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News and Views from Menifee Valley, California |
by Steve
5/07/2008 04:14:00 PM
Retailers...Last week, I contacted Donahue Schriber, the company that owns Countryside Marketplace, and asked them if they can clear up some of the unknowns, as denoted in the parentheses above. Their answer is that they don't have any answers. They're still trying to pursue tenants.
Target
Lowes
Kohls
Best Buy
Linens and Things
Sport Chalet (corrected from Sportmart)
Old Navy
Tilly's
Lane Bryant
PETCO
Staples
Beverages and More
Payless Shoes
Jewelry Store (yet to be named)
Food and Drink...
B.J.'s Restaurant & Brewery
Chipotle or Baja Fresh (not decided yet)
Starbucks
Jamba Juice
Panda Express (or other fast food Chinese)
Japanese Restaurant (yet to be named)
Corner Bakery or Panera Bread (not decided yet)
Red Robin
Chick Fila
TGI Fridays
In-N-Out Burger
Round Table Pizza
Other Businesses...
Wells Fargo Bank
Wachovia Bank
Washington Mutual Bank
Labels: Countryside-Marketplace
It is not going to be done soon enough. Tired of eating at Carnitas.
By 
Holly, at May 07, 2008 5:01 PM
So if Target is moving to the new location, what is replacing their old spot? Does anyone know?
By 
, at May 07, 2008 8:35 PM
I've heard two *rumors* on the old target being replaced by Michael's or the owner of Trevi's building a bowling alley there. Both are unconfirmed.
By , at May 08, 2008 9:14 AM
I've heard that it will be 24hr fitness. I'm hoping, I've got a membership.
By , at May 08, 2008 10:39 AM
I'd like to see Kevin Jewelers and Baja Fresh come in.
By , at May 08, 2008 10:41 AM
A 24hr fitness would be great!! I love the RANDOM store requests.... Kevins Jeweler's?
By , at May 08, 2008 11:15 AM
Target has found a buyer for it's old building and the building will be sectioned off into more retail stores by the new owner. The fitness club is going in on the northwest corner of Newport and Haun Roads presumably west of the gas station and north of Newport.
By , at May 08, 2008 1:20 PM
A bowling alley would be great. Then we would need a nice movie theater. An aquatic center would be icing on the cake.
By , at May 08, 2008 2:59 PM
The Aquatic Center is going in at the corner of Newport and Haun Roads on the south side of Newport and west of Haun...basically across the street from the Countryside Marketplace.
By , at May 08, 2008 8:00 PM
Wow! An aquatic center? What size will it be? When will that open? That would be great! Maybe MESA Aquatics could start having practices up here. I know that with the coming summer heat that getting some time in a pool would be great for the kids of Menifee.
By , at May 09, 2008 6:40 PM
Click on The Californian link below for an article in 2006 about the 'Menifee Regional Aquatics Center'. The original vision was for a targeted completion in Summer '08. I believe that timeline has slipped slightly. I'll work to get an update for you unless someone else knows the answer and can post the current information on the aquatics center. Its definitely happening!
By Scott Mann, at May 10, 2008 7:14 AM
I would like to know when their are having a jobfair so we all can aply.
By , at May 12, 2008 3:57 PM
anyone know when/how i can apply for a associate position at the new target store?
By , at May 13, 2008 4:29 PM
The new Super Target and jobs...!
I spoke with the Regional HR folks for Target and they are not yet staffing the new Super Target in Menifee. They stated that there would be future advertising in the community announcing when they would be seeking applications to coincide with the store's opening. They went on to say that even the associates at the current store would have to 're-apply' for positions at the new Super Target.
In closing, they said that no applications were being taken at this time. I've linked the Target Careers webpage to this comment. Just 'click' on my name.
By Scott Mann - Candidate for Menifee City Council, at May 13, 2008 5:46 PM
I heard the fitness center was LA Fitness.?? When I spoke to associate at LA Fitness...they stated that Menifee is on their list to open a new location. Any idea which fitness club is going in the Marketplace center.
By , at May 14, 2008 3:33 PM
Ive heard BOTH gyms - LA Fitness and 24 Hour are coming to menifee area. Does anyone know if there building a LA Fitness across from Albertson on Scott/Antelope? It has the round shape of their building with that tall tower thing (I know a Walgreens is in there too)
By , at May 14, 2008 10:01 PM
Does anyone know what is planned for the lot on the northwest corner of Antelope Road and Newort Road (across from the Ralph's / Target Shopping Center)? I read an article on the internet that some stores, some restaurants and possibly a sports center may be going in there. I can't remember the Web Site I was on.
