Work has begun on the initial phases of the W.J. Morrissey’s Irish Pub and Snug Coffee Bar. They’re tearing off the roof and making haste while the weather cooperates. Earlier this week the crew began to frame out the interior, which could be seen easily through the missing south-facing wall. Savarino’s Project Manager, Brendan Spitz, told me that the plan was to be open by Saint Patrick’s Day (March 17th), a date that could be ambitious, though anyone who witnessed the work done at the Elmwood Avenue Charter School can vouch for the developer’s quick progress on that project.
We took a look into the old terminal located on Mississippi Street (behind the HSBC Arena) yesterday, and were glad to see that they were going to keep the overhang in place. Initially the developer was worried that it might have to come down, but now it will most likely become part of the restaurant/pub. Underneath the overhang (see link), where the loading dock was once located, will one day be an outdoor patio where diners will be able to look out over an original cobblestone street (and a vast parking lot). Regardless of the vista, this should be a popular destination for anyone coming down to visit the Erie Canal Terminus in the future.
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Newell Nussbaumer is 'queenseyes' - Eyes of the Queen City and Founder of Buffalo Rising. Co-founder Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts. Co-founder Powder Keg Festival that built the world's largest ice maze (Guinness Book of World Records). Instigator behind Emerald Beach at the Erie Basin Marina. Co-creator of Rusty Chain Beer. Instigator of Buffalo Porchfest, and Paint vs. Paint. Founder of The Peddler retro and vintage market on Elmwood. Instigator behind Liberty Hound @ Canalside. Throws The Witches Ball at Statler City, the Hertel Alley Street Art Festival, and The Flutterby Festival. And his latest adventure... FigBuffalo, with the intention of creating a Buffalo United Fashion Front (BUFF). Contact Newell Nussbaumer | Newell@BuffaloRising.com