Vas Member Username: Vas
Post Number: 701 Registered: 01-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 1:46 pm: | |
Hi everyone, I just noticed Twingos surrounded by State troopers. Its windows are covered with paper and a notice says No Trespassing, MI Department of .........somthing. I think they didn't pay their taxes and are closed up at least for now. |
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk
Post Number: 689 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 1:51 pm: | |
oh snap. |
Bumble Member Username: Bumble
Post Number: 70 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 1:52 pm: | |
Probably Masonic influences. Or the Queen of England. |
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine
Post Number: 1614 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 1:53 pm: | |
perhaps renault issued a recall? seriously though, sounds bad for those who worked there |
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway
Post Number: 1165 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 1:57 pm: | |
Detroit's Twingo's padlocked http://www.detnews.com/apps/pb cs.dll/article?AID=/20070424/U PDATE/704240445/1003 |
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa
Post Number: 1463 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 2:02 pm: | |
quote:It remained empty until January 2006, when it was opened by John Lopez, who had worked at Atlas Global Bistro and Agave, also now-closed, and chef Shawn Mac who had worked at Boocoo in Royal Oak. Nice track record. So... when's Mercury Bar going to open? |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 8904 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 2:03 pm: | |
I'm curious how a place can get so far behind in taxes from January 2006 - April 2007 that the actions listed in the article are required. I have never heard of police tape, etc used for taxes that are 1-2 years late. Does anyone know of any other situation where a building is wrapped in police tape for this activity? |
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster
Post Number: 2058 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 2:32 pm: | |
It may have to do with businesses that have liquor licenses being late in taxes. Sad news. |
Gdub Member Username: Gdub
Post Number: 1091 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 2:47 pm: | |
Could it have had something to do with their Conspiracy Theory Movie Night series? Hmmmm. Paging Mudflap. |
Supersport Member Username: Supersport
Post Number: 11512 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 2:48 pm: | |
Perhaps I'll actually make it there for their third time around. |
Brandon48202 Member Username: Brandon48202
Post Number: 171 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 4:13 pm: | |
Perhaps it had something to do with that rude waiter that someone complained about a while back. |
Detroitnerd Member Username: Detroitnerd
Post Number: 849 Registered: 07-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 4:13 pm: | |
Susanarosa: You said it. The Mercury Bar has been ready to open "any week now" for several years. |
Master_debator2 Member Username: Master_debator2
Post Number: 19 Registered: 01-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 4:43 pm: | |
ATTENTION: I work there, and its possible that we will be reopening this Thursday. I just found out about 45 minutes ago from Mudflap. I'll keep everyone posted. |
Mudflap Member Username: Mudflap
Post Number: 227 Registered: 08-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 5:09 pm: | |
Mudflap here.... Twingo's is back open, come have some cocktails on our patio tonight! The issues were solved in a few hours, so stop spreading rumours that Twingo's is closed. Detroitnerd, I will make sure to spit in your drink at the Mercury! LOL! I am one of the Principals at th Merc. |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 8913 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 5:11 pm: | |
Flap - You may want to contact the news or Freep to add a correction to their article. They certainly got that 'closure' story up in a hurry didn't they. |
Barnesfoto Member Username: Barnesfoto
Post Number: 3389 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 5:17 pm: | |
There are certain things that journalists take very seriously. One of them is lunch. |
Leland_palmer Member Username: Leland_palmer
Post Number: 297 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 5:27 pm: | |
Channel 7 is still claiming that it's closed. They should get in the loop. |
Blueidone Member Username: Blueidone
Post Number: 49 Registered: 03-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 6:02 pm: | |
Channel 7 just said they are back open. |
Supersport Member Username: Supersport
Post Number: 11516 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 6:05 pm: | |
Just walked by around 5pm, plenty of people there at least drinking outside, though didn't see any food. |
Mbr Member Username: Mbr
Post Number: 141 Registered: 03-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 6:52 pm: | |
I guess any press is good press. Could this be a guerilla marketing tactic? |
Gdub Member Username: Gdub
Post Number: 1092 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 6:53 pm: | |
Publicity stunt! I applaud your marketing bravado, Twingsters. |
Bibs Member Username: Bibs
Post Number: 690 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 10:01 pm: | |
Elvis was seen dining at Twingos! It's just a cover up! |
Yvette248 Member Username: Yvette248
Post Number: 491 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 11:57 pm: | |
They shut it down for failure to pay taxes. If they are back open, I'm sure someone rushed right down there with a check that magically materialized. |
Club_boss Member Username: Club_boss
Post Number: 64 Registered: 12-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 8:21 am: | |
"Twingo's Euro Cafe, a popular midtown restaurant that reopened last year to rave reviews, was shuttered briefly Tuesday by Michigan treasury agents and state police over tax issues, according to a legal notice posted on the building." The complete story... http://www.detnews.com/apps/pb cs.dll/article?AID=/20070424/U PDATE/704240445 |
Matt Member Username: Matt
Post Number: 1182 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 9:13 am: | |
OMG they're closed... now they're open... now they're closed... now they're open again! Looks like I need to get down there and have lunch before they close again next week! |
Vas Member Username: Vas
Post Number: 702 Registered: 01-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 9:15 am: | |
"A man who answered the phone and identified himself as a manager would not give his name, but said the restaurant was back in operation and open for dinner. He declined to say why law enforcement officers swarmed the establishment earlier in the day. 'Maybe they were here for lunch.'" Thats great, the paranoid manager not sharing any info. Must be that one bartender that told my friend "Nice tits" That guy was a weirdo, sweating and hopped up on something. Good atmosphere otherwise. At least its back open unlike Oslo. |
Detroitnerd Member Username: Detroitnerd
Post Number: 852 Registered: 07-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 10:29 am: | |
Mudflap: Heh. That's why I quit drinking. Open that place already! |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 8917 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 2:08 pm: | |
quote:Must be that one bartender that told my friend "Nice tits" That guy was a weirdo, sweating and hopped up on something. I suspect that is Steven. Personally I like the guy and his is entertaining as hell if you are there to drink. He might keep you away but he brings me in. |
Master_debator2 Member Username: Master_debator2
Post Number: 20 Registered: 01-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 3:15 pm: | |
Hey Vas, so your friend have nice tits? I'm sure she does as the bartender who said that knows his tits. Everyone, come up to Twingos this Sunday for Conspiracy Theory Brew & View. I promise there won't be any more raids or attacks on your civil liberties |
Vas Member Username: Vas
Post Number: 703 Registered: 01-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 3:25 pm: | |
yeah I could see that dude being funny on another night. But then he was flicking us off and when I confronted him on it, he said it was a term of endearment or something. He was sweating and twitching so much I just thought he need another bump. Her tits aren't particularly special but the entire package is great. uh-oh, too much information. The point is, everyone go to Twingos. |
Mudflap Member Username: Mudflap
Post Number: 228 Registered: 08-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 6:35 pm: | |
The bartender in question has Torettes Syndrome. |
Master_debator2 Member Username: Master_debator2
Post Number: 21 Registered: 01-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 6:46 pm: | |
Hey Flap, you gots ta b seedin me on all da d-tails when ya gets a minute. Flim flam da bitchy wham cram says pootie tang. Now I'm speaking regulary. Now it makes sense that my doctor told me that I'm Auswitchy. |