DfcukinLite t1_j79iivl wrote
Reply to comment by CaptainObvious110 in The new Lexington Market is so disappointing by sleaziep
Where was this “communal space” in the old market because I’ve been going to the market since I was little and no such space existed. This is an improvement in that regard. Mt Vernon marketplace, R house and Whitehall never existed until they were created as such… food halls.
edE_B t1_j79mwz6 wrote
There were multiple areas of standing tables around the old market, specially in the middle “arcade”/plaza area where they would have bands play on Friday and Saturday. There was also a large sitting area upstairs that overlooked the arcade area where you could eat, converse, and still hear the music.
The problem with the new market to me is that it’s now another “Food Hall” and no longer a true Lexington Market.
CaptainObvious110 t1_j7cti0b wrote
Exactly. I realize I have to keep in mind that the overwhelming majority of folks in this subreddit could care less about the old Lexington Market because they don't have a history with it. They don't want turkey wings, fried chicken, cheap breakfast choices etc. they want stuff that's way more expensive and trendy.
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CaptainObvious110 t1_j7cs3if wrote
The communal space was upstairs on the second floor it was a pretty big space as well.
As for Mt Vernon Marketplace, R House and White Hall. I think it's good that they exist. The last one again I am extremely fond of.
As for something that is supposed to be one of Baltimore City Public Markets I am strongly against them BECOMING food halls. A food hall just doesn't have the same energy as a public market does nor does it offer the inexpensive food choices that the public markets do either.
DfcukinLite t1_j7dr30w wrote
The second floor has been closed for how many years now before the closure of the market,Now now there’s several whole event spaces worth of communal space. The stairs are communal seating. There’s now communal tables for eating
I think most people are against the gloried food court concepts, but alas. It’s here.
CaptainObvious110 t1_j7ds1de wrote
The second floor was closed and that arcade part of the market was completely removed.
I know the Pandemic has messed up how we look at time in certain ways but it hasn't been that long since that area was open.
It was a large open area that was indoors so it could be used even in bad weather. Also, it was away from the foot traffic of the market itself which made for a nice place to eat a meal.
Stairs being communal space isn't a fiid replacement and I wonder if you've ever been upstairs at all
DfcukinLite t1_j7g01sz wrote
They’ve been gone are a long, especially the arcade. I don’t really have any real feelings as I don’t have any experience or nostalgic memories there outside of going around the actual market, that convenient/grocery store/or something… liquor store
But good news! That same large open area exits in the current market on the second floor, it has the balconies. It’s opposite the wall facing the interior of the market with the projector screen, there’s another huge projector on the other side of that in that space is.
sleaziep OP t1_j79ovyw wrote
Uhh, the whole stage / central open area and the entire 2nd floor dining area?
DfcukinLite t1_j7b88to wrote
The second floor that they closed how many years ago? Same with the arcade.
DfcukinLite t1_j79p1tr wrote
You replied to the wrong person
sleaziep OP t1_j79padd wrote
You asked where the communal space was in the old market, didn't you?
JLJ2021 t1_j7bh34i wrote
It is an improvement in community space but everything else he said was right
DfcukinLite t1_j7bhsbq wrote
You notice I didn’t argue with anything else.
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