New Space in the News

Church revives downtown landmark
By CHRIS HORNE - chorne@macon.com
Photo by Beau Cabell

For the first time in its history, the old building at 533 Cherry St. is about to be the home of something besides R.S. Thorpe & Sons, a men’s clothier that set up shop there in 1929.

In mid-June, it’s set to reopen as the 567 Center for Renewal, a multipurpose facility catering to local music, the arts and entrepreneurship. The center will be operated by New City Church.

”I think it’s really important for Cherry Street for New City Church to buy and renovate such an historic building,” said Mike Ford, president of NewTown Macon, an organization that works for the revitalization of downtown Macon.

Thorpe’s, as the clothier was better known around town, was established in Macon in 1908. For nearly 85 years, men all over Middle Georgia bought their suits at Thorpe’s, a mainstay of downtown retail. R.S. Thorpe even operated another branch in Lexington, Ky.

All told, the business survived the Great Depression, the physical collapse of its original location and even a fire in 1939, but it couldn’t survive the sprawl that swept shoppers out into suburbs, turning the city’s urban core into a virtual ghost town.

In 1992, Thorpe’s closed.

For the next 17 years, the building remained vacant, gathering cobwebs and dust. The facade deteriorated, and the rusty iron frame of the former awning became another downtown eyesore.

But better days were ahead.

Out with the old

The first step back to life for the Thorpe building came when the Facade Squad, a local nonprofit dedicated to improving deteriorated facades, used a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia to repair the building’s front.

Keith Watson, pastor of the New City Church, said the first time he was able to take a good look at the building was when the Facade Squad was making repairs.

Ultimately, that trip inside led Watson and his congregation to where they are now, writing the opening lines of a new chapter for the building.

While the church, which currently meets at the Cox Capitol Theatre on Sundays, will gather at the 567 Center for worship services, Watson says the center will operate as a separate entity. It will focus on arts and culture for the entire city, especially downtown.

Historic Macon Executive Director Josh Rogers, who serves on the board of the Facade Squad and worked on the Thorpe building’s facade renovation, said he’s happy to see the 567 Center move in.

“We never imagined, in our wildest dreams, (the renovated facade) would bring in such a big investment,” he said. “We just hoped it’d look better.”

Facade Squad Director Shae Hinson said he thinks the 567 Center will have a catalytic impact on both historic preservation downtown and cultural activity.

“What we did is very little compared to what is going to be going on downtown,” he said.

A fresh start

The 567 Center for Renewal is named after the little storefront at 567 Cherry St. where Watson transformed his office into the 567 Cafe.

At the cafe, spoken word poetry and singer-songwriter nights merged seamlessly in the small venue with art openings, rock shows and hip-hop concerts — nary a Bible in sight — to form an early version of the sort of arts and cultural events they want to do in the center.

The 567 Center is a bigger, more-thought-out update of the 567 Cafe vision, which is to reach out to the creative culture that has formed around downtown without beating people over the head with the tenets of the church’s faith.

“We believe God is a creative God, and he created humanity in his image so humanity is also creative,” Watson said. “What are some of the most beautiful things about life on Earth? I think it’s the arts.”

When he looks back through the story of Jesus, Watson said the people Jesus “beat up on were the Pharisees and the hypocrites. The rest of the world he just hung out with and got along with.” So the open-armed welcome New City gives to Macon’s creative community is, Watson said, an effort to be more like Jesus.

As such, the 567 Center — about 11,000 square feet spread out over two stories — will have a venue for live music downstairs that seats 300 and a recording studio upstairs. In time, it will have the ability to video live shows. Watson said he plans the venue to have the ability to record audio from a live show and burn it immediately to a CD as a post-concert souvenir.

The center also will do its part to help another group of creative people grow downtown: small-business owners.

Watson said the center is being outfitted for a “business incubator,” a group of affordable office spaces with shared access to Internet, phone lines, a copier, fax machine and a conference room, all intended to help entrepreneurs get started without breaking their bank.

A downtown hub

As a little girl, Wimberly Treadwell spent every Christmas working the gift-wrapping station at Thorpe’s. Her great-grandfather was R.S. Thorpe, so working there was a family affair.

It had its perks, too. Every year as the Christmas parade packed the streets of downtown, Treadwell said she had the perfect seat, looking out over Cherry Street from the second floor.

