Comments on: Annam in Dearborn Shuts Down After Nine Years

By: KevinPal

KevinPal — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:34:10 +0000

I love West Dearborn and would love to see it thrive, but everytime I read articles or comments about the businesses on Michigan Avenue between Brady and Outer Drive, I always think the same thing – we’re not Royal Oak and we’re not downtown Ann Arbor, so why can’t we come up with a business district that is something different and not just restaurant upon restaurant?

By: Patrick Kiernan

Patrick Kiernan — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:33:35 +0000

There is no easy solution to bringing in new business to Dearborn. Lets face it times are real, real tough. Maybe tax incentives to open new business. Working with property owners and potential new businesses to come up with a compromise on rent? Better collecting something rather than nothing at all!
And Donna is right. What can be done during these hard times to get someone to take the chance of opening a new business. I am more than willing to hear any sugestions.
Paid parking. Should it go? Should it stay? I know it has effected my business. I do know that , for now, there could be a happy medium to keep most people happy. Adjust the hours of opperation and remove the time limits on the meters.
The vacant property between the two parking stuctures. How about lease the land to a hotel for $1.00 a year for X amount of years if they build and go into operation in a specified amount of time. A hotel would create more foot trafic and maybe help keep some of the strugling business open and maybe bring in some new. Not to mention more tax dollars.
The truth of the matter is, times are hard. We know that just as much or more than most.
It is sad to see any business shut down. Can’t imagine the feeling and don’t want to. And i don’t wish it on anyone.
All I would like to do is see if I can make a difference. The council would be a new experience for me, as it was for those that sit there now when they where first elected.
I will sign off now with saying that I take pride in my honesty, loyalty, being a fair man, and a man of my word.
And “old all school day mom” Joe Aguis ownes the Double Olive. I appreciate you naming my business though. Its the the thought that counts. Freddy owns the Post and i sure he appreciates the plug.
Hope everyone has a great day!!!
Patrick Kiernan (Kiernan’s Steak House and Silky’s Martini Bar)

By: John O

John O — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:48:47 +0000

Speaking of the council election, lets get some fresh blood in there. Many members should be retired long ago. What’s with George Hart running? He had his time in the sun, let him go retire to Florida. He was asked why he was running and he replied ” I am bored”. We don’t need another name in Dearborn, we need ideas and actions.

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:23:30 +0000

Donna Hay,
Yes, you are certainly right. I haven’t heard nor read of anything that the business owning council candidates have to say on what Dearborn needs to thrive. Remember, the primary is more important than the “run off” election in November. If you have a candidate you really want, you better get out and campaign for him or her.

Karen,
Yes, you are right. I am seeing the same, old tired campaigns being run by folks without much vigor in setting what they want to accomplish. I am disappointed in the campaigns so far. While I do not intend in voting for any incumbents for a variety of reasons I have this fear that it will be the same old “magnificent” seven we have been stuck with.

By: becki kain

becki kain — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:18:44 +0000

little cafe closed?

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:58:08 +0000

Do any of the candidates for City Council have any ideas? Concrete, workable ideas?

This seems like a good spot for them to tell us what they are. So far, they all seem to be running the same “Kiss the Babies and Bribe the Oldsters” campaign.

By: Donna Hay

Donna Hay — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:26:36 +0000

Bill, if any of the candidates has/had a business plan they certainly are keeping it to themselves. Most agree that new business is needed in West Dearborn but I don’t think any of them can really do much about it – I would also like to see their plans for fixing paid parking, just saying they want to do something doesn’t really turn me on. I guess the only thing we can hope for is that when the field is narrowed down they come forward with the ‘plan’. I for one am not counting on it.

By: eric

eric — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:20:25 +0000

Stop blaming everyone else, accept the fact you weren’t successful, and leave town gracefully. I’m tired of everyone having someone else be the fall guy. It wasn’t the City, it might have been other variables, but whatever, you didn’t make it — face facts, you gambled and lost. Deep post this, I realize these were friends of yours, but be objective.

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:22:46 +0000

I never frequented the restaurant but I am sorry to see another business leave. I don’t know the circumstances behind the departure but I am certain we have not seen the last of this phenomenon, if you will, in Dearborn. I am fan of Kabuki and would to see it stay. As for O Sushi, I have not been impressed and it isn’t my first choice to eat in Dearborn. I hope the business leaders running for office have plan. I would love to hear what they have to say on what they think needs to happen in Dearborn.

By: 48124

48124 — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:43:47 +0000

Every times we ate at annam, the food and service were excellent!

I never experienced rudeness, or poor service so that theory is bunk.

The prices for the type of food were on par with any other of the ciao’s kiernan’s andiamo, o’sushi etc.

Parking isn’t a real valid excuss. If your going to spend $100 on dinner, then 3 to 5 bucks for parking is meaningless.

I have no reason not to believe the ford crowd and/or the 2 new sushi places played a big part in their business droping off