Ah, what agonies a food critic must endure.bonwich wrote:I don't get it. Downtown already has (in chronological order):
Al's
Mike Shannon's
Carmine's
SLeeK
Ruth's Chris
(and to some extent, F15teen)
In the past month, the two new announcements have been
Prime 1000
Shula's 347
This seems like an awful lot of high-end steak in a very small area.
I'm working on the design for this place so I can tell you, there are definitely enough TVs. No worries. This place will be unlike anything I've seen in St. Louis (speaking design and not food because I have yet to have the pleasure). My understanding is that it's as much, if not more, about wine than martinis.The Central Scrutinizer wrote:Good point. If not to show sports, one wonders what they do with the "stunning video system" and "High-end flat panel screened TVs"?Moorlander wrote:The place sure doesn't advertise itself as a sports bar. The commercial on the home page is all about martinis. And looking at the pictures of the different locations, there are very few tv's.
I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Huh?irocktheparty2000 wrote:I figured they would have outdoor seating but also wondered if the waterfall right next to it will be too noisy. When that thing is coming down it can get fairly loud and could be a nuisance to patrons trying to enjoy dinner and conversation on the patio. UrbanPioneer, have any renderings you can post? It would really be cool if they could do some type of large gas firepit for colder evenings out on the patio (similar to the Four Seasons), I think the Terrace View at CityGarden missed the boat on this one. And lastly, wonder how they will address location and/or parking? Seems like the place will be hard to find for anyone outside of downtown. It's a fantastic location and think it makes for a great setting in the plaza but it is kind of tucked away, especially with the canopy of trees blocking the frontage of the restaurant. I think they need to think about this when doing their marketing and signage. Parking is actually not that difficult as they could work out an agreement with both the 9th street garage and the R. Grand garage.
Nice place. Not high end by any means. I believe the one in Clayton is nicer, although it's been 10 years(?) since I've been there. Not long after it opened.Roger Wyoming wrote:Where does J Buck's fit into the sports bar/dining scene? Never been.
I've been there a few times. Sports-themed, but not really a sports bar. Nice place. Apparently they have a rooftop deck now.Roger Wyoming wrote:Where does J Buck's fit into the sports bar/dining scene? Never been.
UrbanPioneer wrote:
I'm working on the design for this place so I can tell you, there are definitely enough TVs. No worries. This place will be unlike anything I've seen in St. Louis (speaking design and not food because I have yet to have the pleasure). My understanding is that it's as much, if not more, about wine than martinis.
FYI, there will be outdoor seating in the plaza.
Actually, it is Joe Bucks, not JBucks. Fairly certain it is now a seperate entity from JBucks. I don't even think the Bucks own it, just have naming rights.Moorlander wrote:nope, still JBucks but now owned by Joe Buck and family. The rooftop looks great, I can't wait to check it out.
Yep. Changed about 6 months ago (maybe more), IIRC.lukethedrifter wrote:I thought they had changed the name to Joe Buck's. I believe that's what the staff's shirts read though I do need to make a trip to the optometrist.
The Buck's own both places. The one in Clayton might still be called J Buck's, but I'm not sure.jmmnq6 wrote:Actually, it is Joe Bucks, not JBucks. Fairly certain it is now a seperate entity from JBucks. I don't even think the Bucks own it, just have naming rights.Moorlander wrote:nope, still JBucks but now owned by Joe Buck and family. The rooftop looks great, I can't wait to check it out.
Yes, those are the only two left.Moorlander wrote:Well their commercials and website both say J Bucks... And the website has been update to show only the downtown and clayton locations.
Roger Wyoming wrote:Walking by to the game yesterday I'm pretty sure the sign said Joe Buck's, and there is something called Joe Buck's Show Room on the J Buck's website, but yeah it is awfully confusing!
Don't care who he sticks what in, he's kind of a tool either way...The Central Scrutinizer wrote: ETA: While googling for the answer regarding the Clayton location, I came upon this: http://www.terezowens.com/joe-buck-gay- ... exploding/ . That certainly is odd.
Yes and no. Lets just say there are certain standard Shula's finishes and certain places where the design will be completely unique. The public lobby, which mediates between the restaurant and bar portions (and thus is a part of Shulas), will look and feel unlike anything on the website. No renderings and I can't release any drawings... but trust me.Moorlander wrote:UrbanPioneer wrote:
I'm working on the design for this place so I can tell you, there are definitely enough TVs. No worries. This place will be unlike anything I've seen in St. Louis (speaking design and not food because I have yet to have the pleasure). My understanding is that it's as much, if not more, about wine than martinis.
FYI, there will be outdoor seating in the plaza.
Will this location still have the look and feel of the others per their website?
Is it even open yet? I walked by a few weeks ago and it wasn't although it looks like it is ready to go. There were liquor bottles behind the bar.downtown2007 wrote:Has anyone had a chance to check this place out yet? Just wondering what the food and atmosphere is like. Their website still hasn't been updated to include the new locations menu yet.
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