By , at May 15, 2008 6:38 PM
I want Rubio's Fish and Henry's Market and 99 cents store and Dave & Buster at Countryside Marketplace in Menifee.
By , at May 17, 2008 1:03 AM
no 99 cent store, please. Lets keep it a little more upscale. Dont get me wrong - I like the store - somewhere else
By , at May 18, 2008 10:30 PM
Does anyone know if with all this building if they are going to put in a Lucilles BBQ Rest. anywhere??
A nice place to have some dinner and listen to music would be nice.
By Baby, at May 20, 2008 8:26 AM
No Rubios unfortunately..they don't have any interest since a Chipotle's is slated to go there.
By , at May 21, 2008 6:35 PM
99 cent store? Please tell me you're not serious. That's sad
By , at May 22, 2008 11:18 AM
I never knew poeple actually thought "Hey I'd love to have a 99 cent store" But hey to each its own.
By , at May 22, 2008 1:51 PM
Lucilles is going in on the new addition of the Mall in Temecula along with PF Changs.
Please no 99cent store. We dont need that here. Lets keep Menifee upscale to a point.
I hope that no one splits up the old target into multiple shops. We need something nice there. Trevi would be great!!!
By , at May 26, 2008 8:53 PM
OMG give me a break! No Hometown Buffet, no 99 cents because its not upscale enough?? People there is nothing wrong with those places. Other cities have them so why can't we?? Are we that SNOTTY??
By , at May 27, 2008 7:12 AM
I don't think we're "SNOTTY" just trying to spruce this place up a bit! Some of us have $$ to spend and we'd like quality places to spend it! Even a HomeGoods or Kirklands would be nice. Maybe an upscale children's boutique. I'm just tried of seeing a Jack in the Box in EVERY center!
By , at May 27, 2008 8:57 PM
Its not about being SNOTTY. Its about wanting quality places that have quality people. No matter how you look at things - some things come with certain stigma's. Its reality. Hometown Buffet and 99 cent stores have a lower stigma and one of lesser value. So - if we have a choice - why would you CHOOSE it??? Choose more upper class places to portray more upper class area
By , at May 27, 2008 10:45 PM
Wow! Upscale place bring in upscale people??? If you didn't know, we don't exactly live in La Jolla or Beverly Hills. Let's just appreciate that shops are coming. Unlike some people who seem to worry so much about bringing in upscale stores and restaurants, I personally am thrilled at whatever comes. Tired of driving down to Temecula and Murrieta every time I want to shop. Man, just being able to walk to some stores is fantastic. Whether it's Trader Joe's or 99 Cent store, I would shop at both. I just want choices and that's what we are going to get. Maybe we could get a little of everything, at 48 square miles of potential city land, we have the space for it. I am happy at what we are getting and for whatever comes. Let's stop all the "no Hometown Buffet! No 99 Cent store!" The more stores that come to the area the better. I do wish though that we could have a movie theatre or an entertainment place for our families and for the youth to have a place to have fun. Relax and look forward to OUR stores...
By , at May 27, 2008 11:31 PM
the old target is going to be a 24 hr fitness and i hope its a chiptole not a baja fresh mmm. please no more jack in the boxes
By , at May 28, 2008 10:01 AM
Looking at a previous diagram of the marketplace, it looks like the Lowe's building isn't up yet??? Don't know if the planning changed. I see where Best Buy will be, and I think I know where Super Target will be, but where is the Lowe's building? Maybe what I think is Super Target is really Lowe's. In the diagram, it shows Lowe's, Super Target, then Kohl's basically side by side, but when I see the building site, it doesn't look that way.
By , at May 30, 2008 4:09 PM
To the last anonymous poster, you are correct that the Lowes building is not up yet. They have been in the process of laying the foundation for Lowes. It is the southern-most pad closest to the 215, just as the diagram shows.
By , at May 30, 2008 8:30 PM
Sounfd like a nice assortment thus far. I agree, lets stay away from the Big Lots and 99-Cents stores. No, not because I'm too good, but because of the nasty appearance of the sidewalks around them, shoddy carts everywhere, which detracts from an appearance and encourages more litter. I also hope shoppers not only stay conscious of putting trash in trash receptacles (which should already be their habits), BUT that they will complain loud and clear when they see storefronts becoming unsightly. When the Walgreens opened up at McCall and I-215, on my first visit I complained to the store manager about the litter strewn around the store and walkways. Yes, he thanked me and cleaned it up. Taking pride in my community is just part of being a good citizen. BTW, we all love the western motiff the center seems to be taking ! It will behoove the occupants to expound on that. Sure do love our country out here and love to get out and ride from Menifee to Sun City to Quail Valley and Romoland - they're ALL unique! I'm a professional shopper....If I see a shopper toss litter or ram carts into cars....expect me to speak up !
