Save. I lived right around the corner on Dryden Rd., so I could drop in several nights a week. And it was just a short walk from my basement room in Cascadilla. As recent grad Reed Rosenberg 20 observes: I think the appeal of Collegetown, upon reflection, is that it encapsulates what most people are nostalgic about when they think about their college years: its a close-knit, walkable community where you can see your friends easily and frequently.. It was made with apples, grapes, kiwi, melon, berries, and maybe some other fruit, topped with plain yogurt, drizzled in honey, and sprinkled with walnuts," Rubinstein recalls. Ahhh, times spent sitting with a friend in the window table at Uni Deli, eating blueberry ice cream and watching the movie folks walking to and from or hanging out on College Ave. 50 cent rusty nails at the Nines. The Exxer and the Tuna Moon were my favorites. Demos, the ever-friendly owner-chef, would send out moussaka, pastitsio, avgolemono, and other Greek specialties (along with a great Spanish empanada) for under two bucks. She can be reached at[emailprotected]. There was also a hot truck over near Risley and Alpha Phi. Boy does that B&W picture of collegetown in the 80s make me feel old! There's a second Cafe Decadence in downtown Ithaca. It also offers up some of the best home cooking. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more . Roast beef, corned beef, russian dressing. As a freshman engineer in the early 60s, Pops Place was a great place to procrastinate and grab a sandwich. And I still have my very beat-up copy of Wings of Life from the Cabbagetown Cafe. Her only plan is to survive, but as she looks for work, she finds a kindred sense of belonging at Cafe Decadence, the local coffee shop. Olivers, my favorite place to meet friends for cheap beer and conversation whose topics could run from Paradise Lost to Meet the Ramones was long gone, but Ruloffs, the Palms, the Nines, and the Chapter House were still around, and Stellas, though too recent to be a memory of my student years, became my new favorite place to kill an hour or so with a coffee or coffee-like beverage. A new station was built next door in the 1960s, and the Nines opened in the early 1970s as a bar, restaurant, and music venue (first called Old No. Thanks for remembering, Todd Mann 72. It had the reputation and insistence of being rundown, gritty and funky, with echoes of 60s counterculture, which gave it an instant attraction for us in 1972. Pizza at the Nines and the Chariot. Yes, my dear friend, Charlie Mayer, worked there for years and loved doing it, making sandwiches for people who loved the whole thing, including Charlie. A jukebox which always had an out-of-order sign on it. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Although not technically in collegetown, I have many happy memories of Mexican good and live music at the Rongovian embassy in trumansburg! It's one of Ithaca's best-kept secrets. Yes, Pops! And I like vegan food now. At the back of the shop, behind a big window, is the coffee roaster where David blends and roasts beans from all over the world. Ithaca is the backdrop for some of our most important developments: it is where we set the academic and professional foundations for the rest of our careers, and where we form some of the longest lasting and most impactful relationships and friendships of our lives. Later, I always chuckled seeing the subway tile floor in the north side of Chef Italia. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. NOT SOUV!!!!! Cherished memories! Sinbads was my first experience with getting a late night slice after going out! 9). Indeed, while some legendary establishmentslike Johnnys Big Red Grill, the Royal Palm Tavern, the Nines, Aladdins, Rulloffs, and the Chapter Houseexisted for decades, countless others have come and gone: changing names, locations, or cuisines or closing altogether, with new ventures popping up to take their place. He became distracted by the people lined up to buy cappuccino. Loved the names of the subs the Eggplanet was one of my faves. But for food Hurry on down to Hardees, baby, where the burgers are charcoal broiled. Her only plan is to survive, but as she looks for work, she finds a kindred sense of belonging at Cafe Decadence, the local coffee shop. My best memory is these hot dog rolls. That was probably the best bar/restaurant job I ever had. The campus was magical during my tenure. I think the combination of these was about half of my meals from 83 to 86. I worked there starting pretty much as soon as I arrived in Ithaca in fall of 1969 through some of the winter in 1969-70 before I started grad school at Cornell. Guess the roses the next day worked here we are 38 years later (married 36). Owners Herve and Karen Pailler say this