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I think I am the only person in my condo tower (I rent) that does not have a dog. Makes the elevator rides lots of fun :|

How is business going now that the newness has wore off a bit?

Holy residences!

With Burke remaining as an airport, is there a way the northern edge could be utilized as a park, or at least a lakefront bike/running and walking path?

The university argues that the wiring in the Science and Research Building functioned properly and that Mal's homemade grow light and electrical equipment caused his death. So, that sentance was about 2/3s way down the article. What the hell? :wtf:

I know there is a lot of duplication, and there needs to be coordination between the in state universities. I just cant see how consolodating entire universities is going to open up more opportunities for Ohioans seeking higher education. It will be harder to get into these new universities, and if they are all going to pursue being research universities, it is going to be more expensive. This will close out the option of a university education for many Ohioans. It is kind of ironic that a Republican governor populated the state with accredited universities and now a Democratic governor is trying to close down several of them. For what? Higher rankings on the US News & World Report rankings?

You were really traumatized by that salmon mousse weren't you? Is there a bad story with the styling product of the same name. ;) THANKS FOR THE LINKS. I really like what Sherman did with Southside, so I will steal all of his good ideas :) EDIT: Oh man, that southside menu is intimidating for me. I may have to hit up some of my Lola connections to help me with the menu. I need simple, but with a little character. Crap I am screwed. Y'all are a great sounding board, thanks again

The next bar is either Westport Inn, a music venue named after my Dad's hometown in Ireland, or Punchin' Pat's, a boxing themed sports bar. (I have been thinking about this for years) I am hoping that either one of those bars I can establish in Cleveland, Columbus, Chicago and maybe New Orleans. (cities where I lived, no disrespect for my Ohio neighbors to the south) But, I still have to open the doors on the first bar before I plan on cornering the market on the hospitality industry

Right now, the drinks will be classic drinks named after classic cars, for instance the Singapore Sling might be called the Lincoln Zepher. I was thinking to have a little more fun with the food names, for instance if I had a large sandwich I would call it the pile up, a veggie sandwich I would call the Hybrid or Prius, etc. The singature drink will be the old fashioned, a drink I have always liked making and I guess it is popular in New York right now. From my two days in Portland, I am going to steal the idea for fresh fruit juice squeezed in front of you as you order.

^That is a nice tie in! I plan on having the entire GLBC offerings either on tap or in the bottle. As well as some of thier inovative sustainablity practices. I forgot to mention. Perpetual 25% off for all urban ohio members (with at least 200 posts...cant have people joining just to get the discount :))

Well, for my Columbus friends, the Bier Stube Pizza and Mac's Cafe Nacho's and Chili might be plagiarized, as well as the drink list from the St. James.....all places that helped me pay for my engineering degree from THE I was wondering about the Great Gatsby, thanks. I will pick it up tonight. Thanks mods for letting me use the forum! (I am going to start one more thread looking for info on Chicago's 1932 (33?) Worlds fair)

Thanks, That is the way I am leaning, but I want to learn more before I dismiss it completely. What will probably wind up happening is that I offer some appetizers or small dishes to compliment the beer, such as pretzels, sausage, cheese and other such stuff, then have a pub grub menu. A little back story...This opportunity came to me because my business partner has acquired several storefronts in the area, he has about a third of the real estate on Michigan Ave next to the McCormick place expansion. The city of Chicago has planned for this to be an entertainment district. I am going to rent one of the storefronts from Matt and open the first bar there, but Matt wants a hand in the look and the style of the place. I really don't have a problem with that because I have worked for him off and on over the years, so we have kind of the same vision. I just want a successful business, he just wants a way to introduce the district. So what will hopefully happen is a beautiful bar opens with an exceptional beer and whiskey list along with a menu that compliments it. But place, for all of the beauty and quality is run like a corner bar. Think Treehouse in Tremont. Anywho, I've gots lots to learn in a short period of time. Please continue to make suggestions. I think I will change the name of the tread to "Suggestions to make a new bar successful"

I like NY in a 5 game series with Sabathia, Carmona and Byrd Boston in a 7 game series Then home field advantage for the World Series, something we did not have in '95 or '97

As an outsider looking in, it seems like Akron and CSU have been doing better than ever, and in turn they have been providing a benefit to both its students and the communities that they are in. I don't get why the state is looking to screw with that.

After years of talking (years and years.....) it looks like I will be opening a bar. I am meeting with architect tomorrow and I am engineering a menu right now. I know I want to have a stellar beer selection, but food intimidates me. I would be happy serving hot dogs with optional cheese whiz, but my business partner, who owns the park grill in Chicago probably wants to go a little more upscale So, I need to learn all about gatropubs. Secondly, the theme and name of the place will be Motor Row, an area of Chicago where all the wealthy went to shop for cars back at the turn of last century. So if anyone is an expert on the culture of 1920's/1930's America, please direct me to a resource to life at that time. What did people eat, drink, read, do, etc. Even if you could suggest a novel that captures the feeling of the time. THANKS IN ADVANCE, I will buy you a beer next spring BTW, Motor Row 2333 S. Michigan Ave.

Thanks Mayday!

maybe the commissioners are just f*cking with the Forest City. Just like when they selected Ameritrust over Higbees for the County HQ, and then Sam Miller pulled the Tower City Convention Center plan in protest.

Anything worthy of taking new pics on the site? The construction cam ain't so clear

Don't forget about Detroit-Shoreway / Battery Park / Gordon Square! There is a host of new galleries, restaurants, new housing and lakefront park access.

The studio space looks like a place I lived in Chicago for a while. It had about the same amount of furniture :( What neighborhood is this project in? Which ones does it border. In my head I am trying to see if the Avenue district contects to Asiatown to Tyler Village....

How does the height of the lofts building mesh with the surrounding area?

All that extra land is landfill??? Wow! Cool map

w28th, what exactly do you mean by lobby articulation? Might as well learn something on the board other than public transit :)

^^Thanks

How much does constructing a terminal cost???