627059 Thu Jun 11 12:51:02 -0700 2009 7 12 Greater Boston Area 0 4764078 I was just reading a note online that said it was almost ready to open, but then I realized that the note was from 2007. Is this dead in the water? Does anyone know? Thu Jun 11 12:51:02 -0700 2009 14771 hiddenboston 1 4765934 I was at Savin Hill location a few months ago and it still hadn't opened. Can't say I think it will happen. Arthur had hired a management team last summer to put some time in training for the new location but then nothing. The divorce is probably what tied up everything so who knows. Fri Jun 12 06:05:39 -0700 2009 4764078 26213 Pegmeister 2 4792147 This opening has been delayed for several years... I heard that his wife divorced him in early 2008 so I don't know why the divorce is a continuing issue unless Arthur just doesn't want to do it because of additional alimony he'd have to pay with the money from a new restaurant .... or maybe he's just getting out of the business entirely.... He's obviously not in any rush to expand. Sun Jun 21 09:45:54 -0700 2009 4765934 173344 KBA 3 4794274 Can't figure this one out, even the furniture seems to be in place and lights are left on outside at night now. If he isn't going to open it he should sell it or rent it. We have so little choices for food in this neighborhood. BTW had dinner at The Hyde, the old Dotties. While I wasn't impressed with their breakfast the dinner we had was quite good and inexpensive. I had the grilled meatloaf. Not a great evening dining atmosphere but they are planning on updating it. Mon Jun 22 07:04:36 -0700 2009 4792147 70879 gardgen 4 4821954 the hyde - agree about breakfast. the pancakes are fantastic, but the homemade sausage was a little dry (but very peppery). Had the grilled meatloaf last week - excellent, on fantastic mashed with a great sauce. salmon burger is also really good. Wed Jul 01 12:48:06 -0700 2009 4794274 80945 baconodka 1 4821990 I mean absolutely zero snark when I ask this, but what is the big deal about this place? Why all the hype? To be honest, it sounds like another nameless gastropub that serves the same old fare. The dishes sound pretty boring to me. I'm asking with all honesty. Don't take offense if you are some Donovan's f4nb0y. ;) Wed Jul 01 12:59:07 -0700 2009 4764078 11275 Prav 2 4823789 Donovans Savin Hill is a good neighborhood spot. The food is solid, if not creative. They remained popular even during a period in which they were going through a new chef every few weeks. At one time, I was a regular there, but the chef I liked moved on as did many of the bartenders. I think the interest in Hyde Park is more curiousity than anything. Arthur has been very successful in Savin Hill, has put all this money into a new location, stated numerous times they would be open in a "few months" "few weeks" but it never happens. People just wonder why. My opinion, it's the economy and personal issues. Thu Jul 02 05:51:26 -0700 2009 4821990 26213 Pegmeister 3 4823812 Oooh.. thank you for the well thought-out (and kind) response. Having lived in Hyde Park briefly, I can definitely see the excitement in having such a place nearby. Thu Jul 02 06:02:53 -0700 2009 4823789 11275 Prav