I know there has been much in the way of assumption and supposition following the passing of the alcohol referenda here in Asheboro. A lot of folks are keeping their eyes peeled for what may be on the horizon for this sleepy city...
... so what is going on? What happens now? The election is to be certified within 16 hours and temporary permits will be assigned to local businesses. Rumor has it that Sagebrush, Rockola, Chilis, a few grocery stores, and convenience stores will be applying for temporary permits.
There's also a rumored sports bar and grille coming to the food lion shopping center on 49.
What would some of you like to see in the way of progress. I know there were a few good ideas posted on the highly commented on Randolph is Talking thread. Someone had mentioned the idea of a Microbrewery in Asheboro. A lot of folks shrugged off the idea, but take a look at Pittsboro. You'll find a microbrewery and a restaurant with an exceptional menu, live music three days a week, and ... of all things, a bar inside.
Could a brewery survive in Asheboro? It's possible. Probable? It's hard to say. One of my favorite breweries closed their restaurant in Greensboro. Red Oak Brewery is no longer open on the restaurant side of things, but they still sale and distribute their brews locally. If there was a tie in to the Zoo, and able to be sold to/from the local restaurants, a brewery could survive.
Me? I'd love to see a brewpub come into play. At one time, there was a coffeeshop downtown where Quotables is now. Bailey's Coffee and News was one of the closest thing to.. well.. if you ever watched Cheers... it was like that. Everyone that came in knew everyone else, and if a stranger walked in the door, they left as a friend. I'd love to have that aspect come back to somewhere here in town. Live music... open for longer hours...
...but that's just me.
Any word on the old Sir Roberts restaurant near the high school? Have any of you bloggers heard who is in contract with this particular spot? Color me curious.
also, what would you like to see move in to Asheboro now that the city is wet? Live music in the city park? Different restaurants? Where in Asheboro do you see the change?
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I don't think you could put a bar near Sir Robert? I think you have to be at least 50 feet from a school or church? I not sure about this at all but since it is right behind the high school.
no, you're right about there having to be distance between a school/church/daycare and somewhere that serves alcohol... but I think that there may be 50 feet from the school and the old building.
Also, I'm not 100% sure that it's 50 feet.
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