Author Topic: Bye Bye Ziggie's (Read 14433 times)

chapman · « **Reply #25 on:** January 02, 2009, 09:09:29 PM »

Quote from: Steak on January 02, 2009, 08:02:07 PM

Are you trying to say I'd be willing to eat at the George Webb's, China Garden, or Ziggy's? Fat chance.

I had eaten at Webb's all of twice, and never at the other two. What I'm saying is that there's a fair amount of space to put retail businesses that isn't getting used. They're having fun finding more places to house people, but while they're trying to get more people on campus they're providing them with less places to pick things up and less places to entertain them.

4everwarriors · « **Reply #26 on:** January 02, 2009, 09:12:05 PM »

Quote from: Erin Andrews' Thong on January 02, 2009, 08:29:30 PM

done.

Solid man, very solid. l'll just refer to you as EAT for short. BTW, I'm not touching Cold's post at all.

MUfan12 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 02, 2009, 09:24:28 PM »

MU needs a bar that serves food... and no, the Annex doesn't count. I would have loved a place on campus that I could go to get a beer and cheap bar food.

And I'm not going anywhere near Stone Cold's comment either...

bs4173 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 02, 2009, 09:42:39 PM »

Quote from: MUfan12 on January 02, 2009, 09:24:28 PM

MU needs a bar that serves food... and no, the Annex doesn't count. I would have loved a place on campus that I could go to get a beer and cheap bar food.

And I'm not going anywhere near Stone Cold's comment either...

Agreed. Or something like Buffalo Wild Wings or Saz's. If the Dogg Haus weren't on campus, I'd put in a vote for Portillo's. God knows the Chicago kids would make that an instant goldmine. They have places outside of IL, too, so it's not like they couldn't.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 02, 2009, 11:37:55 PM »

China Garden's building is now Sweeney's so don't look for anything to move in there.

The vacancies on campus would be Ziggies (which is next to Cousins Subs), the old OP (which is used for campus activities), and the spaces that will be vacated when the busar's and other offices move to Zibler Hall. Also I believe a storefront near Murphy's and Real Chili is vacant as well.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 02, 2009, 11:43:33 PM »

Also as it comes to Angelo's, I've been there once in my time at Marquette. My girlfriend and myself went and were the only two in there. After a few minutes the cops come and ask the waitress for some guy. The waitress says he isn't there so they start shining their flashlights through the alcohol bottles. The guy they ask for walks out of the kitchen and the cops question both him and the waitress.

To top it all off, on ESPN which is on all of the tv's the Breaking News graphic appears and the story is "Crean to Indiana". The cops stopped to watch the news and finally left after a few more questions.

Overall a very shady yet very entertaining experience! I didn't get their pizza though which I hear from some people is amazing and other people it sucks.

Jules1993MUWarrior · « **Reply #31 on:** January 03, 2009, 08:22:51 PM »

I'm saddeened that Ziggies is gone. I lived across the street from it for 2 years. Loved their greek salads and was known to eat a gyro on an occassion or two. He was super nice to my roommate and I. I drive through MU and barely recognize it now. 1212 is gone, Wells street has changed, etc. But I did eat at Real Chili for lunch recently. I'm still recovering from that as there was not a night of drinking prior to the meal

ZiggysFryBoy · « **Reply #32 on:** January 04, 2009, 08:38:34 PM »

Quote from: TallTitan34 on January 02, 2009, 11:43:33 PM

Also as it comes to Angelo's, I've been there once in my time at Marquette. My girlfriend and myself went and were the only two in there. After a few minutes the cops come and ask the waitress for some guy. The waitress says he isn't there so they start shining their flashlights through the alcohol bottles. The guy they ask for walks out of the kitchen and the cops question both him and the waitress.

To top it all off, on ESPN which is on all of the tv's the Breaking News graphic appears and the story is "Crean to Indiana". The cops stopped to watch the news and finally left after a few more questions.

Overall a very shady yet very entertaining experience! I didn't get their pizza though which I hear from some people is amazing and other people it sucks.

angelo's pizza is awesome.

Ahoya06 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 05, 2009, 01:50:58 PM »

Ziggie's was definitely part of my food rotation while at MU. That said, Louie D's was hands down the best. RIP Louie, who passed away in Chicago this past summer.

