  Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 8572 Registered: 10-2003 |
Anyone? | ||
Hans57 Member Username: Hans57 Post Number: 51 Registered: 05-2006 |
Please, elaborate on this Mezzanine you speak of. | ||
Downtown_remix Member Username: Downtown_remix Post Number: 24 Registered: 03-2007 |
.Mezzanine is a high end home good store,was in downtown ann arbor, now moving to downtown off grandriver near broadway.a few small shops surround this area on the edge of harmony park,walked pass and saw advertisment signs in the windows. photos of some sleek high end looking chairs an household items,cant wai till it opens. | ||
Everydayislikesunday Member Username: Everydayislikesunday Post Number: 314 Registered: 12-2004 |
Mezzanine is fabulous! I just saw the owner the other day, and didnt even think of asking him. Initially, it was supposed to be early March, but I havent heard anything more recent.... | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 809 Registered: 06-2005 |
I heard it will be soon. As every business owner knows, sometimes the build out takes a little longer... I think End of March sounds about right, but don't hold me to it.... | ||
56packman Member Username: 56packman Post Number: 1131 Registered: 12-2005 |
will Mezzanine have a Mezzanine? Hudson's had one | ||
Quinn Member Username: Quinn Post Number: 1203 Registered: 01-2005 |
http://www.mezzanine-online.co m/catalog.mv | ||
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 8573 Registered: 10-2003 |
Duo - I certainly wasn't criticizing or complaining. I saw the signs in the window last week while out for a walk. I figured this thread could be a feww plug for the owner without him having to mention it himself. I respect the risk he is taking (I know I don't have the balls to do it) and thought this would be a good way for him to pass on info if he pleases. | ||
Downtown_remix Member Username: Downtown_remix Post Number: 27 Registered: 03-2007 |
with the help of the downtown community, we can have this place doing very well. I'd be glad to advertise their products in my building lobby.@ TRolley plaza. | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 4244 Registered: 10-2003 |
I feel like channeling Royce this morning... I don't like the Mezzanine second floor retail concept. If it were up to me this story should be on a fourth floor. It should be part of a vertical "home ownership" mall. On the ground floor there should be real estate agency, on the second floor a mortgage lender, on the third floor home repair services, finally on the fourth floor a furniture store. That makes much more sense. I don't know why this business people don't ask me for advice for often before spending their money. Also there should be a statue of Lewis Cass somewhere at the vertical mall. | ||
Charlottepaul Member Username: Charlottepaul Post Number: 687 Registered: 10-2006 |
What? I am really not understanding your rationale Jelk. Sounds like an interesting layout, but what makes that such a good idea? | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 4247 Registered: 10-2003 |
market research | ||
Dougw Member Username: Dougw Post Number: 1615 Registered: 11-2003 |
Jelk has a rather dry sense of humor sometimes. | ||
Eric Member Username: Eric Post Number: 715 Registered: 11-2004 |
Charlottepaul let's just say Royce has produced some "interesting" development ideas | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 1968 Registered: 11-2004 |
The opening date for Mezzanine is fluid, but I'm hoping for the end of March. That might be pushing it a tiny bit. We ran into a lot of delays in restoring the space, which was all 70's drop-ceiling and old industrial carpeting when we moved in. Plaster repair takes a lot of time, as it turns out. Who knew? Thanks a ton for your interest. As many of you know, this has been in the works for over two years, and I'm really pleased it's finally close to reality. I'll let you know when we're ready to go! And Jelk those are some fantastic ideas, thanks for your input! | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8595 Registered: 12-2003 |
Mezzanine Realty, Mortgage, and Home Repair?! I dunno Dial, I'd stick to the furniture and furnishings, they will be so much more profitable in the short run...wait for the shakeout on those other markets. Home Repair could be a good, profitable subsidiary, though...remodeling is your middle name, now, isn't it?! Listen to your icon...Jelk would never possibly lead you astray. | ||
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk Post Number: 461 Registered: 11-2005 |
Dial, are you an employee? Owner? Landlord? | ||
Downtown_remix Member Username: Downtown_remix Post Number: 32 Registered: 03-2007 |
OH this is exciting to hear, the neighborhood reminds me a bit of the village in NYC.in its craddle of course. | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 810 Registered: 06-2005 |
Dialh4Hipster is the TOP shit. See that Dial... I made a joke! :-P (Message edited by detroitduo on March 20, 2007) | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8613 Registered: 12-2003 |
Everyone has their preferences. Scat-a-tat-tat. (apologies to Jimmy Durante, after someone brought him up on another thread) I was going to post last night that he was intimate with the owner...in the mirror. Thought the better of it. Heh. Didn't want to 'out' him, but he's always been clear that this is his baby...was still waiting for him to admit it, so Dial...I'll delete this is you'd rather it not be part of the public record. | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 4250 Registered: 10-2003 |
