Wind me up!
Hey kids!
A case of jury duty and a pile of work kept me from posting yesterday (travesty!). But I'm back in action as of right ... NOW!
Went to the Windup Space (12 W. North Ave.) last night for a review. I really like what Russell de Ocampo has done with it.
Don't know whether this is his doing or not, but there's a suggestion box on the front of the building.
Intriguing, I know ...
I think it's fantastic the bar is so willing to open a dialog with its customers. It's anonymous, too, which means if you wanted to say something like "fire this bartender because he/she stopped bathing months ago," you could do it.
Not that you would. But you could. And lord knows I love having options like that.
But do people take advantage of it? I'm not sure. I tried to sneakily open the box, but it was locked.
Sneaky plan foiled.
Then I tried to peek inside. Still no luck. Even so, it's a great idea. And I loudly applaud the owners for their ingenuity.
(Photo by Andre F. Chung/Sun photographer)
Erik Maza is a features reporter at the Baltimore Sun. He writes for several sections of the Sun paper and contributes weekly columns on music and nightlife. He also writes and edits the Midnight Sun blog. He often covers entertainment, business, and the business of entertainment. Occasionally, he writes about Four Loko, The Block, the liquor board, and those who practice "
Comments
Love that place since it opened. Russell used to bartend at Dougherty's. Super nice guy. Hope it keeps doing well.
Posted by: ryan97ou | July 11, 2008 11:19 AM
Hate to burst your bubble but the box is actually for the check cashing place next door. Although I know that Russell would love to hear any feedback.
Posted by: Sarah | July 11, 2008 12:54 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Posted by: Sam Sessa | July 11, 2008 12:56 PM
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
Posted by: Sarah | July 11, 2008 1:11 PM
waaaaannh waaaaaaaaaah.
Posted by: Allan | July 11, 2008 1:13 PM
Still a great bar though!
Posted by: Sarah | July 11, 2008 1:18 PM
Truth. I'm writing my review of it right now, actually.
Posted by: Sam Sessa | July 11, 2008 1:20 PM
Are you and EL collaborating on your titles?
Posted by: anon.e.mouse | July 11, 2008 3:19 PM