Archive for August, 2008

Coliseum files for Chapter 11

Posted by Bone on August 27th, 2008

Yeah, the economy is wreaking havoc on area nightspots and this is yet another sign its going to get worse before it gets better.  It was reported this morning The Coliseum entertainment complex is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
As I observed in my first visit to this place, the people behind it spend a […]

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Sam Bucca’s

Posted by Bone on August 26th, 2008

They’ve done it again.  A great piece of downtown real estate has been transformed into a dark and depressing space.  We recently visited the newly opened Sam Bucca’s Pizza Pub (formerly Max’s, formerly Carmella’s Trattoria) and what a disappointment.  DowntownAfterDark’s signature is all over this one too.  From the giant signs advertising cheap beer on […]

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Sega Sports Grille Cancelled… for now

Posted by Bone on August 14th, 2008

HarrisburgNightlife has been following a story we first published in September 2007 regarding the opening of a Sega World Sports Grille in our area.
Recently a note had appeared on their official site about an opening in the Fall of 2008.  Sue even reiterated the opening date and mentioned it would be part of the Harrisburg […]

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Vacation Messages

Posted by Bone on August 13th, 2008

Hey, I’m back from vacation and If you missed some updates that happened recently, here is some info:

Carmella’s Trattoria (formerly Max’s) next to the Hilton has reopened as Sam Bucca’s Pizza Pub.  One review already here.
Mangia Qui is opening a restauarant in Midtown called Sip.  They will be part of the new Midtown Arts Center.
High […]

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