tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post8258606204328003719..comments2024-03-26T09:42:38.709-05:00Comments on ArchitectureChicago PLUS: Bum Steer: Will the city let Gibson's Steakhouse Ride Herd over Mariano Park??Lynn Beckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03759748613223711212noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-23635521960703785232015-06-02T12:11:12.222-05:002015-06-02T12:11:12.222-05:00When did Gibsons become the 'bad guy' here...When did Gibsons become the 'bad guy' here? They didn't put the park up for commercial bids, Chicago and the Park District did. Do you think that Gibsons or Tavern or Carmines or Nico or anyone on that corner wants the Shake-Shack style wrap-around lines it's known for (not to mention the amount of garbage and rodents that come with it)? Plus, what's all this about the structure? Ok yes, it was designed by an employee of FLW, who later received great accolades of his own (and dumped Chi to move to NYC) but it's barely functional, neatly stacked bricks with a simple albeit charming roof... that's all!<br /><br />Whoever gets the space is going to make substantial changes (period). Personally, I prefer it be someone with a vested interest in the park and surroundings over some conglomerate with offices who-knows-where that doesn't give 2 bits about the neighborhood, what the rebuild does to the park, or anything other than making money for that matter. But that's just me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-57433275782709986042015-06-02T11:46:03.207-05:002015-06-02T11:46:03.207-05:00Give Gibson's the Cedar Hotel space, god knows...Give Gibson's the Cedar Hotel space, god knows it needs a more responsible steward. <br /><br />JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-17617023777258403192015-06-02T08:04:02.494-05:002015-06-02T08:04:02.494-05:00Gibsons was a Chicago institution when a good stea...Gibsons was a Chicago institution when a good steak was hard to find in most parts of America. Now it's a tacky tourist and suburban hang out for people looking for retro Chicago experience. Theres nothing about the restaurant that warrants handing them prized park space especially one so unique. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-3855202206316357432015-06-01T12:20:42.990-05:002015-06-01T12:20:42.990-05:00you're spot on, Lynn... keep up the fight!you're spot on, Lynn... keep up the fight!jacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-39427188515934605312015-06-01T10:37:12.856-05:002015-06-01T10:37:12.856-05:00Nice to see someone speaking out about this. I th...Nice to see someone speaking out about this. I think Gibson's is a great neighbor and thought their sidewalk expansion was fine--it looks great, but I share your concern for the further development of this space. As has been demonstrated many time over before, all good falls before the power of money, especially in Chicago.<br /><br />J<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com