Carmines--new place at Forbes and King in Riverside

Started by L.P. Hovercraft, February 17, 2011, 01:50:38 PM

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Dog Walker

#15
February 18, 2011, 01:38:54 PM
Isn't it amazing what happens when you drop a few visionaries like Liz Grenamyer, Kickback Steve, and Scott McAlister into an area with some neat historic buildings.  All of a sudden EVERYBODY wants to be there.  Fantastic!
When all else fails hug the dog.

fsujax

#16
February 18, 2011, 01:40:02 PM
now if we could just drop them Downtown!

Dog Walker

#17
February 18, 2011, 01:49:33 PM
Downtown is not friendly to businesses of this size.  There are not so many buildings of an appropriate size and it is difficult to use the upper floors for anything.

A couple of years ago I heard of someone who wanted to put in a coffeeshop downtown on Bay and have his  apartment above it.  Because code required a two hour fire wall and ceiling as well as a fire door between the residential and commercial spaces, the whole project became too expensive and was abandoned.  It was more of an upgrade to the building than he could afford.
When all else fails hug the dog.

PeeJayEss

#18
February 18, 2011, 01:52:40 PM
Quote from: Dog Walker on February 18, 2011, 01:38:54 PM
Isn't it amazing what happens when you drop a few visionaries like Liz Grenamyer, Kickback Steve, and Scott McAlister into an area with some neat historic buildings.  All of a sudden EVERYBODY wants to be there.  Fantastic!

There is, of course, something to be said for the availability of disposable income.

Captain Zissou

#19
February 18, 2011, 02:51:12 PM
Quote from: fsujax on February 18, 2011, 11:29:49 AM
even more of a reason to build a streetcar! (now I sound like Ock! haha)


True story.  If MM goes in, Carmines is successful, and Whiteways would start serving some stinking dinner(!!!!) that area would be impossible to park in.  It would be wall to wall cars from North of College to Jaxsons.  The only solution would be streetcar.

PeeJayEss

#20
February 18, 2011, 03:01:21 PM
Quote from: Captain Zissou on February 18, 2011, 02:51:12 PM
True story.  If MM goes in, Carmines is successful, and Whiteways would start serving some stinking dinner(!!!!) that area would be impossible to park in.  It would be wall to wall cars from North of College to Jaxsons.  The only solution would be streetcar.

I'm sure someone will propose knocking down a block of those pesky "homes" for a parking garage...or First Guaranty will sell the empty end of their property.

Lucasjj

#21
February 18, 2011, 03:07:29 PM
I think there could be something to First Guaranty selling that lot. Also next to the building that MM is rumored to go in, is a large fenced in grass area that would facilitate their parking. I believe is is part of that existing building's land.

PeeJayEss

#22
February 18, 2011, 03:13:02 PM
Quote from: Lucasjj on February 18, 2011, 03:07:29 PM
I think there could be something to First Guaranty selling that lot. Also next to the building that MM is rumored to go in, is a large fenced in grass area that would facilitate their parking. I believe is is part of that existing building's land.

Ah yes, the ol' "tall barbed wire fence protecting a patch of grass" area. Forgot about that.

I like the streetcar idea.

thelakelander

#23
February 18, 2011, 03:20:17 PM
Quote from: Captain Zissou on February 18, 2011, 02:51:12 PM
Quote from: fsujax on February 18, 2011, 11:29:49 AM
even more of a reason to build a streetcar! (now I sound like Ock! haha)


True story.  If MM goes in, Carmines is successful, and Whiteways would start serving some stinking dinner(!!!!) that area would be impossible to park in.  It would be wall to wall cars from North of College to Jaxsons.  The only solution would be streetcar.

A streetcar line from Park & King to DT is included in the mobility plan as an initial CIE priority project.
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

Captain Zissou

#24
February 18, 2011, 03:38:34 PM
Lake:  What is the timeline on that round of projects?? Is that implementation in 5 or 10, or funding in 5 or 10years??  I remember you saying it was one of those, i think.

John P

#25
February 18, 2011, 04:52:46 PM
The Riverside and Avondale area is becoming a major entertainment hub of the city. Good for all of those who live in the urban core.

L.P. Hovercraft

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February 18, 2011, 05:21:49 PM Last Edit: February 18, 2011, 05:23:46 PM by L.P. Hovercraft
Quote from: aubureck on February 18, 2011, 11:25:18 AM
I know the owner and I am really excited about the menu he is planning for the restuarant.  Its definitely going to be worth a try when he opens in a few weeks

Cool--thanks for the info.  Looking forward to checking it out.
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Captain Zissou

#27
February 21, 2011, 10:39:39 AM
From today's TU. 

QuoteMellow expansion?

John Valentino is exploring expansion plans for the wildly-successful Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers.

The chain’s Tinseltown location has defied the struggles other restaurants have experienced in that area and Valentino has expanded to Jacksonville Beach and Fleming Island. He’s now considering adding spots in the Riverside area and in the St. Johns Town Center. The company is also weighing a partnership with Burrito Gallery at one or more of the possible new locations.

http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/401574/abel-harding/2011-02-21/coworking-space-debuting-downtown-jacksonville

mtraininjax

#28
February 21, 2011, 07:17:22 PM
Moose, your time is up soon!
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