re: Alamo Draft House beat to the punch? UPDATE in OP

Meh...I'm sure Alamo will continue to go forward with it, they have the better location.

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Ban popcorn eating in theaters and replace it with anything, nothing bothers me more than the sound of 50 people eating Styrofoam peanuts for an hour straight

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What a miserable frick you are.

What exactly is the plan for the Spinosa property? Is it predominantly residential? I thought I read that a library was going in there.

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There's literally nothing redeeming about Juban Crossing. Very little of its initial 2005 concept has come to fruition. What a disappointment and aesthetically lacking development.

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There was a recession since the initial plan was developed, so the stores are not as high end. I do think the retail development will ultimately be successful though.

I do see Livingston and Ascension making the same mistakes that Baton Rouge made decades ago. They both need to adopt a more strict land use plan to better manage development types, tree mitigation, traffic flow, infrastructure, and the aesthetic appeal of what developers build there.

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I'm kind of disappointed in it myself. I was under the impression if would be more along the lines of River Ranch

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I thought I read that the initial Juban Crossing plans had a Whole Foods going in at one of the spots near the major street that runs through the development, and a Nordstrom Rack going in somewhere as well. I'm not knocking Rouses or Belk or anything, but the types of retailers have certainly changed.

I'm sure Livingston is going to do well with it either way. It will attract sales tax dollars and probably book end what will eventually be a lot more development in the area.

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I don't believe the Spinosa plan was gonna ever happen.

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I wasn't going to resurrect the thread for a third-person rumor but since it is back up anyway... I talked to a buddy in the local building business today and he opined that Spinosa may have pulled yet another fast one here. This sounds implausible until you think about what he has done in the past.

The rumor is that the purchase deal with the guys buying Citiplace was lingering so Spinosa brought the Alamo Draft House folks to town and sold them on the idea of building in his new development. Not because he actually planned to do it but to put the fire under the people looking at Citiplace. If that is true, then it apparently worked and I would have to admit that (while underhanded and sleazy) it was a pretty shrewd move.

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I think this has a decent chance of doing well. They will need to raise their ticket prices and utilize age restrictions, either 18 and up or younger than 17 accompanied by a parent.

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I would think that an age restriction would be a given if they are serving alcohol. I can't believe they would meet the 51% rule to be licensed as a restaurant. Besides that, who the hell is going to want to drink a beer and watch a movie with a bunch of teenagers talking and texting one row over? I would state unequivocally that, for me anyways, an age restriction would be a deciding factor in me going to the place.

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The rumor is that the purchase deal with the guys buying Citiplace was lingering so Spinosa brought the Alamo Draft House folks to town and sold them on the idea of building in his new development. Not because he actually planned to do it but to put the fire under the people looking at Citiplace. If that is true, then it apparently worked and I would have to admit that (while underhanded and sleazy) it was a pretty shrewd move.

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That same sleazeball also owns the Edenborne development in Gonzales.

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I'm interested to hear all your knowledge about what was the original vision in 2005. Tell me more. I want to be educated and enlightened. Share. Please.

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They had that joint looking like the Renaissance at Colony Park on some of those little renderings and shite. I remember it.

eta I am a fan of Belk's shirts. Wearing a polo today. Last a long time and half price of RL Polos.

Movie Taverns current Age Policies...

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AGE POLICY


POLICY FOR ALL MOVIE TAVERN LOCATIONS EXCEPT NORTHSHORE IN COVINGTON, LA

Guests 16 & under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian age 21 or older. Children ages 6 & under may enjoy all movies except for R-rated features.

Children ages 1 through 12 are eligible for child ticket pricing, and senior ticket pricing is available for anyone age 55 and over.



POLICY ONLY FOR MOVIE TAVERN NORTHSHORE IN COVINGTON, LA

Guests 17 & under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian age 21 or older. Children ages 6 & under may enjoy all movies except for R-rated features.

Children ages 1 through 12 are eligible for child ticket pricing, and senior ticket pricing is available for anyone age 55 and over.

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AGE POLICY POLICY FOR ALL MOVIE TAVERN LOCATIONS EXCEPT NORTHSHORE IN COVINGTON, LA Guests 16 & under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian age 21 or older. Children ages 6 & under may enjoy all movies except for R-rated features. Children ages 1 through 12 are eligible for child ticket pricing, and senior ticket pricing is available for anyone age 55 and over. POLICY ONLY FOR MOVIE TAVERN NORTHSHORE IN COVINGTON, LA Guests 17 & under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian age 21 or older. Children ages 6 & under may enjoy all movies except for R-rated features. Children ages 1 through 12 are eligible for child ticket pricing, and senior ticket pricing is available for anyone age 55 and over.

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Well crap. As per my previous post, that doesn't sound like I want to go there then. I am not going to pay premium prices to watch a movie, drink a beer and eat some fries if there is going to be a six year old in the next seat.

I will stay at Ivar's where I can drink with kids on the up and up.

RIP lol

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