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Kids rejoice! Children’s clothing store Crazy 8 is headed to Tyler’s Broadway Square Mall this fall. Appropriately described by one fan as “cute, cheap and not so ‘tennagery’ like other stores”, Crazy 8 will provide a great back-to-school shopping option for Tyler parents.

“The opening of Crazy 8 is perfect timing for finding new clothes for the fall season,” said Aaron Yust, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Broadway Square Mall. “Broadway Square Mall is excited to offer this specialty kids retailer to the Tyler community.”

Be on the lookout for Crazy 8 appearing next to Coach in the JCPenney wing at the mall. Are you excited yet? Let us know below…

Posted: August 11th, 2010 under New, Shopping.
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As the fast casual trend continues to explode across the nation, restaurants continue to bubble up in the Tyler area.  Following on the heals of a successful launch of Smashburger, Mongolian Barbecue chain Genghis Grill is set to arrive this month. In a post on Facebook, Genghis Grill states:

“Tyler, TX opening is scheduled for May 17th, at 3709 Troup Hwy # 700!”

Genghis Grill will provide another fast casual option in the Tyler area, and an alternative to the traditional mexican or deli cafes. If you haven’t been to a Genghis Grill in the Dallas or Houston areas, you are in for a treat. Once inside, find a table, grab a bowl and it’s off to the buffet, where you will find an enourmous assortment of protein, vegetables, fruits and flavors with which to create a meal. Sweet, spicy, tangy…grab anything you want – it’s up to you. Then hand it to one of the chefs near the gigantic cooking stone, and watch your stir-fry come to life. Choose a bed of rice, noodles or tortillas and enjoy!

A Closer Look at the Buffett

Protein options: 14
Seasoning options: 12
Vegetable options: 30
Sauce options: 15
Total combinations: Too many to count, just go see for yourself!

As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments. And let us know what you want to see next!

Posted: May 11th, 2010 under New, Restaurants.
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A story from TylerPaper.com this morning alerts us of new construction and restaurants coming to Tyler’s southeast loop.  Among the new tenants will be Colorado-based burger restaurant Smashburger. This is welcome news to me after the Fuddruckers project on South Broadway appears to have gone the way of the Dodo bird.

Smashburger, the self-proclaimed “torch-bearer for the modern burger lover” will bring dining options to an area that has declined since the passing of Bennigans and Oxford Street (though Fat Catz has done quite well). Along with Smashburger, the developers are hoping to land additional eateries including a burrito place (Chipotle anyone?).

Has anoyone eaten at a Smashburger? Will this be a welcome addition? Let us know in the comments.

Posted: June 28th, 2009 under New, Restaurants.
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Tyler sports and outdoors enthusiasts have a new shopping option beginning this week, with the grand opening of Academy Sports + Outdoors on Broadway in South Tyler. The 86,000 sq. foot newly constructed building held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday.

Shopping in Academy is easy – virtually all of the 108 U.S. stores are designed the same. After walking in, turn left for sports gear and shoes, or turn right for hunting and fishing. Clothing and camping accessories can be found in the middle of the store.

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Posted: October 6th, 2008 under New, Shopping.
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Tyler drivers are experiencing a new traffic signal in 2008 – the flashing yellow light. Drivers should yield and turn during a flashing yellow light, similar to the familiar solid green left turn yield. Tyler is following other cities across the nation including Michigan, Portland and Charlotte after a federal study showed that flashing yellow turn lights prevent more crashes than a traditional solid green yield.

Tyler has already installed six flashing yellow turn lights in busy intersections like Donnybrook and Broadway, and on Loop 323 at Old Bullard Road and Copeland.

Posted: July 18th, 2008 under New, News.
Comments: 6

Tylerites welcome the Kohl’s department store to South Broadway this October.

Visit Kohl’s at 7715 South Broadway, Tyler TX 75703.

Here is a link to the grand opening sale ad.

Secret: If you received a $10 off purchase coupon in the mail, you may redeem that coupon multiple times until it expires. Sources have confirmed that upon checkout, the Kohl’s associate will simply hand the coupon back and encourage multiple uses. This is a coupon for $10 off a $10 or more purchase, so this is a great opportunity to grab some stocking-stuffers or early Christmas gifts at a bargain!

Posted: October 11th, 2007 under New, Shopping.
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