Photo: Gutted Esquire Theater in Gold Coast

We snapped this shot of the interior construction at the old Esquire Theater on Oak Street in the Gold Coast neighborhood yesterday.

Interior construction at the Esquire Theater building Gold Coast: Photo Eric Rojas, Realtor and Broker

Prime real estate, the property was subject to some preservation controversy surrounding it's facade and trademark signage.

Esquire facade looking east down Oak Street

We took this photo below last year when demolition began...one our favorite shots of 2010.

"Now Playing" at Esquire.  Photo Bob DePalma, Realtor and Broker

View more around Gold Coast here!

PHOTO! Gold Coast Esquire Theater construction update

Photo by Bob "Gold Coast" DePalma, Real Estate Broker

Bob snapped this construction photo above today of the new look, new use Esquire Theater building on Oak Street in Chicago's Gold Coast.

Past Esquire construction photos and updates on the blog HERE

Gold Coast Starbucks, Esquire construction photos

After a stop at David Yurman, we took a our obligatory shots of the retail construction going on in the center of the Gold Coast neighborhood.

New Starbucks concept on Rush Street to the left

New Starbucks on Rush

Renovated Esquire building update last week with Del Frisco's banner

A torn down building next to the Esquire construction on Oak Street

Now playing at Esquire Theater in Gold Coast

It appears a certain construction crew has a good sense of humor (depending on what side of the Esquire Theatre debate you are on).

 

 Read more at the ArchitectureChicago Plus blog about the Esquire Theater on Oak Street in the Gold Coast.

Photos from late August by Robert DePalma and Eric Rojas, Real Estate Brokers.

Andersonville's Esquire Barber Shop coming to Lincoln Square too

Bob and I discovered Esquire Barber Shop in Andersonville over a year ago.  Great story by DNAinfo on the newest Lincoln Square location to open soon at Lawrence and Western. Now I can go to both locations!

Esquire Barber Shop in Andersonville

 Congratulations Aaron!

Esquire Barber Shop in Andersonville

Barber Justin Albrecht (All photos Eric Rojas, Real Estate Broker)

Bob's been going to Esquire Barber Shop in Andersonville for awhile. I've been complaining about my haircuts forever and Bob told me to "just get over there already!". I finally got in to see Justin Albrecht a couple weeks back for an awesome (and efficient) shorter cut, watch a little tennis... and hot the towel!  You can follow Justin HERE. Smart dude.

Make an appointment NOW online at EsquireBarberChicago.com

Esquire Barber Shop, 1511 W Foster Ave in Chicago

Esquire, Starbucks and a new Lanvin boutique...ou la la!

New retail is progressing at this famous Oak and Rush Street location in Gold Coast.

The much anticipated new Starbucks concept at 1003 N Rush...serving wine!

Lanvin on Oak Street

The major gut renovation of Esquire Theater continues (along with occasional traffic woes)

 

 

More Gold Coast posts HERE

Lincoln Square Barber Shop: A welcome Lincoln Square addition

Lincoln Square Barber Shop 2415 W Lawrence, Chicago

Many of us know owner and barber Aaron Williams from Esquire way over yonder in Andersonville.  But now "our guy!" is up and running around the corner at Lawrence and Western Avenues.  Lincoln Square Barber Shop has the expected great cuts and local insider feeling we love. You can make appointments online and space has great potential to be that classic guy hang-out.

Aaron is also a proud donor to the 15th Annual St Matthias Friend's of the Grape fest coming up this October 5th.  Eat, drink and bid on many cool items including packages with Lincoln Square Barber shop signature haircuts.

Thanks guys!  I'll see you at the barber shop each month!