Joe Edwards' Flamingo Bowl to open in Lucas Lofts

thewayofthearch · PostDec 12, 2007#1262007-12-12T20:01+00:00

I'll admit it looks way better lit up. Lit up at night it definitely becomes more about the sign then how the sign looks on the building, which was my initial complaint.

Sign itself lit up...nice addition to the streetscape.

Sign in context of buidling...me likey not so much.

Still am excited to go. Hopefully I can get down there Thursday after my hockey game, otherwise, it'll be friday happy hour...Sidebar will miss me...

bl211 · PostDec 12, 2007#1272007-12-12T21:18+00:00

Noticed the sign in motion today...

The part that says "SEASON’S" was followed up by "GREETINGS" and the martini glasses and bowling pins that go around the sign alternate.

innov8ion · PostDec 12, 2007#1282007-12-12T21:37+00:00

Cool pic. My network saw 5 beer trucks unloading in front of Flamingo today... Anybody thirsty?

As a reminder, this joint is opening up tomorrow. Come join the Downtown St. Louis Residents Association happy hour on Thursday from 7:30-10:30 pm. Free for DSLRA members or $5 at the door for non-members. We'll be providing some food and we're expecting a decent crowd. Come and enjoy this great new establishment with your neighbors. More info at http://dslra.org

stl63101 · PostDec 13, 2007#1292007-12-13T06:00+00:00

walked by tonight and lo and behold they were open and PACKED!!!! This place is amazing. The finishes, the lanes, the overall look is so well done and comfortable. This place is sure to be a city-wide hit! Check it out soon!

marc buxton · PostDec 13, 2007#1302007-12-13T06:11+00:00

I love the sign. It is instantly iconic.

Joe is the best local bar/restaurant developer in the STL market.

His concepts trancend time. They are built to withstand design/trend

changes and will never have to be re-concepted. His staff always reflects the true feel of the concept/location and loves working for him.

And, I predict that STL's inevitable smoking ban will exclude bowling alleys!!

Can't wait to check out F.B. this weekend on my monthly STL bar-cation.

thewayofthearch · PostDec 13, 2007#1312007-12-13T20:19+00:00

Was out kinda late last night and man, that thing puts off more light than the great lighthouse of Alexandria (not that I've seen it). I was down at 14th and you could see this thing calling you. I'll concede defeat and say this sign may be up there with the WOW sign.

To make a point, however, the sign looks way better when the illustration is dark and the Flamingo is a bright pink outline. As I had suggested...(cough, cough)

debaliviere · PostDec 13, 2007#1322007-12-13T20:38+00:00

TheWayoftheArch wrote:To make a point, however, the sign looks way better when the illustration is dark and the Flamingo is a bright pink outline. As I had suggested...(cough, cough)

True. I especially like the "dancing" bowling pins/martini glasses.

steve · PostDec 13, 2007#1332007-12-13T20:47+00:00

Who's all going? I'm going to try to make it down there tonight.

chrisindowntown · PostDec 13, 2007#1342007-12-13T20:52+00:00

Definitely going. have heard from a few who went last night and said it was unbelievable. there will be some food correct?

innov8ion · PostDec 13, 2007#1352007-12-13T20:59+00:00

^ Some food, yup. We're planning on starting with food for thirty but may order more within budgetary constraints if there is demand.

BTW, I went last night and met up with BL211 and 63101. Apparently I missed TWOTA. And no, we didn't wear nametags! The descriptions from the others are spot on. The place is just super cool and a blessing for the neighborhood.

Hope to see some of you tonite.

midcoaststl · PostDec 13, 2007#1362007-12-13T21:09+00:00

I am going to try and stop by as well!

steve · PostDec 13, 2007#1372007-12-13T22:00+00:00

How would I identify anyone? Haven't been able to make it to a meet before.

