My understanding of Molly Quinn's situation is much the same as Jim Mork's, with one slight difference. Here's the story I heard (from a friend and Molly Quinn's employee):
Molly Quinn's was forced/decided not to continue renting on the same piece of land. They had planned to remain a bar and restaurant until they closed in October. A city inspector stopped by and decided that their venting system (I think) was not in compliance. According to my friend, the venting system was relatively new. Molly Quinn's owner decided not to sink more money into a building that was to be razed and opted instead to take all food requiring frying off the menu. This may explain any "downgrade" in the quality of the food of late. Eric's right, however: Molly Quinn's is a victim of the free enterprise system (which Victoria favors) not city government (which Victoria... does not favor). I've heard they're trying to find a place to reopen in Minneapolis. I've also heard the owner has given up on the whole enterprise. I'm not sure which is true - we'll have to see. For the record, I was a big fan of Molly Quinn's. Not many bar/restaurants in this town serve a good vegan burger, complete with guacamole and saut�ed onions and mushrooms. They'll be missed. Robin Garwood SE Como REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
