VIP parking
Argenta News, which marks the sparrow's fall in North Little Rock, does a little investigating and finds that Valentine's restaurant at the ballpark apparently has a sweetheart deal to use a public street for its private parking. (I don't think Scott Miller will mind that I borrowed his photo.)
A favored business get special treatment from Boss Hays? Unheard of.
Speaking of restaurants: Argenta News reports farther on down the link I've given that a Faded Rose, or similar, will be built at Sixth and Main, NLR.
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Little Rock has lots of these "streets for business" situations, but most are the result of the city selling the rights to use the street for parking long ago...Cap Hotel's valet spot would be one, but there are many.
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April 30, 2008 09:01 AM
A leisurely dinner at Valentine's and a Travelers game is a great way to enjoy these warm spring nights. An excellent wine list and free valet parking just adds to the joy. Good to see impressive restaurants of all genres popping up here and there in sparkling new, well-lighted downtown Dogtown. Give 'em a try! (A personal favorite: Ristorante Capeo.)
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April 30, 2008 11:03 AM
I would bet one space is a special reserve for the mayor.
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April 30, 2008 01:46 PM
Isn't this the place that pays no rent or utilities for the use of this taxpayer provided restaurant?
Talk about a sweetheart deal! I'd bet there are many other operators who aren't too happy about this if it is true, why not do some digging into this cozy arrangement AT?
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April 30, 2008 02:34 PM