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Old 07-07-2005, 3:21 PM
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This is embarrassing for Houston...

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Old 07-07-2005, 3:23 PM
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Sounds like it would fit in better in San Francisco.
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Old 07-07-2005, 3:24 PM
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Re: Oh brother...
This smiley is only brought out for special occasions, but I'd say that bar is supergay.
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Old 07-07-2005, 3:34 PM
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Re: Oh brother...
What a thwell place...
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Old 07-07-2005, 3:35 PM
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A biker bar near River Oaks opens today.

But "you won't see Hells Angels cracking beer bottles over each others' heads," noted Scott Lutwak, president of Crome.
Pete, I think I see a business opportunity here for you.
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Old 07-07-2005, 4:06 PM
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Toss in some pole dancing and maybe it would work out....
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Pete, I think I see a business opportunity here for you.
I just got a PM from him admitting that it's his restaurant. He's afraid to admit it in public though.
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Old 07-07-2005, 4:19 PM
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I wonder if that guy has enough cash to keep that eyesoar open past three months?
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I just got a PM from him admitting that it's his restaurant. He's afraid to admit it in public though.

That's funny cause the one he sent me said you were the head Matre d'
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I just got a PM from him admitting that it's his restaurant. He's afraid to admit it in public though.

More likely he is the bathroom attendant with the assless chaps.
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Old 07-07-2005, 4:30 PM
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Old 07-07-2005, 4:31 PM
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I wonder if that guy has enough cash to keep that eyesoar open past three months?
The sportbike group here is wondering the same thing.
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Old 07-07-2005, 7:55 PM
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Re: Oh brother...
So the concept of this place is to get people hammered on over-priced alcohol, then try to sell them a $60,000 motorcycle?
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"Chrome", "Fit", "Porsche", "Buff" DOes this guy not know how to say anything that contains more than one sylable?

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Old 07-08-2005, 10:32 AM
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It's "Crome".
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Old 07-08-2005, 11:23 AM
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"Chrome", "Fit", "Porsche", "Buff" DOes this guy not know how to say anything that contains more than one sylable?
Porsche is two syllables.
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Porsche is two syllables.
I'll bet you a dollah it's not when he says it.
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I'll bet you a dollah it's not when he says it.
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There is something very Houston about Crome, which was apparent when Lutwak gave a tour.

Are Houstonians offended by that statement?
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There is something very Houston about Crome, which was apparent when Lutwak gave a tour.

Are Houstonians offended by that statement?
Not the ones in Montrose
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Nothing like a van full of guys wearing black leather jackets and chaps unloading at this bar to hang out. I bet it looks just like the "Blue Oyster" from the police academy movies
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