West Inn / Monty's - New Owners

Started by Sentient, September 18, 2015, 06:45:05 PM

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Sentient

September 18, 2015, 06:45:05 PM
FYI - was in Monty's today, new owners.  Indian or something.  They are starting some renovation and will gut rehab and put in another Mexican restaurant (which seems like a huge mistake but oh well).

Adam White

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September 19, 2015, 01:29:41 PM Last Edit: September 19, 2015, 01:46:24 PM by Adam White
Quote from: Sentient on September 18, 2015, 06:45:05 PM
FYI - was in Monty's today, new owners.  Indian or something.  They are starting some renovation and will gut rehab and put in another Mexican restaurant (which seems like a huge mistake but oh well).

I know, right? That space is crying out for a sushi bar or pizza place.
"If you're going to play it out of tune, then play it out of tune properly."

ProjectMaximus

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September 19, 2015, 03:16:27 PM
Quote from: Sentient on September 18, 2015, 06:45:05 PM
Indian or something. 

I'd hate for it to turn out like Seinfeld, but they really should make it an Indian restaurant.

The_Choose_1

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September 19, 2015, 09:12:08 PM
Quote from: Adam White on September 19, 2015, 01:29:41 PM
Quote from: Sentient on September 18, 2015, 06:45:05 PM
FYI - was in Monty's today, new owners.  Indian or something.  They are starting some renovation and will gut rehab and put in another Mexican restaurant (which seems like a huge mistake but oh well).

I know, right? That space is crying out for a sushi bar or pizza place.
Pizza place when pizza is everywhere in town?  ::)
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September 19, 2015, 10:24:14 PM Last Edit: September 19, 2015, 10:35:46 PM by Know Growth
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September 19, 2015, 11:47:26 PM
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on September 19, 2015, 03:16:27 PM
Quote from: Sentient on September 18, 2015, 06:45:05 PM
Indian or something. 

I'd hate for it to turn out like Seinfeld, but they really should make it an Indian restaurant.

Bangladeshi cuisine?
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ProjectMaximus

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September 20, 2015, 12:19:10 AM
Pakistani. Babu was from Pakistan.

Adam White

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September 20, 2015, 03:01:10 PM
Quote from: stephendare on September 20, 2015, 02:56:56 PM
Quote from: The_Choose_1 on September 19, 2015, 09:12:08 PM
Quote from: Adam White on September 19, 2015, 01:29:41 PM
Quote from: Sentient on September 18, 2015, 06:45:05 PM
FYI - was in Monty's today, new owners.  Indian or something.  They are starting some renovation and will gut rehab and put in another Mexican restaurant (which seems like a huge mistake but oh well).

I know, right? That space is crying out for a sushi bar or pizza place.
Pizza place when pizza is everywhere in town?  ::)

open something different then.

I guess I forgot to use the sarcasm font.
"If you're going to play it out of tune, then play it out of tune properly."

Adam White

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September 20, 2015, 05:15:24 PM
Quote from: Murder_me_Rachel on September 20, 2015, 05:07:25 PM
Quote from: Adam White on September 20, 2015, 03:01:10 PM
Quote from: stephendare on September 20, 2015, 02:56:56 PM
Quote from: The_Choose_1 on September 19, 2015, 09:12:08 PM
Quote from: Adam White on September 19, 2015, 01:29:41 PM
Quote from: Sentient on September 18, 2015, 06:45:05 PM
FYI - was in Monty's today, new owners.  Indian or something.  They are starting some renovation and will gut rehab and put in another Mexican restaurant (which seems like a huge mistake but oh well).

I know, right? That space is crying out for a sushi bar or pizza place.
Pizza place when pizza is everywhere in town?  ::)

open something different then.

I guess I forgot to use the sarcasm font.

If they can bleach the entire place, then clean the walls, floor, and ceilings with fire, and then bleach the entire place again, it might be usable.  I think that was literally the most disgusting place I have been into in all of Jacksonville, and I have been to Sherwoods and Locals and frequented Phillips Highway prostitutes.

It was always so... dark. Or maybe dank. Or both. I thought it was pretty gross. Not crazy about the clientele, either.
"If you're going to play it out of tune, then play it out of tune properly."

Know Growth

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September 20, 2015, 05:20:52 PM Last Edit: September 20, 2015, 05:35:10 PM by Know Growth
Those in the Know know Monty's was 'ruined' years ago. Nope ,not the good ol' Monty's we knew back then.
I was never a fan,prefering the Elitist Partners et al.

Shucks,recent urban legend- Pine Street resident Brooks Busey so upset with the present day Monty's of his youth,patrons,that he bailed out of Avondale for deep west side acreage.

As a nearby resident,I am not waiting with shortened breath about Monty's or any other new restaurant venue. Plenty too much now.The Growth Bucket overflowing. And the savings jar the same- often times,when thinking of or attempting to Head To The Shoppes as per entrenched habit, I just toss $80 to piggy bank.

Just hope the drive-thru package feature remains, a matter of specialty and true neighborhood function, historical feature.  ;)

Now there is talk of a wealthy person,or group that will make bid to buy the entire block. Makes sense if you think about it,or even if you don't.

cayohueso

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September 20, 2015, 10:19:42 PM
How about make it a bar. The kind of bar that you've been going to for years for the $1.50 domestic bottles and the fact that it's open at 9am...weekdays. Then someone walks in off the street, orders a burger around lunchtime and you turn to the other relentlessly self destructive regulars and say "I didn't know they had food here.." You then accuse the bartender of holding out on you about the food. He then reminds you that he tells you about the food every time you are in there. "Jesus.." you say, "I've been in here before?"...that kind of bar.

Know Growth

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September 21, 2015, 09:10:10 PM Last Edit: September 21, 2015, 09:15:49 PM by Know Growth
The giant bites out of the neighborhood Commons swallowed by Mellow Mushroom and others could determine future "Monty's" aspirations.

Hopefully the buyer(s) did not pay too much,therfore forced in to position of generating Grande Plan /Gigantica Bottom Line aspirations.

The next good bite on The Commons will require commanding the entire block.

Full Monty. 113 galllons of Chlorox,new flooring,smoke control....and sewage capacity.......
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