Now that she’s an architect responsible for the CityScapes program, which has cleaned up downtown’s alleys and dressed up its sidewalks, Treadwell has watched the slow decline of the Thorpe building.

“It was so troubling to just see it sitting there empty,” Treadwell said. “It was such a hub downtown for so long.”

Seeing new life breathed into the building, Treadwell said she couldn’t be more excited.

“(Watson’s) so great for downtown,” she said. “I think the 567 Center is a great idea.”

Sean Pritchard is a local music promoter who has put together about 25 shows at the 567 Cafe, most recently in conjunction with The Blue Indian, the Macon-based indie music blog.

Initially concerned about working with a venue connected with a church, Pritchard said he’s been pleasantly surprised by Watson’s openness to art and music. That openness has created the opportunity for new connections among Macon’s artists.

“They just don’t want an empty building sitting there on a Friday night,” Pritchard said.

“The best part about working with (Watson) and the 567 is they know a lot of people, and those people are interested in working together. A lot of informal networking has been happening.”

Working with the blog’s founder, Luke Goddard, Pritchard has brought a national indie music sensation, Washed Out, to the cozy confines of the cafe, drawing fans from Athens, Atlanta and Savannah.

With the bigger space and improved sound system, Pritchard thinks he’ll be able to put on better shows with larger crowds. That, he said, will have a trickle-down effect on downtown businesses.

“(The crowds) are going to want to go somewhere to eat, and they’re going to want somewhere to shop,” he said.

Goddard agrees, seeing it as a perfect fit for the creative and the business sides of downtown.

“For the music side of Macon, I think it’s going to be huge,” he said.

For Watson, the doors can’t open soon enough.

“We’re in a city we really love and care about, and being in this building keeps us in the middle of the arts and entertainment district where new business is coming in,” he said. “This helps us be a part of seeing all that continue.”

Information from Telegraph archives was used in this report. To contact writer Chris Horne, call 744-4494.
Read more: http://www.macon.com/2010/05/15/1128947/church-revives-downtown-landmark.html#ixzz0nznO38Vz

Macon, ReDevelopment, and 3rd Places

I ran across this blog post at the newly discovered cooltownstudios.com . I love the article. Where's your Third Place?

The third place

The first place is your home. The second place is your workplace. The

third place is where you hang out in between. Ray Oldenburg wrote the book on it.

A cool town is full of great third places. If you aren’t motivated to leave home or your workplace, chances are you don’t live around too many successful third places.

The UK has long had the concept of the third place down pat. While staying with a friend in the small town of Streatley-Goring in England, I’d usually find him at “The Bull”, a small pub across the street (literally). There he was, laughing it up with his good friends or playing a game of darts amid philosophic discussion. This was available to him whenever he felt like walking 50 yards. In fact, during my stay there it was available to me as well, as they made me feel right at home. Now that’s what a third place is all about.

Keep up with third place trends right here.

The Old Made New - Re-birth of the Rookery

The Rookery was one of the best hang outs in downtown Macon for many years - it was a great place to grab one of Macon's best burgers, a cold drink and enjoy the company of friends. When I made the move to 567 Cherry Street as my office I was thrilled to be a neighbor of the Rookery - I looked forward to eating a Rookery burger and hanging out... but honestly was pretty disappointed when I did. I tried several times to enjoy the place, but just didn't. It was sad.

Apparently I wasn't alone. There were others who wanted to see the Rookery return to its place of fame. The place was recently sold and the new owners have done a complete make over! The old Rookery has been made new! The inside was cleaned and repainted, there has been some minor remodeling, and the outside has been completely changed! Not only that, but the menu has changed as well. Everyone I have talked to raves about the new menu, the new vibe, and the Re-birth of one of Macon's best old hang outs. So - if you are in town for lunch - or dinner - or after dinner, stop by and check out the Rookery.

AND - New City folks - they open at noon on Sunday - so drop in for a great lunch after our gathering this week!

Moving? Need Some Wisdom! Pray.

Our Start:

Even before our first public meeting in August of 2007, we knew that New City Church would strive to engage our culture and work hard for the good of our city. We had no idea exactly what that would look like, or how well we would be received.

