bababoohi
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osulew wrote >>
bababoohi wrote >>
osulew wrote >>
Neil Jaye wrote >>
Is this going to be the newest battling thread? Ha!I'm driving my car over to protest all of this right now.
haha, now THAT'S funny!
There's the spirit cap'n!
Yeah, I was trying to elicit a little feuding away from anything racetrack or oil related.
Mercurius
First Avenue
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I say "Oh noz!" when something I like leaves (most businesses I like.) I say "meh" when something I'm indifferent on leaves and I say "Oh yeah," like the koolaid man, when something bad leaves. For me, this falls between the koolaid man and meh. The place itself maybe wasn't a bad business but the clientele left a bit to be desired (to the point that I won't go to other establishments in the area during peak hours.) I suppose it's good to concentrate the fratuches in a few places that can be avoided though?bababoohi wrote >>
groundrules wrote >>
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bababoohi wrote >>
Why no "too bad another local businss closes" type comments on here?I think its because it's not really a business closing but more a business rebranding.
i think it's because no one gives a shit about the sugar bar. or is that just me (and Merc)?
I see. The bar doesn't fit your (or my) idea of a good place to hang so f'em. I always love the hypocracy on this website!
Core_Models
Columbus
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I don't know, I'm not a big fan of the Bodega crowd, but I certainly wouldn't celebrate its closing.
HeySquare
German Village
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bababoohi wrote >>
I see. The bar doesn't fit your (or my) idea of a good place to hang so f'em. I always love the hypocracy on this website!
C&G are smooth cats... I don't think anyone is worried that they won't land on their feet, and I think it is a compliment that no one is terribly concerned.
As for Sugar bar, I think C&G sabotaged their own establishment when they created that grass hut nightmare next door. I used to go Park Street fairly often a few years ago, but it has changed in character a lot in the last few years, and I haven't had much cause to go. If they had wanted me there (or the demographic of people similar to me) they probably would have made different choices. And that's fine... but I'm not going to mourn and beat my breast over an establishment with which I have no emotional tie.
Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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Just heard from Mike G that they're already working on a new concept for the space. So this is more of a remodeling than a closing.
I don't go out bar hopping or clubbing like I used to, but I'm glad that those guys have invested their time and energy into their group of businesses (that must collectively employ over 100 people at any given time) and keep that sector of nightlife thriving for those who are interested.
I'd prefer it if we could collectively chill out with casting judgment on people based on their outward appearance. I know that everyone posting here is mentally more mature than a middle-schooler, so I don't know why that type of behavior is necessary.
Nitsud Regnifloh
Valerio Heights
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Mercurius wrote >>
The problem with that site is it's contaminated with high levels of S-D-F-D*. It may be decades before the levels of S-D-F-D associated with risks to health are back within safe levels. While short term risks associated with contact to S-D-F-D are limited to nausea, anxiety, loss of hearing and burning in the retinas, long term exposure can be much more severe. Once this area was a pristine site that flourished, catering to unique niches and I'm hoping this is a sign that those time may come again.
*S-D-F-D or super douchey frat dude is a mental disorder characterized by abnormalities in below average cognitive ability, lack of the ability to make real friends, love of cornhole, popped collars, general bad taste, lack of cultural understanding and sensitivity, date rape and sexual abuse
surely you don't think that anyone who was in a fraternity fits this mold...
Columbusite
Minneapolis
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I'd rather they stay open or see a similar bar in its place, so that they won't venture further north. But maybe it's just a sign that there aren't enough bros to patronize these kind of establishments. I'm guessing that since a lot of regulars probably come from the UE bus from OSU that Skyy Bar will see a temporary increase in business. Glad to hear that it's not going to be another empty space.
Columbusite
Minneapolis
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That was changed right before I finished posting. Fixed it.
Schoolboy
Columbus
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they are reopening it as something along the lines of another cantina lounge
more bar, less club
pretty sure i heard it's new name as well, but forgot
they may also reopening long street live again for a few months, which i'm a lot more interested in seeing
cyclist II
Short North & Peach District
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Darn, this is one of the top pedicab spots! :(
Anne
King Lincoln
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SUGAR BAR GRAND CLOSING PARTY SAT JULY 3rd
From facebook:
After 5 wonderful years of GREAT times and fantastic memories we have decided to close Sugar Bar down for good….
But before that happens we need to go out with a BANG one last time!!!!!!!! With that being said we would love to invite all our friends, family, staff (current and old), costumers and Sugar Bar regulars (you know who you are!!!) to come on out Saturday July 3rd for one LAST MONSTER GRAND CLOSING PARTY! This may be the biggest event we have ever thrown!
BE THERE SATURDAY JULY 3rd 2010 and get there early, there WILL BE A LINE. To reserve a table email molly@mailrz.com before they sell out.
Start Time:
Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 9:30pm
Feel free to add your Sugar Bar pics to this page
Hope to see you there!
PS… Stay tuned to http://www.thecgsgroup.com for info on the newest upcoming CGS Group project (Coming Sept 2010).
Tigertree
771 N. High St.
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I have to agree with Walker. Park St. is not my scene but every city has a strip of bars that cater to that scene. At least ours is super successful. I think it is at least cool that the Short North, North Market, Park St., the Arena District and an emerging downtown are all walkable and can exist together.
Neil Jaye
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Like it/them (Mike and Chris) or not, it seems fairly obvious that they a masters of their trade. They consistently create bars/clubs that are packed week-to-week even with concepts that amaze me they can make work. I do not think Sugar Bar is hurting for business. I have not been there in years but it seems every time I pass the place it’s packed and there’s a line out the door. I think they are being great business men and recognize it’s time for a change; time to recreate the space to continue to hold on to their dominance in the club market in this city. Their success in this town can not be denied.
Sure, I would love to see them open a club that’s more suited to my personal tastes but it’s very easy to sit back and make judgments when you’re not the one putting up money, paying the bills, and/or answering to investors. I have seen many ‘good’ clubs go under due to lack of support while at the same time listen to people complain about the success of the very bars that someone ‘tried’ to provide an alternative. I am sure as business men if they could open an establishment that caters to the crowd, music, etc. that is not “doucheyâ€Â, “frat-boyishâ€Â, etc. they would be the first in line to do it.
If you/we want to see different establishment open with a ‘better’ clientele we need to go out and support the places that are already there AND make our presence known in the area so they can see that all their money doesn’t come from that aforementioned wrong crowd. Believe me, if you/we do that there will be changes. Otherwise, let the place succeed for what it is and always will be.
Personal note: Admittedly, I am not one who practices what I preach most times but it still does not make it any less true.
mellotron
Arena District
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Here, here. Agree w/ TT and Neil.
I've been witness to Cleveland (Flats) and Cincinnati (Main Street) club districts where once the original concepts ran their course, bars closed, and took the neighborhoods with them.
Thank goodness that the Park Street powers-that-be acknowledge this and are constantly adapting (even if it's still not really yours or my thing).
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