Got off the phone w/ Mr. J. Looks like Friday is 80 percent a go. Seems the city inspections slowed him up. A mo. after he was set to open ( more than a month), we will finally have homemade tortillias on Merrimack. Don't loose faith people, when he does open Mr. Jalapeno will be the most in-compliance eatery in town. That should make you OCDers pleased. He is also planning on expanding into the space next store to add a bar. I, for one, love that idea, but he remains iffy those pesky bldg. inspectors would let him break on through to the other side. Can't they let us have any fun? Why stand in the way of progress to uphold some outmoded rules? Lowell will never resemble anything near Newburyport if we don't lighten up. Adam Bakke, you listening?
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I am one of the owners of the Hosford Building, and have been working with Ricardo on his opening. Mr. Jalapeno's opening was delayed because there are alot of new building codes that became effective January 1, so the plans keep changing. The City of Lowell Building department and Fire Department have been VERY helpful, and have been walking us through the process and making sure all the new building and fire code regulations are being met. The long and short if it is it looks like Friday all the departments could sign off, and he could be open, as most of the hurdles have been identified and should be cleared by Thursday. Looking forward to those homemade tortillas!
Posted by John Femia | March 19, 2008 4:31 PM
Posted on March 19, 2008 16:31
John,
Thanks for setting us straight. Was beginning to think they had it in for Mr. J because of his ethnic backround. Not in Lowell! Will he be moving in next door too? And since you weighed in, what's going on w/ the upper floors in the bldg.? I always thought the Hosford would make for a nice botique hotel?
GG
Posted by Anonymous | March 19, 2008 5:07 PM
Posted on March 19, 2008 17:07