I just got an email from T-Bone and a text from The Punkboard that the owners of Bluefoot bought Chasers and have closed it without notice.
This means all the shows currently booked at Chasers will need to find a new home.
I will gather information as it comes in, but if your band was scheduled for any Chasers shows, they are cancelled pending further notice/arrangements.
Here's the ABC license with no notice of change.
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Get Ready For A Grand (re)Opening: Cafe La Maze
After long night Thursday and a full workday Friday, I was looking forward to just getting home and taking a long nap before heading to see Transfer at the Casbah. Then I got a call from Peter of Roxy Jones. He asked what I was doing for dinner and told me he got a new job as assistant manager of Cafe La Maze and they were doing a run through. He said "wanna come in for some free dinner?" Hell yeah!
We chatted a bit and he told me it was important that they have the restaurant full. I made a reservation for 6 at 7:30 pm. I wasn't completely unfamiliar with Cafe La Maze. It's an old school steakhouse in National City, just south of Plaza on Highland. Think red tufted booths and dim lighting, with a pack of regulars hanging around the bar all hours of the day.
Well, things have changed. The restaurant was bought by the owners of Bluefoot. They gutted the interior and redesigned it beautifully. There's still that old school feel, but it feels like your transported back to the early 40's instead of going into some place that was probably really nice 60 or 70 years ago. Every detail- from the velvet and gold wallpaper, to the lighting, to the bullnosed tile in the bathroom- was done with great care.
Anyway, we checked in for our reservation, but because it was a run-through, all the tables were full of friends and family of the owners, people who work at Bluefoot, people who were regulars of the bar and restaurant before it was bought, and nobody was in any rush to leave their tables. A couple tables opened up, but we were six and not about to squeeze into a four top booth, so we waited until there was a table big enough for us.
We were seated around 8:45, and at that point we were starving. We were given menus and since we were all noobs, had to ask what the deal was. "You can order anything you want. The menu is complimentary, you are responsible for your beverages."
Then the gluttony began. Between the 6 of us, we ordered food that could've fed a small army. For appetizers, we had shrimp cocktails, calamari, zucchini, steamed mushrooms, and chicken strips. Standard bar fare, but it was good. I especially loved the shrimp cocktail because they had the best cocktail sauce I've had in a long time.
We were a little bummed that they'd run out of most of the soups being offered, but we all tried the clam chowder. I liked it; everyone else thought it was just ok.
Then the real treat for the night came. All of us ordered some variation of steak and fish. I went for the rib eye and lobster, Andrea went with the prime rib, a couple others had the Filet. It was at this point in the night that I kinda swore off other steakhouses. I like Bully's and Albie's and the Red Fox, but if I'm ever in the mood for a steakhouse, Cafe La Maze is definitely on my radar.
After dinner, we ordered one of each dessert...a piece of chocolate cake, cheesecake and carrot cake. I think the desserts are from the Incredible Cheesecake Company, because they tasted like the desserts I used to sell at my old coffee shop.
Oh, and speaking of...throughout the night there was live entertainment, and it turns out that the guitarist, Robert, used to perform in the coffee shop I worked at when I was 16. Crazy small world. My old tennis coach was there, too, but I knew he'd be there since he lives around the corner.
By the time all was said and done, it was late. After I got my car back at Larry's house, it was already 12, and I was full and feeling pretty beat, so I decided to skip the Casbah altogether and head home. I can't remember the last time I was in bed by midnight, especially on a weekend, but I that's the way my night went. And I was happy for it.
Anyway, Cafe La Maze officially reopens on Wednesday and I highly recommend everyone check it out.
We chatted a bit and he told me it was important that they have the restaurant full. I made a reservation for 6 at 7:30 pm. I wasn't completely unfamiliar with Cafe La Maze. It's an old school steakhouse in National City, just south of Plaza on Highland. Think red tufted booths and dim lighting, with a pack of regulars hanging around the bar all hours of the day.
Well, things have changed. The restaurant was bought by the owners of Bluefoot. They gutted the interior and redesigned it beautifully. There's still that old school feel, but it feels like your transported back to the early 40's instead of going into some place that was probably really nice 60 or 70 years ago. Every detail- from the velvet and gold wallpaper, to the lighting, to the bullnosed tile in the bathroom- was done with great care.
Anyway, we checked in for our reservation, but because it was a run-through, all the tables were full of friends and family of the owners, people who work at Bluefoot, people who were regulars of the bar and restaurant before it was bought, and nobody was in any rush to leave their tables. A couple tables opened up, but we were six and not about to squeeze into a four top booth, so we waited until there was a table big enough for us.
We were seated around 8:45, and at that point we were starving. We were given menus and since we were all noobs, had to ask what the deal was. "You can order anything you want. The menu is complimentary, you are responsible for your beverages."
Then the gluttony began. Between the 6 of us, we ordered food that could've fed a small army. For appetizers, we had shrimp cocktails, calamari, zucchini, steamed mushrooms, and chicken strips. Standard bar fare, but it was good. I especially loved the shrimp cocktail because they had the best cocktail sauce I've had in a long time.
