Clock running out on ESPN Zone
Hate to break your hearts, foodies, but it looks like ESPN Zone in the Inner Harbor is closing.
At least that's what an unidentified source tells the LA Times.
The source tells the Times that Walt Disney Co., which owns the chain, is shutting seven of the sports-themed restaurants.
The only ones to remain open are those located in Disney properties, such as the Downtown Disney shopping district in Anaheim, Calif.
Sun photo by Barbara Haddock Taylor
Comments
As a former employee, I'm not surprised because the food isn't all that great and it's expensive.
Posted by: Sean O'Donnell | June 9, 2010 11:33 AM
wondering if they will sell any of the games cheap?
Posted by: Gregory Asch | June 9, 2010 12:26 PM
Very curious to see who ends up in that space.
Posted by: Exploravore | June 9, 2010 12:50 PM
Exploravore -- I'm guessing slots
Posted by: BaltBabs | June 9, 2010 2:16 PM
I'm guessing a locally owned restaurant serving authentic regional cuisine made with quality ingredients.
Just kidding! Another chain.
Posted by: Laura Vozzella | June 9, 2010 2:28 PM
A Green Turtle perhaps?
Posted by: Elite Elephant Lover | June 9, 2010 2:29 PM
Let's just hope it's not another Mickey Mouse operation.
Posted by: Michael A. Gray | June 9, 2010 3:19 PM
Nope. The Greene Turtle is coming to Locust Point in the supposed Harris Teeter shopping center
Posted by: TheBeav | June 9, 2010 4:32 PM
Sunrise, sunset. I never once went there because i didn't much enjoy the look of the place. Not much of a sportsfan, and not big on loud environments. Sorry that people are losing their jobs, but maybe something that will turn a profit will appear.
Dave and Busters sounds like a viable option, with the closest one being in Annapolis, and something to entertain the counter surfers whilst Mummy and Daddy eat in peace.
Posted by: Meekrat | June 9, 2010 5:11 PM
A Green Turtle is about to open in Owings Mills next to the Red Robin. There is a Dave and Busters in the Arundel Mills Mall.
Posted by: Elite Elephant Lover | June 9, 2010 8:17 PM
Have been there maybe twice many years ago. To me it was the type of place that you can take or leave. OK on some levels. My concern is that they find something really viable and quickly fill this spot. The Inner Harbor area needs some freshening up anyway. Locals basically take it for granted and this area needs some new and different venues to entice returning visits.
Posted by: ruth | June 9, 2010 8:50 PM
ruth, I couldn't agree more. The Inner Harbor needs a makeover.
Posted by: ExtremeMakeover | June 10, 2010 12:20 AM
Wat will the employes do now,,r they going to be sports reporters,,,???
Posted by: Chucky doll | June 10, 2010 3:41 AM
Meekrat, I think you mean Anne Arundle, not Annapolis. Arundel Mills Malls is actually closer to Baltimore than Annapolis.
Posted by: sean | June 10, 2010 1:39 PM
Okay, I spelled Arundel wrong the first time. But it looks like Chucky doll was typing from inside a washing machine...
Posted by: sean | June 10, 2010 1:43 PM
Greene Turtle's food is nothing to write home about at all! Can you anyone name a unique item from this place? Can you say wannabe TGIG!
Posted by: steve | June 13, 2010 8:12 PM
Thank God It's Griday?
Posted by: sean | June 14, 2010 3:25 PM