Vacancies left by closing NuLu businesses make room for new opportunities

LOUISVILLE, Ky (WDRB) -- Several businesses have recently closed in NuLu but those who workthere say the changes are positive.

NuLu is known for its locally owned restaurants and boutiques, and with the news of Taco Punk closing it's made some wonder whatthe East Market District'sfuture looks like.

"NuLu is definitely becoming one of the top retail/restaurant areas," said Scott Howe with the NuLu Business Association.

Howe is also a real estate agent. He says within the last few weeks, in addition to Taco Punk, two stores -- Canoe and Alter Ego -- have also closed.

He said new plans for Alter Ego are already set in stone.

"We have a new business called Bermuda Highway. It's a men's and women's fashion store. they should be opening soon," Howe told WDRB.

He said Katie Toupin, the leading lady of Louisville band Houndmouth is the investor behind it. He said the store will also have an event space in back where musicians will play.

Howe wouldn't talk in detail about the future of Taco Punk but says there's been a lot of interest in the building.

"The space now is probably one of the most desired places in the city so someone will be in that space pretty soon," he said.

Also opening in the near future is Feast BBQ in the old Cake Flour building. Feast BBQ's other location is in New Albany.

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Vacancies left by closing NuLu businesses make room for new opportunities