We were a little bummed that they'd run out of most of the soups being offered, but we all tried the clam chowder. I liked it; everyone else thought it was just ok.
Then the real treat for the night came. All of us ordered some variation of steak and fish. I went for the rib eye and lobster, Andrea went with the prime rib, a couple others had the Filet. It was at this point in the night that I kinda swore off other steakhouses. I like Bully's and Albie's and the Red Fox, but if I'm ever in the mood for a steakhouse, Cafe La Maze is definitely on my radar.
After dinner, we ordered one of each dessert...a piece of chocolate cake, cheesecake and carrot cake. I think the desserts are from the Incredible Cheesecake Company, because they tasted like the desserts I used to sell at my old coffee shop.
Oh, and speaking of...throughout the night there was live entertainment, and it turns out that the guitarist, Robert, used to perform in the coffee shop I worked at when I was 16. Crazy small world. My old tennis coach was there, too, but I knew he'd be there since he lives around the corner.
By the time all was said and done, it was late. After I got my car back at Larry's house, it was already 12, and I was full and feeling pretty beat, so I decided to skip the Casbah altogether and head home. I can't remember the last time I was in bed by midnight, especially on a weekend, but I that's the way my night went. And I was happy for it.
Anyway, Cafe La Maze officially reopens on Wednesday and I highly recommend everyone check it out.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Thursday: Bleu Boheme, Bluefoot, Casbah, Pink Elephant
Thursday night when I got home after the casino, and after finishing off the day at work, my car died. Not completely, but it was overheating, so I had to deal with it. By the time that was taken care of, Adam was on his way since we'd made plans to go to dinner at Bleu Bohome before going out.
Dinner was perfect; I'm really liking that place a lot. Matt, from Emery Byrd, is a bartender there and made some killer drinks. One was like a mojito but with vodka instead of rum, and the other was like a capirinha but the sweetness was offset with fresh lime juice. They were delicious. Dinner was excellent as well.
From there, we went to Bluefoot to get our Christmas compilation CDs. If anyone didn't get a copy, let me know. It's so good and I'm so impressed how Peter worked to pull it all together. Hopefully they can pull it off again next year and get even more contributors. I like the traditional Christmas covers, but am especially into the originals by Drew Andrews, The Soft Places, Dr Robert Kent and Microphone Mike are all definitely making it on my Christmas mixes in the future.
After that we went to the Casbah and caught about half of Reeve Oliver's set though I didn't pull out the camera at all. Then when they finished, we were off to Pink Elephant. A long night, for sure, but a nice way to ease into the weekend...Friday was a half day at work, so I had my projects to focus on but when there were done, it was into the weekend, kicking off with a glass of champagne with my coworkers.
Dinner was perfect; I'm really liking that place a lot. Matt, from Emery Byrd, is a bartender there and made some killer drinks. One was like a mojito but with vodka instead of rum, and the other was like a capirinha but the sweetness was offset with fresh lime juice. They were delicious. Dinner was excellent as well.
From there, we went to Bluefoot to get our Christmas compilation CDs. If anyone didn't get a copy, let me know. It's so good and I'm so impressed how Peter worked to pull it all together. Hopefully they can pull it off again next year and get even more contributors. I like the traditional Christmas covers, but am especially into the originals by Drew Andrews, The Soft Places, Dr Robert Kent and Microphone Mike are all definitely making it on my Christmas mixes in the future.
After that we went to the Casbah and caught about half of Reeve Oliver's set though I didn't pull out the camera at all. Then when they finished, we were off to Pink Elephant. A long night, for sure, but a nice way to ease into the weekend...Friday was a half day at work, so I had my projects to focus on but when there were done, it was into the weekend, kicking off with a glass of champagne with my coworkers.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Tuesday Newsy Bits: The Local Pyle, Bluefoot, i wish i
Tim Pyles teased us with his website a few weeks back, and now he teases us a little more with his new blog. So far his content is mostly just his playlist from when he is on air at FM 94/9 but keep an eye out for Pyles- endorsed events.
*****
In cranky neighbor news, starting July 28th, the Bluefoot Bar & Lounge will be closing at midnight on weeknights. There were just too many noise complaints (by the same person who lives over a block away). Plan ahead. You'll have to start making Bluefoot the pre-party stop instead of the last stop before last call.
*****
Local band i wish i is reuniting after a 7 year hiatus/breakup. Featuring Joey Guevara, June Cate, Gabe Gamboa, and Jay Alejandria, the band is sure to make a splash on the San Diego music scene. Their return show will be August 10 at the Beauty Bar with Fono.
*****
ciao for now...
*****
In cranky neighbor news, starting July 28th, the Bluefoot Bar & Lounge will be closing at midnight on weeknights. There were just too many noise complaints (by the same person who lives over a block away). Plan ahead. You'll have to start making Bluefoot the pre-party stop instead of the last stop before last call.
*****
Local band i wish i is reuniting after a 7 year hiatus/breakup. Featuring Joey Guevara, June Cate, Gabe Gamboa, and Jay Alejandria, the band is sure to make a splash on the San Diego music scene. Their return show will be August 10 at the Beauty Bar with Fono.
*****
ciao for now...
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