🎉Amante is gone and they took their flashing sign with them! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/osAJmsPrbO
— David Albright (@dalbright) March 27, 2018
Here is a twist we did not see coming. Earlier this month, CHS reported on the exit of Amante Pizza from E Olive Way and Denny to make way for a new retail marijuana venture from Bremerton-born The Reef. We knew the fancy pants architects Olson Kundig were involved in the design for the new store. But we had no idea the infamous flashing gateway, welcome-to-Capitol Hill landmark would be disappearing from the corner. It’s possible that David is high — but he also provided photographic proof. But Sunday is also April Fool’s. Let us know what you’re seeing on E Olive Way.
Yep. Signs are gone, outdoor patio/seating area/junk storage is gone, building is pretty well stripped out inside. It looks like a total remodel is in the works.
They had a crew out at 7:00am taking the signage down. I thought it weird to be doing that work at such an early hour.
Construction always starts at 7am as that is the earliest legal time they can be crazy loud. Their goal is always to annoy the maximum number of people.
Their goal is to finish the job as fast as they can. Annoying neighbors is just a fun bonus.
Does anyone remember what was the name of the place that was there before? I used to go there all the time but I forgot its name.
Hamburger Mary’s
it was the red line for a while wasn’t it? at least in 2005-2006. i remember a neighbor telling me i just missed it when i moved to my current place in january 2007.
It was The Flame for a few years after Burger Marys and before Amante. Early 2000s
Yes Redline! they had the best salads. And yes I remember Hamburger Mary’s but Redline is the name that I couldn’t remember. Thank you!
Way back, it was an excellent Italian restaurant, which moved to Bellevue. I don’t recall its name.
The Rumor on the street is they are the same as Padrino’s or Bought it?
That intersection is already trouble. I can’t wait for another pot shop to come in and make it even better. Unfortunately real estate goes to the highest bidder and pot is awash in cash.
Yes, and the fact that they can hire a “fancy pants” architect is more evidence of how much money is available for pot businesses.
Anyone ever seen a pot shop that doesn’t have excellent security, cameras, and their own guard? Me neither. Ever been to a pizza place where the pizza includes 37% tax to the State that the customers willingly pay? Me neither.
Cap Hill has enough.
It’s Capitol Hill, not “Cap Hill” and if there’s anything we have enough of it’s bars and restaurants. I don’t see you posting on here in that regard.
If Capitol Hill already has enough pot shops, their business will be lousy. Wanna bet it isn’t?