rich_WDC
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Black Cat Renovations?
June 11, 2017 at 08:37 PM UTC
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There's a sign on Black Cat window that states a third-story addition and a front-window facade change.
Anyone got details or timeframe?
ggw
Joined: December 16, 2001 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Black Cat Renovations?
June 11, 2017 at 09:03 PM UTC
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hutch
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Re: Black Cat Renovations?
June 12, 2017 at 03:35 PM UTC
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not a good sign… if you're renting out your space.. i don't care what spin you give it.. if a club is doing well they don't rent out space.. they need the space
StoneTheCrow
Joined: January 05, 2006 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Black Cat Renovations?
June 12, 2017 at 03:51 PM UTC
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The street level space could be put to much better use. Virtually no foot traffic that isnt seeing a show enters the space.
hutch
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Re: Black Cat Renovations?
June 12, 2017 at 03:55 PM UTC
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nobody uses the red room now? man, they must be doing awful then.. as far as the food..well, it kind of blows…that is why few people hang out there or get food…
if you look at the listings at the black cat there has been a marked decline in the types of shows they are getting…they're getting beat up…that is why they need to look to rent space.. if they were doing great they wouldn't say 'Oh but we could rent out the bottom..".. I mean shit
StoneTheCrow
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Re: Black Cat Renovations?
June 12, 2017 at 04:37 PM UTC
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I hear what you're saying, but given the increase in foot traffic in that area, you definitely want to entice more of the crowd that isn't going to a show. Folks buying beers in the Red Room before a show cant compete with that and many are probably grabbing food elsewhere.
Cant comment on the lack of quality shows but as a business decision I think it makes sense to exploit the store front for more than $6 beers.
notme
Joined: September 30, 2009 at 10:52 PM UTC
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Re: Black Cat Renovations?
June 12, 2017 at 07:28 PM UTC
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that would be a great location for a starbucks
hutch
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Re: Black Cat Renovations?
June 12, 2017 at 08:15 PM UTC
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How about another posh furniture store?
brokensocscene
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Re: Black Cat Renovations?
June 13, 2017 at 05:28 PM UTC
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sound needs updating on both rooms ;D
Sidehatch
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Re: Black Cat Renovations?
June 13, 2017 at 05:44 PM UTC
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they could sell crack pipes
there is no place that sells them on 14th street anymore
DeathFromAbove1979
Joined: November 29, 2006 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Black Cat Renovations?
June 13, 2017 at 07:39 PM UTC
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I feel Red Room has just as many people as a regular bar on 14th St [black whiskey, bar pilar, marvin, st ex] Weekdays are alright, weekends are packed. That is just me.
Yes, food for thought sucks though. Considering they offer vegan/veggie stuff I wish they would update their options to at least taste edible.
hutch
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Re: Black Cat Renovations?
June 13, 2017 at 08:01 PM UTC
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well to be fair Dante and his dad only had like 50 years to work on Food for Thought menu items..