Meeting Jim Quigley
The other day I said I'd post the story about my first run-in with Jim Quigley, the owner of Quigley's Half-Irish Pub in Ridgely's Delight.
Here it is ...
Normally, I visit a bar, hang out for a bit, then call it the next day and talk to the owner over the phone (so I can stay semi-anonymous).I went to Quigley's once or twice and had a good time.
Since Quigley's was brand new at the time, I couldn't find the phone number anywhere.
So I walked in wearing my Sun ID with a notepad in my back pocket.
Quigley was behind the bar.
He saw me coming, raised his arm, pointed at me and yelled "REPORTER!"
I stopped and said: "Yes ..."
He told me he wouldn't talk to me about the bar because the kitchen wasn't up and running.
I told him I was writing a review of the bar, not the kitchen, and the review was going to run whether or not I quoted him in it.
Eventually, he agreed to talk to me.
But it was by far the most awkward introduction I've ever had.
(Photo by Lloyd Fox/Sun Photographer)
Comments
BLOGGER!!!!
Posted by: jmgiordano | April 6, 2008 2:31 PM
That'll teach you to wear a Sun ID into a bar!
Posted by: Drew from Greektown | April 7, 2008 10:16 AM
Needless to say, once you both got out of central booking for the ensuing brawl, well, the review was less than flattering.
Given the name of the bar, I will take this opportunity to plug a great western starring Tom Selleck called Quigley Down Under. Definitely worth a Netflixing.
Posted by: JTK | April 7, 2008 10:35 AM
JTK, i still have the scars from that one.
Tom Selleck: Which is more famous -- the man or the mustache?
Posted by: Sam Sessa | April 7, 2008 12:00 PM
What's the deal with bar owners? Are they that special of a breed that Sun reporters make them shriek into the night? Or is it your ruddy good looks Sessa? What's with the kitty kat owner NOT wanting customers. RE: yuppies. I would think you can wear whatever the BLEEP you want as long as your paying for the beer.
Posted by: Rose | April 7, 2008 11:15 PM
I've been unable to get ahold of anyone at Quigleys by phone. I dialed 410-539-9052 (the posted number) No one ever answers & I get an automated voice that gives me just the phone number and says leave a message. Does anyone even get these messages? Help me. B. Berg
Posted by: b. Berg | May 9, 2008 6:18 PM