H, I've got plenty more where those came from. Maybe furniture that looks like monster trucks and men's furs. You must sell men's furs. | ||
Fury13 Member Username: Fury13 Post Number: 1447 Registered: 10-2003 |
I've always thought that "mezzanine" sounds like a drug. You know... dexedrine, benzedrine, thorazine, mezzanine... | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 1969 Registered: 11-2004 |
My official title in the business is "spokesmodel." Hey Gannon I think for anyone who's been on here a while I'm already connected with Mezzanine, so don't worry about the public record. And Jelk, I've been thinking about the Mezzanine superstore concept and I think it'd be perfect for the Delrayo Rancho development! | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 4252 Registered: 10-2003 |
Don't forget the Billy Beane's Gay Bar in Corktown. | ||
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 8584 Registered: 10-2003 |
I would call it T. Hardaway's gay bar just to piss off Tim Hardaway | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 1970 Registered: 11-2004 |
The Billy Beane Gay Bar! Great name! Great concept! That little attention whore Hardaway doesn't need anymore recognition than he's already received, Jt. I think obscurity will piss him off more. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8634 Registered: 12-2003 |
Why not Hardaway's Hard-On?! I can see the ad campaign now...get your Hard-ON at Hardaways... | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 1971 Registered: 11-2004 |
*sigh* | ||
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk Post Number: 464 Registered: 11-2005 |
I can't wait to stop in, DialH. What's the price range like? Uber-pricey? I'm buying a house and will need some furnishings.  | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 4253 Registered: 10-2003 |
See I think DialH wants a classy place with more windows and fewer showers than how he describes the average Detroit gay bar which means the Hardaway concept is right out. | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 813 Registered: 06-2005 |
LOL! I think I am in love with DialH... Can someone pinch me? | ||
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk Post Number: 465 Registered: 11-2005 |
Can someone fill me in on how we got to gay jokes in this thread? I don't get it. And gay-bashing so passe. | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 814 Registered: 06-2005 |
who's bashing? did I miss something? | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8636 Registered: 12-2003 |
LOL. | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 1972 Registered: 11-2004 |
Hey Leanne Rhymes - the store is relatively high end, but there is a range of price points. It's not Ikea, and it's not Bright Ideas, and we sell authentic design, not knockoffs. Within that scope there are a lot of great things that don't cost a fortune. More importantly, everything we sell is the best in modern design and the best quality! That's really the foundation of the store. For a little more info, a local design blog did a little interview about the store recently: Design Hole blog | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8637 Registered: 12-2003 |
Too friendly a crowd for bashing, unless it is specifically requested. Masochistic behavior isn't encouraged, but also NOT discouraged. | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 815 Registered: 06-2005 |
Design Hole.... Is that a typ-o DialH? It made me laugh out loud and now my husband wants to read the thread. *sigh* It's getting late and almost time for bed.... | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 4254 Registered: 10-2003 |
Gay bashing is passe? Not according to Supersport. He loves it... quote: https://www.atdetroit.net/forum/mes sages/5843/93927.html?11723504 50 This is Michissippi. Gay bashing ain't passe although using a word like passe makes you suspect. GITRDUN! | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 1973 Registered: 11-2004 |
Design Hole is in fact the name of the blog. Mezzanine has no connection to it, we were just contacted by the author. Who is lovely, actually! | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 816 Registered: 06-2005 |
Jesus! Now I just lost 3 minutes of my life reading that bullshit! Thank's Jelk. Now I will have to be more efficient later tonight to feel better about it. *sigh* The interview was very nice and it made me a bit excited about the shop! I can't wait! (Message edited by detroitduo on March 20, 2007) | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 4255 Registered: 10-2003 |
It is important especially when in the grasp of the rosy colored glasses Detroit RISES hoopla to remember we are in an incredibly ignorant backwater of a state and region where opinions like Sporto's are the norm and not the exception. | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2143 Registered: 06-2004 |
Wow. Thanks Jelk. I had actually read 5 posts of yours in a row where you did not bash on Supersport. Thanks for bringing it all back in line. And, in actuality, I honestly believe that Sports rant, as poorly framed as it may have been, tried to bring out the point that: (a) we have freedom of speech (b) we do not have to like or agree with the message (c) that he did not personally like or agree with the message (d)that a society that kills free speech, no matter how disgusting and wrong that speech may be, in the name of diversity is guilty of the same thing as the society that kills speech in the name of homogeneity (e) Just as the ACLU would fight for the nazis in skokie, sport will fight for the homophobes in the NBA. In all honesty, his position is rather justifiable. | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 1974 Registered: 11-2004 |
