I can promise you I will be one of the first in line when this place opens. Allen is really attracting some fantastic restaurant concepts. I've had high hopes this city would develop a restaurant scene to match Toronto's, and places like this are a step in the right direction. Allen could be Queen West if Buffalo didn't go out of its way to prevent new restaurants from opening. The amount of paperwork that goes into obtaining the permits is absurd. I'm thrilled that there are people like Mr. Hogle out there putting up with the red tape and making things happen.

you miss bob and amanda too? topic was the best place in the world. and that was back in the day, when allen was even more shady then it appears (and when i say appears i mean just that - it isn't as bad as it seems) to be now. i had been watching the old topic building for a very long time. goldenlark is right about the amount of hoops you have to jump through to get a restaurant and/or bar opened in this city. i'm sure mr. hogle will do fantastically if he persists as these two buildings are two of the best structures in that immediate neighbourhood. the best part is the patio will be open again! can't wait to see it transform.

Eddie makes things happen and has helped others to do also, given his dedication to details this project should do well.