Eduardo Romero (known as Chachi in the nightlife scene) and three partners are opening The Pub at Gateway in the space on West Trade Street that used to be 710 and, before that, Cuvee. Projected opening date is May 3.
First, let’s straighten one thing out: Romero and his partners --
Mike Ivie and Aaron and Tasha Guido -- lease the condo space from real estate developer Scott Bianchi. Bianchi said there have been a lot of rumors and misinformation floating around about who owned the property, especially when it was 710. I’m glad Bianchi cleared things up, because I was confused as well.
Now, let’s talk about The Pub.
Cuvee and 710 were upscale spots, but Chachi wants to create the American version of an Irish or English pub.
“We’re not trying to be a martini bar,” Chachi said. “We’re a neighborhood bar with good music.”
It will feature a variety of bottled and draft beers. Food will include wraps and signature sandwiches. At night, music will be similar to what is played at Cans: ’80s and Top 40 hip-hop and rock. Renovations include the addition of eight LCD TVs, a projection screen and woodwork behind the bar and along the walls.
All of that sounds good, but 710 is tiny and only holds about 150 people, and I wonder how Chachi will succeed where others have failed. (He did manage Phil’s Deli and Liquid Lounge, so at least he’s used to being successful with small spaces.) The Pub will have smaller furniture and some of the seating will be removed on weekends.
The Pub will be open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday for the lunch and after-work crowd, as well as late night partiers. It will be open from 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Details: www.myspace.com/thepubatgateway
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
710 now The Pub at Gateway
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Tonya, there is no way you can fit 150 people into the Cuvée/710/Pub space unless it's SRO and they're jammed in like sardines. I think a more realistic number for feeling crowded (read: hard to walk across the room) is about 70... less if people are seated (as they would be if they were eating). The old Cuvée seating arrangement could handle about 10 people at the bar and about 30 others at tables, plus some tables outside.
I was going to say...that space can not comfortably hold 150 people. I went in once and there were maybe 20 people and I opted to sit outside where I could actually breath and have a conversation.
I hope this pub does alright but doesn't try to turn into a 'club.'
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