Shortly after starting weekly gatherings in 2008 we leased space at 567 Cherry Street. We needed a place for our bands to practice, for our people to gather for training, for our kids on Sunday morning, and an office for myself and others. Leadership knew that we did not want to create a "Church" space but rather a community space - a space that would lend itself to cultural engagement and be good for our city. So we created the 567 Cafe.

The 567 Cafe:

The space was set up as a cafe - cafe tables and chairs, a a warm cafe feel, and a small coffee kitchen. We built a stage for local musicians to play on. We had huge wall boards built that would help with acoustics in the room and also serve to hang the visual art of our local artists. The 567, after a slow start, has been everything we dreamed it could be - and more!

Local musicians play the 567's stage every week - they and their fans love the intimate feel and the great sound. We have had more people than 100 people in our small cafe at a time for music. We have artists of all kinds and some of our humble art openings have been full and fun! The 567 has opened many other doors of opportunity and consistently serves as a great place for cultural engagement. Even non-church goers agree that the 567 has been great for our city.

Our Future:

We have known from the start that at some point, it would be better economically for us, as a church, to move to another location. One that had more space (space for offices and kids ministry) and could be used more than once a week. Over the past year, with the success of the 567 it has become clear that our space must continued to be used for the good of the arts (music, visual arts, and other forms of art). I have dreamed of a space that would allow for a continuation of our small, intimate musical events, and a space that would allow us the ability to host larger events as well. I have dreamed of an area that would be set up as a true art gallery. But more than that, a space that would allow for expanded use as we engage our culture and seek the good of our city. I have dreamed of a place that would allow us to teach music and art, a place that would give us the opportunity to do art and music camps for kids from all over Middle Georgia.

In the past months we have begun working on setting the 567 up as a non-profit, the 567 Center for Renewal. We have incorporated as such in the state of GA and we are completing IRS paperwork now. Doing so will allow us to apply for Art and City Renewal grants that a church is not eligible for - last year we passed up $31,000 in grants.

A building that could house the 567 and serve as offices and gathering space for New City Church has been located.

No decision has been made on formally pursuing the building but we are talking with a real estate agent and beginning to count costs. The agent has asked us to make a formal offer. The building is for sale or lease. There is not much of a chance (miracles excluded) that the building could be purchased - so a lease is most likely at this point.

The Building:

The building is 5 blocks from our current location. It has space for children, for offices, for a true art gallery, for intimate smaller concerts, and an unfinished warehouse could eventually serve as a 400 +/- seat music venue and church gathering space. Honestly, it looks like the space was designed for the 567 Art Center!

I am asking our friends and supporters to pray for our wisdom as we take steps forward.

Downtown Destinations

You don't have to go a long way for a Nu-Way. It's just up the street.

In the Limelight: Nu-Way Weiner Stand
Where it's at: 430 Cotton Ave
What to do: Get a taste of Macon's history in a hot dog

I have been interning for New City/567/City Watch for over two months now. Most weeks I'm in Macon at least 6 days (I live in Warner Robins). Most of those days, I'm downtown. But until today, I had never eaten at the legendary Nu-Way Weiner
Stand. Some might call that a travesty. Others might call it God's mercy...Amy. :-)

My reason for not going was that it's HOT DOGS. Why would I go to a restaurant to eat a hot dog? It's like going out for breakfast and ordering a poptart. I was told, though, that not doing a post on Nu-Way was NOT an option, because that Nu-Way right there on Cotton Avenue is the original and has been sitting there serving weiners all the way since 1916. For more history, check out Nu-Way's website.

There must be something to it, because it was completely full except for seats at the bar when I was there. As I've said before, a full house says a whole lot about a place. I had a hamburger, hot dog, and fries. (No, I didn't eat every last bite, but I ate most of it.) The hamburger and hot dog come "all the way" meaning they have a chili-like meat sauce with pickles and onions. I asked for no onions, so I guess mine were "most of the way."

I will say that I was cured of my Don't-go-out-to-eat-and-order-a-hot-dog mindset. The hot dog is definitely worth going somewhere to get. The hamburger was good, too, but I particularly enjoyed the hot dog. I think sitting at the bar added to the Nu-Way experience as well.

If you're going on a budget, Nu-Way is definitely the winner for the cheapest lunch downtown. A hot dog is $1.69, and you can throw in a small fry for $1.49 and a drink for $1.59, with their special flakey ice. The lovely smell of Nu-Way and any effects the food may have on your digestive tract are completely free. Let's just say, your Nu-Way experience doesn't end when you leave.

