Moving forward

Soon, Murray Hill will have its very own Billiard Parlor. In my opinion this is a huge step forward. While walking down Edgewood you can't help but notice the lack of life on the streets. Even on a Friday night there are frighteningly few patrons out at the various businesses. Choices are minimal, but they are growing. Edgewood Bakery starts it all off. And, if you haven't been there, shame on you. Then comes the Houka Lounge, which is pretty damn groovy, complete with belly dancers and groovy art on the walls. Then all the way down Edgewood is Moonriver Pizza. Not really anything else in between but a laundry mat and a body shop that has seen better days. But the latest additions, which may end up opening around the same time, are the Cews and Brews Billiard Parlor and 1171 Restaurant next to Aura Thai.
The Billiard Parlor has been met with extreme criticism from local residents. I still don't understand their distaste for a place of business that will bring much needed pedestrians to a growing commercial corridor. If Murray Hill is to succeed as a neighborhood we need to encourage more businesses that add to the nightlife of the area. We'll see what the future brings. I'll be there for opening night, whenever that is, so whoever wants to join let me know.