casualhoya
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Nathans
Nov 14, 2006 13:14:05 GMT -5
Post by casualhoya on Nov 14, 2006 13:14:05 GMT -5
Is there anyone on this board with either deep pockets or enough influence to prevent Nathans from closing in 2009?
Come on!
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VelvetElvis
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Nathans
Nov 14, 2006 14:50:43 GMT -5
Post by VelvetElvis on Nov 14, 2006 14:50:43 GMT -5
let's see how long this stays on this board before it is moved.
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Nathans
Nov 14, 2006 14:58:15 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2006 14:58:15 GMT -5
I always liked Gray's Papaya better.
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Nathans
Nov 14, 2006 15:21:51 GMT -5
Post by NickSixers on Nov 14, 2006 15:21:51 GMT -5
let's see how long this stays on this board before it is moved. Same thing I thought. I'm giving it 1.5 hrs more. On the Nathans topic, sad news.
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Nathans
Nov 14, 2006 15:31:47 GMT -5
Post by TrueHoyaBlue on Nov 14, 2006 15:31:47 GMT -5
I always liked Gray's Papaya better. Big fan of the Recession Special.
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prhoya
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Nathans
Nov 14, 2006 15:38:00 GMT -5
Post by prhoya on Nov 14, 2006 15:38:00 GMT -5
I prefer the Abeyance Special.
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Nathans
Nov 14, 2006 15:48:07 GMT -5
Post by HoyaDestroya on Nov 14, 2006 15:48:07 GMT -5
i have family friends who are close with the owner - i will dig a little... can't believe she is closing.
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hoyainspirit
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Nathans
Nov 14, 2006 15:50:47 GMT -5
Post by hoyainspirit on Nov 14, 2006 15:50:47 GMT -5
What is, soon to be was, Nathans? Inquiring minds want to know.
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casualhoya
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Nathans
Nov 14, 2006 15:56:21 GMT -5
Post by casualhoya on Nov 14, 2006 15:56:21 GMT -5
Nathan's is a landmark restaurant/bar in the heart of Georgetown at the intersection of Wisconsin and M streets.
The family that owns the lease wants to sell the lease to a corporation like the Gap, thus taking away one fo the most casual spots in all the land in which to enjoy a nice cocktail, watch the game, and then head to the airport a mere 10 minutes away.
My record of 'Nathans to my apt in NYC' in 122 minutes still stands.
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Nathans
Nov 14, 2006 16:02:48 GMT -5
Post by hoyas2008 on Nov 14, 2006 16:02:48 GMT -5
Perhaps the university could buy the Nathans space, and create an on-campus arena...
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GUHoya07
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Nathans
Nov 14, 2006 16:06:38 GMT -5
Post by GUHoya07 on Nov 14, 2006 16:06:38 GMT -5
Perhaps the university could buy the Nathans space, and create an on-campus arena... too far away, the transportation issues would be a nightmare ;D
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DanMcQ
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Nathans
Nov 14, 2006 16:33:49 GMT -5
Post by DanMcQ on Nov 14, 2006 16:33:49 GMT -5
BOOM goes the dynamite!
(never been in Nathan's, myself, so I have no dog in this hunt)
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prhoya
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Nathans
Nov 14, 2006 18:34:43 GMT -5
Post by prhoya on Nov 14, 2006 18:34:43 GMT -5
Perhaps the university could buy the Nathans space, and create an on-campus arena... too far away, the transportation issues would be a nightmare ;D Post of the day...
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hoyarooter
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Nathans
Nov 16, 2006 21:24:52 GMT -5
Post by hoyarooter on Nov 16, 2006 21:24:52 GMT -5
nathan's is closing? Why it's practically an antique - it was even around when I was at GU. Bummer.
But there's always the Tombs. I'm sure that will never close.
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HoyaNCCT
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Nathans
Nov 22, 2006 8:57:16 GMT -5
Post by HoyaNCCT on Nov 22, 2006 8:57:16 GMT -5
The building the 1789 and the Tombs, I believe, are owned by Georgetown. Richard McCooey leased the entire block for 99 years from the University (Wisey's the the 1789) when starting the restaurants. He then leased part of the block back to the University for office space and covered his entire rent expense.
That said, I don't think either will ever close.
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hoyarooter
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Nathans
Nov 22, 2006 13:43:27 GMT -5
Post by hoyarooter on Nov 22, 2006 13:43:27 GMT -5
Is McCooey still around? Seems like he would be pretty old by now.
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Nathans
Nov 30, 2006 14:13:27 GMT -5
Post by TrueHoyaBlue on Nov 30, 2006 14:13:27 GMT -5
McCooey is still around, (I think he was class of '53, or sometime around then). I think Clyde's picked up the lease on the property when they bought the restaurants... not sure about Wisey's, and who their technical landlord is.
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HoyaNCCT
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Nathans
Dec 4, 2006 13:36:19 GMT -5
Post by HoyaNCCT on Dec 4, 2006 13:36:19 GMT -5
Yes, Richard is still alive and with us. His wife, Karen owns an art gallery on Wisconsin and O streets - www.galakmm.com/ - that sells many of the vintage posters (orignials and prints). Richard is involved with the store but his efforts are still on decorating restaurants (Clydes of Gallery Place and the soon to open Clydes in Ashburn, VA).
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