By , at June 01, 2008 11:28 AM
I talked to a checker at Linens N Things in Temecula and asked her if all Linens N Things were going to go out of business and she said no. But they will not be opening a store in Menifee as originally planned.
By , at June 01, 2008 7:56 PM
Any plans for a movie theatre? That would be fantastic!
By , at June 03, 2008 10:07 PM
We should have Big Lots and 99 Cent store where the old Target store is at. Plus I want McDonalds on this side of the freeway (Menifee Lakes).
By , at June 04, 2008 12:17 AM
Big Lots & a 99 cents store would only further depreciate menifee lakes home values... How is it you people don't see that? Don't get me wrong, I'd shop there if I had to but I'd rather drive to these stores than to have them in my back yard.
By , at June 04, 2008 4:38 AM
We need a movie theatre and a place to go enjoy on a night out with friends and family. Like a Dave & Busters. Something!. A lucky stirke bowling alley would be great. As few mentioned before we need to keep Menifee retailers as much upscale and clean as possible. Lets make it a mini "Irvine" to be Menifee Hills. We sure could use a Costco and Costco gas station.. NO WALMART!!!. Rather have 99cnt store then walmart
By , at June 04, 2008 11:01 AM
Big Lots and 99 cent store??....You have to be joking! Please...c'mon. Do you really want those kinds of stores around here?
By , at June 04, 2008 11:17 AM
I would love to see a costco or a nice craft store!
By , at June 04, 2008 11:55 AM
To Anonymous, who commented on: May 27, 2008 10:45 PM,
I'm tired of hearing "bring in high end stores or restaurants no Wal-mart, 99 cents, Hometown Buffet, or Big Lots." In case you haven't notice, there are families living here that can't afford to shop at high end stores (upscale children's boutique??). Yes some of us can afford it but there are other families that live in our community that can not. Does that mean that if a Hometown Buffet or 99 cents store gets put in that you guys are going to look at customers differently?? That they are lower than you?? All I am saying is don't critized. Just be HAPPY that we finally get a shopping center & be HAPPY with the stores & restuarants come with it.
By , at June 04, 2008 3:48 PM
I'm with you Treasure, Costco and/or a nice craft store. Preferrably JoAnns since they have fabric too!!!
By , at June 04, 2008 4:02 PM
Is there a projected occupancy date yet??
Also, anyone know anything about the Stater Bros. center that's scheduled for the corner of Menifee and McCall? The "now leasing" signs have been up for 2 years now and they haven't done squat. Same with the Albertsons slated for Menifee and Hwy 74.
By , at June 04, 2008 4:31 PM
No one is judging people who shop at 99 cent stores etc. I shop there, but if I had my CHOICE - I would prefer stores with a little more upper class scale. Im not saying they are bad - but we have one in driving distance on Madison - so lets get things that we would shop at frequently, are a bit more classy, and would make our daily shopping easier. At this point, the closer I have to drive - the better my wallet is with gas prices!
By , at June 04, 2008 5:21 PM
To Anonymous who posted at June 04,2008
....i'm tired of hearing "bring on the white trash stores"..like 99 cent, Big Lots, Walmart, Hometown Buffet. So it goes both ways. Whats wrong with being happy with Target? They are not expensive at all. Why the need for trashy stores to only bring this city down?... i just don't get it.
By , at June 04, 2008 7:15 PM
In the first place I never said that Target was expensive so I don't know why you brought it up. Everyone needs to stop whining about "oh not that store but this store". All I said was that there are people in OUR community that can not afford to shop at "upscale" stores. You have to think about them too. What we're just going to ignore them? So once again I say be happy with what we get, I know I am!
By , at June 04, 2008 9:18 PM
I totally agree with the last comment. Tired of hearing about all of the "no Hometown, no 99 cent store" comments. I am also happy to get whatever comes. We are now a city of 48 square miles, that's larger then Temecula. We will have room for everything. Please don't think that Countryside will be the only place to shop. I am sure now that we are a city that other store will come, we surely have to place for them.
By , at June 04, 2008 10:20 PM
I would like to know about that Stater Bros & Albertson's off Menifee Rd as well, I heard before that Stater's was having problems getting other businesses on board. Would definitely be a great addition to all of us at Heritage Lake.