will make the restaurant available for private parties of 20 to 50 during daytime hours. . When April first arrives in Ithaca, she finds a campground where she can stay, meets Carly, and scores an interview to work at Cafe Decadence in a series of events that all seem incidental. I came to Ithaca in 77. Basak-Smith and his wife, Molly Basak-Smith and their friend, Steve Novak, opened the first Cafe Decadence in Ithaca's College Town neighborhood six years ago. I can remember my father, Class of 1934, visiting me during the early 70s. for several violations in June or July 1976, re-opened, and then was mysteriously destroyed by a fire a couple of months later. Collegetown Bagels 287 reviews Closed Now Quick Bites, American $ "Such a Treat!" "Skip the lacklustre hotel breakfast" 2. The novel chronicles Aprils journey to and from Ithaca and her struggle to understand the concept of home. They had delicious quiche and French onion soup.. Sandwiches are $3.50 to $5.95. Great experience. Ah, The Chariot. (71-72). Homemade chicken soup and one giant matzo ball that filled the container. Are they the ones who had The Steakburger? Aladdins was the venue for my first lunch date with my partner Julian Vrieslander (PhD 81). There was a Korean restaurant, Cayuga, that opened up while I went to school there, with the spiciest beef soup and by there an Indian small market where we would get bidis to smoke. No one had a credit card and every penny was precious. Known for its soups, salads, felafel, and more, it was a Greek-and-Mediterranean favorite for three decades before it closed in 2019. Every time I hear Bobby Darins Mack the Knife or Robert Palmers Sneakin Sally Through the Alley, Im immediately transported back to the Chapter House, says Sharon Palatnik Simoncini 78. Rack of Lamb, lobster, roast duckgood wine listgreat views of Cayuga Lake. Share. Owner: Cafe Decadence, Inc 114 Dryden Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. Comprehensive information on any company or organization. I always seemed to lose that game. He famously said with with every coffee order. Definitely our #1 big splurge place until long after I graduated in 1971. I liked being able to hear my companions talk. My apartment senior year was half a block down Williams Street. At the helm for many of those years, Dick and Rita Ellston who lessened the pain of a growling stomach during an 8am-4pm or a 4pm-12am shift with great conversation and even greater comfort food. A staple on Dryden Road for 15 years before moving to Ithacas West End in 2012, Mama Teresas was (infamously) ranked by Playboy in 1999 as a top spot for diners to enjoy while in a state ofshall we sayinebriation. I could go on and on! Yes! Its owner, Mark Kielman, was something of a mentor to many of us. The proprietress at Sas somehow always remembered that I wanted an Xer. The three partners were graduate students at Cornell University when they started the business: Novak, a native of California, was studying genetics; Molly, who's from Rochester, was in nutrition; David, of Erie, Pa., was in the veterinary medicine program. One of my favorites was the hot truck found behind University Halls on West Campus! In the 60s the Boxcar offered free green beer on St. Patricks day beginning at 8:30 am for an hour. Cant mention all of the questionable activities, but all you can drink including top shelf on Thursdays was epic. I graduated in 1964. ), Rulloffs was my date restaurant, notes Matt Van Ryn 82. The Daily Sun used to go there after electing the next slate of editors, she says, and they comforted me greatly when I lost an election junior year.. In business for 36 years until its closure in 2015, Dunbarswith its accumulated graffiti, framed jerseys, and the famous Lynah Rink cowbellwas a formative and memorable spot for many. I would fast all day and enjoy three large red sauce covered steaming hot bowls. There was a Vietnamese restaurant too, best beef cubes rice. I showed up on campus in the fall of 81 and The Vineyard was still in business. It was excellent in its own right until Vinnie, who was always on the premises, got sick of Ithaca weather, shut the place down in about 1988, and retired to Florida. at The Rongo and other venues in the early-mid 70s. As a Chi Psi member, I was able to hire a few of our brothers over those couple of years. I sold a huge oak coat rack to Turnbacks that resided in the entry hall there. On Sunday evening they would serve spaghetti dinners, all you can eat for $1. Grabbing a bagel on the way to class at CTB when it was just a crowded little storefront. (It had been previously scheduled to close to make way for demolition of the Chacona Block that summer, but shut down earlier that spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "We've been discovered," says David. Ah, the Chariot! Great burgers and friendly casual atmosphere. Common Ground was the excellent gay bar. