August 27, 2006
Two New Clubs for So. City?
People: let's all realize that any jerk you meet on the street is going to blog your overhead conversation by nightfall. That's the message I was given today, while wearing the hat of the aforementioned jerk.
So, after happening upon (and mildly into) a conversation earlier today: the owners of Molly's in Soulard - and think the new, hipster Molly's, not the old, hippie Molly's - are tackling two new projects.
One would be the Lynch Street Bistro, which ran under that name with a couple ownership groups over the years; this sleek, two-storied affair is located in the shadow of A-B on Lynch, as you'd guess from the name. The other would be the large club at I-55 and Gravois, last known as the short-lived Bobby G's. That joint went up in flames under mysterious circumstances and damage was severe. But the new spot could include a full, newly-constructed second floor, a live music stage and a name other than "Rockstar," which has been scotched because of the recent CBS television show.
Or so we hear...
Was the plan to tear down Bobby G's?
Looked like they were preparing to rehab it early this week, now it looks like most of the front wall has collapsed?
Planned demolition or setback?
Posted by Matt B on Wed., Aug 30, 2006 at 6:16 PMWhat I overheard was that they're building a second floor/mezzanine level. I haven't seen the actual structure in a few days, but this could be behind the current situation. Or not?
Apparently, the fire damage was pretty all-encompassing on the inside, inc. the baths and kitchen, as well as the main dining/bar area.
Posted by thomas on Wed., Aug 30, 2006 at 8:58 PM