Stained 1054 Bistro
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Forum Name: Economic Development
Forum Description: Local government efforts to develop the local Middletown area economy.
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Printed Date: Mar 27 2025 at 9:21pm
Topic: Stained 1054 Bistro
Posted By: Middletown29
Subject: Stained 1054 Bistro
Date Posted: May 07 2012 at 4:36pm
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Looks like the Middletown USA nay sayers are going to keep their negative traps shut on this one.
Come on Vet, Vivian and company surely you can come up with something negative to say about a new restaurant coming to downtown. Let's hear it!!! ---------------------- Eatery seen as key to city’s revival New downtown bistro project being aided by 15 area investors. By Michael D. Pitman 12:07 AM Sunday, May 6, 2012 MIDDLETOWN — As downtown is seemingly on its way to a new arts and education identity, two investors in a restaurant opening later this year say eateries are key ingredients in the recipe for a successful downtown. Jay and Linda Moorman, co-owners of BeauVerre Riordan Stained Glass Studios, are leading a group of 15 investors that will finance Stained 1054 Bistro inside their building at 1054 Central Ave. “(Revitalization) is a recipe and these guys are kind of the main ingredients, and it’s all coming together,” said Linda Moorman referring to Red Onion and Stained executive chef Gary Henz and Stained head chef Jordan Frei. “The restaurants are what’s going to make everything sustain here, and bring more people here that normally wouldn’t come.” Ohio Restaurant Association spokesman Jarrod Clabaugh agreed. “We sort of pride ourselves that restaurants are the cornerstone of communities,” he said. “You take dates there, you have business meetings there. They’re places you go to make long-term memories.” Clabaugh said association members across Ohio say people are eating out more, and “any downtown area that’s booming or growing, not only are there many restaurants, but a diverse offering.” Jay Moorman said he and his wife bought the building behind BeauVerre with no certainty of what could be there. The future site of the restaurant is currently the stained glass gallery’s work area. That will be moved to other parts of the building, the Moormans said. The idea for the restaurant came after talking with the private investors, Jay Moorman said, and it was determined one was needed. Mark Bursley, the owner of the Red Onion in Monroe, was the first person the investors wanted to contact. “Converging trends quickly moved Stained in Middletown from the concept stage to reality,” Bursley said. More people are downtown because of the Pendleton Art Center and Middletown Arts Center, and more will come with the opening of Cincinnati State Middletown and growth of MidPointe Public Library, he said. Mariel Bursley, daughter of Mark Bursley, said the goal was to expand to an additional location. The Red Onion seats about 50, and she said it’s always full. “We turn away a lot of business, so (my dad) has been looking for a new opportunity for a while now,” said Mariel Bursley. “It was pretty much perfect.” Stained 1054 Bistro, which is projected to open in August or September, will seat about 100. Its theme will play off BeauVerre’s design and feature a lot of re-purposed wood — much of BeauVerre’s woodwork is from old school buildings — and stained glass. She said the restaurant’s design, which is still being planned, will be “an experience.” “We want it to feel intimate,” Mariel Bursley said. The casual fine dining restaurant will cater to those seeking to celebrate a special occasion or going on a date to those looking for a burger for lunch. The opening of the restaurant will closely coincide with the late August opening of the Cincinnati State Middletown campus. About 200 students are expected to be enrolled when classes start on Aug. 29, and the campus is expected to grow to 3,000 students in five years, said Cincinnati State President Dr. O’dell Owens. Restaurants and other ancillary businesses will be natural developments when the student population expands, Owens said. “When you start bringing in students, they’re going to need some food,” Owens said. “I hope there are some businesses that will develop.” |
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Posted By: Bill
Date Posted: May 07 2012 at 5:09pm
| Check out the "Pendleton Art Center" thread -- this issue is being discussed. |
Posted By: VietVet
Date Posted: May 08 2012 at 10:38am
Too late Midd 29......already been said. Glad to see you're pitchin' and catchin' for the city though. Keep up the good work as the head cheerleader. Someday Gilleland and company will invite you down to one of their city employee functions where she can give you a little plastic trophy followed by the priviledge of cleaning up after their event. |
Middletown29 wrote:Posted By: John Beagle
Date Posted: May 08 2012 at 10:42am