If rather unreadable. Speaking of design holes, thanks for dragging that crap into a Mezzanine thread. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8642 Registered: 12-2003 |
I need to fax you a pint, Da. Seems not much difference between his intolerance of the gay lifestyle and Jelks's same of his. Here's to experiencing, learning, and growing...and NOT holding grudges that actually serve to hold EVERYONE back from those merely human treats and traits. Something about forgiving so that we may be forgiven...some dude said that a few thousand years ago. Unforgiveness makes the bearer terribly unhealthy...and hinders the target, too, karmically. | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 4256 Registered: 10-2003 |
Bullshit Dabirch. Sport clearly shares Hardaway's sentiment and probably his inner-demons. And yes I hate stupid people like Farrakhan hates the Jews. Fuck you if you have a problem with that. (Message edited by Jelk on March 20, 2007) | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8647 Registered: 12-2003 |
If you are SO busy pointing out other's inner demons, you will hardly recognize your own. Could be ONE is pointing out other's faults. Any way we could convince you to leave the guy alone?! | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 4258 Registered: 10-2003 |
so anyway back to furniture... | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8648 Registered: 12-2003 |
OK. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8649 Registered: 12-2003 |
I am sitting in one of my client's 'lofts' in Royal Joke right now, appreciating the stuff his designer is doing...and am inspired. I'm going to dump the perpetual-college bachelor second-floor decorations one piece at a time, with Dial's help. Can't wait. | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2146 Registered: 06-2004 |
quote: Man, that was even easier than I thought. | ||
Charlottepaul Member Username: Charlottepaul Post Number: 698 Registered: 10-2006 |
Fury13, when you hear the word Mezzanine you probably think that it sounds like a drug because there is one with a very similar name called, mescalene. That's actually the closet sounding one that I could think of. | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2147 Registered: 06-2004 |
quote: Talking about the "closet" and ending your sentence with a preposition are two things that should never happen in this thread. | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 1975 Registered: 11-2004 |
Man, you can tell there is a website down somewhere out there in cyberspace. I'm just waiting for the "fuuuuuuuck you!" Now really people, Mezzanine is about joy and love and commerce and a sophisticated modern aesthetic. If you behave like this in the store you will be promptly removed, rest assured. That landlady is one tough number, she'll take care of you. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8661 Registered: 12-2003 |
It would be a l-o-n-g drop from the second floor too. Watch that first step... | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8662 Registered: 12-2003 |
Never thought of ol' Jean as enforcer... | ||
Downtown_remix Member Username: Downtown_remix Post Number: 35 Registered: 03-2007 |
When this place opens,it will be downtown detroit's unofficial gay meeting place..A few of the new super sleek bars have a quiet gayish quallity,,the lofts above Mezzanine and the soon to open lofts on broadway will benefit,as well as "Specticles"(urban gear)an cool mixed cds of local artist.The city just announced creating an active business district there called paradise valley. wat a cool blend of merchants in the area if all goes as planned..jazz an blues clubs restaurants,a new Hilton Garden hotel new YMCA,AND the people mover station right there. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8666 Registered: 12-2003 |
Hey! I will settle for NO discrimination against the straights...heck, even Cafe named her place Cafe of the Straights. Harumph. growl. hiss. | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2149 Registered: 06-2004 |
quote: Yeah, those proponents of paradise valley have such a great history of working well with, and supporting, the gay community. | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 1413 Registered: 11-2003 |
Hey guys, I heard there was a party happening in here... who brought the mescaline? I'll bring the beer. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8668 Registered: 12-2003 |
I'll take a Guinness, if you've got it. | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2153 Registered: 06-2004 |
Susanarosa's here. It's party time. | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 1416 Registered: 11-2003 |
Rock and Roll | ||
Supergay Member Username: Supergay Post Number: 32 Registered: 05-2006 |
Holy shit, another jack and diet for me! | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8672 Registered: 12-2003 |
Are we ALL merely game for you, Super? Plus, Jack is an old nickname...you'd think if we were targets you'd call us all Mark, or Matt if you're going to walk all over us. From memory, don't think you need a diet, though, you're skinny enough. | ||
Yooper Member Username: Yooper Post Number: 10 Registered: 12-2006 |
Hey, I love furniture! I'm moving into a new house fall semester, and my roommates and I will need to furnish the whole place. Do you carry higher end stuff like La-z-boy? They're a Michigan company, and you should carry their lines. And be sure to sell Faygo as well. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 293 Registered: 02-2007 |
