I heard that a bar was going in on the ground floor of the Philtower, I can't say how accurate this is, but the person that gave me the info works next door in the Atlas Life building.
It's going to be called Edward B. Delk's, I have heard. Named after the architect who designed the building, and others for Waite Phillips, including Philbrook and Villa Philmonte.
Quote from: custosnox on September 26, 2011, 12:37:49 PM
So close to pulling in the Dr. Who fans
I'd almost take up drinking.
Quote from: Kenosha on September 26, 2011, 11:00:24 AM
It's going to be called Edward B. Delk's, I have heard. Named after the architect who designed the building, and others for Waite Phillips, including Philbrook and Villa Philmonte.
Nice! Thanks for the affirmation.
Is it going into one of the street level spaces on Boston Ave? Would love to see one more area right on Boston Ave that has outdoor seating. Nice being on that street when people are out at Elote's and Mods and keep thinking if just one more place has seating like that nearby you will begin to create that lively "district"/streetscape feeling. If there is any area in this city that would be absolutely knock out to have like that it would be around that intersection at 5th and Boston. Though even if they don't have outdoor seating, if you can see inside the windows and have another hang out in that area, that too will be a big plus.
Viva La Deco District! lol 8)
Quote from: TheArtist on September 26, 2011, 01:28:22 PM
Is it going into one of the street level spaces on Boston Ave? Would love to see one more area right on Boston Ave that has outdoor seating. Nice being on that street when people are out at Elote's and Mods and keep thinking if just one more place has seating like that nearby you will begin to create that lively "district"/streetscape feeling. If there is any area in this city that would be absolutely knock out to have like that it would be around that intersection at 5th and Boston. Though even if they don't have outdoor seating, if you can see inside the windows and have another hang out in that area, that too will be a big plus.
Viva La Deco District! lol 8)
They can't put bar seating on the sidewalk without permanently fencing off that area.
Quote from: TheArtist on September 26, 2011, 01:28:22 PM
Is it going into one of the street level spaces on Boston Ave? Would love to see one more area right on Boston Ave that has outdoor seating. Nice being on that street when people are out at Elote's and Mods and keep thinking if just one more place has seating like that nearby you will begin to create that lively "district"/streetscape feeling. If there is any area in this city that would be absolutely knock out to have like that it would be around that intersection at 5th and Boston. Though even if they don't have outdoor seating, if you can see inside the windows and have another hang out in that area, that too will be a big plus.
Viva La Deco District! lol 8)
Yes, street level in the spot just south of the Supercuts.
Quote from: sgrizzle on September 26, 2011, 01:59:10 PM
They can't put bar seating on the sidewalk without permanently fencing off that area.
Which brings us back to the short-sightedness of the Boston Avenue refurb from a few years ago.
Pretty much every time I go by that part of Boston during business hours there are cars stopped in the right lane: cars being valet parked by the hotel, delivery trucks, etc.
It really is too bad the decision makers in this town are seemingly going off the Dallas/OKC craptastic model of pedestrian friendly areas rather than actual good examples of this.
Quote from: TheTed on September 26, 2011, 03:32:56 PM
Which brings us back to the short-sightedness of the Boston Avenue refurb from a few years ago.
Pretty much every time I go by that part of Boston during business hours there are cars stopped in the right lane: cars being valet parked by the hotel, delivery trucks, etc.
It really is too bad the decision makers in this town are seemingly going off the Dallas/OKC craptastic model of pedestrian friendly areas rather than actual good examples of this.
Indeed. We were told the reason they didn't do wide sidewalks down Boston Ave was because the local businesses didn't want it. I asked around, and NONE of the businesses and building owners I have talked to so far have ever said they would not have wanted the wider sidewalks instead of what we got. Seems to me someone made the descision, then lied to us when we questioned that descision.
Quote from: TheArtist on September 26, 2011, 05:32:35 PM
Seems to me someone made the descision, then lied to us when we questioned that descision.
Excuse this but:
Whaaaaaat? Noooooooooooooo.
This sounds like a great addition to the neighborhood.
On a related note, I was at my office on Saturday and it is amazing how many people I now see walking around Boston between 6th and 3rd on weekends - many with cameras taking pictures of our buildings. Just a few years ago, the only people you saw down here on weekends were people going to their office and the occasional skateboarder. We're not "there" yet, but real progress is being made.
Quote from: DTowner on September 27, 2011, 10:47:22 AM
This sounds like a great addition to the neighborhood.
