Bussey Member Username: Bussey
Post Number: 217 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.220.232.44
| Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 4:35 pm: | |
I live right at Merrick and Commonwealth. On the next corner, Trumbull and Merrick, there is an unused commercial building. Today I saw two young men there with an older man who was showing them the place. The two yonger guys both had tape measures and were taking tons of measurments. I shouted at them "Jet's Pizza" and the one guy gave me a shake of his head, no. Then I shouted "7-Eleven." Again another no shake. Then he replied that they were working on a Tavern. I couldn't make out anything more than this since it was from across the street and, given the cars and wind, his voice was hard to hear. I would have gone over but I was taking the wife to work and she didnt want to be late. Does anyone know who these two cats were and how long do i have to wait before I can once again get drunk and walk less than 100 yards home.!!; I used to live in the Belcrest and loved the Circa for that very reason. |
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku
Post Number: 742 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 69.136.147.97
| Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 5:04 pm: | |
I knew sooner or later this would happen |
Cjdb16 Member Username: Cjdb16
Post Number: 140 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 198.109.49.243
| Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 5:06 pm: | |
I almost stopped and asked too, Bussey but had to pick up the kid and run. I doubt we will get any answers yet, but with nosey neighbors like us the world will know soon enough... |
J_stone Member Username: J_stone
Post Number: 335 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 63.77.247.130
| Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 5:08 pm: | |
I always thought that would make a nice little pub when I used to live at Merrick and Commonwealth. |
Supersport Member Username: Supersport
Post Number: 10581 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.246.37.236
| Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 5:46 pm: | |
...and then you sold out and moved to Corktown. |
Gannon
Member Username: Gannon
Post Number: 6568 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 70.236.198.22
| Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 6:12 pm: | |
Movin' on UP... I've never seen a BAD little pub, for the record. |
Bussey Member Username: Bussey
Post Number: 218 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 141.217.88.126
| Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 6:33 pm: | |
Pints on Friday here we come! Hey Courtney, we can have our association meeting there for a change! |
Taj920 Member Username: Taj920
Post Number: 139 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 68.42.252.205
| Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 8:53 pm: | |
Should have titled your post "New tavern in Woodbridge." I thought you were talking about the one in Rivertown for a minute. |
Bvos Member Username: Bvos
Post Number: 1960 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 70.228.57.79
| Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 9:49 pm: | |
Yeah, the title definately needs to be fixed. I too thought someone was finally going to reopen the Woodbridge. I started reading the post and then thought someone was going to open a bar in the Woodbridge neighborhood and call it the Woodbridge Tavern, a good idea in theory but not in reality/history. |
Detroitplanner Member Username: Detroitplanner
Post Number: 178 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 205.188.116.137
| Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 9:50 pm: | |
I hear once they open up every crappy bar downtown will shut down because Supersport will save busfare. |
Bvos Member Username: Bvos
Post Number: 1962 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 70.228.57.79
| Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 9:55 pm: | |
what?! |
Mccarch Member Username: Mccarch
Post Number: 87 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.214.178.36
| Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 9:56 pm: | |
Oddly enough, I drove down Merrick c. 11:30 am this morning, and saw the two guys with the surveyor's tape, and speculated on what might be happening. Woodbridge is a very small, observant neighborhood. |
Bussey Member Username: Bussey
Post Number: 219 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.220.232.44
| Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 10:05 pm: | |
Yeah, we are a bunch of busy bodies with nothing better to do than comment about what is happening right outside our front doors. So don't come here lookin for trouble, or else Lee Tilson will put you on his Shit List!!! And you don't want that. Look what happened to the Salvation Army. |
Firefly Member Username: Firefly
Post Number: 84 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 205.188.116.137
| Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 10:07 pm: | |
Dear GOD: Please help Supersport. Amen. |
Doublej Member Username: Doublej
Post Number: 1 Registered: 09-2006 Posted From: 152.163.100.8
| Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 - 5:36 pm: | |
Hello to all. I am the mystery young man taking measurements. My name is Jim, I am a Woodbridge resident for over 6 years and my partner and I are working toward opening a neighborhood pub. We need your support. I have a petition and a sample support letter for anyone interested. I'd love to speak with any supporters or non supporters of this project, your input will help us to better suit your needs. Send E-mail with: name, address, phone and I will come meet you and you can sign the petition. Doublejco@aol.com Thanks for noticing. Jim |