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . Loved the Chapter House after hockey games (very special times), but Chef Italias pizza and salad bar resulted in big time take-out for a financially struggling student. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Molly gave birth to the couple's third child last week. yes! How is The Club House not on this list? There were a lot of them. Thanks for posting the photo of the original CTB when it was just a take out bagel place. I returned to campus in 1986 to attend grad school. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Things felt more final and permanent when you said goodbye to somebody, Larkin said. Used to catch salmon and trout in Lake Cayuga and trade the owner for sandwiches. Loved the place, a real dive. Hidden in East Hill's Quarry Arms, the Valentine Caf is built upon one of Ithaca's longest love stories. Yes, you could get a full meal with steak, potato, soda and a salad for under $5 at Steak A Roma. Oh, and dont forget the short lived Shadows and then Billy Bob Jacks BBQ shack on Dryden Road. Mrs. Sa was always friendly and remembered that I wanted a Guerrilla Delight (if my age addled mind recalls correctliy). So many nights along about 10 pm, some brothers and I would pile in my car for a run to King Sub. Always an alternative to my other favorite, The Palms, the Alt brings back memories of loud music by the Stones and spilled beer on the floor. I went regularly for lunch with friends and co-workers, says Herman, adding that she still uses one of Jordans cookbooks. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. Missing from the list is the Alt Heidelberg bar which, before it burned down in 1968, was home to a great music scene in the mid-60s. It was my first job after my undergrad days in the Midwest. Coffee with my college girlfriend at Cafe Dec. And, finally, a nice meal at Aladdins, Kayuga Sushi on Eddy Street or at little Joes (or Big Joes downtown). There was also The Commons inside CURW. Cynthia Grossel Silber and I lament its passing every day we are in Ithaca. And thank god for CTB, after a hard shift one of those chewy bagels smothered in cream cheese hit the spot. Before Collegetown Bagels took the iconic corner spot at College and Oak avenues, Olivers deli resided there from 198094. Dubbed the Taproom, the eatery is located on the ground floor of the newly constructed building that replaced the Chacona Blockat the same corner where Collegetown Bagels (CTB) served up food and drink for decades, before moving across the street to Sheldon Court in 2020. And hitting Dunbars for a Combat or some Rolling Rock ponies right before closing was a staple of life back then. I think the specialty was apple turnovers, open almost all night but I cant remember the name. It has a classy, contemporary look with a long wall of exposed brick, a polished hardwood floor and booths with thick, oak table tops. And theres another reason why Johnnys looms large in Big Red food lore: its proprietor, Johnny Petrillose, was the father of Bob Petrillose, founder of the legendary Hot Truck. This is my Business. That proved to be true. I lived in an apartment upstairs in the building next to Pops. When the check would come, it was quite amusing to witness a dozen freshmen try to divvy it up. I worked for Chef Italia which was owned by Guido Iacavelli out of Binghamton, not Rochester. Indeed, Steak Aroma! And lastly: The Chapter House celebrating after our womens lacrosse NY state tournament win with beer and singing along with jukebox fave We are the Champions at maximum volume (we may also have danced on the tables). Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. I was more of a Connection person as an undergrad. Their dog. Shout out to John Browns Body and Kevin Kinsella best concert I ever saw there. For example, as Anbinder notes, when Student Agencies (the buildings owner) announced plans to demolish the Chacona Blockprompting CTBs movemany who objected were unaware of the venerable bagel shops history: it has been operating in Collegetown since 1976, originally residing in a different storefront in the same building. Olivers was one of the first places I cooked. It wasnt easy getting up to prepare brunch after one of those Sigma Pi parties. In the late 70s/early 80s, Reggie Jackson was playing for the New York Yankees. . Probably too much of a good thing. My junior year I lived on Highland Place, around the corner from Elba. Seems kinda sad that Collegetown looks so fancy now. and the rest is history. What other place had so many amazing places to eat and drink in just 2 small blocks. It was such a shame to see it close. tjm rami . CAFE DECADENCE - 10 Photos - Shop 62 Westfield Innaloo Shopping Centre, Innaloo Western Australia, Australia - Yelp Restaurants Auto Services Cafe Decadence 4 reviews Unclaimed $ Restaurants, Coffee & Tea Edit Open 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM See hours See all 10 photos Write a review Add photo Location & Hours Shop 62 Westfield Innaloo Shopping Centre I believe they were only open for a few years, but their pizza was superior to Mama Ts and Collegetown Pizza. My favorite in all of Ithaca was the Rosebud diner downtown. Hope someone can clarify this. