delays are a bitch too

"isn't anticipation a bitch?" smirks the tagline on the front of the still-unfinished universal lounge in hillcrest. what was advertised as a fall 2007 opening has been pushed back to spring 2008, according to their website. i'm sure these kinds of delays are typical on big projects like this, but as the picture above shows, it sure seems like they've hit a snag over there recently. didn't it look like that a few months ago?

i've been pretty excited about this project and what it will do for that stretch of university. imagine, a gaslamp-style club where the breeders and the gays can come together and sip $14 cocktails. sounds intriguing, but then i came across this promotional material:

Imagine. Believe. Indulge.

Everything you're thinking--is only the beinning. Get ready San Diego, Fall 2007 introduces the next epic superclub, with a new risqué twist.

"We believe laughter equals longevity. We believe in happy endings. We believe a dress code breeds creativity. We believe in a more perfect union. We believe in Hillcrest." - Universal

(cue loud wet fart sound)

yikes! jeez, i definitely do not feel L.A.-enough for this place. i read elsewhere that they're going for a san diego version of the abbey in west hollywood, which isn't exactly the most welcoming place for those who aren't young and beautiful. but that's alright, maybe i can sneak in there on a monday or something when the lights and attitude are down a notch to check it out.

another worrisome development are the preview parties they've been having. jay went to one of these at top of the park a few weeks back and there were no renderings or anything. how is that a preview? i see they're having another one at the new clothing/furniture place house boi in north park, and it says they'll be previewing the drinks they'll be serving. okay...

well, universal will still be a vast improvement over the old porn shop that was there, even with the attitude. i suppose confidence is a necessary ingredient when you're waiting for your neighborhood to rise.