Your facts are wrong. Gayle brought a new liquor license-the prior place was a byob...there was probably plenty of alcohol in the old place since the former owner enjoyed drinking and driving, but none of it was for sale or consumption by customers.
I always love this sour grapes b.s.. Did you not read? I've had my businesses for many years. And no-we're not talking about associations in general-I am specifically talking about people who get to say yea or nea over something that has no bearing on their lifestyle. There is no way you can prove to me that those opposed to Stamper's Square would be affected by it in any way, shape, or form. Meanwhile, those who do actually live nearby have vastly approved of the plans-and those who live directly next to it are almost 100% supportive since they're getting paid off with deeded parking.
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Originally Posted by Consort_This
OK, so we are not talking about SHCA here but associations in general. Well I think that these associations have every right to influence what businesses go in the neighborhoods of the people they represent. I'm sure they don't always make the best decisions but that's beside the point. I don't want to live near a zillion bars just because you think you have the right to open them. I'm not interested in living near Bourbon Street. It sounds like sour grapes to me. You can blame not meeting your own expectations on asociations if that makes you feel better but how about opening a bar that has neighborhood appeal instead (like the two sited - Ansill or Gayle - both of which replaced existing bar/restaurants and happen to be great places in my opinion - especially Ansill).
Anyway, I'm not all that interested in an esoteric debate. I believe this thread is for discussing Stampers Square - a project that has some flaws but overall is a good one that would add to both SH & QV. I hope the SHCA has the guts to pass it tomorrow night. We'll see........
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