
Jay9398 wrote:I heard yesterday from someone in the know that the sale has been finalized. Headington now owns the building containing the former Sol Irlandes space, Campisi's, Woolworth, and the State Farm Insurance space.
eburress wrote:I will be happy as long as Headington doesn't demolish those old structures.
In what may finally be a successful venture in a troubled spot, a new Irish pub is about to open at One Arts Plaza.
Called The Playwright Irish Pub, it's going into the space most previously occupied by Proof + Pantry. It's from Alan Kearney, a native of Ireland who also runs The Crafty Irishman in downtown Dallas.
The new pub will offer hundreds of whiskeys and scotches, plus 50 beers on tap, including a healthy Irish selection.
The Playwright is at 1722 Routh St., Suite 102, and will open at a highly civilized 10 am every day, and close at 2 am.
muncien wrote:Any word on City Tavern?
...OR, for that matter, whatever is replacing the old City Tavern?
Previous communications sounded like both should be up an running quickly. But it seems like it's been ages since I heard anything.
DPatel304 wrote:I never went to the old City Tavern but this one looks a bit small/crowded? I'm guessing this new location won't have a patio any more, correct?
Either way, I'm excited for this to open.
mdg109 wrote:Ugh, The Commissary downtown just announced new hours: 7am-6pm.
DPatel304 wrote:mdg109 wrote:Ugh, The Commissary downtown just announced new hours: 7am-6pm.
Oh man, that's very disappointing. I guess if the demand isn't there, I can't really blame them, I was just hoping we were finally at a point where we could support more late night venues in downtown.
I've actually never been to the place in the evening, so I suppose I'm part of the problem. Hopefully it won't be long before they reverse this decision and stay open later again.
Jbarn wrote:DPatel304 wrote:mdg109 wrote:Ugh, The Commissary downtown just announced new hours: 7am-6pm.
Oh man, that's very disappointing. I guess if the demand isn't there, I can't really blame them, I was just hoping we were finally at a point where we could support more late night venues in downtown.
I've actually never been to the place in the evening, so I suppose I'm part of the problem. Hopefully it won't be long before they reverse this decision and stay open later again.
Imagine a city of 10,000 inhabitants that has no grocery store, few necessary services, very little retail, and restaurants that serve only lunch - that would he downtown Dallas. Downtown always seems to be on the verge, but can never get over that hump. Perhaps it just wasn’t meant to be.
Tivo_Kenevil wrote:Jbarn wrote:DPatel304 wrote:
Oh man, that's very disappointing. I guess if the demand isn't there, I can't really blame them, I was just hoping we were finally at a point where we could support more late night venues in downtown.
I've actually never been to the place in the evening, so I suppose I'm part of the problem. Hopefully it won't be long before they reverse this decision and stay open later again.
Imagine a city of 10,000 inhabitants that has no grocery store, few necessary services, very little retail, and restaurants that serve only lunch - that would he downtown Dallas. Downtown always seems to be on the verge, but can never get over that hump. Perhaps it just wasn’t meant to be.
I wouldn't go that far. Theres restaurant that are open all the time.. zenna, campisi's, the woolworth, Frankie's, twisted trompo etc... The problem with the commissary is there's nothing there that is late night dinner food. It's a bunch of cold deli sandwiches and soups.
You unconsciously don't even go there cause it doesn't sound appetizing at night. That's the reality.
It just seems that for the amount of people living, staying and visiting downtown, there is a great lack of amenities.
tamtagon wrote:At some point, the quiet areas of the CBD will become a welcome block or two of inactivity for residents. As long as the busy "24 Hour" hives of activity are generally contained, the whole city benefits by a varied array of activity.... eventually.
muncien wrote:No doubt! Glad they kept the general look and feel while improving aesthetic quality. I have been waiting and waiting for this place to open. If anyone catches wind of an opening date, please pass it along. Much thx!!!
mdg109 wrote:Nice! Didn't know about the juice place. Walked around the West End, and noticed a sign and some construction at the old Ellen's place. Sign says it's for "Burgerim."
Burgerim, noted for mini burgers, is opening a location in downtown Dallas, at 1722 N. Market St. Their burgers are 3-ounce patties, so you can choose from an uno, duo, trio, or 16 pack, as well as from a variety of buns, sauces, patty options, and toppings. Founded in Israel, the chain is in the midst of a big DFW expansion, with about a dozen locations open already and another dozen on the way. But hey, this is downtown Dallas, so it's special.
lakewoodhobo wrote:Noticed that City Hall Bistro now has an entrance on Main St. next to Which Wich. Also, a juice place is opening next door to Bread Zeppelin.
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Jbarn wrote:lakewoodhobo wrote:Noticed that City Hall Bistro now has an entrance on Main St. next to Which Wich. Also, a juice place is opening next door to Bread Zeppelin.
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Glad to see something going in here. This block is sad. Downtown seems to have stalled.
jetnd87 wrote:Yea I'd imagine it's a temporary stall due to the insane amount of construction in the area (and greater downtown). I jogged through multiple parts of downtown 2 days ago (including this one), and literally almost every block is under some form of construction - both aggravating and exciting.
Medium/long term this should be a good thing, but as we've seen with Lower Greenville and other areas, it can present some real short-term headaches for businesses. A negative side effect of a (hopefully) good evolution.
Jbarn wrote:I think if the city changed its archaic codes and started acting like a big city it might help some. For instance, allow businesses to put plants and landscaping out in front of their businesses without charging a $1,000 “landscaping” fee each year. Allow buildings to put up awnings over the sidewalk, without charging a $1,000 fee each year. Allow retail establishments to put merchandise out in front of their establishments or have sidewalk sales, allow street vendors, plant trees,....in other words, do some of the things that every major city in the world does. Until then we have a glorified business park.
Jbarn wrote:But once the AMLI fountain place, Artelier, Davis Building, and Hall Arts are completed, there is really nothing else coming down the pipeline. The “Never” on Elm Street is not going to be completed in our lifetime, there are very few buildings left to re-do, and there are no real plans for new retail, hotel, or retail developments. So what we will have when these buildings are completed may be what we have for years.
DPatel304 wrote:I'll bet we see some sort of residential (or perhaps a boutique hotel) announced the East Quarter area. Once that area has been cleaned up and is mostly leased, I can see it being pretty desirable for some new development.
Cbdallas wrote:Close Main Street and make it an outdoor music festival and get some big corporate sponsors to get some real talent to draw the crowds from all over the metroplex. It just takes money to get this done.
muncien wrote:Cbdallas wrote:Close Main Street and make it an outdoor music festival and get some big corporate sponsors to get some real talent to draw the crowds from all over the metroplex. It just takes money to get this done.
I've been saying for years that this should be done every Friday & Saturday evening. Drill a few holes for bollards, have a fixed schedule, rent out some booth space along the middle, and it will be quite the place to go on a routine basis, all at minimal expense.
tamtagon wrote:ATT should host walk-in movies with the Time-Warner collection.
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