Apparently a lot of people would go a long way for a Nu-Way, and you don't have to go far at all. So don't be like me and go two months without making a visit to the original Nu-Way Weiner Stand!

Keith and our waiter Quinn

Downtown Destinations (sort of)

Maybe some of you have noticed a new little guy at the Capitol Theatre the past few Sundays. He's pretty quiet and hasn't been introduced to very many people, so you have probably wondered why he's there. Or maybe you haven't noticed him at all.

Well, please allow me to introduce you to the newest member of our business card team: The Tip Card


What's a tip card and why do we have one? The whole reason I am blogging is to help you become familiar with downtown Macon so that you will eat, visit, hang out, etc. (spend money downtown, in other words) as a means of bringing restoration.

The purpose of the tip card is for you to take it when you eat downtown and leave it with your tip so that servers and business owners will KNOW we are supporting them.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to live this card WITH a tip! Why am I emphasizing this? If you look at the church in Acts, Christians were not only sharing Christ with others, but they were consistently working to meet practical, physical needs as well. James 2:15-16 says, "If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, 'Go in peace, be warmed and filled,' without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?" So, in my opinion, leaving this card without a tip (even if you write a nice little note on the back like, "Money won't satisfy; try JESUS.") is the quickest way to get it in the TRASH CAN.

The Tip Cards can be found on the table when you first walk into the theatre on Sunday. Take some with you, but please use them, and use them well! Here's a tip card at work in Market City Cafe!

Downtown Destinations

This restaurant has a whole lot of diversity.

In the Limelight: Greek Corner Deli

Where it's at: the corner of Cherry and Second

What to do: Eat (sorry I don't have anything clever to go here)

It's been a few days since I made a DD post, because I thought I hadn't experienced anything new downtown to share with all of you. Clearly, I was wrong. Here I am, and I am posting about the Greek Corner Deli. It seems to me like one of those obvious places, but if China Wok gets a post, then GCD definitely should. I'm just saying.

GCD (that's a heck of a lot easier than typing out the whole name) doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside it feels like Greece in a way- plain white walls with scenic pictures of the beautiful Greek coastline. Every time I have been there, they have been pretty hopping. It's a popular place.

If you haven't visited GCD, maybe it's because you're a little alarmed by the Greek-ness of it. You're just not sure if you like Greek food. Well, have no fear, they mix in a little France, Italy, Cuba and America, so you're bound to find something you like. The menu includes salads, hot sandwiches, cold subs, and personal pita pizzas. If you're worried about the kids, they have a grilled cheese sandwich and a hot dog (the American representatives on the menu).

My first time, I had the Cuban, which is ham, pork, salami, pickles, spicy mustard and Swiss Cheese. (See, that is a lot of diversity in just one sandwich!) It's a hot sandwich, so they press it in a little grill thing and the cheese is all melty and delicious. My second time, I had the French dip (still more diversity), which is roast beef and provolone cheese with au jus. It was very good, but I could have stood for it to have a bit more kick to it. I have also heard from reliable sources that the Steak and Cheese hoagie and the Gyro are very good.

So don't be intimidated by the fact that is Greek. Come to the Cox for church, then head to the corner for lunch!

Downtown Destinations

This restaurant has two personalities, and I'm friends with both.

In the Limelight: Michael's on Mulberry AND Between the Bread
Where it's at: On the corner of Mulberry (duh) and Second
What to do: Eat at Between the Bread by day and Michael's by night

Yes, it's two different restaurants, with two different names, in one place. Before I begin, I want to say that I have debated for hours on end as to whether I should split this into two separate blog posts because of the split personalities. Ok, that's not really true. It was more like a fleeting thought that I quickly dismissed because it meant more work for me. But it would have been kind of funny, right?

Anyway, I ate at Michael's for the first time a couple of months ago, but I just ate at Between the Bread Monday. As far as atmosphere goes, Between the Bread is bright, casual and comfortable. I sang, whistled and bursted into laughter multiple times while there, and no one seemed to notice, which tells you a little about noise level. Michael's is a lot like Between the Bread, only darker. They are the same place, after all.