Badgerhater · « **Reply #34 on:** January 05, 2009, 08:05:34 PM »

Grebe's, Avalanche, Louis D's and now Ziggies. Is there anything interesting left by campus? There is no grit and character left for today's students.

reinko · « **Reply #35 on:** January 05, 2009, 08:22:55 PM »

Marquette Gyro's has enough grit for the entire campus.

bma725 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 05, 2009, 08:31:48 PM »

Quote from: TallTitan34 on January 02, 2009, 11:37:55 PM

Also I believe a storefront near Murphy's and Real Chili is vacant as well.

That's the Holton building. It used to be a cellphone store before MU bought it, there's vacant apartments upstairs. MU planned on turning the apartments into sorority housing but that didn't happen. 3-4 years ago a pipe burst up on the 2nd floor and flooded the first floor and basement, basically destroying it. I don't think anything has been since.

At one point there were rumors that MU planned to buy all the buildings on that block, tear them down and build new apartments. But that didn't happen, or they haven't managed to buy all the buildings yet.

4everwarriors · « **Reply #37 on:** January 05, 2009, 08:56:35 PM »

Quote from: Badgerhater on January 05, 2009, 08:05:34 PM

Grebe's, Avalanche, Louis D's and now Ziggies. Is there anything interesting left by campus? There is no grit and character left for today's students.

Is the bum still walking the Ave. in the same hat and coat regardless of the weather?

reinko · « **Reply #38 on:** January 05, 2009, 09:09:10 PM »

I am not sure about said homeless man, but when I was there some guy who liked to go by Troy (because he loved Mr. Aikman) decked out in Cowboys gear in wheelchair constantly played pool at Murphs and Caffery's.

Not only was terrible at pool, he had a knack for sexually harassing female students.

Chili · « **Reply #39 on:** January 05, 2009, 09:23:38 PM »

Quote from: reinko on January 05, 2009, 09:09:10 PM

I am not sure about said homeless man, but when I was there some guy who liked to go by Troy (because he loved Mr. Aikman) decked out in Cowboys gear in wheelchair constantly played pool at Murphs and Caffery's.

Not only was terrible at pool, he had a knack for sexually harassing female students.

And for pulling a large knife out in the bar. I know he was banned by Molly for a while from Murph's while I was there.

ZiggysFryBoy · « **Reply #40 on:** January 05, 2009, 09:25:06 PM »

Quote from: reinko on January 05, 2009, 09:09:10 PM

I am not sure about said homeless man, but when I was there some guy who liked to go by Troy (because he loved Mr. Aikman) decked out in Cowboys gear in wheelchair constantly played pool at Murphs and Caffery's.

Not only was terrible at pool, he had a knack for sexually harassing female students.

and a big buck knife. (a real knife, not 4ever's kind.) he was kind of a stroke, but a fun guy to talk to compared to some of the other locals.

I went as "the good bum" one year for halloween. felt kinda bad afterwards.

is "Bo" the bum still around? he used to drink lost beers that we found under the couch, on the deck, etc.

🏀 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 05, 2009, 10:00:43 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on January 05, 2009, 08:56:35 PM

Is the bum still walking the Ave. in the same hat and coat regardless of the weather?

Bigger guy with a weird walk?

4everwarriors · « **Reply #42 on:** January 05, 2009, 10:15:42 PM »

This dude kinda shuffled his feet, was unshaven, and was always dressed the same whether it was 90 degrees or zero. When asking for a handout, he'd spit his words at you and you'd get a cheap shower.

Someone said he lived in Madison with his wife and 2 small kids. Thought to be originally from Illinois and had some relatives who are attorneys and MU alums also. Claims to be a Warrior basketball fan, but often has bogus excuses about baptisms and/or weddings that conflict with our games. Also been known to fantasize over blond sideline reporters just trying to do their job.

🏀 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 05, 2009, 10:43:43 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on January 05, 2009, 10:15:42 PM

This dude kinda shuffled his feet, was unshaven, and was always dressed the same whether it was 90 degrees or zero. When asking for a handout, he'd spit his words at you and you'd get a cheap shower.

