Leland_palmer Member Username: Leland_palmer
Post Number: 221 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 6:40 pm: | |
The Detroit News had a write-up on Friday. http://www.detnews.com/apps/pb cs.dll/article?AID=/20070216/E NT01/702160415/1032/ENT Any reports on how it's doing? How's the food at the grill? Shwarma sounds good right about now. Here's a couple of Then and Nows of that corner. Cliff Bells Park Bar and Bucharest Grill |
Hans57 Member Username: Hans57
Post Number: 24 Registered: 05-2006
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 7:05 pm: | |
I'm curious as to why if this bar were in a movie; It would be in "The Big Lebowski". Does it look like a bowling alley in there? |
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster
Post Number: 1930 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 7:23 pm: | |
I would like to say that I am in no way surprised to see a certain dog daycare-owning forumer in a picture of the Park Bar. |
1953 Member Username: 1953
Post Number: 1305 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 7:33 pm: | |
I love this place and try to go as much as possible. |
Leland_palmer Member Username: Leland_palmer
Post Number: 222 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 7:57 pm: | |
"I'm curious as to why if this bar were in a movie; It would be in "The Big Lebowski". Does it look like a bowling alley in there?" Maybe, someone pissed on their rug. |
Korridorkid Member Username: Korridorkid
Post Number: 48 Registered: 01-2005
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 10:07 pm: | |
The Big Lebowski runs deep in the heart of Owner Jerry Belanger and one of his bartenders, Mike Targus, aka "The Commish." Also included in this ardent fan club is members of the Wayne State University Undergrad Theatre Group, past and present. I went to school with both of them, and let me tell you, it was a rare week that someone wasn't having a White Russian/Big Lebowski showing at one of our apartments. Can't say if the bar was specifically designed/interpreted with the movie as inspiration but i think The Dude would approve. Nothing but love for Jerry, The Commish and the Park Bar...my home away from home. |
Long_in_the_tooth Member Username: Long_in_the_tooth
Post Number: 10 Registered: 01-2007
| Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 11:01 pm: | |
I went to the premier of The Big Lewbowski in L.A. 30 minutes after leaving the theatre we were sitting at the same bowling alley, in the same seat, ordering the same drink........ a caucasian. Truely a surreal moment. "The Dude abides" |
Hans57 Member Username: Hans57
Post Number: 25 Registered: 05-2006
| Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 12:54 am: | |
This aggression will not stand, man. |
Supersport Member Username: Supersport
Post Number: 11286 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 1:00 am: | |
quote:Safety factor: Downtown Detroit. Well lit, but be cautious. Please tell me that they aren't going to start listing a safety factor with each bar review! |
Scottr Member Username: Scottr
Post Number: 271 Registered: 07-2006
| Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 1:23 am: | |
Actually, that could be a good idea to help attract suburbanites. perhaps the owners asked that it be included in the article, to help with common misperceptions. although i doubt they're going to say 'wear a bulletproof vest' or 'bring an AK and 2 extra clips' either, are they? i suppose it ruins the point if you're not going to say when it's a not-so safe part of town. (yes, i'm exaggerating with those statements.) |
Supersport Member Username: Supersport
Post Number: 11287 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 1:50 am: | |
So, a dangerous bar would have like a 4 AK47 rating?
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Supersport Member Username: Supersport
Post Number: 11288 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 1:56 am: | |
4 Ak's and a vest designation for afterhours clubs on 8 mile?
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Scottr Member Username: Scottr
Post Number: 273 Registered: 07-2006
| Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 2:00 am: | |
supersport, i literally laughed out loud at that. I do like that this appeared now, when FSC is there this week. it gives me an idea of what to expect, should i be able to make it. i don't make it down there very often, in fact i'm not much of one to go out at all, actually, so this helps ease some apprehension. |