Unfounded gossip or . . .

[znhoward.livejournal.com]

I hate to spread rumors, so I'll quantify that I've gotten this secondhand from an overheard conversation.

Has anyone else heard anything about the possibility of the Someday Cafe re-opening in the pool room of Sacco's Bowl Haven?

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Re: other rumors

[clevernonsense.livejournal.com]

If it was possible to add a small beer-only bar I think they'd be set.

Though, right now I think that's a popular place for high schoolers at night, so I don't know how that would change things.

Re: other rumors

[ron_newman]

Joe didn't seem especially enthusiastic about any kind of liquor license when I saw him, but he could change his mind.

Re: other rumors

[philbot.livejournal.com]

I'd be thrilled if they got a liquor license. Shootin' pool and drinkin' beer within walking distance from my house? Glorious.

Re: other rumors

[clevernonsense.livejournal.com]

it's amazing how rowdy folks in there get without alcohol being involved.

i really hope they go for a license :)

Re: other rumors

[amyindavis.livejournal.com]

my understanding from years ago, when Goodtimes wanted to come into davis. He was and is still set against a liquor license and pool do not mix. according to him.

Re: other rumors

[philbot.livejournal.com]

That's nonsense. Beer is aiming juice!

Re: other rumors

[ron_newman]

"He" meaning Joe Sacco?

Re: other rumors

[amyindavis.livejournal.com]

yup
assuming he has not changed in the last few years

Re: other rumors

[ron_newman]

Until state law was changed a few years ago, a bowling establishment could not serve beer and allow that beer to be brought out of the bar and down to the lanes.

Where would Good Times have gone, and how was Joe Sacco involved in that? The place is huge, and I can't imagine where it could have fit anywhere in Davis.

Re: other rumors

[amyindavis.livejournal.com]

ok this is it but they tried to get in to the square the building behind the movie theatre many years ago before it went to assembly square. obviously it did not work out. I have not said anything about bringing beer into a lane. and we are talking about pool. the neighbor hood is involved in what happens around here and opinions are heard.

Re: other rumors

[ron_newman]

I never knew about that! I'm glad Good Time didn't go into that building, especially with the problems they've periodically had (e.g. Brazilians rioting when the power went out during a World Cup telecast). Too rowdy and noisy an establishment to be put right next to houses.

BadTimes

[bostonartist.livejournal.com]

GoodTimes is crazy.. check out the police logs... Any other city would have shuttered that place a LONG time ago.

Re: BadTimes

[ron_newman]

It's not near where anyone lives, so the city probably is more tolerant of bad behavior there than it would be in Davis or Union squares.

Re: other rumors

[clevernonsense.livejournal.com]

I'm guessing it would turn out to be a much different place if located in Davis

Speaking of Good Time Emporium...

[ariwriter.livejournal.com]

...there is a presumption the club will move, possibly to Natick, if IKEA boots them out.

See http://www.townonline.com/somerville/business/x40589014