Someone said he lived in Madison with his wife and 2 small kids. Thought to be originally from Illinois and had some relatives who are attorneys and MU alums also. Claims to be a Warrior basketball fan, but often has bogus excuses about baptisms and/or weddings that conflict with our games. Also been known to fantasize over blond sideline reporters just trying to do their job.

Sounds like ZFB.

However, this guy is still around.

chapman · « **Reply #44 on:** January 05, 2009, 10:58:00 PM »

Quote from: Badgerhater on January 05, 2009, 08:05:34 PM

Grebe's, Avalanche, Louis D's and now Ziggies. Is there anything interesting left by campus? There is no grit and character left for today's students.

+1. I heard stories a couple week ago of all of the different bars and attractions on campus from an alumni who went to school in the mid-late 70's. He couldn't believe how little there is left and found it perplexing and somewhat disappointing that so many students leave campus for downtown or North Ave. on the weekends when they never used to do that.

drewm88 · « **Reply #45 on:** January 05, 2009, 11:04:40 PM »

Quote from: TallTitan34 on January 02, 2009, 11:43:33 PM

Also as it comes to Angelo's, I've been there once in my time at Marquette. My girlfriend and myself went and were the only two in there. After a few minutes the cops come and ask the waitress for some guy. The waitress says he isn't there so they start shining their flashlights through the alcohol bottles. The guy they ask for walks out of the kitchen and the cops question both him and the waitress.

To top it all off, on ESPN which is on all of the tv's the Breaking News graphic appears and the story is "Crean to Indiana". The cops stopped to watch the news and finally left after a few more questions.

Overall a very shady yet very entertaining experience! I didn't get their pizza though which I hear from some people is amazing and other people it sucks.

I love Angelo's pizza.
TT- I can't believe it took you that long to get there. Did you at least get the 107 year old waitress who works most of the day shifts?

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #46 on:** January 06, 2009, 12:55:57 AM »

Quote from: drewm88 on January 05, 2009, 11:04:40 PM

I love Angelo's pizza.
TT- I can't believe it took you that long to get there. Did you at least get the 107 year old waitress who works most of the day shifts?

Haha she was 90 tops. But yes.

muhoosier260 · « **Reply #47 on:** January 06, 2009, 01:18:42 AM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on January 05, 2009, 10:15:42 PM

This dude kinda shuffled his feet, was unshaven, and was always dressed the same whether it was 90 degrees or zero. When asking for a handout, he'd spit his words at you and you'd get a cheap shower.

Someone said he lived in Madison with his wife and 2 small kids. Thought to be originally from Illinois and had some relatives who are attorneys and MU alums also. Claims to be a Warrior basketball fan, but often has bogus excuses about baptisms and/or weddings that conflict with our games. Also been known to fantasize over blond sideline reporters just trying to do their job.

hahahahahah. yes this is guy is most definitely still around. he does laps usually around the block from wisc. to wells, to 17th to 16th.

ZiggysFryBoy · « **Reply #48 on:** January 06, 2009, 06:29:48 AM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on January 05, 2009, 10:15:42 PM

This dude kinda shuffled his feet, was unshaven, and was always dressed the same whether it was 90 degrees or zero. When asking for a handout, he'd spit his words at you and you'd get a cheap shower.

Someone said he lived in Madison with his wife and 2 small kids. Thought to be originally from Illinois and had some relatives who are attorneys and MU alums also. Claims to be a Warrior basketball fan, but often has bogus excuses about baptisms and/or weddings that conflict with our games. Also been known to fantasize over blond sideline reporters just trying to do their job.

stalker.

LON · « **Reply #49 on:** January 06, 2009, 09:20:39 AM »

Quote from: chapman on January 05, 2009, 10:58:00 PM

+1. I heard stories a couple week ago of all of the different bars and attractions on campus from an alumni who went to school in the mid-late 70's. He couldn't believe how little there is left and found it perplexing and somewhat disappointing that so many students leave campus for downtown or North Ave. on the weekends when they never used to do that.

It's because the guy that owns Murphs and Caffs knows he has a monopoly on drinking at MU and accordingly has jacked prices, gone to the corporate way of tracking inventory and basically making them chain bars...

It's cheaper to go out off MU's campus now, kind of sad; especially since the owner (Vitucci) is a huge jag.

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Author Topic: Bye Bye Ziggie's (Read 14433 times)