On a related note, I was at my office on Saturday and it is amazing how many people I now see walking around Boston between 6th and 3rd on weekends - many with cameras taking pictures of our buildings. Just a few years ago, the only people you saw down here on weekends were people going to their office and the occasional skateboarder. We're not "there" yet, but real progress is being made.
Its really up to us. If you want weekend traffic in downtown then go downtown. Get a hair cut, get coffee and a crepe from Rusty at Mod's, get a margarita from Elote.
Quote from: carltonplace on September 27, 2011, 11:29:35 AM
Its really up to us. If you want weekend traffic in downtown then go downtown. Get a hair cut, get coffee and a crepe from Rusty at Mod's, get a margarita from Elote.
Open a place that can consolidate those and you've got a concept. The hair in my crepe might be a downer though.
I need each of these things, but also occasionally need a pedicure and some bait for fishing. When are those vendors coming?
Quote from: RecycleMichael on September 27, 2011, 01:03:38 PM
I need each of these things, but also occasionally need a pedicure and some bait for fishing. When are those vendors coming?
Put a nail salon in and I'm sure a cell phone store can't be far behind. Not sure about a bait shop. I always wanted to own one and call it Master's Bait Shop. That would really freak people out when you answer the phone a little too fast.
And we were so close with Bass Pro. What might have been....
Quote from: DTowner on September 27, 2011, 02:38:22 PM
And we were so close with Bass Pro. What might have been....
Maybe we can get a Dick's.
Then we could have all the Southies start writing into the paper. "That Dick's is too big. There's not enough parking." or "We need more parking for such a big Dick's downtown."
That Supercuts is only open 'til 6pm M-F, 1pm on Saturdays and it's closed Sundays.
Fairly poor hours for a SuperCuts. I tried to get a trim there the other day, but it was after 5 and only one stylist was working, so they couldn't get me in. Making a reservation for a SuperCuts haircut just seems wrong. Like making a reservation for dinner at McDonald's.
Quote from: Conan71 on September 27, 2011, 02:22:44 PM
Put a nail salon in and I'm sure a cell phone store can't be far behind. Not sure about a bait shop. I always wanted to own one and call it Master's Bait Shop. That would really freak people out when you answer the phone a little too fast.
My friend opened this salon recently downtown. I know they have at least one nail person who can do pedicures. I believe she is putting (those face people, I'm not even attempting to spell that one!)
Wantanzee Salon and Spa
9 E. 4 th street #105,
Phone 918-619-3055 for April or 405-742-7517 for Erin
I actually think a nail place would go over well downtown, I guess people are afraid of only being busy during lunch or right after work.
Quote from: tulsa_fan on September 28, 2011, 09:29:35 AM
I actually think a nail place would go over well downtown, I guess people are afraid of only being busy during lunch or right after work.
Several of the people I know that work DT would break away mid-morning or mid-afternoon to get mani/pedi/etc done. An appointment's an appointment in lots of people's minds.
Re: Philtower Bar . . . my sources say it's the ownership of The Melting Pot, and it will be an actual restaurant, not just a bar.
EDIT: Confirmed here: http://www.kjrh.com/dpp/news/local_news/downtown-bars,-restaurants-%26-living-space
QuoteTULSA - More businesses keep popping up in Downtown Tulsa and it's a trend that's expected to continue.
Take a drive through downtown and you'll find land being leveled for new projects and construction going on everywhere.
"This used to be the front of Miss Jackson's," Hunt Hawkins said about the space he's developing.
Hawkins and his business partner, Eric Richards, are behind Edward Delk's.
It's a new bar and restaurant that will be in the first floor of the Philtower, named after the historic building's architect.
"We're bringing back the original terrazzo floors. Bringing back the external fire brick because that looks pretty cool," Hawkins said.
Richard described the area as, "Lofty, industrial, 20's mix. There will be exposed brick. Exposed concrete ceilings."
Awesome, great to see. The next space in that area that will likely be developed into a restaurant space will be the corner of 6th & Boston, bottom of Enterprise building facing the park. That is Will's residential project that hopefully will start construction next year.
LOVE all the local businesses but wouldn't mind seeing a chain like Panera or Cosi along Boston somewhere..
Quote from: SXSW on September 29, 2011, 11:30:33 AM
LOVE all the local businesses but wouldn't mind seeing a chain like Panera or Cosi along Boston somewhere..
