The perfect microcosm of our economy...

[valley_man0505]

A high end steakhouse in my town went out of business a while ago.  The building has been vacant for some time now.  However, it has recently been purchased and a new business will be opening in it soon...a pawnshop!

The closing of the steakhouse actually happened quite a long time before the economy dropped off, but, still, I think it is ironic that it was converted from expensive steakhouse to pawnshop.

[Junejer]

That's funny. Was this a chain or a locally owned restaurant?

[valley_man0505]

Small chain--Prime Quarter.  There are about 5 or 6 of them remaining in Wisconsin/Illinois.

ETA: Now that I look back at their website, "high end" may not be the right term, but it still made for an expensive night out.

Message Edited by valley_man0505 on 04-16-2009 07:32 AM

[Junejer]

I like Prime Quarter. I haven't been there in a few years, but I always enjoy the idea of making my own steak at the restaurant. I like mine medium well, and can never get a chef to get it right. I wonder if the one nearest me is still open.

[valley_man0505]

If you go look for it, make sure you bring some old jewelry along too...just in case there is something different there now.

[fused]

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valley_man0505 wrote:

Small chain--Prime Quarter. 

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Now that's some irony!

[valley_man0505]

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@fused wrote:

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@valley_man0505 wrote:

Small chain--Prime Quarter. 

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Now that's some irony!

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Yeah, actually now that I look at it again, the pawnshop wouldn't even have to change the sign out front--Prime Quarter would work as a pawnshop name too, wouldn't it?

[fused]

Yes! ROFLMAO!

[MattH]

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@valley_man0505 wrote:

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@fused wrote:

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@valley_man0505 wrote:

Small chain--Prime Quarter. 

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Now that's some irony!

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Yeah, actually now that I look at it again, the pawnshop wouldn't even have to change the sign out front--Prime Quarter would work as a pawnshop name too, wouldn't it?

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How about Subprime Quarter?