Noticed a new packy next to Trader Joe's in Tyngs. last night. The Liquor Shop. Whilst I did not go in, it looks pretty thorough. Wines, beers, all manner of spirits. Because, sadly, this TJ's does not carry wine (has anyone been to the Brookline joes? the selection is staggering) moving directly next to TJ's is v. smart. You can grab frozen risotto and a rhone in a jiffy. Beats dealing w/ the NH state store on the Danny Web. Has anyone shopped here? The upper-scaled Wine Society that used to occupy the last store in this mini-strip never seemed to catch fire. Every time I went in (which wasn't often) it was too quiet, dead energy, not conducive to getting your shop on. Don't like to select wine in a monastery. The Society moved down Middlesex next to Bella Italiano and still I have not been in there, but I hear it's way better. Yet, why were they closed before 9 p.m. last night? This Tyngs. thoroughfare could use a pickmeup, what with Shanahan's wine/jazz bar, former Matthew's skin club, shuttered. A lonely sight indeed. What would work here, a flatbred pizza co.?
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I tried the Liquor Shop and found they have a good wine selection but their prices are a bit higher than the NH state stores. I hope they can compete. The clerk was very nice and helpful.
I think a high-end steakhouse like Mortons or Ruth's Chris would be a good addition to the area. The former Shanahans site would be a good site.
good ideas. this would never happen, but how about a capital grill?
There's a Longhorn just up the road and they are owned by the same company as the Capital Grill I believe.
I'm not sure high-end would work with the dwindling economy.
I think Shanahan's demise proved that high end is not the way to go. I think we need a moderate priced comfort food type of restaurant. Good drinks, good food and consistent. That's a winner!