As your nightlife and foodie hunter, I'm always excited about upcoming joints and future hangouts to tell you about that are on the horizon and under construction.

I have no idea when these places will open, but just remember that my brown eyes are on the street to keep you informed, and you can watch 'em develop, too.

The latest gem that's caught my attention is Mary's Burger Bistro, an upcoming hamburger shop on the corner of 23rd and Pacific downtown. Natasha loves me some burgers fo sho! I've been taking special note of the progress in redeveloping this dainty, adorable spot each time I pass by it. So far, they've done a great job of fixing the building up by painting it a deep red, adding inviting accents and an awesome retro business sign. If the TLC they've given to the building is any indicator of how much love they'll put in their burgers, our tummies will be happy.

I've also been watching construction workers scurry around Caper's Downtown, a future soup, sandwich and salad restaurant that will offer lunch and dinner, at 7th and Pacific. People LOVE Caper's first location at 26th and Proctor, and now it's time for them to blow downtown up.

Then there's the building downtown that I'd previously only agree to enter with full-body protective gear: The Mecca, the old nudie movie theater. Construction crews are tossing all kinds of building materials and debris (watch out!) from each story to rehab the space that will become condos, commercial space and (yea!) a speakeasy spot for dinner and a movie brought to us by the proprietor behind the Harmon Brewery.

And in the northern part of town, I'm feeling a pizza chain in their future. Generally I'm a little skeptical when a business considers itself "world famous" until I realize that I think of myself in the same way. Word on the street has it that Nick-N-Willy's World Famous Pizza will open at 26th and Proctor. They promise hot, fresh pizza at a great value.

Lastly, here's one that we've been waiting for, but you should keep your own eyes on: Bombay Bistro at Sixth Avenue and Stevens. Bombay Bistro will offer great bargain Indian food.   

Watching this city grow gets more and more exciting as each week passes.

As always, I'd rather be a T-Town hustler. â€" Natasha