Parking lot BBQ - Better than an empty CITGO

More than a month ago, Harvard staff and a consultant came to the Allston Civic Association with an exciting update that Harvard was getting closer to finding a tenant for its vacant CITGO station. Today, there is no visible sign of progress in Barry's Corner, and hopefully we are more likely to see result now than 15 months ago when Harvard also told us that they were "working with a leasing agent for the CITGO property. Actively showing the site to interested retailers. Targeting restaurants."

On my commute home from Waltham to Allston I have noticed a new small business that shows the potential of Harvard property like its CITGO station and other buildings where some creativity could bring us something a lot better than what Western Ave has now.

Silk Road BBQ is a portable roadside grill that cooks and sells their food on most afternoons, operating out of the parking lot at 395 Trapelo Rd in Belmont, the former home of Gullotti's Auto Repair. They get rave reviews on Yelp and run a clever website. As the photos show, the location couldn't be much less inviting - there isn't a ton of foot traffic and the site isn't beautiful. But it is good enough for these guys to have run a business there for the past several months, serving good food to appreciative customers.

If something like this can work in a Belmont parking lot, it can work on Western Ave if Harvard is willing to try.

Posted by Harry Mattison on 8/03/2009 06:39:00 AM

2 comments:

  1. ashbob11:12 PM

    Very useful idea for the CITGO station. Hopefuly Harvard take the recmodation.

    Harry Thanks for your help today and the recmodation of the person that you spoke of.

    Best
    jimmy....

    ReplyDelete
  2. Unknown2:25 AM

    A final test is the bezel- the circlet around the face of the Breitling Bentley that rotates. On the Chrono Superocean Bentley, it is, again, very sturdy and difficult to move. If the bezel spins effortlessly, you're holding a Superocean . Overall, just keep in mind what a precise, large, masculine watch the Chronomat B01 really is, and don't be deceived into buying something that is messy or too delicate.
    Go out and observe the flash of resentment in people's eyes as you walk past with this unbelievable pair ofChristian Louboutin Sale on your feet. The vast variety of shoes is certainly mind-boggling. Look at this wonderful pair the Christian Louboutin Pumps . These Christian Louboutin Boots are made of the unsurpassed and finest of suede that looks so very beautiful in Christian Louboutin Sandals .
    Of course, when you get higher quality Coach Wallets you are buying at a higher cost. This can be a little stressful for those who may want to buy Coach Hamptons and accessories. Also, these Coach Ergo may not be found everywhere. Usually you have to go to a crowded mall to find a Coach Wristlet store, but this usually doesn't include strip malls.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)