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Sorry to see this, really liked this spot. I think it's very tough to make it in the mid price range for a nice full service restaurant, which is why there are so few of them around. I also think people complain way too much about parking and prices in Detroit but I can see how being located near the stadiums can be a curse if you're trying to attract customers not attending events. Hopefully something other than another sports/burger joint replaces it.
I agree with this sentiment, but I have some bad news: the economics of restaurants and the rapid increase in downtown rents means that fewer unique places will dot downtown. Chains and places that cater specifically to sports crowds, business lunchers & yuppies [[or whatever the hipster version of yuppies populating downtown these days are called) will dominate. But all is not lost: Detroit has growing potential unique opportunities in the neighborhoods at the fringe of downtown/midtown. The "push" of development outwards will carry with it great places to eat and drink. Working in one now, I am working on potentially another [[lease not yet signed). Note to those interested in opening their own: LONG-TERM LEASES OR NO LEASE AT ALL! You will be heartbroken and out of business when the lease renewal comes up. That's the downside of a resurgent city. Better than the days of old, though. The problems of growth are far better than the problems of decay.Quote:
Originally Posted by 401don
One and only experience: bad waitress led to a bad vibe about food and quality. Cashed out before even ordering. No loss in my book.
If I were planning to open a mid price restaurant, I'd start by looking at the Avenue of Fashion.Quote:
Originally Posted by 401don
Vibrant big cities, like much of your Brooklyn, change when economics improves. I'm not sure that I'd say 'unique' places will suffer. But 'inefficient' will. A sit-down that wants to keep reasonable prices and leisurely meals won't work. Other ideas will work. But what they'll have in common is that they will be higher-volume. Every inch of space will somehow be used to make money.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeyinBrooklyn
You may or may not like the change. But people will continue to eat.
Yep.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeyinBrooklyn
This is the start of the redevelopment of the neighborhoods!Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeyinBrooklyn
...The problems of growth are far better than the problems of decay.[/QUOTE]
Yep.