In case you are keeping track, it has been
almost 9 months since the
CTA erected this scaffolding on one of the worst st
retches of Wilson Avenue, only to leave it standing with no repairs being done whatsoever to its CTA "Carpenters Workshop". It must be frustrating for a new business like neighboring
Rokito's, who has tried to improve their curb appeal, to be next door to this. Between the vacant Wilson L storefronts, the gigantic sinkhole in the middle of Wilson near Viet Bowl, and the loiterers sitting and drinking on unused construction sawhorses under the purple line viaduct, the 1100 block of Wilson is looking bleak. Getting rid of this scaffolding and getting these buildings repaired is long overdue.
Ive been wanting to try Rokitos but these thugs make it not worththe trouble to stop at Wilson
ReplyDeleteWilson sucks but the above hyperbole is pretty ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteAs far as I've seen, the thugs don't hang out directly in front of Rokitos.
ReplyDeleteAnd even if they did, just walk past them.
As has been said quite often, the little things are often the most effective when combating the street urchins and yobs.
If you want a taco, go get a taco!
Viva la (taco) revolution!
@DTN Don't let thugs stop you from trying a new restaurant. They aren't milling around the entrance or anything. I go there all the time. We can't let them stop us from enjoying our neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteok good to focus on troubled buildings and trouble spots.
ReplyDeleteIt is worth the stop. That place is really good!
ReplyDeleteThat sinkhole is really, really bad. It looks like a washout. It has been "fixed" many times in the past year.
Not really any thugs sitting in front of Rokitos and it's worth the stop.
ReplyDeletedont be afraid to go to rokitos im not a fan of the joint but that didnt stop me from going
ReplyDeleteYour right folks its the recent wilson shooting got me in this mode...
ReplyDeleteForget the tacos, ther great but....try the Mexican Hot Dog!!
ReplyDeleteIts revolutionary.
The CTA has been using the store next to Rokitos as the carpenter shop for years. Maybe relocating the shop is slowing things down...who knows?
Don't be so skittish DTN, thousands pass by that spot everyday and live to tell the tale.