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. The best! Outside of Collegetown, in the 70s the was The Box Car, the North 40, The Haunt, and The Salty Dog. I learned what Texas Toast was there. Was banished once for a food fight. Since then, Collegetown has not evolved so much as imploded. . Fond memories of my calculus professor taking the whole lecture class to the 9s for green beer on St. Patricks day in the early am. They had great ice cream, often new flavors that were being tested. People and places were intertwined with April a girl from a small town and from a time before the internet in a way that is no longer possible for us. ), You could say I was a three sport star having tended bar at Johnnys Big Red Grill, The Royal Palm and the Chapter House. I met my husband at Rulloffs and well be married for 10 years in June and expecting our second (older brother Ezra <3) in October what a different route my life would have taken without that place! Nobody ( I think,)has mentioned ZINCs(well all have drinks, at Theodore Zincs They became a best seller. I loved the pizza at Sindbads on Eddy Street. (1974-2009) Besides patronizing most all of the aforementioned eating establishments in college town, lets not forget the iconic Louies Lunch Wagon housed on the corner of Thurston Ave across from Risley Hall. This is bugging me! If you ate the Athenian Chicken and survived, all credit to your digestive tract! H. Fisk Johnson 79, MEng 80, MS 82, MBA 84, PhD 86, remembers this family-style Greek and Italian stalwart so fondly that he gave the eateryand its now-retired owner, Peter Papachryssanthoua shout-out during the 2017 celebration of the gift that created the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. The Ithaca Mall was the center of city life Larkin described it as the place where. Good for a burger and to get away from the crowd., Oh I think you mean the Ground Round. Oh my, the memories. Even before the sign went up, Cafe Decadence was packing in the customers. Needless to say he was shocked I was still there waiting. I know there were a lot of people that flocked to Dunbars on Wednesdays for Group Therapy, but I found a Wednesday home across the street at Level B for Fishbowl night! My favorite memory is going to Olivers and hanging out in the patio senior year right after our wines class ended. Nothing beat sharing a literal fishbowl (always blue red was gross) with at least a pint of vodka and a signature plastic animal with 5-10 friends. I had many a late night munch there with the WVBR crew. We mover the entrance to the side with the greenhouse foyer and added the patio. I certainly didnt and my son still plays with those vodka soaked animals to this day (cleaned and sanitized of course). Rulloffs was another favorite and I liked that they had both an upstairs and downstairs bar. I want one NOW. The past decade has seen such significant change in Collegetown. Many recall 25-cent drafts, frat and sorority composites on the walls, and singing along with the jukebox. Sometimes we had to go back for several weeks before the weather was good enough to take the photo. That Stewart Avenue watering hole had opened in the late 1920s; it segued into the Chapter House in the 1960sweathering a 1980s stint as an ice cream parlor before reemerging as a popular hangout that eventually offered 49 beers on tap as well as house-made sodas, games, live music, and popcorn. Great cast of characters on both sides of the bar. & Calkins Rd. I was a Hotelie and taking Advertising classes in the Ag School. Brown rice with cashews and cheese from Cabbagetown Married now for 25 years with two great kids. Also much excitement when a Wendys opened there. The place I really miss is the Greek House we ate lots of pizzas, garlic break and greek salads there. The Ithaca Mall was the center of city life Larkin described it as the place where her friends would go on weekends to re-enter society. We speculated on how much of this difference was due to her being a student at Ithaca College as opposed to at Cornell, but we suspected that a much bigger difference was the era in which we experienced college. It was because Aprils story was personal to Larkin that she felt so strongly about keeping its essence the same. And Aladdins was great first place I ever tried falafel. Where else could you get a burger (or spiedie), fries, and a mug of draft beer for all of 99 cents? Curreri says of this College Avenue eatery, which briefly became the Italian restaurant the Vineyard before closing in 1980. Utter deliciousness. I actually worked the grill part time for tuition money for the Hotel School! Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. My family is in Ithaca. Much of Aprils experience with found family in Ithaca is a reflection of Larkins own experience of feeling at home for the first time. My favorites: (1) The Chariot (great pizza and beer, jukebox, mismatched plates), where my friends in the band Your Mother serenaded me on my birthday one year. To this day it remains my gold standard for diner food. Best juke box, pizza, turkey soup and bartenders, including my friend Tom Darling. Love Sas. I forgot about Steak-a-Roma! In 1995, Cafe Decadence was a real coffee shop in Ithaca Commons, and the city itself was much smaller. The bacon pie was my favorite. Sas place was a great place. The Vietnam restaurant on Dryden Road was my go-to place for cheap and cheerful chow. Reasonable prices, many varieties of beer, burgers, those buckets of steamers, and great atmosphere with friends, especially after hockey games at Lynah Rink.. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. My buddies and I would go there for the filling meal that would carry us a few days. I left Chef Italia to get my MPS at the Hotel School. Surprised it wasnt mentioned in this article. Creative hints by author of 1001 Ways to Bt Romantic Tickets: $4.00 Strong Museum members; $6.00 nonmembcrs ( lit jMtg One Manhattan Square Rochester, NY 14607 716-263-2700 Finally, a comedy that will chance the way you think, the way you feel, and most importantly thewayyoudrest. Status: Inactive Registration: Jun 13, 1983 State ID: 73429822 Reg. Born in Berkeley, bred in Ithaca, Cafe Decadence is imported to Brighton David Basak-Smith was sitting in a trendy cafe in Berkeley reading a dermatolo. Fraternity houses didnt have sets then.. When i returned for MBA School,I used to work at the Collegetown Book Store, it was a I also loved Johnny,s after chorus rehearsals or concerts. Roger Smith BA 70, MS 73. You can find a fun segment of To Tell the Truth featuring Garry Morfit Jr. and the Boxcar by Googling it. Yes!! The loss of the Chariot was like the loss of a good friend. Who didnt need some free food with their beer when they were in college? We took the whole gang there to celebrate my PhD in 1983. Ithaca Bakery 743 reviews Closed Now Otherwise, I bought Chinese foodstuffs at a tiny little Asian food store past the top of Buffalo St. and made my own noodle dishes. Loved the grittiness of the place a complete dive, which is what made it special. The short-lived, but legendary eateryas described by Tengwas located in a large space on the southwest corner of Dryden Road and College Avenue that remains vacant today. Yes, that was the best. So, Duffys definitely holds a memory for me! Another nearby hangout, often for the hockey team, was the Fall Creek House. He now practices at Falcheck Veterinary Clinic in Hilton. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Once your comment is approved, your email address will not be published. Her only plan is to survive, but as she looks for work, she finds a kindred sense of belonging at Cafe Decadence, the local coffee shop. It was a cafe inside a church. Later, in the early 70s, known as Buds Boulevard Diner. Ive Got a Secret). When get back.etc)- a classy bar/restaurant down the hill aways from Collegetown. Unique gifts for all occasions! This allowed me to head up in the dead of winter without a jacket and not have to worry about losing it. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. From the 60s, not restaurants but movie theatres heading downtown the Near Near, the Far Near, the Near Far, and the Far Far. And there was a late night restaurant all the way across town. number: 1351763 Status: 710 - cancelled - section 8 Status date: May 6, 2006 Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s)/ letter(s)/number(s) Attorney: Ian Jay Kaufman Ladas & Parry 26 West 61St Street, New York, NY 10023 Employee: Terry E Holtzman Goods & Services: "cafe", The mark consists in part of the . I think eventually the floor gave way to the basement. Used it for years. In its adjacent, dark-paneled caf, coffee drinks and pastries were plentiful. And the meager price didnt prevent us from sending the burger back if wasnt properly cooked to order.. This made me tear up. A shout out to Duffys which was next door to Rulloffs on College Avenue and introduced me to the fishbowl drink Blue Hawaiians in particular! It moved to its familiar corner spot in 1994, operating there for a quarter century before moving to its current home in 2020. A bunch of us mostly engineers who lived up the hill on Dryden Ave used to meet at The Connection on Thursday nights for fluids lab, putting many pitchers of beer to the test. Charlie Schlumberger 76. