Just as the sign advises, "Please stand by..." for the opening of the Bardo Coffee House, which is coming -- slowly -- to the Imperial Building at 238 South Broadway, across from the Barker Lounge. The space boasts newly installed cabinetry, a few refrigerator cases and a waiting espresso machine, but it looks like it could be a few more months before the first cub is poured.

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