The reason for the two names is that they have two completely different menus. If you're smart, you might get that Between the Bread offers mostly sandwiches. If you're like me, you might look at the menu for a while, notice that everything comes on some kind of roll, then the name will start to make sense, but only after someone explains it. Michael's is a bit more formal, like your typical salad, entree and dessert place.

At Michael's, I had the Grilled Salmon, and, if you like salmon, I'd highly recommend it. It had a really great flavor. For dessert, I had some chocolatey goodness that looked like a piece of cake and tasted like heaven. [I really love chocolate.] Michael's also has steak, sea bass, chicken and pasta. Entrees run from $18-24.

At Between the Bread, I had the Blackened Chicken Sandwich with fries. It was really, really good, though the chicken was a tad slippery, so it almost got away from me and the bun a few times. Between the Bread offers lots more sandwiches, salads, soups and pasta. Lunch will run you $7-10.

Between the Bread is open from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Michael's opens at 5 p.m. for dinner Monday-Saturday. Give them both a whirl!

Downtown Destinations

People come from all over the world to eat at this place. All you have to do is drive a few minutes.

In the Limelight: Molly's Cafe
Where it's at: 402 Cherry Street
What to do: Sign the guestbook, talk to Betty and have some good food

I've heard and read good things about Molly's Cafe, a pretty little spot situated right on the corner of MLK Jr and Cherry, so today I decided to give it a go. It's a bit hidden by some trees so you may have driven by it without even realizing. Hopefully this picture will help you know what to look for. :-)

Ironically, Molly's is not owned by Molly, but by a nice lady named Betty. While we were there (I went with my mom), Betty stopped by the table to see how everything was. I was able to tell her (honestly) that everything was great! My mom had a Bistro Salad with grilled chicken and balsamic vinaigrette dressing. She said her salad was very good, but she suggested that you get the dressing on the side. A little of it goes a long way, apparently. My grilled chicken sandwich came with some kind of sauce I'd never heard of. I asked for it on the side as well, just in case, but it was quite good and a bit tangy. I also ran into a friend while there who had the chicken salad and said it was very good. So that's three things right there that have been recommended.

The menu was primarily salads, sandwiches and soups. BUT today one of the specials was meatloaf, and they serve Salisbury steak, as well. Today's desserts were Key Lime pie and pound cake, but banana pudding is one of the specialties. We did not indulge ourselves in dessert, but someone wrote this in the guestbook:


Having trouble reading it? Well, don't be too hard on yourself. It's German. I know a little though, and it says (I think, the handwriting is kind of hard to read) that Molly's has the best desserts they have had in their travels. They are all the way from Munich! Other guests were from England, Australia and a dozen different states.

A couple of pictures to give you a taste of the atmosphere:

Now fellas, before you write this place off because of all the frills, look at who I found eating there:


Yes, those are REAL LIVE COPS. Yes, Macon's finest eating in Molly's. Yes, the one on the right is smiling awkwardly because some weird girl just walked up and asked permission to take his picture while he's trying to eat his lunch. Guys, you've all watched COPS. You know it doesn't get much tougher than that. You are without excuse.

Molly's is open Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. On First Friday, they open at 5 p.m. and have a prime rib special- steak, potato and a vegetable for $10.95. You need to make reservations to get it on that sweet little deal.

So if you haven't discovered the little treasure in downtown Macon that the rest of the world is already on to, head on down to Molly's and don't forget to sign the guestbook.

Downtown Destinations (only it's not so much a "destination" in this case)

And the winner for this week's "Places to get your food TO GO" award is...

In the Limelight: China Wok
Where it's at: 347 Cotton Avenue
What to do: Walk in, order your food to go, then go somewhere else to eat (even if it's just under a random tree somewhere)

Have you ever found yourself in downtown Macon and suddenly realize you are in the mood for some Chinese? Well, maybe you ought to head on over to China Wok, just make sure you head out after you get your food. Wondering why I keep emphasizing that you should get your food to go? Well let me give you a little taste of the atmosphere and then see if you understand:


Yes, that is the whole restaurant. No, this picture has not been photoshopped to look desolate.

On a more positive note, the food is good, they give you lots of it, and the little lady behind the counter is very nice. I had sesame chicken and fried rice. It tasted like just about every other sesame chicken I've had, so there is definitely something to be said for consistency. And, you know exactly where to go to order:

(Notice the ORDER HERE sign right above my head)

Well, that is all I have on China Wok. I wouldn't say it's a must-visit kind of place, but if you want some Chinese, you can get it there.

