My reporter on the street Jen tells me of a rumor that Tyler James has closed its doors as of yesterday. Can anyone confirm?
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Nothing was said when Speedie's Bistro closed in December... Businesses come and go all over the place.
it's a shame, they actually had one of the better beer selections in town and the bar food was decent (although many people didn't even know anything about that).
R.I.P. the Pub...hope my friends that worked there end up okay.
Never ate at TJs, but I did enjoy their beer selection, and that they had something other than golden tee to play with when you were enjoying yourself.
How about a good craft beer hangout with a great selection of singles and six packs to go? Now that W&S has left town who will fill the vaccuum?
(What is W&S by the way? - just moved here)
In my original post, I was making no comparison between Tyler James and Speedie's Bistro. Trust me on that! I was only mentioning that we have seen businesses that have come and gone in the downtown area without much commentary. If anything, this is a tribute that many people did support and are sorry to see this happen to Tyler's.
I'm not sure where you're hearing that from, but it certainly isn't anyone who actually works at the restaurants in Phoenixville. It's a nightmare across the board, business down 30%-50% everywhere except PJ's - their bar sales are the only thing keeping them afloat. Expect more closings and soon. I personally know of three eateries looking frantically for a buyer, any buyer, and a fourth thinking about trying to sell.
I hope Tyler James' is able to reopen, but this isn't a good sign for them.
Actually I asked a waitress last week at Marly's and she said they were doing well. Maybe they are the only ones. I understand it is a general trend across the country that restaurants are in trouble.
Secondly, can anyone answer what and where Doc Browns is? It doesn't even show up on google.
I hate to point you out as a fraud, but "you're a fraud". Provide some real facts instead of making stuff up based on what you hear from a disgruntled employee or two. Do your homework son!
I will ask that whomever is the owner of those anonymous postings please stick to the argument without resorting to school yard insults.
Everyone points out the businesses that are going out, but never mention the new businesses in the same argument. PJ's and others may close but we also gained new businesses such as Lush Boutique, The Hand Crafted Cookie Factory, The Terrapine Cafe,and the now being built bike store and bead store. Not to mention all the businesses that have not gone out of business such as all the restaurants above and a number of smaller businesses such as Best Friends, Browns Cow, Charmed Spirit, the 2 coffee shops, Hipster, Jaworski's, Ellies, USA Kilts, The Colonial, etc, etc, etc.
There are more arguments for the positives of downtown Phoenixville growing, then there are for the negatives of the downtown. If you have facts to present to the argument, then by all means please present them to the thread. If you're just gonna make inaccurate comments that are meant to deteriorate the positive aspects of the businesses downtown then at least try and present them in an intelligent manner.
Pete Schwetty
For being an "Irish Pub", their idea of an Irish breakfast is downright sad. It's not like the Irish are really well known for their cuisine, but hell, it's hard to screw up breakfast.
I do like PJ's though. Their food is decent (wings are good), but I wish they had a better beer selection. Even TJ's had "upscale" beer such as Chimay should it strike your fancy.
I know some of you guys miss PJ's, as do I, but lets make an effort to patronize our locals to keep the flavor and enjoy all the variety we have in town.
What sort of "proof" do you need? Does the fact that I'm employed with one of the established eateries mentioned count? The fact that I know the owners of the other restaurants, that I speak with them daily? That I know exactly how many plates leave our kitchen each week, and have a good idea as to what's leaving the other restaurants' kitchens?
Business. Is. Down. It's down badly. The locals ARE NOT coming out to eat like they were over the summer. The out of towners are still coming, but not anywhere near the pace they were six months ago. It's a known fact to anyone who sees the covers every day.
This has nothing to do with high menu prices - it's everyone from Irish Joe's to 100 Bridge. I don't know how menu prices even came up. The economy is in the toilet. Customers who used to come in weekly now come monthly, and tell us they just can't afford to eat out as much as they used to.
You could, and most likely have, walked by my restaurant on a Friday night and see a busy dining room. What you don't see is the Wednesday night with all of 10 tables for the entirety of dinner service, or the Tuesday afternoon with 4 tables for lunch.
Molly's is looking to buy more property? Goodness, three different Phoenixville restaurant owners seem to think that they're looking to sell.
Ciao is on the back burner. That would be the Italian joint G & C of the Black Lab wanted to open. Now they're not sure it's the right time, considering the slowdown at the Lab.
That Italian Place is in rough shape. Creperie is in even worse shape.
What more do you want to know? Try talking to the servers who've had their hours cut because of the lack of business. Try talking to the restaurant employees who've been let go. Try dining at the various restaurants on non-weekends and see if they're as busy as they were 6 months ago.
As to Iron Hill, PJ's, etc - no answers for ya there. That's a bar thing, and bars are in a different place in this economy. People drink to drown their sorrows. PJ's is the only place I know to be doing *well* right now; they seem to be steady every night of the week. Great place to spend some time if you don't mind the fights.
