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Speaking of bad ideas
Anyone else think given Jareds history that this is a really really bad idea?
Dave http://www.topix.com/content/kri/200...s-bar-in-march Chiefs' Jared Allen will open his sports bar in March Kansas City Star January 25, 2008 * Original Kansas City Star article: Chiefs' Jared Allen will open his sports bar in March Read the original story Read all 2 comments » Defensive end and National Football League sack leader Jared Allen plans to be connected to Kansas City for the long term. Maybe not through the Chiefs -- his contract is up at the end of February, though the team may slap the franchise tag to retain him -- but at least through his personal ties here and a new 11,000-square-foot sports bar west of downtown that will bear his name. Jared Allen Sports Arena & Grill is scheduled to open March 7 at 700 Southwest Blvd., with 17 42-inch plasma TVs, a game room, a dance club, an outdoor rooftop deck and a street-level patio. Allen, who hails from Los Gatos, Calif., said he has grown to love Kansas City and its residents, and his best friend lives here, so he will be back often, at least in the offseason. 'This will be a one-stop sports event, but a restaurant first,' Allen said. 'Good food is key.' Allen has put his personal chef, Rodney Clodfelter, in charge of the menu -- everything from bar food to upscale entrees, all cooked to order. Members of the Romo family, owners of the building, also are partners in the new operation. On Friday, artists were putting finishing touches on University of Missouri and University of Kansas logos wrapping around the walls of the restaurant area, with the other Big 12 logos to come. A mural of Allen in top sacking form will be by the front entrance. The spot has housed several operations, from original tenant California Taqueria in 1995 to Cafe Sevilla to Casa Grande. Allen said he was attracted to the size of the operation and its upscale design, which includes Spanish architecture, towering ceilings and windows, and arched passageways. The operation will offer shuttles to Arrowhead Stadium and to lofts and hotels in the downtown loop, as well as valet service and golf cart service from area parking lots. It also will enforce a strict dress code. 'We won't tolerate trouble, no riffraff,' said general manager Chuck Tabor. 'The clients we expect to come in will be a cut above.' Still, the downtown sports bar competition is heating up with such operations as McFadden's Sports Saloon, Willie's Kansas City, Tanner's Bar & Grill and Paddy O'Quigley's. 'Everyone says location, location, location, but I say great service, great food, and they will come, especially for Kansas City's new favorite son,' Tabor said. 'We'll be having brunch and pep rallies so everyone can meet to go to the stadium. 'And especially after the game, this will be everybody's destination.' Copyright © 2008 Kansas City Star, All Rights Reserved. |
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03-17-2008, 05:07 PM | #2 |
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It does seem to be a recipe for disaster...
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03-17-2008, 05:18 PM | #3 |
I'm with the banned.
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It's been discussed.
I think that the consensus of opinion here held that any guy named Jared should own a Subway before he should own a bar. Last edited by ClevelandBronco; 03-17-2008 at 07:51 PM.. |
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03-17-2008, 05:21 PM | #4 |
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But he's cured...
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03-17-2008, 06:17 PM | #5 |
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Just feed him the O'Doul's, and everything will be fine.
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03-17-2008, 06:18 PM | #6 |
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03-17-2008, 06:20 PM | #7 |
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03-17-2008, 06:36 PM | #8 |
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Opening a new bar ~Jared Allen Sports Arena~ doesn't exactly sound like he plans to be going any where. He must expect a long term deal or why would he open a bar now? I don't have any problem with him opening a bar in KC, that's cool, maybe he can put a cot in the back room just so he doesn't have to leave.
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True, but I am trying to find some hope that JA is going to be here long term. JA can open a bar in any City and continue to be a Chief or 'other team' I just think that maybe him opening a bar now shows that his intent is to stay here and would like to get a deal done ASAP & stay in KC. Next year who knows if he will be here or not?
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03-17-2008, 07:59 PM | #11 |
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Why would anything with the name Jared Allen Sports Bar associated with it make any attempt to be classy and to have a dress code. Seems odd to me
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03-17-2008, 08:04 PM | #12 |
Keep doubting J MFing Houston
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03-17-2008, 08:06 PM | #13 |
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Babe Ruth played drunk-so can JA
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03-19-2008, 10:40 AM | #14 |
Keep doubting J MFing Houston
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You threaten me and my family? Say you're gonna be in the area? I know you're full of shit, but just for the record, They would never find your body in the everglades. |
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03-19-2008, 12:49 PM | #15 |
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I find it ironic that the patrons won't be able to watch the owner play football at the bar due to the upcoming blackouts.....
Might as well make it Jared's Kountry Karaoke Bar. |
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