Who said you can’t have fun in a small town?
In the center ring of this three ring circus is George Barlas, owner and operator of Chop/Eleven restaurant & lounge. At issue with police are the man hours consumed by addressing trouble calls “outside” of the above mentioned establishment. The key word here is “outside”.
The police have confirmed that 284 such calls were attributed to Wal-Mart west of the city in a 12 month period. While there is a myriad of reasons the police were called to the retail giant, it is the cost related to man hours that seems to concern both Brent Trout and the good Captain and others at the MCPD. It is entirely OK that both these gentlemen can deal with 15 times more such calls to the west side to preform duties commiserate with services paid for with our tax dollars, but have difficulties tolerating 19 calls that fall under the exact same purview. And a much longer drive from headquarters, I’d add.
In addition there is a bar/restaurant not far from there that has 63 calls to their establishment during an 18 month period. That adds up to over double the amount of calls to Eleven Lounge.
Now look up “Double Standard.”
Peter Children
I say you all should roll joint, smoke it and chill the fuck out
I understand that other “watering establishments” are concerned that these patrons will move to them ( and the fights) if Eleven’s license is revoked. I just don’t understand– I think Eleven is somewhat pricey! But I’m never there after 8 pm. (I know–I am old.)
The Barlas Family WAS at the top, but that was years ago. Today they are no better or worse than anyone else. They have struggled with personal, professional and financial issues, family feuding as well as some lingering rumors regarding questionable business practices. Lets be fair and give them credit, the benefit of the doubt or a “shame on you” when deserved.
The Barlas family are at the top of what they do and offer this area. There are no better chefs than what their establishment offers this area. But while their expertise lies in the kitchens they should not be penalized because of what takes place on the side walk. This family did not come to the city asking for financial assistance like so many others
Some said the mayor is “allowing” them to remain open while the council contemplates their fate. Let me tell you this; the mayor has his own problems as does the council and I don’t think at this time they want to add to them. That said I am sure this community is grateful to the mayor for his kind generosity.