I went to Monty's last night and found that they'd stopped serving food indefinitely. The kitchen and wait staff were all laid off. Talking to the manager, it sounded like they were close to going under. I sure hope that doesn't happen. It's not perfect, but its a fixture.
OK, I'll bite... what's Monty's?
aka West Inn Cantina in Avondale
mentioned in Times Union
Wow I hope they get it worked out.
I've never been, but their reviews online sure aren't going to help. :o
And another one bites the dust! Latitudes in 5 Points has closed as well. Not surprising.
Deco Bistro in 5 Points looks like it will be opening soon.
The place has never been that good we all love it. First place I ever performed in a band.
West In Cantina.
The article said that the road had been closed for a long time. Wouldn't that be St. John's Ave?
I don't recall it ever being closed......
^ It was under construction for a relatively short period, at least by Jacksonville road construction standards.
Monty's did have a pretty good bbq burger, but when you look at the other type of options in the area, it's not enough to make it stand out.
While just up the street the Casbah remains, interesting.
Deco Bistro has been planning to open for a while, if they miss the holidays, are they really planning for the mad rush of January?
NOOO!! where will i buy liquor...sad news indeed.
Package store closing as well?
Oh Monty's, where old alcoholics go to die. :-*
From what I understand, "west inn" will be closing, no more food, but "Montys" will remain, the bar and package store, but no food.
Hopefully that is correct, but Im only going on hear say.
http://www.jacksonvilleconfidential.com/2009/12/west-inn-is-closed.html
I also heard Deco Bistro is going to be fine dining? I hope thats not right, why would anyone open a fine dining restaurant in this economy, especially in 5-points. There are plenty of places to spend $20+ per plate, but its not on my budget. Does anyone know for sure?
West In Cantina kitchen was reported to have closed yesterday, saw it in the Life section (restaurant section) of the Times Union. They laid off 20 people from the kitchen staff, people who had been there years. Still the bar and serving booze though.
Owner blamed the road closure of the S-curve on their demise, which I find hard to believe because the road was never really closed, only had a detour, and people came to West Inn/Montys for one reason or another, not because the road was "closed". Seems like a cop-out to the economy, more likely.
Well... I'm sure they'll stay afloat with just the package and bar. Although The Casbah is popular...they don't serve liquor, and its typically full of teenagers. West Inn Package is the only place besides Park Place that stays open after 10pm in the neighborhood.
^Was the Casbah affected by the road closures?
Quote from: Steve on December 22, 2009, 04:39:42 PM
^Was the Casbah affected by the road closures?
Doubt it. i don't believe that the road obstructions (not closures) stopped anybody from going to West Inn. The Casbah, Brick, Biscottis, nor the fox are downsizing. So maybe theres another reason.
How about second rate food, poor service and bad sanitation. Lots of other choices.
The Casbah is actually in the middle of expanding. They have leased the retail bay next door and will be doubling their size soon.
Good to hear the Casbah is doing well, I hear that the restaurant that took over the space of Casablanca, is now dead. The investors pulled out of it. Nice to have yet another empty shell in Jacksonville.
Quote from: Omarvelous09 on December 22, 2009, 01:24:58 PM
Although The Casbah is popular...they don't serve liquor, and its typically full of teenagers.
Wait, what sort of teenagers, the legal kind, or the not so legal kind? ;p
Quote from: Reaper man on December 25, 2009, 02:03:39 AM
Wait, what sort of teenagers, the legal kind, or the not so legal kind? ;p
the sorta legal kind. as in, technically you're still inside the law but your friends and family will disown you for praying on the youth.
Quote from: David on December 25, 2009, 02:50:48 AM
the sorta legal kind. as in, technically you're still inside the law but your friends and family will disown you for praying on the youth.
Hey, as long as they are 18, no? ;D
Good to hear the Casbah is doing well, I hear that the restaurant that took over the space of Casablanca, is now dead. The investors pulled out of it. Nice to have yet another empty shell in Jacksonville.
they haven't pulled out, just changed hands. Pom will be the new chef d'jour. The owner is still Benham.
Quote from: Reaper man on December 25, 2009, 02:56:54 AM
Quote from: David on December 25, 2009, 02:50:48 AM
the sorta legal kind. as in, technically you're still inside the law but your friends and family will disown you for praying on the youth.
Hey, as long as they are 18, no? ;D
Ah the youthful, firm bodies of 18 year old females.
Be advised that 18 year old minds and souls are attached to those.
yeah just say you're an artist or play a few chords on the guitar.
When you introduce yourself, put "DJ" in Front of your name..... ::)
I have a rule
if you cant buy your own drink, then your to young for me. (Im only 24 mind you)
or if they have a curfew... haha
Reapsie has a way with the ladies.
Quoteyeah just say you're an artist or play a few chords on the guitar.
;D
QuotePom will be the new chef d'jour. The owner is still Benham.
Word on the street is that Pom pulled out.