
If you are like most So7 residents, you have been anxiously awaiting the grand opening of the So7 Bistro. Well, the day is quickly approaching. On September 1st, the So7 Bistro officially opens to the public, so we thought we’d write a quick post to whet your appetite.
If you haven’t heard, the So7 Bistro will be a modern restaurant where traditional French cuisine meets the flavors of the American market. Owner Jean Michel Sakouhi has truly outdone himself with the menu, which will feature seasonal dishes with only the freshest ingredients.
We haven’t had a sneak peek of the interiors yet, but it sounds exceptional—casual, contemporary and remarkably chic. With a fine collection of wines, the So7 Bistro will be the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing lunch or a memorable dinner. And who knows? You might even catch brunch on Sundays.
A Streetcar Everyone Can Desire
The planning and design of Fort Worth’s modern streetcar system continues to move forward, and we at So7 could not be more excited. After all, Fort Worth continues to expand, and the city’s proposed modern streetcar system could help meet the demands of the city’s growing population.
Not to mention it would be a pretty cool ride.
Perhaps Fort Worth’s official website says it best: “This mode of transportation could open the door to a contemporary, urbanized Fort Worth, connecting neighborhoods and business corridors, promoting economic development in key areas and creating high-density and mixed-used development in the heart of the city.”
Contemporary? Urbanized? Connecting neighborhoods and business corridors? Could Fort Worth’s modern streetcar project be any more closely aligned with our vision at So7? No wonder we love public transportation so much.
Sundance Square To Host ESPN During Super Bowl XLV
It’s the most spectacular sporting event in America, and this year it will be hosted right here in our own backyard. As we all know by now, Super Bowl XLV will be played at Dallas’s new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, but the big news to hit the street this week is that ESPN will be broadcasting from Fort Worth’s historic Sundance Square, a mere two miles from So7.
Soon the whole world will get a taste of what we already know and love—the restaurants, the bars, the whole North Texas vibe. So whether you tune in for the big game or the commercials, we’ll see you right back here in February.
FORT WORTH, Texas (July 21, 2010) — Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief and Ed Bass, developer of Sundance Square, announced today ESPN, Inc. has chosen downtown Fort Worth’s Sundance Square as its production headquarters for Super Bowl XLV. More than 80 hours of ESPN television coverage, as well as ESPN Radio shows, and other related content across ESPN’s multimedia platforms will be based out of Sundance Square. On-site telecasts will begin Monday, January 31st, 2011, and all shows will be open for free public viewing.
7th Street Named Fort Worth’s Best of 2010
Since 1998, Fort Worth Magazine has earned a reputation for keeping its fingers on the pulse of the city. From covering local events, entertainment and design, the magazine is a self-proclaimed “cultural catalyst” that celebrates the city’s most established personalities and businesses, as well as newcomers on the scene.
One way the magazine does this is by turning to its readers once a year to ask their opinion on Tarrant County’s finest on everything from the trendiest restaurants to the hottest hangout spots. Well, when it comes to popular places to live, this year the people spoke loud and clear, naming the 7th Street area as the Best Development for 2010.
Here’s what the magazine had to say about our favorite stomping grounds: “Sluggish economy? Nobody seemed to let the 7th Street corridor between downtown and the cultural district know about it. Quickly becoming a hub for retail and commercial activity in Fort Worth, 7th Street shows no signs of slowing down.”
To see the article for yourself, visit the magazine’s online publication.
Brownstone Serves Up the Right Ingredients
If you’re looking for a delectable dinner, you don’t have to look very far these days. You don’t have to walk very far either. That’s because Brownstone, a new Southern-inspired restaurant, is the latest addition to the West 7th district and is within walking distance to So7.
When we say that Brownstone is new, we mean it. The 5,000 square-feet restaurant just opened last week, and already it’s drawing the attention of foodies, critics and So7 residents alike.
In addition to its stellar location, Brownstone has the talent to match. The Executive Chef is none other than Casey Thompson. You may remember Thompson as the runner-up from season three of Bravo’s hit TV show Top Chef.
Condo Sales Look Up in Dallas-Fort Worth
It’s amazing what a little consumer confidence can do. Published only two weeks ago in The Dallas Morning News, this article reflects what we are seeing all across North Texas and right here at So7. Enjoy.
By Steve Brown
It’s a breezy summer morning, but nobody’s at the pool yet at the new Ritz-Carlton Tower Residences in Uptown. A couple of dog walkers are making their runs through the marble-floored lobby, but the staff outnumbers the residents on hand.
About a third of the 95 units in the 23-story luxury high-rise have been sold, according to tax records. But the building sales staff says business has picked up.
“We’ve closed 10 sales since the first of the year – $21.5 million in sales,” said Joseph Pitchford, the senior vice president of development for builder Crescent Real Estate Equities. “That’s significant, considering the challenges we faced in 2009.”
The recession put the brakes on many condominium buys last year. As the economy inches up, Dallas-Fort Worth condominiums are making a comeback. Read the rest of this entry »
Why So7 Is Succeeding in a Sluggish Economy
It’s no secret that real estate markets across the U.S. have seen significant declines in sales in the last two years. But while some communities are struggling, So7 is succeeding.
In May alone, we welcomed several new residents to So7, selling three Fort Worth condo lofts and two townhomes in just two short weeks. So why is So7 thriving, while other communities are languishing? Here are three reasons why these Fort Worth condo lofts and townhomes continue to do well in a recovering economy.
1.) Location: If you are like 99.9% of the homebuyers in the world, one of the greatest determining factors in finding your new home is location. And no matter how you cut it, West 7th Street is the new hotspot in Fort Worth. What was once an industrial zone is now the hippest place to live, work, dine and shop. Tucked away off 7th Street, So7 offers the best of two worlds, blending the quiet of a private community with the bustle of an exciting downtown atmosphere.
Five Things To Do This Summer in Fort Worth
Summer is finally here, and that means it’s time for summer vacations. But before you pack your bags and head out of town for the weekend, don’t forget about the exciting festivals, musical events and live performances happening right here in Fort Worth.
Here are five eclectic and essential things to do this summer, and all are within a short drive from your home at So7. Oh, and check out the Juneteenth Music Festival which starts this Friday.
1.) Concerts in the Garden, May 28th to July 4th: Described as “Fort Worth’s best seasonal outing!” (Star-Telegram), the 20th annual Concerts In The Garden Summer Music Festival offers 19 nights of outdoor concerts at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Bring a picnic and relax on a blanket under the stars or reserve your own table for added comfort. The summer music series is a great bargain for families! For more information, visit the Fort Worth Symphony.
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