As far as 99 cents, Big Lots, Hometown Buffet,etc. they are great, affordable alternatives for those on a budget- I grew up going to them, but understand the fact they're not for everyone. Maybe they"d be better suited for the half abandoned center on Bradley & McCall..... The new City of Menifee should have more than enough space.
By , at June 04, 2008 11:09 PM
This question has probably been asked before, but does anyone have an expected date the Countryside Martket Place will open?
By 4comments, at June 05, 2008 4:31 PM
The first phase will be open by October this year.
By , at June 06, 2008 1:29 PM
i heard its opening in oct. :)
By , at June 06, 2008 2:00 PM
We need more clothing stores. I look like a rag doll! My children only wear Target stuff which I hate buying now. We need a children's clothing store. We also need a Trader Joe's, a Souplantation, Olive Garden?, Marie Calenders, a better Cingular store, and a DSW Shoe Store would be awesome!!
By , at June 06, 2008 2:54 PM
Oh yes, a JoAnns or Michaels, how about the Olive Garden or Black Angus. A bowling alley is a must for ALL to enjoy. We really need things to keep Menifee's kids in town and not on the road going somewhere else. I love Menifee and it is deserving of some quality amenities. Let's ALL try to keep our new city clean.
By anonymous, at June 06, 2008 5:46 PM
clothing stores would be great! I know there is a Lane Bryant going in but what about the woman that don't shop at that store. A Nordstroms Rack would be great.
By , at June 06, 2008 7:13 PM
We had a bowling alley. It closed down several years ago because of the thugs that hung out there. It was drug dealer heaven there. I much rather see a movie theater than another bowling alley.
By , at June 06, 2008 10:42 PM
HOMETOWN BUFFET and 99ct store lovers. I love them too BUT our property values are most important. statistically homes with those stores in the immediate area depreciate. for those that can't afford to shop elsewhere but own homes in menifee, wouldn't you rather drive the 10 minutes so that you can make some money off of your home once the values start raising? the distance off of murrieta hot springs is nominal in comparison to establishing a more UPSCALE Menifee. It would benefit ALL of the homeowners to improve MENIFEE, nicer streets, more landscaping, better stores, a nice place to look at AND to live in. DRIVE to the cheaper stores (they aren't THAT far) AND establish a better upscale community in Menifee. It's not like we have to drive an hour to get to the 99ct store. they will probably open hometown walmart biglots or like places up the 215 where the new Home Depot is-by the way it is only 5 miles??? REMEMBER, improve your community and improve your values and improve your employment opportunities AND PAY. what kind of jobs, environment and money do those lower end stores bring to our area? NICE MENIFEE = MORE VALUE = MORE MONEY. fortunately the stores that we want to avoid are within 5 to 12 miles of us anyway so we have the BEST of both worlds. MAKE GOOD DECISIONS MENIFEE!
By , at June 07, 2008 10:26 AM
To the previous poster - AMEN!
By , at June 07, 2008 3:19 PM
The Menifee Marketplace will need security and law enforcement presence because teenagers will surely gather. Nothing against kids, but there will be problems where they gather. A very similar shopping center in Corona (The Crossings) had major problems related to juveniles (vandalism, fights, etc.) and business suffered. This shopping center requires constant monitoring by police officers now assigned to that center (like many malls/shopping centers) because juveniles still gather. You can go there in the afternoon/evening and watch carloads of teenagers be dropped off by parents. Police enforce the 10:00 PM city curfew, so you can watch the same parents lining up to pick up the kids at 9:55 PM. I personally stopped going to that shopping center on the weekends because I did not want to walk through a crowd of 200 teenagers in front of the movie theater. Go to The Crossings between 8 and 10 PM and stand near the fountain and see if you want the Menifee Marketplace to look like that. Some cities have 8 PM curfews for anyone under 18 years old in a designated shopping center. Menifee should consider this.
By , at June 07, 2008 5:11 PM
I agree with the person who basically said...more upscale stores = nicer community = higher home values = happier homeowners!!!!! A 99 cents store would make our area unattractive...I agree with the others who have said they would rather drive to another area to shop there.
By , at June 07, 2008 7:33 PM
I appreciate the "need to make Menifee more upscale and enhance property values"(not a direct quote)but as gas soars over 5 bucks a gallon I would love to see drivers in Menifee start paying attention to their driving habits. The way most of us drive in town and around our schools all we are going to be able to afford in the near future is the 99 cent store! Slow down and maybe you will be able to pay cash for those dinners, the clothes, and the home decor. Upscale but casual would make a great Menifee.
By , at June 07, 2008 8:18 PM
Thank GOD! Finally some people that agree with me about upscale shopping. It's about time...