Alex Ihnen · PostDec 13, 2007#1382007-12-13T22:07+00:00

Can someone post the details for tonight? If I can make it I'll be the one holding a martini and wearing bowling shoes! Seriously though, I'm hoping to make it and will be wearing a Big Shark bike shop hat (and glasses) if I do.

debaliviere · PostDec 13, 2007#1392007-12-13T22:23+00:00

And for the record, Grover is not blue and does not have a red nose.

innov8ion · PostDec 13, 2007#1402007-12-13T23:21+00:00

I'll be wearing a blue sweater and khaki pants. Heh, maybe I should designate an urbanstl.com table?

washuslouser · PostDec 13, 2007#1412007-12-13T23:22+00:00

I just got back from the Mayor's ribbon cutting. The place is great. Compared to pin up bowl, it is night and day better, mostly because of the added space. Sadly, greatness could not be attributed to my bowling when i was there. I am trying to make it to the resident party if i can. Worth checking out, it's certainly going to liven up the street even more.

jlblues · PostDec 14, 2007#1422007-12-14T01:25+00:00

steve wrote:How would I identify anyone? Haven't been able to make it to a meet before.

Look for the group of nerds huddled in the corner quietly arguing about homelessness, or Ballpark Village, or... A few of them may have laptops and be posting on Urban St. Louis.

At the opening: Hizzoner's opening toss, er roll, left a pair, but he was stymied in his efforts to pick them up because, um, someone forgot to turn the lanes on. His ball didn't come back.

Alex Ihnen · PostDec 14, 2007#1432007-12-14T01:38+00:00

^ very funny.

I'll be wearing my white leisure suit!

If you see more than 5 guys talking and no ladies - that's us! I kid, I kid (kind of).

MattnSTL · PostDec 14, 2007#1442007-12-14T02:06+00:00

Grover wrote:
If you see more than 5 guys talking and no ladies - that's us! I kid, I kid (kind of).

We've been doing much better lately. And nice suit.

the central scrutinizer · PostDec 14, 2007#1452007-12-14T06:28+00:00

innov8ion wrote:I'll be wearing a blue sweater and khaki pants.

Is your name Todd, by chance?

innov8ion · PostDec 14, 2007#1462007-12-14T12:41+00:00

Todd? It's Phineas.

chrisindowntown · PostDec 14, 2007#1472007-12-14T15:48+00:00

Wow. What an awesome place. Hail Joe Edwards! Beers starting at $4.00, not sure I'll be able to do it every night, but what a scene. Real big too, so it probably won't feel as crowded as Pin Up.

stlmike · PostDec 14, 2007#1482007-12-14T16:44+00:00

Anyone snap any pictures of the inside?

innov8ion · PostDec 14, 2007#1492007-12-14T18:24+00:00

^ Yeah, pictures of the place and people attending the shindig. BTW, just taking an initial glance at them and many look fantastic. I tried to get as many people in as I could but please don't be sad if I missed you. People will be pleased with them I think. I'll post them fairly soon.

Edit...Posted...Enjoy!!!

DSLRA Party @ Flamingo Bowl

Proofs: http://flickr.com/photos/digistic/sets/ ... 456479224/

Slideshow: http://flickr.com/photos/digistic/sets/ ... 9224/show/

Flamingo Bowl

Proofs: http://flickr.com/photos/digistic/sets/ ... 456503240/

Slideshow: http://flickr.com/photos/digistic/sets/ ... 3240/show/

dweebe · PostDec 14, 2007#1502007-12-14T22:35+00:00

innov8ion wrote:^ Yeah, pictures of the place and people attending the shindig. BTW, just taking an initial glance at them and many look fantastic. I tried to get as many people in as I could but please don't be sad if I missed you. People will be pleased with them I think. I'll post them fairly soon.

Edit...Posted...Enjoy!!!

DSLRA Party @ Flamingo Bowl

Proofs: http://flickr.com/photos/digistic/sets/ ... 456479224/

Slideshow: http://flickr.com/photos/digistic/sets/ ... 9224/show/

Flamingo Bowl

Proofs: http://flickr.com/photos/digistic/sets/ ... 456503240/

Slideshow: http://flickr.com/photos/digistic/sets/ ... 3240/show/

Great pictures! Good job.

Joe Edwards' Flamingo Bowl to open in Lucas Lofts

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