The Other Paper wrote HANG ON, SLOOPY’S
BY ERIK JOHNS / MARCH 6, 2008
Two guys in their 30s who’ve never owned a bar recently took over one of the more notorious nightspots in the North Campus area. They’ve changed the name, sunk loads of money into renovations, and gone above and beyond to appease area residents.
They’ve also appointed themselves the official cleaner-uppers of the neighborhood. But it remains to be seen whether the other bars in this popular strip are in the mood to be cleaned up.
For years, Miani’s, 2619 N. High St., earned the ire of neighborhood residents. It was plagued by fights, drug problems, rowdy behavior, underage drinking and even a kidnapping.
On Dec. 3, two lifelong friends took ownership of the Miani’s liquor license and set about overhauling the bar. After closing for 10 days of repairs around the holidays, it reopened as the Buckeye-themed Sloopy’s.
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