tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post8334862547407878925..comments2024-02-27T07:33:30.829-05:00Comments on Edge of the City: End of the Century Bar Opens on MetropolitanEdge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-75734929515364209712014-12-20T15:59:41.081-05:002014-12-20T15:59:41.081-05:00rent is about three times the price and a lot more...rent is about three times the price and a lot more competition. wise decision on their part and perhaps they're thinking in broader terms. metropolitan seems to have the better independent dining options and they could very well scoop up the after dinner crowd that lingers for drinks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-16869667817685310042014-12-12T07:07:58.716-05:002014-12-12T07:07:58.716-05:00Unfortunately, all the corporate franchises and wa...Unfortunately, all the corporate franchises and walk-in clinics are driving up rents where it's nearly impossible for any new independent. Just look at the 5th Dunkin Donuts that set up shop on Ascan. Anyway, I'm totally psyched and will walk to Metropolitan for this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-2086740980874308372014-12-08T23:55:33.926-05:002014-12-08T23:55:33.926-05:00They would have done better spending more money on...They would have done better spending more money on rent and setting up shop on Austin Street with all the extra foot traffic. Place looks nice though, hopefully they do well in that location. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-31213908758867962962014-12-08T21:14:05.792-05:002014-12-08T21:14:05.792-05:00Wishing them the best of luck! I live up the stre...Wishing them the best of luck! I live up the street, and we have seen this bar open and close several times in the past year. It is a great location, so hopefully they thrive! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745018428976754121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-91613551738441547752014-12-08T19:17:00.053-05:002014-12-08T19:17:00.053-05:00Fantastic, what a great addition to the neighborho...Fantastic, what a great addition to the neighborhood! Lindanoreply@blogger.com