Don't forget the Better Made Chips (a fresh, nicely seasoned bag of barbecue sounds delicious right about now). | ||
Detroitplanner Member Username: Detroitplanner Post Number: 1113 Registered: 04-2006 |
How about Steelcase? I want to redo my house so it looks like my office! Maybe some Hospital beds from Stryker would be nice too. | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 1977 Registered: 11-2004 |
You will find it interesting that Steelcase has introduced a compelling new line of home office furniture. You may, in fact, see it in the store. But let's not get carried away. Detroit has enough souvenir stores. What is needs is *actual* sustainable retail. | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2157 Registered: 06-2004 |
quote: I guess it is true - the memory is the first thing to go... | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 1418 Registered: 11-2003 |
quote: Well, for Detroit standards, Dialh is skinny | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2158 Registered: 06-2004 |
And you are hot vs. merely very attractive. Remember, we already had this conversation... | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 818 Registered: 06-2005 |
Quote from Gannon: "Plus, Jack is an old nickname..." That's not the "Jack" he was talking about! | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2159 Registered: 06-2004 |
quote: And for the record, that was directed at supergay, not DialH. | ||
Spaceboykelly Member Username: Spaceboykelly Post Number: 214 Registered: 04-2005 |
DialH, We haven't talked for a while but it's good to see that you're well on your way to re-opening in Detroit. | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 1419 Registered: 11-2003 |
quote: Oh, well if we're talking about supergay then that guy is totally fat... | ||
Supergay Member Username: Supergay Post Number: 33 Registered: 05-2006 |
You ain't no thin mint yourself, sunshine! *snap* | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 1420 Registered: 11-2003 |
Whoops, did I say fat? I really meant phat... like cool, rad, hip... | ||
Supergay Member Username: Supergay Post Number: 34 Registered: 05-2006 |
And I was only referring to your cans ... | ||
Craig Member Username: Craig Post Number: 72 Registered: 02-2007 |
S.R. & S.G. - what happened over at HotFD? I went to check out some pictures and the site done gone. Any idea if those will resurface? | ||
Supergay Member Username: Supergay Post Number: 35 Registered: 05-2006 |
quote: Only it's hairdresser knows for sure! | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 4261 Registered: 10-2003 |
HotFD witnessed a mafia and is currently in the Witness Protection Program. Word has it HotFD saw members of the Tocco family replace Lewis Cass' name on the statue in Cass Park but that is so far unconfirmed. | ||
Craig Member Username: Craig Post Number: 73 Registered: 02-2007 |
^Bummer. I wanted to go back and look at some of the "wreckage" pictures. The site had a theme where someone would follow a Detroit street for a distance and shot the scenery. One thread featured McGraw which ran through the old family neighborhood. | ||
Supergay Member Username: Supergay Post Number: 36 Registered: 05-2006 |
Well hopefully everything will eventually be back in action! Praise Allah! | ||
Yooper Member Username: Yooper Post Number: 11 Registered: 12-2006 |
What is HOTFD? Do they sell Faygo? | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8694 Registered: 12-2003 |
I was referring to who I thought was Supergay...although I don't think Dial is too heavy...you guys are HARSH. Perhaps my visual memory is tainted (heh), but if you were a regular at Cafe de Troit, we at least crossed paths. Don't take any shit from these guys, Susanarosa, they're just jealous. Where's that Guinness?! Oh wait, it's not noon yet. | ||
Skulker Member Username: Skulker Post Number: 3675 Registered: 10-2003 |
quote: That shit was as boring and banal as the crap posted here. | ||
Downtown_remix Member Username: Downtown_remix Post Number: 41 Registered: 03-2007 |
Who on this post live in walkkin distance of this store like myself? lets get this post on track,i don't get wat da hell happn | ||
Supergay Member Username: Supergay Post Number: 39 Registered: 05-2006 |
quote: Except for the gay bar blight tour. That was fascinating. | ||
Detroitrulez Member Username: Detroitrulez Post Number: 190 Registered: 12-2006 |
does this anything to do with the Mezzanine Uber-Ultra-Lounge that I heard was opening up downtown? | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 8701 Registered: 12-2003 |
Whenever Dabirch and Susanarosa get in the same space all hell breaks loose...but it is usually Supergay's fault. I am within walking distance of Mezzanine, but I jog marathons...so I haven't found my comfortable walking limit yet. | ||
Farrer Member Username: Farrer Post Number: 600 Registered: 12-2003 |
No Detroitrulez....zis is ze zread about ze mezcaline, or razzer, ze mezzanine, zough I am not quite zure which abandoned building'z mezzanine of which zey are referring. I believe zey are planning to zell ze modernz furniturez zere. | ||
Detroitrulez Member Username: Detroitrulez Post Number: 191 Registered: 12-2006 |
zanks | ||
Downtown_remix Member Username: Downtown_remix Post Number: 130 Registered: 03-2007 |
mezzanine is basically across from the new YMCA on broadway, above RAGS clothing store (high end urban gear). Guys, this is great developement people. Retail that does not exist currently. |