Rrl Member Username: Rrl
Post Number: 618 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 71.213.230.209
| Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 - 5:45 pm: | |
2J- Do you have a liquor license yet? I would assume the petition is to use during City approvals phase(s)? Anything else you can share re: your planned establishment? signed, Curious non-Woodbridge resident |
Chub Member Username: Chub
Post Number: 380 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 70.236.191.72
| Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 - 7:32 pm: | |
Anyone in Woodbridge should contact and support Jim on this project. The more local support he gets, the more likly this will get off the ground. I know Jim, and can vouch for his plan and his love of the neighborhood. |
Brandon48202 Member Username: Brandon48202
Post Number: 104 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 165.252.70.2
| Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 - 7:49 pm: | |
Why re-invent the wheel? http://pub.realcomponline.com/ List/7/G/K/5B7LIUDATK97GK.htm |
Chub Member Username: Chub
Post Number: 381 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 70.236.191.72
| Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 - 8:03 pm: | |
I could be wrong, but I think Doublej is more interested in the Woodbridge neighborhood, due to he being a resident there. Beside that, Mich. Ave. has bars all up and down there. Woodbridge needs something like this badly. the Lager House is not priced to move and has a sort of crappy floorplan as well. |
Brandon48202 Member Username: Brandon48202
Post Number: 105 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 165.252.70.2
| Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 - 8:04 pm: | |
The price is negotiable! Let's make a deal! |
Doublej Member Username: Doublej
Post Number: 2 Registered: 09-2006 Posted From: 68.42.76.6
| Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 12:14 pm: | |
Thanks Brandon, however Chub is correct, We have no interest in the Lager House at any price. We are dedicated to the Woodbridge neighborhood, we live here and we are going to invest our money here. Thanks. |
Crew Member Username: Crew
Post Number: 1034 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 146.9.52.102
| Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 2:22 pm: | |
Will this be a family friendly establishment? |
Itsjeff
Member Username: Itsjeff
Post Number: 6859 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 208.27.111.125
| Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 2:26 pm: | |
No, your mother can't come. |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 7898 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.159.19
| Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 2:35 pm: | |
I believe he was asking if your mother could come. |
Bussey Member Username: Bussey
Post Number: 220 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 141.217.172.178
| Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 7:12 pm: | |
Make it a dog friendly bar like in New York! Seriously though, as long as you have a pool table I will be there everynight!! Being so close to the athletic fields you need to have a sports theme, at least a few big screens. Call it Lindell BC |
Barnesfoto Member Username: Barnesfoto
Post Number: 2477 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 9:54 am: | |
Woodbridge lost a lot of charm when they tore down the Marble Bar...(Became Famous Overnight) It needs a replacement. |
Bussey Member Username: Bussey
Post Number: 221 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 11:33 am: | |
Where was that? |
Mccarch Member Username: Mccarch
Post Number: 88 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:06 pm: | |
Barnesfoto, do you actually remember The Marble Bar? |
Bussey Member Username: Bussey
Post Number: 223 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 1:26 am: | |
So where was it....... |
Barnesfoto Member Username: Barnesfoto
Post Number: 2478 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 1:43 am: | |
The first time I ventured into Woodbridge, I was a kid taking my first few rolls of photographs...It was 1978. On the east side of Trumbull, somehwere near Canfield was this great old building with a sign that read "The Marble Bar, Became Famous Overnight". I regret to say that it was torn down before I could take a picture of it. Later, when attending WSU, I would sometimes venture into a place called the Cafe Detroit on Palmer east of Cass (now it's a mideastern restaurant). They had this great marble bar, which came out of...yes, the Marble Bar on Trumbull. I got the story of the Marble Bar becoming famous overnight, which was this: In the late 40's or early 50's, President Harry Truman's Motorcade became lost on a visit to Detroit. Truman ordered the motorcade to stop at a bar for a drink and directions...That bar was the Marble Bar. Wish I could say that I had a drink there. The reality is that it was gone long before I was of legal drinking age. But it's a great story, yes? |
Chub Member Username: Chub
Post Number: 385 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 2:01 am: | |
Thanks for the great post Barnesfoto. What a story! |
Bussey Member Username: Bussey
Post Number: 224 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 11:57 am: | |
sweet |