While I agree that Mark and Gary are going to have a tough time making it in our ghost town of a downtown, I know these guys are excellent chefs. Additionally, Gary will have a larger more professional kitchen to help with his catering business. (He just catered our 25th Anniversary celebration since the start of our Middletown Based busienss and the food was just as excellent as the Red Onion's) Downtown Middletown has potential and this new restaurant may help pull people back into the downtown. There really are allot of nice looking buildings around the Central and Broad Street area. I understand your viewpoint. But I think the Stained 1054 Bistro will be a destination restaurant. At least I hope so. Also look at the jobs that will be created. Anything that brings jobs into the area should be congratulated and encouraged. I hope everyone that reads this gives the new restaurant a try, and maybe consider having your next company party catered by Gary and Mark. ------------- http://www.johnbeagle.com/" rel="nofollow - John Beagle Middletown USA News of, for and by the people of Middletown, Ohio. |
Posted By: Middletown29
Date Posted: May 09 2012 at 6:43am
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Beagle
Your opinion isn't based on the fact the Red Onion advertises on M USA is it. |
Posted By: spiderjohn
Date Posted: May 09 2012 at 6:58am
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come on, mtown you make nasty cracks about everyone here being negative, while you out-negative everyone else by far why? lighten up, dude! the guy who owns this site plugs an advertiser, who owns a nice restaurant that the site owner likes nbd--pretty natural seems like YOU might be the one against the Red Onion, and are transferring your feelings to the future location in mtown. the new place should be nice and help the area that our govt.(not the citizens) is determined to "save" (again). let it happen(you have no other choice)--it could be really cool. come on, buddy--emjoy the summer and what little we have to offer around here might as well jmo
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Posted By: jag123
Date Posted: May 09 2012 at 7:02am
| I am a regular of the Onion in Monroe but won't go downtown because of one of the investors. M.R. was not good for this city and I can't support him. |
Posted By: John Beagle
Date Posted: May 09 2012 at 10:38am
No, its the great food. But I have to say if you would advertise on my site, I would speak well of you too. lol ------------- http://www.johnbeagle.com/" rel="nofollow - John Beagle Middletown USA News of, for and by the people of Middletown, Ohio. |
Posted By: Bill
Date Posted: May 09 2012 at 11:36am
| jag, MR is one of about 15-20 investors. It's that big of a deal for you? |
Posted By: Chris Fiora
Date Posted: May 09 2012 at 12:21pm
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Jag,Regarding MR, keep in mind that the investors have NO equity position in the restaurant. The investors simply provided a loan to the owners. ------------- |
Posted By: acclaro
Date Posted: May 09 2012 at 2:28pm
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In all seriousness, everyone is, or should be delighted, the Bistro is coming to downtown. It will create more competition and Stefano's and the Bistro offer fine cuisine and drinks. Its a tremendous testament that there are risk takers and entrepreneurs willing to bring quality restaurants into the city. They don't all make it. Dave Schiavone failed with barbecue; good food at good price with good service means make or break. I certainly hope and think, it can survive. Although I remain skeptical and assume they did not make their decision downtown on a market survey of how many students and faculty from Cincinnati State would be eating. Can't speak for M.R. but I can say 1 out of 15 investors should not dictate the frequency of eating at the Bistro. Attending an art facility doesn't excite me, but good food....that's always a winner. I tend to agree with Chris (Fiora): I would do without "Stained". While creating BUZZ, it also has a play on connotation. Stained" implies "tarnished", as in reputation. I could do with it, but I don't have $$$ invested. If I did, there would be no place for "Stain". I'll create buzz using other means. ------------- 'An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last.' - Winston Churchill |
Posted By: swohio75
Date Posted: May 09 2012 at 2:43pm
That's why I have a difficult time going to @The Square. "Rev." Chee Chee, if not a crook, is shady at best..
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Posted By: Bill
Date Posted: May 09 2012 at 3:15pm
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If you're turned off by some local owners, you may want to take a look at some of the corporate people and business practices of the larger chains like Olive Garden, Applebee's, etc. I'm guessing you can find plenty to turn your nose there.
As for BUZZ, maybe they should call it "Studio 1054". Of course, many in this area may not catch the reference to the 1970's disco in NY.
