Business briefs

A women-owned neighborhood bar is coming this winter to the former Clancy’s location in Linden Hills (4307 Upton Ave. S). Picnic is owned by Elizabeth “E” Kitzenberg. According to the website, “Like the best kind of picnic, it revolves around unfussy, shared drinks, good food and great company.” More about the crowdfunding effort at www.picniclindenhills.com.  

Two businesses will be opening in the former Larue’s location at 40th and Bryant. Love Token, a vintage clothes and crafts store owned by Laura Reiger, will be at 3950 Lyndale. Dandelion Fiber Company, co-owned by Lara Valente and Tiffany Sather, will be at 3952 Lyndale.

 

A vintage clothing, ephemera and collectible shop will open at the historic White Castle Building Number 8 (3252 Lyndale Ave.) on Saturday, Oct. 8 for the Open Street event. Owner Justin Schaefer opted to name his new store No. 8 Vintage as a nod to the historic site. He was drawn to the building because of its uniqueness, ample parking, and location across the street from Painter Park where a skate park is going in. 

An artist, Schaefer has also worked in the restaurant business. He’s been selling vintage clothing for years, primarily to buyers from Japan, out of a location in the historic Hamm’s brewery building.

“There’s a lot of sychronicity,” stated Schaefer. The store will start with open hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. “Look for the castle with the florescent windows.”