New restaurants, hotels on track to open in Carlsbad in 2014

By Jonathan Smith

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Jon Smith -- Current-Argus Building shows the progress of McAlister's Deli at the Carlsbad Mall. Local officials say the restaurant is scheduled to open its doors in May.

CARLSBAD >> Construction on three new hotels and a popular deli are still on track for openings this year in Carlsbad, according to local officials.

McAlister's Deli, a national restaurant chain, should open its doors first good news for local residents who are craving the chain's sandwiches and sweet tea. The restaurant is currently set to open some time in May, said John Waters, director of the Carlsbad Department of Development.

"As far as we've been told and from what we've seen, everything is still on schedule for a May opening," Waters said. "We are really excited about that."

The deli is not the only buzz going around town for construction. Three new hotels are in the first stages of construction. All three hotels are scheduled to be open before the holiday season later in the year, Waters said.

Jon Smith -- Current-Argus Signs for McAlister's Deli lie the Carlsbad Mall for the restaurant chain. Local officials say the restaurant is scheduled to open its doors in May.

The hotels include La Quinta, Comfort Suites and Marriott Suites.

Marriott Suites, located at the old Furr's restaurant site, was the last new hotel to be announced and start construction. According to county records, the property, which is now split into two lots, was sold in June 2013.

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New restaurants, hotels on track to open in Carlsbad in 2014