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Originally Posted by archaeologist
The Bourse does seem underutilized by the local population. The thing with Fanueil Hall is that locals would take visitors there. I wouldn't be particularly motivated to take visitors to the Bourse. Perhaps with the ongoing development of the Mall I would, but it's just not a place to go for non-tourists who are not contrained by time or place (like drivers at a rest stop). Couldn't they put in more unique vendors instead of rest stop type places? Fanueil Hall at least has a "Philly Cheesesteak" stand in addition to the requisite chowder vendor. It also has some interesting merchandise stores that sells more than your typical airport souvenir shop. Is there at least a cafe in there for locals to get a good cup of Joe? That area still seems to be missing a critical mass of locals in addition to the tourists as El suggested.
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Finally, someone who can at least spell Fanueil Hall correctly. I knew I was wrong but . . . :oops:
You're absolutely right. But it was one of those early destination shops put together by the Rouse Organization - South Street Seaport, Fanueil Hall, Tabor Center (in Denver) and Inner Harbor. It always seemed that Fanueil was somewhat unique of those places in that it had more small, local stores and it was one of the first places that I ever saw the now ubiquitous cart vendors. I had a friend who had a store on Columbus Avenue (NY) selling hand made body creams/potions who opened a place in Fanueil Hall.
The Rouse Organization certainly had more pull at attracting food and retailers than Ken Kaiserman has for the Bourse. It is, I agree, mainly for the tourists and is hardly integrated into the neighborhood. But, as I said, Kaiserman has tried - El Mariachi, a club run by the same guy who had Milk, a comedy/drama club, etc. And all of them have pretty much failed.
I used to love to watch tourists come out onto Market Street from Franklin Court. They'd look left . . . then right. You could practically hear them say "EEK!" Then they'd turn back into the court. So I guess I'm saying that I see nothing to providing some familiar restaurants to those who come to our city and spend their money here. It would be great to have some local eateries in there but given the choice between Sbaro and Marathon Grill, most Peorians would probably head for the bad pizza.
And Eldondre - as bad as Wall Street was, the pastrami was better than 98 percent of the places in Philadelphia.
Question: Why does a city that can produce a Tony Luke port, provolone and broccoli rabe sandwich or a good cheesesteak have such a difficult time producing a decent pastrami on rye (with brown mustard).
04-20-2004, 02:15 PM
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