New Openings coming soon in TGE
Bill Kapes will soon open (really this time) "Riley's" at Arkansas and Arsenal. He's built in beautiful oak booths with marble-topped tables, restored the bar itself and the high old tin ceiling and windows. The adjacent space formerly known as "Coffey's Donuts" has additional seating, with an area reserved for darts. (Mrs. Coffey used to sell Roosevelt kids cigs there for a quarter each ("Ya need matches withat, honey?") until some cop told her it was illegal.) Bill's menu will include a variety of pizzas, salads, and sandwiches. And he plans to eventually feature outdoor seating in front of the place as well.
Also there is a proposal by a Fox Park resident planning to open a restaurant ("Pestalozzi Place") at the corner of Virginia and Pestalozzi, also in the heart of TGE. The lunch menu is simple, but dinner is pretty fancy.
I was at the Riley's location when it was Neumann's sp?. The sold Cheetos by the small bag. It was before the 'Big Grab' era of bagged orange snacks. About 1990. I remember Rod Stewart was on the juke, and maybe some Bonnie Tyler.
Posted by Butler Miller on Wed., Jan 12, 2005 at 1:58 PMI was lucky enough to get a sneak peak of the space a week or so ago...i was on one of my new 'training runs' when they were working on the place. Being the nosy rosey that i am, i played peeping tom. the space looked absolutely gorgeous from my vantage. I am really looking forward to it's opening. Butler, maybe we can talk them into selling the 'fun pack' size cheetos...just for sentimental value.
Posted by Annie Denny on Sat., Jan 15, 2005 at 11:06 AM
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