A Look at the Proposed Bank Hotel

[brainstormer]

I'm not worried about the feasibility of this development.  The partners have created something unique and independent.  It sounds like a tourist attraction on it's own.  If they put in a beautiful, historic ballroom, I guarantee it will become a hot spot for weddings.  If you had your pick, wouldn't you want your guests to have a whole "bank" experience on top of the wedding festivities.  Sure sounds more exciting than the holiday inn off I95.  I would love to have a jazz lounge downtown.  This would be the perfect development for one as jazz music fits the theme they have created.  The project sounds like an upscale step back in time.  I kind of want to hang out there just for fun!

[Coolyfett]

I think we should all stand behind this.  The only thing I would change is the steak house idea.  There is a Ruth's Chris and Morton's steakhouse downtown already.  They need a different type of restaurant that will attract a younger urban crowd.

Like a Cheesecake Factory?

[fieldafm]

*Feasibility of a rooftop lounge is dependent on the realization of the proposed extension of the city's chilled water line*

What the heck is that all about?

Chilled water is used in buildings to cool ambient air temperatures and/or to cool the various building's equipment .

My guess was that the feasibility of the rooftop lounge centers on using radiant floor cooling tubes to cool the rooftop lounge.

As to my understanding, the proposed chilled water line extension was proposed in '05 but obviously hasnt gained much traction since.

[brainstormer]

Coolyfett, that is actually a great idea!  As much as I hate a lot of chain restaurants, sometimes a name brand can do wonders for creating foot traffic.  Other chains that would be neat for downtown might include an Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant or a Claddagh Irish Pub.

[thelakelander]

*Feasibility of a rooftop lounge is dependent on the realization of the proposed extension of the city's chilled water line*

What the heck is that all about?

Chilled water is used in buildings to cool ambient air temperatures and/or to cool the various building's equipment .

My guess was that the feasibility of the rooftop lounge centers on using radiant floor cooling tubes to cool the rooftop lounge.

As to my understanding, the proposed chilled water line extension was proposed in '05 but obviously hasnt gained much traction since.

I've heard that the building will have its own chilling equipment.

[fieldafm]

*Feasibility of a rooftop lounge is dependent on the realization of the proposed extension of the city's chilled water line*

What the heck is that all about?

Chilled water is used in buildings to cool ambient air temperatures and/or to cool the various building's equipment .

My guess was that the feasibility of the rooftop lounge centers on using radiant floor cooling tubes to cool the rooftop lounge.

As to my understanding, the proposed chilled water line extension was proposed in '05 but obviously hasnt gained much traction since.

I've heard that the building will have its own chilling equipment.

That makes infinetly more sense. 

[fsujax]

A Cheesecake Fctory in the old Marble Bank...would be truly awesome.

[Cliffs_Daughter]

Personally I'd rather see the Cheesecake Factory in the Landing, NOT in the Marble Bank.
It just wouldn't feel right here.
why not have it made into some truly fine dining that is in cooperation with a local culinary arts school?

[Keith-N-Jax]

Landing probably cant get a chain like the cheesecake factory,because of u know what.Anyway I hope this pland doesnt fail.

[thelakelander]

The Trio won't get one either. Whatever goes in the Marble Bank will most likely be owned and operated by the hotel group.

[bill]

Not to worry everyone will be supporting this as it will only get completed with a heavy influx of city and historical money.

[Captain Zissou]

I've been to the Cheesecake factory a few times, and it's not good.  They have hundreds of options that are all edible, but none of them are great.  

I agree that DT does have a strong presence of Steakhouses already (you can also get a pretty good steak at the Charthouse).  We could use either a blockbuster Seafood restaurant, a great fusion restaurant, just a general fine dining restaurant, or a jazz club/ wine and cigar bar. While the decor does fit a steakhouse well, I think any type of upscale restaurant could make the place work.

Cheesecake factory would be like putting cheap spinners and neons on a Rolls-Royce. It would just cheapen the whole area.

[Ocklawaha]

Stephen, add this place to the pub crawl!

YAAAHOOOOOO!

OCKLAWAHA

[fsujax]

well, considering the hoardes of people places like Cheescake Factory draws.....that can only be a good thing if something like that attracted people downtown to dine. That was my only point. Their food isnt that great.....but name recognition...goes a long way.

[Captain Zissou]

I don't think a Cheesecake factory in dt Jax would draw in crowds.  They'd prefer to park in sun baked surface lots, endure 2 hour wait times, and awful traffic than explore an area they are unfamiliar with and don't understand in order to eat the same food.  Unless we close the SJTC Cheesecake Factory, they will choose that one over downtown every time.