Seconded. The right chain could raise the bar downtown even further.
What I would like to see is more shopping in that area, especially some nice unique or trendy urban fare. A couple of urban clothing stores like EforMen would be nice (just you try finding my size 29 x 34 jeans or slacks in this town, or even a normal V-shaped shirt), a local version of a toy store like FAO Schwarz would be great to help get that downtown Christmas shopping thing going again, etc.
But hey, I am excited to see the way things are continuing to move along in the heart of downtown.
Quote from: we vs us on September 29, 2011, 10:06:18 AM
Re: Philtower Bar . . . my sources say it's the ownership of The Melting Pot, and it will be an actual restaurant, not just a bar.
EDIT: Confirmed here: http://www.kjrh.com/dpp/news/local_news/downtown-bars,-restaurants-%26-living-space
I hope they are open after 5 and on weekends.
Delk's is going to be great. Some friends of mine are putting this in. Check out some images on their FB page. (And "like" while your at it!)
http://www.facebook.com/EdwardDelks
Quote from: nic nac on October 02, 2011, 12:44:30 PM
Delk's is going to be great. Some friends of mine are putting this in. Check out some images on their FB page. (And "like" while your at it!)
http://www.facebook.com/EdwardDelks
Facebook up-thumb clicked.
Rendering per KRMG story.
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Quote from: Townsend on October 03, 2011, 09:14:09 AM
Rendering per KRMG story.
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From that rendering, almost has a 'Savastanos' vibe to it...
Small pet peeve...why does every restaurant need a darn tv?
Quote from: OSU on October 03, 2011, 10:33:10 AM
Small pet peeve...why does every restaurant need a darn tv?
There will always be watch parties so you can't miss out on that part of HH.
To give the hipsters something in common to talk about.
Tulsa Deco District FB post:
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QuoteEdward Delk's, 427 South Boston, in the Philtower Building, will be opening very soon! The casual dining bar and restaurant has preserved many of the historical elements of the location as well as including new decor unique to the Philtower Building.
That wall paper es muy dulce!
That "chandelier" is real nice Clark.
Went by today and the doors were open, I don't think the business was open but you could poke your nose in and look around. Interesting place. I hope it does well.
stuck my head in "today" (Tues).
very cool spot.
Was the Java Dave's layout like this? I don't recall the high ceiling / catwalk.
Lot of investment for three or four customers at night during the week....
Once again, too many dollars chasing too few people. Downtowners feeding on each other. We'll see...but these peeps can afford to lose money so it's a win win situation. ;)
I'd never let my kids get into a failing bar/sandwhich joint for their first job. I'd make them get a real job. Maybe, they're not capable. Were they boy scouts? That's who owned the Phil before it was ripped off from them....
Quote from: Teatownclown on December 14, 2011, 09:10:03 AM
Lot of investment for three or four customers at night during the week....
Once again, too many dollars chasing too few people. Downtowners feeding on each other. We'll see...but these peeps can afford to lose money so it's a win win situation. ;)
I'd never let my kids get into a failing bar/sandwhich joint for their first job. I'd make them get a real job. Maybe, they're not capable. Were they boy scouts? That's who owned the Phil before it was ripped off from them....
This is right next door to the new hotel so it should do a decent business, and not need to rely on "tulsans" (but I suspect that it will be a hipster hangout). I know for a fact that Elote gets lots of foot traffic from the hotel.
Quote from: Teatownclown on December 14, 2011, 09:10:03 AM
Lot of investment for three or four customers at night during the week....
Once again, too many dollars chasing too few people. Downtowners feeding on each other. We'll see...but these peeps can afford to lose money so it's a win win situation. ;)
I'd never let my kids get into a failing bar/sandwhich joint for their first job. I'd make them get a real job. Maybe, they're not capable. Were they boy scouts? That's who owned the Phil before it was ripped off from them....
While working on our little museum spot in the evenings, Mod's in the Philcade next door gets way more traffic than that. Heck, even us being way to the back of the lobby, not doing any real advertising, and not even having the place done, and sometimes having the closed sign still up lol, have gotten anywhere from 40 to over 100 people coming in each evening we are there. I know because I have been keeping track of how many people come through our doors. And yes, just the other night at Elote's had to wait a bit for an empty table and decided to sit at the bar. That area gets more traffic even on a cold winter night than you might suspect.
Does the hotel have its own bar? I know they have an area on the second floor, but the three or four times I was up there I never saw it staffed.