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. The offerings include muffins, scones, bagels and fancy desserts plus Belgian waffles and specialty sandwiches. The rice pudding at the Cosmo was great! The Mojos, which thrived as a more or less Rolling Stones cover band was a regular contributor to the bars raucous and crowded beer and dance scene. Vincent Van Gogh - Cafe Terrace at Night // Paul Gauguin - Avenue de Clichy : The BoBurger and Bud who could remember and get right long orders from squads of people. As a result you the place was was Mobbed from nine in the morning till late at night. Wed drink and play those newfangled things called video games. There are not many things certain in this life, but getting a slice during prelims or a night out to get your greasy fix at Mama Ts was certain, says Lorraine Medeiros 01. Yes, Jim, King Submarine on Eddy was great I remember The Xer the best sub I ever have eaten. Much of the interview between Allison and I was spent comparing notes on our differing experiences of attending college in Ithaca. !, What can I say? Definitely cant forget Bills, sort of grubby but invaluable for all-nighters. 198 reviews #9 of 139 Restaurants in Ithaca $$$$ French European Vegetarian Friendly. If my wealthy Japanese Hotelie friend was treating, the Nabeyaki Udon at the Kayuga restaurant was the best. That, UDeli and Number Nines are my most vivid memories of Collegetown, with a bit of The Palms and The Chapter House thrown in. The opening of the brewpub (owned by Ithaca Beer founders Dan Mitchell 00 and Mari Rutz Mitchell 98, MS 03) is just the latest major change to the neighborhood where so many Cornellians live, eat, drink, and socialize. Failing out of school, picking up shifts at Margo's diner, she's left fending for herself in a town where she's never quite felt at home. Plus Plum Tree, still hanging tough on Dryden Road. I had to keep searching for my people, said Larkin. Dinos, the first bar to hit on way into the center of Ctown senior year when I lived on Catherine. Nothing like it! The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . Recently heard an interview with Joe Bonamassa talking about playing at The Haunt. Most of these establishments were flourishing and the drinking age was 18. Janelle Teng 11 calls CTB the classic, the stalwart. Helen Rubinstein 04 was particularly fond of the restaurants popular fruit salad. Save my name, email, and class year in this browser for the next time I comment. Fridays after biochem seminar we got drunk at Chapter house. Pops was bought by two guys that had the A&W Root Beer franchise down on the strip. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack. Didnt do well on my prelim later that morning. Wonder what happened to it? I was waiting to see if anyone mentioned Steak A Roma I worked there the last couple of months it was in existence as cashier/busboy and Texas Toast maker. However, whenever the Angels played the Yankees on television, the special was revived. From sophomore to senior year I lived in my fraternity, whose cook was not the best by any means. Hours: 7 a.m. to 1 1 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to midnight Thursday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Liquor: None Other: Accessible to wheelchairs. Reading The People We Keep and hearing Larkins story leaves me hoping that one day I will do the same. Still hang with those friends. Tully burgers at Bills on College Ave,Sunday night steak dinner at Zincks,late night burgers at State St Diner and great Italian meals at Joes downtown. This time period was a deliberate choice by Larkin, not only because it resembled her own experience, but because it intensifies the time friends spend together, making Aprils story more compelling. Too many other memories to count at Dunbars, Souvlaki, Nines and more. It was pastrami, not corned beef. Just of those listed: Rulloffs, The Nines, Aladdins, Pixel Lounge, Royal Palms, The Chapter House, CTB (location-wise), Stellas, and Dunbars have all gone out in the past decade. We used to get pizzas at Elba, which were absolutely great, and bring them to the Eddy Street Bar and consume numerous pitchers of beer, OK Kids, Heres the real story of the X-ER, As the then current owner of King Submarine House 1970-72, Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. It was probably worth it. 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