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Originally Posted by dadspet
As homeowners since 2007 we were sad and disappointed that Katie Belles was remodeled and now even worst being converted into Apartments. As dancers, one of the key attractions for us buying a house here was our " Private - Resident Only unique two story country night club, Katie Belles". We really enjoyed the entertainment and atmosphere of the original Katie Belles. Whenever friends visited the first place we would take them was Katie Belles. When they converted it into a 2nd Floor only restaurant with entertainment it lost most of its unique atmosphere but still wasn't a bad place to go for dancing and a meal ( yes we did eat there and loved their martini flights) but it was no longer unique it just became a nice restaurant with a nice (but sticky) dance floor. Everyone we knew that went there was clearly in agreement it was a step in the wrong direction. Now removing it altogether and putting in Apartments is even worst. Adding more and more apartments and removing landmarks is a sad direction. Our hope is that they have a plan to recreate the 2 story Katie Belles in one of the new areas > Seems like the restaurant space in Brownwood next to BlueFin would be a great location and it's been vacant since the Square opened. But then again that's only a wishful dream and chances of converting that space into apartments ( and the square itself) is probably more likely. Sad very sad!
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I think Katie Belle’s in the Brownwood location is a great idea! Now, all you have to do is raise the capital, plan the location, and execute your plan! Any business has to make money for the investor or it doesn’t work. You may of loved the place the times you went there, but not enough people supported the business to keep it going. The same with HH country club. The developer provides plenty of opportunities for businesses to open and succeed. It is up to the business and customers to ensure the business stays feasible. If any business, no matter the location, is not profitable it will not stay open. It is not the obligation of the developer to keep these businesses open.