Ron Newman
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So what happened to Costello's?
I'd rather see a Qdoba or a Chipotle. In a first floor storefront.
Ron Newman said:So what happened to Costello's?
JimboJones said:Why can't stores end up staying in business on that block?
Boston is a surprisingly good burrito town. You can find excellent Mexican food (or Tex Mex) if you really know where to look in New York, but it's usually an adventure without the ease and consistency of Anna's.
Of course, people from California and Texas think you would have to be on crack to enjoy any Mexican dish in the northeast.
I'd rather see a Qdoba or a Chipotle. In a first floor storefront.
What's the deal with 24hr activity in Boston...I mean, come one we pride ourselves as a college town, and the latest anything is open is 2am?
And does anyone know what the restrictions are/what options are available 24hrs in Manhattan?
Their lease was up at the end of 2006, and the owner was raising rent by a figure well north of 100%. They moved out that December, and the space remained vacant up until now.
Everybody's raising their rents, and why not? Surely those starving artists with their deep pockets will appreciate having a gizmo store right there. Put a Citizen's Bank branch in the old Kay Bee furniture space, and wipe out all the walls between the defunct piano store and Looney Tunes (better yet just demolish those atrocious little buildings).. that way you'll have enough space for a Staples. Then, replace the reprehensible Little Stevie's with a Verizon Wireless store, and the block will be complete!
I disagree. The fact that all these restaurants advertise themselves as "san francisco style" is a big warning sign.
Top that with the Annas/Boca owners being Asia, Chipotle being from Denver and you have failure.
Baja Fresh is the most authentic and best mexican chain, but for some reason they refuse to come into the city and stay in the burbs.