tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post2180562915258980812..comments2023-12-30T19:25:09.397-05:00Comments on Paid to Party: Update on Press BoxUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-45423904261838535642009-02-09T01:12:00.000-05:002009-02-09T01:12:00.000-05:00Tom Wicker a name you can trace back 100 years in ...Tom Wicker a name you can trace back 100 years in Charlotte - French Quarter, Whatever Happened to Randoplh Scott and St. Louis Spirts were some of the first great food and cold beer places to open in the Latta Arcade - Church Street area in the days before the overstreet mall.<BR/><BR/>The after 5 crowd was insane! But back then the party ended around 8 as everyone went home.<BR/><BR/>But the stories that those places could tell.Rea Road Neighborhood Coalitionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03856658001746917957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-3255361323311504132009-02-06T10:51:00.000-05:002009-02-06T10:51:00.000-05:00"I slept in my car at the Press Box once so I can'..."I slept in my car at the Press Box once so I can't knock it."<BR/><BR/>Man alive, I only made it under my car--hats off to you!Fool's Brigadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18322844919785687107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-36192270392490081812009-02-06T10:28:00.000-05:002009-02-06T10:28:00.000-05:00I look forward to playing more of my band's signat...I look forward to playing more of my band's signature brand of face-melting acoustic rock on the back deck when the weather warms up. As long as they will have us. I think we spend more on drinks than we make playing anyways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-55774692163659677862009-02-06T09:11:00.000-05:002009-02-06T09:11:00.000-05:00I hope they keep up the tradition of live music. ...I hope they keep up the tradition of live music. We need more outlets for good local talent. The Mathaney burger and round fries were always my favorite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-55935131483029071492009-02-06T09:06:00.000-05:002009-02-06T09:06:00.000-05:00He must live in a van... down by the Press Box!I s...He must live in a van... down by the Press Box!<BR/><BR/>I slept in my car at the Press Box once so I can't knock it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-24564603102016200162009-02-06T08:23:00.001-05:002009-02-06T08:23:00.001-05:00Strippers. We need smoking and strippers on poles...Strippers. We need smoking and strippers on poles. Loud music 'till 3AM. Just keep the double dip wings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-68845955101381813492009-02-06T08:23:00.000-05:002009-02-06T08:23:00.000-05:00The new place plans to have "live" entertainment 5...The new place plans to have "live" entertainment 5 days a week. So if the noise is too much move to Union County or buy some ear plugs. If the music is too loud the police will handle that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-5635887085120760752009-02-05T20:38:00.000-05:002009-02-05T20:38:00.000-05:00"Now, hoefully, I can sleep without being disturbe..."Now, hoefully, I can sleep without being disturbed by their "music until 2:30 am every single frickin' night!!!"<BR/><BR/>Where do you live, at George Pappas'? Seriously, are there condos or something I don't know about?Fool's Brigadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18322844919785687107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-89326005650747171582009-02-05T16:22:00.000-05:002009-02-05T16:22:00.000-05:00Good riddance!!!Now, hoefully, I can sleep without...Good riddance!!!<BR/>Now, hoefully, I can sleep without being disturbed by their "music until 2:30 am every single frickin' night!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-4500828454066662102009-02-05T14:59:00.000-05:002009-02-05T14:59:00.000-05:00Chris H., Just because they are going to renovate,...Chris H., Just because they are going to renovate, doesn't mean it's going to be "upscale." No offense to the old owners because I really do love the press box, but it was in dire need of an overhaul. I do wish they would keep the name instead of changing it... and hopefully keep the menu basically the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-41749920241840401982009-02-05T12:54:00.000-05:002009-02-05T12:54:00.000-05:00Time for great moments in Press Box history..........Time for great moments in Press Box history........<BR/><BR/>I loved the time that my buddy bought every jello shot that they had behind the bar. Grand total $17.00.<BR/><BR/>Add below.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-51674566333670399482009-02-05T12:30:00.000-05:002009-02-05T12:30:00.000-05:00I agree, smoke free or not for me.I agree, smoke free or not for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-57664619909194336512009-02-05T12:25:00.000-05:002009-02-05T12:25:00.000-05:00Better yet....why not find you a non-smoking bar a...Better yet....why not find you a non-smoking bar and leave the business decisions to the new owners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-32688451872264273592009-02-05T12:18:00.000-05:002009-02-05T12:18:00.000-05:00Why is everything in Charlotte going "upscale". So...Why is everything in Charlotte going "upscale". Sooner or later there will be no good BARS left to go to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-4134217648904182542009-02-05T12:14:00.000-05:002009-02-05T12:14:00.000-05:00sorry to hear this..the camel rider was da bomb!sorry to hear this..the camel rider was da bomb!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-55460139300361783882009-02-05T12:08:00.000-05:002009-02-05T12:08:00.000-05:00Its scum like you that killed the press box not th...Its scum like you that killed the press box not the smoking. The yuppies are moving to Montford drive and making it the new uptown. The death of the press box is another win for the man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-64226723212052664312009-02-05T11:12:00.000-05:002009-02-05T11:12:00.000-05:00Are they gonna keep the Camel Rider on the menu or...Are they gonna keep the Camel Rider on the menu or is this just going to be another wing and beer joint??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774430512836131223.post-24453751761288441512009-02-05T10:20:00.000-05:002009-02-05T10:20:00.000-05:00Can they make it non-smoking? Then I might stop in...Can they make it non-smoking? Then I might stop in. I figure the Press Box closed because all the regulars died of lung cancer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com