Downtown Destinations

“Help keep Macon beautiful. Wipe your feet before you leave.”

In the Limelight: Market City Cafe
Where it’s at: 502 Cherry Street (on the corner of Third)
What to do: Eat, look at art, and be happy

Before I begin, I must confess something: I have only eaten at Market City Cafe once. However, I feel confident enough endorsing the place for two reasons: a. When I was there it was full, and 2. everyone looked pretty happy, so I believe it is safe to assume they were enjoying the experience. A restaurant full of happy (and sober) people says more than some chick who’s not even a food expert.

Now, on to my evaluation. The atmosphere is bright and open with a high ceiling and lots of windows. It’s not too noisy, but there’s enough noise that if you laugh loudly, you don’t get a lot of dirty looks that make you feel like you just ruined everyone’s quiet, laughter-free day. (That is something I always have to consider when I’m going somewhere.) There are lots of plants and paintings on the walls that make it colorful and cheery. Outdoor seating is also available on the sidewalk if you’re feeling adventurous.

The food choices are typical for a cafe- mainly sandwiches, soups and salads. They do have a burger, though, for all you men out there who require “manly” food. They also serve lasagna and chicken parmesan, or you can build your own pizza.

I had a market garden salad and a chicken salad sandwich on a toasted croissant. The salad was fresh and crisp and didn’t have any of those weird chunks of lettuce that nobody wants. The chicken salad was mayonnaise-based and had enough little pieces of onion, celery and nuts to give it a very good flavor. The croissant was super fluffy and flaky and soft and everything a croissant is supposed to be. They also have home-made (cafe-made?) potato chips, and they are good.

Market City does not have a website so here are the hours:
Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Saturday: Breakfast served from 7 a.m.- 1 p.m., open for dinner until 9 p.m.
Closed Sunday

So eat at Market City Cafe, check out the art on the walls, and, like the message says above the door as you’re headed out, “Help keep Macon beautiful. Wipe your feet before you leave.” No, I don’t really get it, but it’s still kind of funny.

[Funny story: the server came to our table to take our order, and I wasn’t quite ready. So Keith said, “She’s going to need a little longer. She’s not very good at reading.” Do you see what I have to work with, people? :-)]

Downtown Destinations

If you throw the noodles at the fridge and they stick, that's when you know they're ready.

In the Limelight: Spaghetti Alley

Where it’s at: 575 Mulberry Street Lane

What to do: Enjoy some fine Italian cuisine

As you’re walking down Second Street in downtown Macon, you may notice a little spot called Spaghetti Alley tucked away down Mulberry Street Lane. If you’ve only noticed it and haven’t eaten there yet, you ought to give it a whirl. It’s a small, casual and relatively quiet place with white paper tablecloths and crayons at every table, which is great if you have kids, or if you’re an easily amused adult...such as myself.

The lunch menu features a wide variety of pastas, as well as subs and salads. On Monday, you can choose from $5 lunch specials, including Chicken Alfredo and Chicken Pesto. Lunch specials run $6.95 the rest of the week.

The dinner menu is much larger and offers appetizers, entrees, and soup and salad. They also fire up the grill for the evening crowd and serve up steak, chicken and salmon. Mmmm.

Not only can your kids color on the table, but if they are ages 11 or under, they can eat for 99¢ on Tuesday. Even if it’s not Tuesday, you can probably still afford to bring them along to Spaghetti Alley, since every item on the kids’ menu is only $3.99.

I’ve eaten at Spaghetti Alley a few times and have never been disappointed. Service is quick, and they bring some wonderful bread and dipping oil to enjoy while you wait. I’ve had Chicken Alfredo and Blackened Shrimp Pesto, and both were delicious. You can also get a personal pizza, a new menu item, which, according to Patrick and Tyler, are very tasty.

So, let’s recap: Spaghetti Alley offers a pleasant atmosphere, great food at very reasonable prices, and for heaven’s sake, you get to color on the table. And you don't have to throw noodles at the fridge, because someone else is cooking for you. Need I say more?

Click here to visit the website. Be sure to look at the hours. They are closed on Sunday, and they don’t serve both lunch and dinner on some days. Check ‘em out!