So you know people who worked at some of the eateries (Like Molly's). I spoke to the owners. Who do you believe more????? Of course they reduced staff. The economy has definitely put a damper on the speed of growth. But make no mistake, that the businesses you are talking about is growing. Every one of them. I never said that 3 different restaurants are looking to sell, I said that they're looking to expand. And yes, Guy is still thinking of opening Ciao and he has been fudging in his head since he came up with the business plan (nothing new). And yes, Molly's IS growing in Phoenixville and Landsdale (tell your friend to go apply at the new one when their done construction). Any answer on Majolica yet (I noticed you omitted them). And of course you don't know the owners of Iron Hill, why would you. Just go ask them (please). Or how about Ryan's???? Did you talk to them yet? Please do!!!!!!!!!!
All business is down, that's obvious. I didn't say that the economy hasn't effected Pville (it surely has). But you painted a picture that Pville is done! It is far from done. I know that for a fact. Trust me!!!!!!!!!!!! So tell us your restaurant name, so you can get some publicity. Its easy to come on here and toss grenades without any facts. You have no facts (except for a few disgruntled current/ex workers).
Do some homework please!!!!!!
Ann
(2/28). We called and the hostess confirmed this. It is tragic. We loved the place, but have not been there much recently due to our finances.
The official word is out now, Majolica is indeed closing:
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/the-insider/Majolica_closing_Saturday.html
So there's my answer, since you asked for it. Since you know all the restaurant owners so well, sir, how did YOU not know this was coming?
Yes, I know the owners of the various locations you've mentioned save for Iron Hill. I haven't mentioned Iron Hill's status in any of my posts, have I?
Here's the thing. I'm not certain if you're a customer, a resident, or perhaps involved with downtown P'ville in some fashion, but you obviously don't own or work at any downtown eateries. I have a feeling I know what capacity you're speaking in here, considering the "son" comments, and if I'm right you have a vested interest in P'ville being portrayed as vibrant, growing, and immensely successful. The business owners DO NOT gleefully proclaim how much business is down to anyone on the "outside." Bad news isn't good for business, so when a customer asks they're told that things have slowed some due to the economy, but that the restaurant is doing fine.
If it's a non-customer asking, let's say someone like a person involved with the "community" of downtown P'ville, they're told things have slowed some due to the economy, but that the restaurant is doing fine because, and I quote from the last time this happened at my restaurant, "it's none of their (expletive) business."
I'm not painting the picture that Phoenixville is done. I'm stating facts - that established Phoenixville businesses are hurting across the board, and that Tyler James IS NOT and WILL NOT be the only place ceasing operation. Downtown Phoenixville WILL change, there WILL be more empty storefronts, and the town WILL lose tax revenue due to the loss of various businesses. Will places like PJ's survive? Quite possibly. Will CORNERSTONES of the Bridge Street culture such as Majolica survive? No, not all of them will.
You were wrong about Majolica, sir; what other businesses you're pumping are you wrong about as well?
32. Gee and I have been working in Phoenixville ever since the start till last Feb. The gossip never changes along with the same people gabbing up the same drama! But yet I still come home about twice or three times a month to it! GOT TO LOVE PHOENIXVILLE!!! Barb V
Black Lab (fine), Creperie (fine according to recent quotes of owner on rumors), USA Kilts (fine), Salon Fiber (fine), Wolfgang Books (fine), Hipster (fine), Creep Records (fine), PJ Ryans (fine), Artisans Cafe (fine), Fashionista Salon (fine), Karate Studio (fine), Ellies (fine), Steel City (fine), Foundry Building (fine), Molly's (fine), Irish Joes (fine), Fenix (fine), Jaworski's (fine), Iron Hill (fine), 101 (fine), Marly's (fine), Moon Saloon (fine), Best Friends (fine), Philly Fades (fine - new location on Bridge), Charmed Spirit (fine), Cigar Store (fine), and not to mention the new businesses such as The Hand Made Cookie Factory (new), Bike Shop (new), Bead Store (new), Lush (new), Tile Store (new), and the Pickering Creek Inn (new). Do I need to go on?????????????????
So when you speak your words about Pville being "in serious trouble", please at least put your words into context. Yes some businesses will close (you're must be a real smart person??? Wow!). Businesses come and go all the time Mr Trump. If Pville is in trouble then please explain alllllllllllll of the businesses above that may be struggling (like all other businesses in any town) but are hanging in there (with no thanks to you).
So 2 points for you and about 20 points for Pville. Now, explain all that is soooooo bad compared to any other town??????????? Please help me to understand.
Pete
Its a shame that people feel the need to be so negative about a great town. I somewhat agree with the person above that asks to "explain it?". I don't get it either????? Oh well!
JJ
If anyone wants more info check back to phillybeerpong.com They will be doing another event with Andrea from Tyler James in the summertime. And tyler james is NOT reopening.