By , at June 07, 2008 9:03 PM
no walmart no 99 no hometown
By , at June 09, 2008 8:41 AM
For the comment on 24 hr fitness potentially moving into the old target building, the 24 hr fitness website does not make mention to a new club in Menifee (http://www.24comingsoon.com/) which is a bummer because I too have a membership and would enjoy not driving to Murrieta for workouts.
By , at June 09, 2008 1:19 PM
I still am trying to figure out what is being built across from Albertson's on Scott and Antelope. Besides a Walgreens. The building with the large round structure entrance - looks like a LA Fitness front - but then again - starbucks look like that too. Anyone know?
By , at June 10, 2008 8:51 AM
Antelope Square
Stores So Far:
Walgreens
AM/PM
Jack in the Box
Submarina
Fantastic Sams
Dry Cleaner
Modern Nails
Dental
Figaro's Pizza
21 spots still available and 1 anchor spot
By , at June 10, 2008 2:43 PM
here is a link for the Antelope Square brochure and it lists where the businesses are located...
http://www.davcondev.com/uploads/antelope_square/AntelopeSquareFlyer.pdf
By , at June 10, 2008 3:01 PM
After living in the North park area for 16 years and 30 years in San Marcos. Now Menifee it would be nice to get popular and desired shops. I for one would love to see a Nordstroms rack or a T.J Max,Marshalls how about the Cheesecake Factory, Oscars,Daphnes,Calif Pizza,Sprouts or a real good authentic Mexican restaurant or a good Steak house. A nice sports Bar. A bakery that offers out side sitting area where you can hang out and eat Deserts and drink coffee,tea,desired beverages. Panera would be nice especially in the Fall and Winter when it gets pretty chilly, they have delicious soups with home made bread bowls.
By , at June 10, 2008 9:45 PM
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf would be a great coffee shop addition.
By , at June 11, 2008 4:05 PM
Our homes have decreased enough with all of the foreclosures in the area. PLEASE no 99 cents or Big Lots stores!!! Have you ever been inside Ross Dress for Less store in that center? You can't push your cart down the isles because patrons throw everything on the floor. And...does this mean that whoever owns the shopping center will clean the sidewalks and empty the trash sometime soon?
By , at June 11, 2008 8:09 PM
We really need a Trader Joes, Fresh and Easy or health food store with eatery attached.
A Movie theatre and good dining restaurants with a place for live bands would be Wonderful.
By , at June 12, 2008 10:28 AM
Fresh & Easy will be in the new Countryside Market place
By , at June 13, 2008 10:21 PM
I don't see Fresh and Easy on the list. Is there a new updated list somewhere? If so, where can we find it?
By , at June 14, 2008 5:35 AM
What the heck is Fresh & Easy?
By , at June 14, 2008 10:22 AM
While I heard a fresh & easy would be there - on the Fresh & easy Website - it says Coming soon on Newport & Menifee. Would that be by The Lakes? A Fresh & easy is a new store that basically is like a local farmers market. They sell fresh produce and is kinf of like a trader Joes or Sprouts. You can check it out at freshandeasy.com and click on the map to see the menifee store.
By , at June 14, 2008 1:43 PM
There have been a lot of posts here about what people would like to see in the new Countryside Marketplace. I, for one, would like developers to consider another idea for development here in Menifee--a Restaurant Row, something like the one they've had in San Marcos for YEARS. A good developer could create an entertainment center with numerous restaurants of all varieties and a movie theater as well. NOT something like the Promenade, where parking for restaurants is a nightmare, but a place for eating/theater only, where shopping will not be the focus. And while I'm wishing for a Restaurant Row, I'll put in my bid for The Elephant Bar:)
By , at June 20, 2008 10:20 PM
I agree with the comments of the "menifee Consultant" posted 6/11/08 8:09 pm. We walked into Ross once and it was enough. No 99 cent stores, or big lots or anything else that would invite "the wrong" crowd. If that makes us snooty, oh well. Yeah and we're not in Beverly Hills or in La Jolla, but I don't want to hang my head when I say I live in Menifee either. I want people to want to come here. Give me a break..what do you think about when you say Moreno Valley aka Mo. Val. (I've even hear "Murder Valley", or Perris, or Hemet? Do you really want that here?
By , at June 21, 2008 8:31 AM
How can we petition Donohue for a Panera Bread or Great Western Bread - both chains in midwest with absolutely wonderful breads and ambience in their shops? We could really upgrade our mall with either of these !
