Buzz 11.27.2006 | 3 Comment(s)

The Southampton stretch of Macklind Avenue was buzzing this past Saturday. The Macklind Avenue Deli, which opens today, had a preview party Saturday afternoon and they looked rather busy. Hopefully that's a sign of things to come for the deli. It is definitely going to be nice to have a place to grab a sandwich that's so close. The Murdoch Perk, on the other side of the alley from The Macklind Avenue Deli, always seems to be busy. Home Eco is still open and hopefully doing well. I haven't been in that store for a while, maybe I'll do some Christmas shopping there.

There is a real change happening on Macklind. I've noticed more people walking the strip, and not just dog walkers. They're people who want to spend some cash in the neighborhood, relax with a sandwich or cup of coffee, it's a really nice change. I walk Macklind almost every day and I never noticed how dead the area was until these new businesses opened up and people started making those places a destination. I almost feel like I'm in the middle of something these days...Southampton is quietly putting itself on the map.

By  DeBaliviere, at 9:15 AM

Do you know if any of the new places are "dog friendly"? I live just a few doors down from Macklind on the north side of Chippewa and would like to be able to stop in while taking my dog for a walk.

By  Brick City, at 9:20 AM

The only place I know for sure that allows pets is Home Eco...since the others serve food I'm guessing that pets probably aren't allowed

By  stlmark, at 9:44 AM

I agree that Macklind is becoming a destination spot for the neighborhood. It has a nice feel. I dream of the storefronts across from the daycare at Rhodes and Macklind turning into something useful.