Quote from: TheArtist on December 14, 2011, 09:32:03 AM
While working on our little museum spot in the evenings, Mod's in the Philcade next door gets way more traffic than that. Heck, even us being way to the back of the lobby, not doing any real advertising, and not even having the place done, and sometimes having the closed sign still up lol, have gotten anywhere from 40 to over 100 people coming in each evening we are there. I know because I have been keeping track of how many people come through our doors. And yes, just the other night at Elote's had to wait a bit for an empty table and decided to sit at the bar. That area gets more traffic even on a cold winter night than you might suspect.
I love Blue Dome & Brady because of their "urban warehouse" feel but I would love to see this area develop in a great way. It has a much more cosmopolitan feel than other downtown districts. I would LOVE for an upscale restaurant to take over the top floor of First Place Tower. It was rumored for a long time Ruth's Chris would go in up there, but I haven't heard anything on that in a while. I also heard rumors some time ago of In the Raw opening in this area and using the Petroleum Club space (when they were moving to First Place) as banquet space.
I was down there last night.....ghost town. Of course, it was a Tuesday so let's give them the benefit of the doubt. At least those Arkansas hillbilly's filled up some of their own empty space....
I just LOVE your posts..... :D
Quote from: Teatownclown on December 14, 2011, 09:36:40 AM
I was down there last night.....ghost town. Of course, it was a Tuesday so let's give them the benefit of the doubt. At least those Arkansas hillbilly's filled up some of their own empty space....
I just LOVE your posts..... :D
I'm a little confused about your avatar, in your mind is the "middle" finger supposed to come before or after the "peace" fingers.
I'm a little confused who owns this place....children of the damned or children of the %1 or both..... :D
Quote from: Teatownclown on December 14, 2011, 09:36:40 AM
I was down there last night.....ghost town. Of course, it was a Tuesday so let's give them the benefit of the doubt. At least those Arkansas hillbilly's filled up some of their own empty space....
I just LOVE your posts..... :D
Of course you are right! All of these new businesses are going to be closed in a matter of months and they are wasting their money and time. I've got the tumbleweeds ready to release whenever you give the word.
Quote from: carltonplace on December 14, 2011, 10:40:33 AM
Of course you are right! All of these new businesses are going to be closed in a matter of months and they are wasting their money and time. I've got the tumbleweeds ready to release whenever you give the word.
Funny.
But don't feed the troll(s)!
Quote from: carltonplace on December 14, 2011, 10:40:33 AM
Of course you are right! All of these new businesses are going to be closed in a matter of months and they are wasting their money and time. I've got the tumbleweeds ready to release whenever you give the word.
Nope....they got plenty of money to waste....let's see what happens in five years....I wonder if country western fans will flock there.
Opens to the public this Friday Dec. 16th at 4pm! http://www.facebook.com/EdwardDelks
Quote from: BKDotCom on December 14, 2011, 03:09:23 AM
stuck my head in "today" (Tues).
very cool spot.
Was the Java Dave's layout like this? I don't recall the high ceiling / catwalk.
They discovered that along with a spiral staircase during the remodel.
Quote from: SXSW on December 14, 2011, 04:47:20 PM
They discovered that along with a spiral staircase during the remodel.
Bull, the owners have known that was part of that space there for years....
But add to the charm....every "story" helps.
Quote from: Floyd on December 14, 2011, 05:22:37 PM
Ease up, cowboy. You're being a prick lately. And we've seen what happens when you get that way several times over the years.
My avatar has you kinked up....relax.
Prick eh? because I offer liberty as opposed to control?
Save it for PM's....ok?
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Opens today at 4.
Nice quiet little place. I hope it does well.
nice joint... i wish them well...
it ain't as easy as it looks...
Went in Saturday at about 4:30 and had a beer.
Looked good. They'd had some issues with the kitchen the night before with smoke from the pizzas so they were installing a vent hood.
Bryan said they'd been busy opening night (the night before) from open to close.
The menu is light for now as they are trying to get all the kinks out.
Two tables came in as I was there for just the beer so that 's a good sign to me.
There were people walking all around the area at 4 to 5 on a Saturday. It's going to take me a while to get used to that.
Interesting... wouldn't have guessed them to have a kitchen or menu.
I'm thinking they need to add "eats" to the signage.
Quote from: Townsend on December 19, 2011, 11:07:41 AM
There were people walking all around the area at 4 to 5 on a Saturday. It's going to take me a while to get used to that.