RE: TREVIS - If this is the same company already in Lake Elsinore; the Lake Elsinore City Council and Police Dept are already inundated with complaints of unauthorized loud music, building-permit violations, etc. With the owner (trevis) consistently violating ordnances, do we really want to cope with them in Menifee??
By , at June 22, 2008 10:11 AM
Trevis is also the one who bought or leased the old K-Mart Store in Lake Elsinore and made it into a bowling alley; and now is trying to expand it into a night club; AND has been less than a stellar business owner in the Lake Elsinore community. Be careful what you ask for....
By , at June 22, 2008 10:35 AM
Developers were meeting at the corner of Menifee Road and Newport Road last Friday. When asked what was going in there, they stated it was going to be a new location for Fresh & Easy.
By , at June 22, 2008 10:39 AM
WHY does it seem that the Menifee Lakes' folks always speak as though the new shopping areas and EVERYTHING else that's going on centers around them?? Let's keep in mind Menifee Lakes is just PART of our new city; what about the rest of the community? OMG..build those cheapie stores around Sun City, Quail, or Romo...just bring the elite ones near Menifee Lakes. Is that why we wanted the name to be just "Menifee" (so Menifee Lakes could think of it as only theirs) instead of "Menifee Valley" to include all the areas?
FOR THE ONE ALWAYS directing his demeaning sermons to "YOU PEOPLE"; give me a break...do you live your pompous existence setting yourself on a pedestal to exclude all of us "you people" ?? Have you ever considered 'NO MAN IS AN ISLAND' and we need each other? Happy Sunday...no more 'you-people' sermons!
By , at June 22, 2008 10:53 AM
I am just curious if anyone has an update as to the completion date of the Marketplace? They are definitely making some progress. I think it was originally scheduled to open (at least part of it) Oct.'08. Is that still the plan? BTW I live on the Menifee/Sun City border and I don't want crappy stores there either. You know, no matter which city in the "menifee valley" you live in, we all have a common goal. I think that we all want to live in a safe, friendly community that we can live happily with our families...no matter what city you are in.
By chattycathy, at June 22, 2008 2:10 PM
I saw in the paper today (in the jobs section) an ad that said Kohls in Menifee is hiring for full time positions. Part time positions will come a little later according to their website. I wonder when everyone else will be hiring - I imagine it will be very soon if not already!
By , at June 22, 2008 5:30 PM
This is a great website. We just bought a home in Menifee and are totally lost - this site has really helped.
By , at June 24, 2008 12:38 PM
This is a great website. We just bought a home in Menifee and are totally lost - this site has really helped.
By , at June 24, 2008 12:39 PM
Adding to the post of 9 June RE Panera Breads: The fall is really nice to stop in for a pastry (or bread bowl) and sit by the fire with their flavored coffees ! They always have a round fireplace with tables and chairs surrounding it...Give us some of these places to enjoy ! Maybe the developers need to restructure their marketing dept to more aggressively go after some of these shops...like Nordstrom's Rack, TJ Maxx, Sax Off Fifth, etc. No, I'm not snooty, let's embrace some of the better stores!
By , at June 26, 2008 11:30 AM
I think it would be great to see Sprouts or wholefoods come into the area.
By , at June 26, 2008 2:42 PM
TJ MAXX???
By , at June 26, 2008 11:24 PM
LOL at TJ Maxx and Sax off Fifth. People complain about the Ross store & TJ Maxx is the same thing. As for as Nordstorms & Sax I don't think they will make money out here just yet. They would have to build a mall for that to happen.
By , at June 27, 2008 7:08 AM
Called 24hr Fitness Corporate. They've pulled out of Menifee. Fitness 19 is planning on opening up near Bradley/Newport.
By , at June 27, 2008 3:23 PM
What ever stores do come in; My concern is teenagers hanging out causing trouble. Have teenagers? Keep an eye on them and pay attention to who they hang out with!!! As far as 99c stores or lower class shops; perhaps some of you can afford to spend money on gas to shop at these stores elswhere. How about those that cannot afford to drive the extra mile? Those people really do need inexpensive stores (close to home) to shop at. In case you haven't noticed those people are already living in Menifee!! Supposedly; Murrieta is more upscale than Menifee and they have those inexpensive shops in their city. I think what it takes is being a good citizen and staying involved in keeping the place clean, even if it takes calling the store's headquarters to make comments or complaints.
VERY GLAD TO SEE NOW SHOPS COMING IN!!!