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Posted By: ground swat
Date Posted: May 09 2012 at 7:36pm
| As someone said the other day sh_t can the Eco. Dept and let Linda Moorman perform a Phoenix on downtown. Guessing that was her son or relative in the news for the drug charges? |
Posted By: Vivian Moon
Date Posted: May 10 2012 at 10:15am
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Yep...let Linda Moorman do the job...or move her to the East Side of I-75 and let her work her magic. Nothing like letting BUSINESS PEOPLE take care of BUSINESS. |
Posted By: Middletown29
Date Posted: May 13 2012 at 10:38am
| Jag and Vivian are from the most small minded of the human race. Always pointing finger at others while they sit on their butts and do nothing. |
Posted By: jag123
Date Posted: May 13 2012 at 2:11pm
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Midd29:
Wow, small minded? I have worked with the city for over 32 years, have been personally involved in city projects, promoted the city and still do. I have volunteered for MidFest, the balloon events and Middletown Schools. My personal relationships with some people have no connection with my duties or love for the city. I support the Red Onion, always will. I support Stephano's, theJug, Meadows and all other local establishments. Everytime possible, I buy at Dillman's and use locally owned car repairs shops. You may think you know me, but by your ignorant statement, you don't.
Jag
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Posted By: Stanky
Date Posted: May 13 2012 at 7:16pm
| Jag,"32 years"? Don't reveal too much or surely Judy's posse will know who you are! |
Posted By: ground swat
Date Posted: May 13 2012 at 8:19pm
| JAG- Really? You have know need to respond, your dedication to our county and city are well known. Please allow me since I have know problem talking from the gutter. If you like the direction of this city great make your post, state your facts and move on. Personal attacks which I think are being made by a clueless wonder just so the pot can get stirred are not needed. If you like to talk more about this please send me a private message and we'll hookup. |
Posted By: jag123
Date Posted: May 14 2012 at 7:23am
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Swat:
I hope we hook up this week. Sometimes, it is difficult to remain quiet when being attacked by someone who knows nothing about you. I even take up for you which is not an easy thing to do! LOL
Jag
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Posted By: Pacman
Date Posted: Dec 07 2012 at 7:50pm
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restaurant opening later this year Here it is MUCH later this year and we haven't heard much of this Stained 1054 Bistro. Anyone know what's happening with it? Pacman 
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Posted By: swohio75
Date Posted: Dec 08 2012 at 7:26pm
It's still happening. I had an opportunity to see the inside in early October. The bar area was close to being finished. It's going to be beautiful. The bar is made from the old First Baptist Organ case, and they are using the old stained glass windows from the church as well. I think they've had some delays along the way that were outside of their control from what I understand. They are putting in a commercial kitchen in the one-story building next door. That in itself is a big project. I wish them much luck. Middletown needs a couple of good non-chain restaurants, especially now that The Meadows has closed. On a good note, Sugar-Hi Cafe will open by the end of the month at the corner of Central and Broad: http://www.sugarhicafe.com/ The owner of this new venture seems to be a real go-getter with a positive attitude. They will be serving Boston Stoker coffee, in case you are a fan. And the The Liberty should be reopened soon as well. Buy and Support Local as often as you can.
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Posted By: Bocephus
Date Posted: Dec 08 2012 at 7:37pm
I hope these new high end eateries accept food stamps
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Posted By: swohio75
Date Posted: Dec 08 2012 at 7:46pm
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Who said anything about The Liberty or Sugar-Hi as being high-end? The Liberty has never been known to be high-end. And I understand that it will be more of a sports bar concept. If you look at Sugar-Hi's menu, the prices are far from being on the high side. In fact, they are in line or less expensive than Java Johnny's. Stained is expected to a higher-end restaurant, which has the potential to draw from outside the Middletown area if the food is good. The atmosphere is certainly going to create a nice dining epxerinece
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Posted By: Bocephus
Date Posted: Dec 09 2012 at 2:36pm
Ok so thats covering 3 out of how many new places by spring ? just saying Iam not sure how well expensive places to eat will do in Middletown.Or how likely that the average Middletonian would be to frequent downtown to grab grub for their families.I do hope that it works out for everyone of the new places.
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Posted By: John Beagle
Date Posted: Dec 10 2012 at 3:45pm
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You never know if they will work out unless you give it a go. I for one would love to see successful restaurants downtown. ------------- http://www.johnbeagle.com/" rel="nofollow - John Beagle Middletown USA News of, for and by the people of Middletown, Ohio. |
Posted By: bigron
Date Posted: May 07 2013 at 11:49am
| Stopped in Saturday with my wife and another couple. the place is really nice,but food was bad. my pork chops werent even closed to being done. really bad. salads bad also. sorry but thats the truth. |
Posted By: itsamee
Date Posted: May 07 2013 at 3:23pm
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Anyone know what the price scheme is? Would it be around the price of Stephano's or a Fridays? ------------- Itsa me, mario! |
Posted By: processor
Date Posted: May 07 2013 at 4:21pm
| The price scheme is similiar to the Red Onion in Monroe, which is a touch less than Stefano's |