In some Wells Avenue news, the property that houses Von Bismarck at 805 South Wells Avenue has sold to Mayala Eats, a small food truck/trailer with a West Street Market address downtown (148 West Street). It's described as a veteran-owned business that serves Filipino American cuisine using organic whole food ingredients. No word yet on if Von Bismarck is closing and becoming a brick-and-mortar location for Mayala Eats, or if they just bought the building as an investment and the current tenant is staying. Anyone hear anything?
Also, Taco John's old locale at 770 South Wells is now available if you are thinking of opening up a fast food restaurant or coffee house with a drive-through. Or is it drive-thru? I don't know, it's Monday still, don't make me think too hard yet. Having watched the lengthy permitting process for other restaurants wanting to add a drive-through (namely In-and-Out on Plumb and Kietzke), here's a turnkey location with a drive-through ready to go.