Arizona Center Development

[Obadno]

Originally Posted by Code5

"The AMC Theatres at the center was bought by Glasir Capital Partners in November for $27 million, according to Vizzda."

So is that AMC Theaters closing down then? I'll be a little disappointed if it does. I always said they just needed to remodel it and it would be fine. I like being able to walk to go see a movie 😭

Yeah downtown could really use a generic sports bar

[exit2lef]

Originally Posted by Obadno

Yeah downtown could really use a generic sports bar

If one were developed, we'd come full circle at the Arizona Center. When the complex first opened circa 1990, it was best known for its gigantic sports bar.

[TJPHXskyscraperfan]

Something like a David Busters would seem to make sense at AZ Center?

[ASU Diablo]

Originally Posted by TJPHXskyscraperfan

Something like a David Busters would seem to make sense at AZ Center?

Perhaps. I've always said Twin Peaks would be a slam dunk in downtown but I'm thinking more around the Cityscape area. I'm looking at you Bourbon Room...time for you to close down already.

[MiEncanto]

Originally Posted by TJPHXskyscraperfan

Something like a David Busters would seem to make sense at AZ Center?

downtown is not Dave and Busters demo.

Cold Beers n Cheeseburgers or a Yardhouse would do fine I think. Personally I'd prefer something local that was very knocked down: midwestern bar type feel with wood paneling and a simple menu. Like Woody's but a sports bar.

[CrestedSaguaro]

Originally Posted by MiEncanto

downtown is not Dave and Busters demo.

Cold Beers n Cheeseburgers or a Yardhouse would do fine I think. Personally I'd prefer something local that was very knocked down: midwestern bar type feel with wood paneling and a simple menu. Like Woody's but a sports bar.

CB&C already has a location nearby at Chase. I don't see them giving that up location anytime soon. As for D&B, the target audience is 21 to mid-30'ish. With ASU and a large presence of young professionals living in Downtown, I think it would do fairly well.

[exit2lef]

Originally Posted by CrestedSaguaro

CB&C already has a location nearby at Chase. I don't see them giving that up location anytime soon. As for D&B, the target audience is 21 to mid-30'ish. With ASU and a large presence of young professionals living in Downtown, I think it would do fairly well.

Although I agree, D&B seems to be overwhelmingly suburban in its site selection. In looking at their nationwide locations, I see only a handful that could be considered urban, and those tend to be in touristy areas like Times Square or Hollywood.

[PHXFlyer11]

Agree 100% on Yard House. That would be huge.

[Obadno]

Originally Posted by ASU Diablo

Perhaps. I've always said Twin Peaks would be a slam dunk in downtown but I'm thinking more around the Cityscape area. I'm looking at you Bourbon Room...time for you to close down already.

Burbon room used to be tilted kilt.

[ASU Diablo]

Originally Posted by Obadno

Burbon room used to be tilted kilt.

Yep I know. Which is why Twin Peaks would be a perfect fit.

[MiEncanto]

Tilted Kilt to Bourbon Room remains one of the weirder changes downtown. Kilt was always packed and perfectly suited across the street from arenas. Bourbon Room was garBaage the one time I went and there was absolutely no one there.

[ASU Diablo]

Originally Posted by MiEncanto

Tilted Kilt to Bourbon Room remains one of the weirder changes downtown. Kilt was always packed and perfectly suited across the street from arenas. Bourbon Room was garBaage the one time I went and there was absolutely no one there.

In the beginning, yes I would say Kilt was packed (even on non-game days). But Tilted Kilt was a dying brand (as evidenced by all Valley locations being closed) and towards the end, the Cityscape location was not as busy, even on game days and was EMPTY on non-game days.

[halicem]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4rNp...Y4Z2wzemc2azE1

The sun shades are making a comeback!

[locolife]

Originally Posted by halicem

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4rNp...Y4Z2wzemc2azE1

The sun shades are making a comeback!

Those look good, some more tenants after the Palm tower tenants move in would be nice.

[Socalzonie]

I hadn't realized this parking lot at the north edge of the AZ Center had been listed for sale.

https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/401-...x-AZ/30901028/

Might be too late for this cycle but could have potential for down the road.

[az_daniel]

dang! maybe we will actually get a tower there after all lol!