I remember a few years back when I would go around downtown and take photos that you could walk around the 5th street and Boston Ave area in the evenings and it would be so quiet that if a cricket were to chirp, the sudden noise echoing off those canyon walls would likely startle you. Most evenings you would not find a single person on the streets, nor even a single car parked along Boston Ave. Now, even in the evenings your very lucky if you can find an empty parking spot there. My usual spot to park is the next street over on Cincinnati, but I have noticed lately, that even those are filling up more often. Can't wait for the day when I will have to walk 5 or 6 blocks to get to the museum. ;D
Quote from: TheArtist on December 19, 2011, 02:11:59 PM
Can't wait for the day when I will have to walk 5 or 6 blocks to get to the museum. ;D
Or a parking structure underneath your 12 story museum?
Quote from: TheArtist on December 19, 2011, 02:11:59 PM
I remember a few years back when I would go around downtown and take photos that you could walk around the 5th street and Boston Ave area in the evenings and it would be so quiet that if a cricket were to chirp, the sudden noise echoing off those canyon walls would likely startle you. Most evenings you would not find a single person on the streets, nor even a single car parked along Boston Ave. Now, even in the evenings your very lucky if you can find an empty parking spot there. My usual spot to park is the next street over on Cincinnati, but I have noticed lately, that even those are filling up more often. Can't wait for the day when I will have to walk 5 or 6 blocks to get to the museum. ;D
Yep, that is a good sign. I hope more bike racks go up on Boston...its even hard to find a space for your bike in the rack outside of Elote.
Teatown, you need to get out more. I work and play downtown. While there are periods of void, generally there is always something going on. Elote + mods + merriot = boston nearly always has life. Add the pop up shops and you will circle looking for parking. It isn't times square, but it is something different than it waqs 5 years ago.
Quote from: Townsend on December 19, 2011, 02:13:40 PM
Or a parking structure underneath your 12 story museum?
No way. I need people walking past our building just like many others need that as well. I don't want a downtown where people drive to some parking garage, get out and go to one place right near by, the get back into the car and drive out. I want them to walk past a few restaurants and shops, or my museum. You will never create a competitive pedestrian friendly/transit friendly core if every trip is by car to one place only. Your costs for infrastructure will be higher than they need to be. You won't be able to create a true urban environment for those who want it and you will end up alienating the urbanites (or at least not being able to compete with cities that do have superb pedestrian/transit friendly areas), while at the same time alienating the suburbanites (who aren't going to be really happy downtown anyway and the suburbs will out compete us for that demographic).
Interesting side note. We all have heard about how some suburbanites complain about how "scary" and nasty downtown is and how the parking is bad... was talking to some the other day about new parking garages going in and they, get this, here it comes folks,,,, think parking garages can be scary and nasty lol. Some people are not going to like downtown or "urbanity" no matter how much money, time and effort you spend to accommodate their complaints. Tulsa has plenty of suburb to offer those people. Lets work on making our core top notch for those who want really good urban; living, working, shopping, and entertainment venues.
Quote from: TheArtist on December 19, 2011, 06:09:56 PM
... suburbanites (who aren't going to be really happy downtown anyway and the suburbs will out compete us for that demographic).
As much as I detest Woodland Hills area traffic, you are right about competing for suburban traffic in one regard. I won't come downtown to a Sears, JC Penny, etc. I will come downtown for something that is specialized enough that every shopping mall cannot support one but a downtown business area could. That's assuming I want the product to begin with. Even then, I would probably be a one stop shopper even though I had to walk several blocks to parking. I am generally not an on the spot trinket buyer. I may look but seldom buy. Never however, is a long time.
Quote from: Red Arrow on December 19, 2011, 06:33:09 PM
As much as I detest Woodland Hills area traffic, you are right about competing for suburban traffic in one regard. I won't come downtown to a Sears, JC Penny, etc. I will come downtown for something that is specialized enough that every shopping mall cannot support one but a downtown business area could. That's assuming I want the product to begin with. Even then, I would probably be a one stop shopper even though I had to walk several blocks to parking. I am generally not an on the spot trinket buyer. I may look but seldom buy. Never however, is a long time.
