We probably sat within arms reach of each other Alex. Spent most every Wednesday night during that time starting at the Porpoise for a beer special they had then finishing up at The Swamp for Ken and Andrew.
My (not so greatest) memory from The Swamp is my surgically repaired right hand that got broken over some Greek dudes face that made the mistake of screwing with and sucker punching my best buddy. Had to get my hand fixed but I'm pretty sure he had to have his jaw wired shut and eat out of a straw for several months...
I guarantee you they will, just saying that I never saw anything special about that place. That was an overpriced Greek haunt. Much more upset about Burrito Bros, Purple Porpoise, Jason's Deli, etc.
A quiet place to stretch out after a game. Will surely be missed.
I had no idea....damn music studentsLeonardo's is officially gone now?
Inside downstairs is a mosh pit on game day. No can do. We'd order drinks upstairs and take 'em down the stairs out back. The only reason anyone of sound mind goes to the Swamp is its proximity to the Swamp.Had some fun times there in my younger days, but the bar area on gameday seemed more like a mid-80's trading pit than a bar. I'd normally double up on whatever I was drinking just to avoid the chaos of getting another round.
As others have said, still sad to see because of the history, even if I haven't gone in years. The name alone should make it an untouchable landmark.
Inside downstairs is a mosh pit on game day. No can do. We'd order drinks upstairs and take 'em down the stairs out back. The only reason anyone of sound mind goes to the Swamp is its proximity to the the swamp
I find "the social" to be the best current spot at midtown for before/after games but that's probably just because it's new and it hasn't started falling apart in every way possible which seems to be an inevitability of any decent spot midtown.
How bout the mad dash at halftime, when re entry was allowed. Hit the bars and frats for shots and stuff for a crazy 2nd half
The swamp was pretty mediocre in all areas that I would grade a restaurant/bar but I wish there was something other than more freakin apartments moving there.
I find "the social" to be the best current spot at midtown for before/after games but that's probably just because it's new and it hasn't started falling apart in every way possible which seems to be an inevitability of any decent spot midtown.
I used to work at Joe's Deli with some dude named Emmitt.Joe's Deli? Not Jason's . I worked at Joe's on 13th a long time ago. It had the best sandwiches. It's an Adam's Rib co now. Which is also really good food.
Joe's Deli? Not Jason's . I worked at Joe's on 13th a long time ago. It had the best sandwiches. It's an Adam's Rib co now. Which is also really good food.
Perhaps the development plan could accommodate some traditional type businesses and have traditional type architecture. Urban planning could have great apartments for students and keep some of the traditions alive as well.
I guarantee you they will, just saying that I never saw anything special about that place. That was an overpriced Greek haunt. Much more upset about Burrito Bros, Purple Porpoise, Jason's Deli, etc.
Chaucer's definitely used to be there before it moved around the corner and then eventually closed. I worked one short summer at Chaucer's when it was at it's second location.
The whole area around campus is quickly losing all it's character. Sad really. Wasn't a huge fan of the Swamp but it's better than more freaking apartments.
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Here is the full article Midtown Makeover: Development Plan To Replace Swamp, Post Office With Apartments – WUFT News
The northern building will be four stories wrapped around a parking garage and the southern building will be six stories with ground-level parking and space for retail and restaurants on the first floor.
So this might be a good thing in the long run. 200 apartments at an average of what, $2000.00 per month, you have to sell a lot of burgers and beer everyday to match that.