By , at June 27, 2008 4:38 PM
What ever stores do come in; My concern is teenagers hanging out causing trouble. Have teenagers? Keep an eye on them and pay attention to who they hang out with!!! As far as 99c stores or lower class shops; perhaps some of you can afford to spend money on gas to shop at these stores elswhere. How about those that cannot afford to drive the extra mile? Those people really do need inexpensive stores (close to home) to shop at. In case you haven't noticed those people are already living in Menifee!! Supposedly; Murrieta is more upscale than Menifee and they have those inexpensive shops in their city. I think what it takes is being a good citizen and staying involved in keeping the place clean, even if it takes calling the store's headquarters to make comments or complaints.
VERY GLAD TO SEE NOW SHOPS COMING IN!!!
By , at June 27, 2008 4:39 PM
give me a break. If you don't like teenagers then maybe you should move to SUN CITY. Or go roll your trailer somewhere else!
By , at June 27, 2008 6:08 PM
It was just a word of advice. Take it however you like. Have teenagers, I know what I'm talking about. Best of Luck To Youl.
By , at June 27, 2008 7:38 PM
We all know whats being said is right about teens; yes we love kids, but all one has to do is observe the skateboard activity in the Target Center (Antelope) or spend some evening at the Promenade Mall with teens gathering. This certainly does NOT mean bad kids, just kids with nowhere else to gather. NOR does it mean a bad neighborhood ! Kids are kids wherever they are.
By , at June 27, 2008 8:17 PM
Called LA Fitness corp today. Yes, the new fitness center is an LA Fitness, going-in next to Lowes. Take a look at the building; the sign is up! LA FITNESS. And for heaven's sake, please, please stop asking for business' likeTthe 99 Cents Store, or Hometown Buffet. People, the trailer parks are almost gone from Menifee! Let's move on...
By , at June 27, 2008 11:02 PM
thank you! another person with some common sense. NO TRASHY STORES PLEASE!!!!
By , at June 28, 2008 11:12 AM
They could Build A 99 cent store or Big Lots and a Home Town Buffet
over on the Sun City Side Or by Winco.
By , at June 28, 2008 2:24 PM
I don't see anyone interested in BJ's restaurant? what do you people think about it?
By , at June 28, 2008 8:53 PM
One of my big concern is the Walmart supercenter that they are building on the corner of scotts, on the other side of the nursery. I just so don't like Walmart! Also I have to agree with everyone who do not want low end stores. Our property value already dropped almost 50%, let's not make it stay that low or drop even more. Upscale shopping centers along with a clean city and nice landscapes will slowly raise it. Let's make this city one that people want to move here not for the cheap houses or cheap shopping area but for the quality and the attractiveness. Just because we want nice upscale shopping area doesn't make us snotty. We just don't want to be Perris. As for not having the luxury of wasting gas driving to murrieta for the 99 cent store or temecual for hometown buffet. Well, the money you save on gas driving there, I'm sure you can put that in the tabs when eating at the nicer new restuarants and stuff at Target is not that much more expensive. Or if you seriously love 99 cents store then make it a habit to stock up when you do get the luxury of driving 10 miles to shop there, unless you just LOVE going there everyday. If so then gosh, I'm sure there are tons of house for sale near the stores, should put that into your agenda. no offense.
By , at June 28, 2008 11:23 PM
As for BJ's, I am very excited to see that restaurant come here! They are still planning on coming, right? I love the one in Temecula. It will be nice to not have to drive very far to eat there!!
By , at June 29, 2008 5:41 AM
I've stopped shopping at the Ross store. People allow their children to run in and out of the clothing racks; hence, clothing all over the floor. Perris has a Big Lots, and I don't want a 99 cent either. I'm just happy to see a Chick Fil A, and an In & Out Burger. I'd also like a Trader Joe's--it's too much hassle to find a parking place in Temecula. A ham store/restaurant like the one in Murrieta is a great place for homemade soups and sandwiches. Bowling Alley's always attract drug dealers, etc., but a movie theater where seniors could go during the day, and teens and families in the evening, should do well.
By , at June 29, 2008 2:43 PM
I'm very glad Chick Fil A is coming. We head down to Murrieta for Family Night many Tuesdays (the crew knows us there now). I am happy we'll have an indoor playland for my young kids that is close besides Carl's Jr on Scott. There are not many places to take young children to play inside during the summer.
I'm really mad at 24hr not putting up a gym here. One reason we bought a membership to the one in Murrieta was they said it was coming to Menifee this year. The one in Menifee was suppose to have a pool like the Temecula one does (which is too far to drive with traffic....)
This is the first I've heard of the WM or Aquatics center. I'd like the Aquatics center but the Hemet Supercenter is close enough for me. I would prefer it not to be closer. I'm sure I'll shop there once it's up but if I could choose I wouldn't move it to Menifee.
