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[bloodyrocker]

Last nite and tonite my wife and I walked from Pleasant View through the downtown and gave our dinner business to the two only places to eat in downtown.. Mad House Cafe last nite and China Inn tonite.

So great to walk around downtown.. the river looks really quaint,  the eagles are flying on top of city hall.. I can't wait for Eltron to start work on the Grant building!  There is so much potential.. you can feel it as you walk around.

Gotta say though,  the drunk asshole quota is being filled nightly at the bustops in front of the visitor center and Slater Mill,  but this will change as things revitalize.

I really wish there were more places to eat downtown.   Oak Hill is going to have a great scene no matter what, we need India to open up here!

[Dan]

bloodyrocker, on Apr 13 2006, 06:42 PM, said:

Gotta say though,  the drunk asshole quota is being filled nightly at the bustops in front of the visitor center and Slater Mill,  but this will change as things revitalize.

IMO that place is sketchier than Kennedy Plaza on any given evening.

[Dan]

I was at the DMV last week to register my new truck, and I was in such a trance that I didn't even realize I could've been having a burger at Madhouse while I waited.  

I came off of School St. and took a left into the parking lot, and there aren't any signs on that side for Madhouse.  If there were, the little light bulb would have lit up in my brain and I would have been ok with waiting over an hour for plates.  

Are you supposed to park somewhere else, and there isn't a sign because it isn't their parking area?  But isn't the place in the Apex building, around the back side?  Maybe I just didn't get enough sleep that day?  

[frymasterspeck]

bloodyrocker, on Apr 13 2006, 06:42 PM, said:

I really wish there were more places to eat downtown.

This is totally from the FWIW side of the world: Tabu serves a passable lunch. But it's expensive for what it is. I had a $7 grilled chicken salad that was fine. "Colombian Typical Platter - $10"

[Frankie811]

http://www.pbn.com/c...s.php/id/120541

[frymasterspeck]

The Irish Social Club is on the block, as well. Located at the corner of East Ave, Pawtucket Ave, and James Street, the property includes:

1 bar w/ Class D (private club) liquor license
1 storefront, currently a hairdressers
2x 3-bedroom apartments
1 decent-sized parking lot

Asking price is $250k plus any money current owner puts into repairs. Contact Frank McCabe at 401-595-5883.

Do not contact me. I have no additional information.

Edited by frymasterspeck, 24 April 2006 - 08:23 AM.

[Frankie811]

Frankie811, on Apr 24 2006, 07:09 AM, said:

http://www.pbn.com/c...s.php/id/120541

http://www.projo.com...8.14446e5f.html

[Jenks]

Is Barney's Bagels closed / closing? What happened?

[bucketeer]

Has anyone heard anything regarding the closing of the East Ave. Cafe? I heard there was a dispute of some sort with the landlord, but was wondering if the closure is temporary or permanent. Also, is there anything going on with Madhouse? Their webpage isn't functioning and I've heard a couple rumors...

[Cotuit]

bucketeer, on May 8 2006, 09:43 AM, said:

Also, is there anything going on with Madhouse? Their webpage isn't functioning and I've heard a couple rumors...

I had trouble getting to their webpage a couple weeks ago, but when we went we talked to the manager and she was all up on the place. It was a random weekday evening, and the place wasn't packed, but there were a healthy number of people there. I'm looking forward to going back when their deck is done.

[bucketeer]

Cotuit, on May 8 2006, 10:41 AM, said:

I had trouble getting to their webpage a couple weeks ago, but when we went we talked to the manager and she was all up on the place. It was a random weekday evening, and the place wasn't packed, but there were a healthy number of people there. I'm looking forward to going back when their deck is done.

Thanks for the info, Cotuit! I've been by a couple of Thursday nights and the place was pretty packed. I really have my fingers crossed that Madhouse makes it! It's such a great asset to Pawtucket! I as well am looking forward to when they have the deck open.

[Cotuit]

bucketeer, on May 8 2006, 11:42 AM, said:

Thanks for the info, Cotuit! I've been by a couple of Thursday nights and the place was pretty packed. I really have my fingers crossed that Madhouse makes it! It's such a great asset to Pawtucket! I as well am looking forward to when they have the deck open.

I think they should do fine. The food is good, they have ample parking. If people drive to strip malls to eat at TGIFridays and Applebee's, then I see no reason why they would not drive to Pawtucket to have far superior food. They should advertise heavily in Providence Monthly though.

[bloodyrocker]

Cotuit, on May 8 2006, 10:41 AM, said:

I'm looking forward to going back when their deck is done.

I think that this is potentially one of the keys to success for Madhouse.  I can't wait till the deck opens.. I think its gonna be so great to hang out and have a few drinks with friends while watching downtown..

then I can stumble home.. heh

[brick]

Cotuit, on May 8 2006, 11:53 AM, said:

I think they should do fine. The food is good, they have ample parking. If people drive to strip malls to eat at TGIFridays and Applebee's, then I see no reason why they would not drive to Pawtucket to have far superior food. They should advertise heavily in Providence Monthly though.

It would help if people had another reason to go to that spot, like, say, Trader Joe's?  

I too think the deck will be key.  RIer's think of Pawtucket as grimy and low class, but from that deck will be a nice little vista looking at the Slater Mill and City Hall.  with Main St. back on the way to improvement, they will just need to get the bus station cleaned up a bit.

As for East Ave, since at least a month has gone by, I hope that the people who bought it closed it while they consult with the previous owners about making actual good food.  

Edited by brick, 08 May 2006 - 11:55 AM.

[Frankie811]

brick, on May 8 2006, 11:54 AM, said:

they will just need to get the bus station cleaned up a bit.

What bus station?

[Recchia]

Frankie811, on May 8 2006, 03:40 PM, said:

What bus station?

The Pawtucket Intermodal Center at the Visitor's Center (the Bucket's mini Kennedy Plaza).

On another note, it looks like they put in some kind of turn-around or something in front of Madhouse.  Anyone else notice this, in the sidewalk?  Could they be thinking valet parking?

Edited by Recchia, 08 May 2006 - 01:45 PM.

[Cotuit]

Recchia, on May 8 2006, 03:44 PM, said:

Could they be thinking valet parking?

Yes, that is exactly what it is. I think they're probably waiting to get the deck open before they start having a valet. When I spoke with the manager (owner?) she said they were having a bit of trouble getting the contractor to have the correct sense of urgency on getting the deck done. I think they were hoping/planning to have it ready by Memorial Day weekend.

[eltron]

Cotuit, on May 8 2006, 03:57 PM, said:

Yes, that is exactly what it is. I think they're probably waiting to get the deck open before they start having a valet. When I spoke with the manager (owner?) she said they were having a bit of trouble getting the contractor to have the correct sense of urgency on getting the deck done. I think they were hoping/planning to have it ready by Memorial Day weekend.

I went on Saturday hoping to sit out on the deck, but no go. Place was packed at 8 though. Didn't last too long through the night, but they seem to be doing great.

Don't think they really need the valet, since they have ample parking about 2 feet away, but hey, whatever floats your boat...

[Recchia]

Is it that upscale of a place that they would have a "market" for valet?  I can't believe I still haven't been, I could walk there!  

Random question, does Pawtucket have a mandatory 1am closing time for bars/clubs?  It seems they all close at 1 or 12:45...

[bucketeer]

Recchia, on May 8 2006, 04:53 PM, said:

Random question, does Pawtucket have a mandatory 1am closing time for bars/clubs?  It seems they all close at 1 or 12:45...

I'm fairly sure they do.