Yea but your talking to the guy that can't wait to take off several days of work, pay hundreds of dollars to fly to NYC, spend days doing nothing but walking for miles and miles enjoying the "ambiance" to clothes shop, eat out, and see the sights. 8)
If our downtown were bursting with busy sidewalks full of people, unique stores with everything from high priced items to super cheap items, dozens and dozens of great restaurants and cafes, multiple museums and entertainment venues, fantastic architecture, great parks and squares alive with free entertainment, festivals and events going on all the time, historic sights (that are open), great clubs and nightlife, theaters, sports venues, etc. etc. etc. that ran for block after block after block,,,, I bet a LOT more people will go downtown. People will be making up and finding any excuse they can just so they can be downtown in the mix of it all.
And Tulsa could pull it off.
Haven't made it in yet, but from the photos it looks like they have one tap (atlas from marshall?).
I guess I can't really blame them, as Tulsa and Oklahoma are still well behind the craft beer renaissance curve.
But you wouldn't see a new downtown bar with one tap opening up in any halfway decent beer city. It's tiring to read about new bars with 30 taps (all local) opening up in downtown St. Louis. But we get bars with one tap.
Quote from: TheTed on December 19, 2011, 11:18:03 PM
Haven't made it in yet, but from the photos it looks like they have one tap (atlas from marshall?).
I guess I can't really blame them, as Tulsa and Oklahoma are still well behind the craft beer renaissance curve.
But you wouldn't see a new downtown bar with one tap opening up in any halfway decent beer city. It's tiring to read about new bars with 30 taps (all local) opening up in downtown St. Louis. But we get bars with one tap.
I thought this was supposed to be an entrepreneurial city.
Need/good idea=opportunity to make money... not "reason to complain".
Why are you giving away the secret of your next successful business venture? ;)
Seems like every time I have an idea and blab about it on here, its not long before someone else actually starts working on it. I have several new ideas I am working on, and this time am keeping my mouth shut lol.
Quote from: TheArtist on December 19, 2011, 06:09:56 PM
No way. I need people walking past our building just like many others need that as well. I don't want a downtown where people drive to some parking garage, get out and go to one place right near by, the get back into the car and drive out. I want them to walk past a few restaurants and shops, or my museum. You will never create a competitive pedestrian friendly/transit friendly core if every trip is by car to one place only.
Guess I should've pointed out it was underground since I was making it up anyway. Maybe we'll be tethering hovercars by then.
I had to go back to my office last night and drove by this place at 9:30. There were 5 or 6 folks sitting at the bar that I could see. Not bad for a cold rainy Monday night the week before Chrismas when it's been open only a few days.
Also, a walk up this stretch of Boston is dramatically changed by the pop up stores and new establishments. Signs and lights in windows are a huge improvement over dark lobbies to office buildings.
Quote from: DTowner on December 20, 2011, 10:08:30 AM
I had to go back to my office last night and drove by this place at 9:30. There were 5 or 6 folks sitting at the bar that I could see. Not bad for a cold rainy Monday night the week before Chrismas when it's been open only a few days.
Also, a walk up this stretch of Boston is dramatically changed by the pop up stores and new establishments. Signs and lights in windows are a huge improvement over dark lobbies to office buildings.
On an Elote HH night I was walking East on 5th about to hit Main when a group of women dressed in workout gear startled me coming around the corner of the Mayo building. It is very cool to see people walking around at night. The Y seems to be helping.
Quote from: Townsend on December 20, 2011, 10:31:21 AM
On an Elote HH night I was walking East on 5th about to hit Main when a group of women dressed in workout gear startled me coming around the corner of the Mayo building. It is very cool to see people walking around at night. The Y seems to be helping.
I love to eat at the Y. Oh wait, did I....
Quote from: Conan71 on December 20, 2011, 11:21:08 AM
I love to eat at the Y. Oh wait, did I....
Yes, yes you did.
Tried Delk's today. Great space, if it was crowded I bet it would be a great atmosphere.
I fully realize that it just opened and there will be kinks however----went for lunch today, hardly any one in the space and it took FOREVER to get drinks. Like, 20 minutes for one drink. The servers were too busy wandering around doing I'm not sure what but they weren't too worried about serving the few customers they had. :-\
Food was just ok. I was surprised that we got it so soon after ordering (after the whole drink situation) but I guess they don't actually cook onsite? They get stuff sent over from Local Table and just assemble it there? I'm pretty sure that's what the bartender said as he was busy standing around talking to his coworkers and not making drinks. Anyways, I hope they get better service but I will only be going there for a drink to soak in the atmosphere and only if I have time to spare.