By , at June 30, 2008 2:26 AM
Agree with the poster about the Ross Store and kids pulling stuff all over. BUT have you heard how MANY times the manager comes over the PA requesting kids be kept under control while shopping. Its the parents who are to blame on this one, not the store. Remember these SAME parents will be shoppping at the new stores too. Anyone with a quick-fix for messy stores due to kids running rampant? maybe asking them to leave a couple of times will cure them.
By , at June 30, 2008 12:26 PM
How about a Honeybaked Ham store ? NOW THAT's TALKING ! And befoer Thanksgiving and Christmas would help. I'm not snotty..or SNOOTY...but give us upscale stores to spend our dollars!
By , at June 30, 2008 12:28 PM
Since were clamoring for "our" stores, how 'bout putting in a Gordon Biersch. I like BJ's but, they can't hold a candle to Gordon's.
By , at June 30, 2008 3:18 PM
Well I wonder if Starbucks is out now that they plan on closing some stores & have said for now no more new ones. While we're fighting for new places why not a Bob's Big Boy? I want something simple not to high price. Temecula is opening one up by the old Ritchie's Diner. Heck I would be happy with Ritchie Diner too.
By , at July 01, 2008 6:50 PM
TRADER JOES please!!!
Restaurants! But not the same old thing that we can drive 10 - 15 miles to get.
Give us something NEW and EXCITING. Make us the destination place. Give others a reason to come here as we go there for certain restaurants and such. Duplication in every town is BORING.
Give us what MV, Temecula, and Murrieta don't already have: Cheesecake Factory, PF Chengs, Peppino's (OC Italian) or Romano's (from the canyon crest center in Riverside), Javier's or Fresca's (Mexican), Sports Bar. A good old Baskin Robbins would be nice too.
Thrilled for the new nice TARGET over the clearance target that has been here.
By , at July 01, 2008 8:11 PM
Yes a Trader Joe's would be nice!
I like the idea of a restaurant/entertainment place.... good restaurants (not repeats from surrounding towns) and a MOVIE theater (like Harkins with the child care center inside!).
By , at July 01, 2008 8:14 PM
COSTCO would be convenient.
Bob's Big Boy... yummy but might turn into a oldies hangout like cocco's.
Whatever it turns out to be... just bring it quick! The waiting is killing me.
By , at July 01, 2008 8:19 PM
"Bob's Big Boy... yummy but might turn into a oldies hangout like cocco's"....ummm so where do you expect them to hang out? They live here too.
By , at July 01, 2008 11:19 PM
An LA FITNESS in menifee? does anyone know the lastest on this topic?
By , at July 02, 2008 10:36 AM
How about a Yardhouse Restaurant? And why not a comedy club next to a new movie theater? I'd love to see a Nordstroms Rack, as well. BTW, I totally agree that 24Hour Fitness sucks for not moving into Menifee. I have spoken to sooo many people that are as disappointed about this as I am.
By , at July 02, 2008 12:29 PM
There seems to be a lot of us that want a Trader Joe's in Menifee! If you go to their website you can suggest a new location. Let's get everyone that we know to flood them with emails about bringing a store to Menifee!!! It can't hurt...right?? Copy the link below, fill it out and send it. Let's see what happens.
http://www.traderjoes.com/location_requests_form.aspx
By chattycathy, at July 02, 2008 7:59 PM
Sorry I don't think that the link I posted copied correctly. Here's the Trader Joe's link again
www.traderjoes.com/location_requests_form.aspx
By chattycathy, at July 02, 2008 8:02 PM
I reside in the community right across Newport from the Countryside Marketplace and I'm excited at being 'self-contained' as a community. Not so much about the traffic coming in, but that's progress. I actually heard that Joann's is moving in to the old Target space, and in all honesty, I love Hometown and would welcome one here, but I also don't mind driving a few miles. My wife works for Albertson's so the Walmart thing is kinda touchy. And someone commented on some places going in the shopping center in Sun City where the post office is; I think that's a great idea, that whole area could use a pick-me-up. All-in-all, bring it on, and open up my darned street so I don't have to detour.
By , at July 04, 2008 3:52 PM
Do you think the rumor about JoAnns is true? I would LOVE that!! I hope it is true.
By , at July 04, 2008 5:18 PM
"Bowling Alley's always attract drug dealers"... Apparently you should know, since you must be high. Cal Oaks is one of the busiest centers in CA and is not a problem child for Murrieta.
The Trevi center concept, without the Trevi's questionable business ethics, would be a welcome source of entertainment for me.
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