Jacksonville Landing Says Garage Not Enough

[fieldafm]

I believe they are shooting for a soft opening the weekend before FL/GA.

especially preventing businesses from selling alcohol outside during events

That's also not entirely true, Bennys and Hooters both sell in the bars below the staircases, the Twisted spot will have an outside bar presence for FL/GA and Chicago Pizza presently has an outside bar. 

You can't take alcohol out of a restaurant... which is no different than any restaurant I have ever been to in my entire life.

[Garden guy]

It definitely seems that you have an insider's perspective about the going-on's with the Landing. I wouldn't have guessed half of those things were going on, especially preventing businesses from selling alcohol outside during events. I'm sure that would frustrate bar owners. I wonder if that was an issue for Twisted Martini since their property opened out towards the courtyard.  ...It would be nice to see something finally go back into that space.

The old Twisted space will be opening up as a new bar in time for FL/GA.

I heard that they may be charging a covercharge to get into the landing during FL/Ga game...is that true?

[fieldafm]

It definitely seems that you have an insider's perspective about the going-on's with the Landing. I wouldn't have guessed half of those things were going on, especially preventing businesses from selling alcohol outside during events. I'm sure that would frustrate bar owners. I wonder if that was an issue for Twisted Martini since their property opened out towards the courtyard.  ...It would be nice to see something finally go back into that space.

The old Twisted space will be opening up as a new bar in time for FL/GA.

I heard that they may be charging a covercharge to get into the landing during FL/Ga game...is that true?

That's been happening for a few years, since the newest contract with the schools had a lot of stipulations on what you can and cannot do now... crowd control was a HUGE issue.  The schools are pretty dead set on erasing the 'Worlds Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party' moniker.

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

You can't take alcohol out of a restaurant... which is no different than any restaurant I have ever been to in my entire life.

Go to Savannah much?

Beside the door to most every establishment, restaurant or bar, they keep a stack of plastic cups so you can take your drink to go.

There's also a restaurant with a self-serve tap in the middle of the table.  Can't remember the name of the place.  (Barely remember going, but there were pictures   )

[fieldafm]

You can't take alcohol out of a restaurant... which is no different than any restaurant I have ever been to in my entire life.

Go to Savannah much?

Beside the door to most every establishment, restaurant or bar, they keep a stack of plastic cups so you can take your drink to go.

There's also a restaurant with a self-serve tap in the middle of the table.  Can't remember the name of the place.  (Barely remember going, but there were pictures   )

Yes, but Savannah and New Orleans are pretty unique in the country in that regard.

I should have phrased my question differently.  Where else in Jacksonville(or 98% of the cities in the country) can you take alcohol outside of a restaurant?

There's also a restaurant with a self-serve tap in the middle of the table.

I haven't been to a bar in Savannah with a self-tap, kind of hard to have gone to every bar in that city  ... but I have been to a place in Atlanta(Stats) with a self-tap.  It was pretty pricey from what I recall.

[fsujax]

Those pics of LA Live look great, but our DDRB would never allow that. First of all too many signs and banners! They wouldn't want us to lose sight of the "Jacksonville biege" that dominates our skyline.

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

I haven't been to a bar in Savannah with a self-tap, kind of hard to have gone to every bar in that city  ... but I have been to a place in Atlanta(Stats) with a self-tap.  It was pretty pricey from what I recall.

Churchhills was the name of the place - on Bay St. I believe, and they weren't any pricier than you get from any other place.

The Miller Lite was $4 and the Stella was $5 - no waiting.   

My wife was jealous that there wasn't a vodka & soda tap - she had to keep waiting.

[comncense]

Has anyone visited Carnaval Court in Vegas, right outside of Harrah's Casino? I always thought the concept of Carnival Court would work great for the Landing's courtyard area. Close the courtyard off to 21 and up visitors, free entry and provide live music that's NOT country or folk music. Maybe a good cover band or something along those lines. We already have a stage in the courtyard, just add a permanent bar in the courtyard area that's in a central location. I think it would increase the foot traffic at the Landing at nights at least. Outside of the few people that visit Hooters and Mavericks, what reason do you have to go to the Landing on a regular night during the week?

[nbenton]

Parking is not an issue in downtown...the issue is people who think they should have a parking spot at the front door of every place they visit....if you can't walk a few blocks then move to lake city and have a good time....i never have understood the whole hoopla over parking downtown...i have never had a problem..and one other thing i'm sure the city would be willing to put a parking lot there if the place were'nt empty half of its life..just because you make a parking space does'nt make the demand for your business go up...

True. Even "AT" the landing parking lot, I have almost NEVER seen it full. Except maybe during FL/GA or some huge event. There is plenty of parking downtown, you just have to walk a block.

[tufsu1]

The Landing is FINALLY offering free parking for folks who go to their restaurants at night Monday-Wednesday!

[ProjectMaximus]

The Landing is FINALLY offering free parking for folks who go to their restaurants at night Monday-Wednesday!

I remember when that was the norm back when I was in grade school.