ESPN Zone closes doors in Denver - Denver Business Journal:

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The ESPN Zone, part of a nationwide chain of what used to be nine ofthe sports-themer bar and interactive game centersw across the country, laid off roughly 100 giving each a 60-day administrative leav e package, according to a company Rick Allesandri, an ESPN vice president who overseeas Zone operations, said in the statement that the restaurant could not survives the recession. This economid downturn has been markedc nationally by reduced consumer spendinbg on eating out and onentertainment activities. “A decision like this is neve r easy. We recognize and appreciatde the commitment and years of services of all of these Allesandri said.
“Unfortunately, the currenty economic environment offered us no other The ESPN Zone wasa 23,000-square-fooyt meeting place for sports with one room featuring more than a dozejn large televisions tuned into contests of all kind and another full of video and sportws games ranging from basketball to bowling. None of the eighty other ESPN Zone locations will be asall “are meeting our said Matt Kovacs, a spokesmen for the , which owns the Tabore Center, issued a statement saying it was “sorrt to hear of their decision to discontinue their Denvet operations.
” But the closing of ESPN Zone “haxs created a new opportunity for us to bring new concepts to 16th it said. One of those new conceptxs is TheTilted Kilt, a Celtic-themed restauranyt and sports bar with 20 locations operating nationwide and anothedr 10 planned. The chain, which is expected to open its Denverf location this fall and to offetr outdoorpatio seating, has signe an 8,300-square-foot lease at Tabor according to a news release. The Tilted Kilt began in Las Vegas in 2003 and is noted for its serversd dressedin knee-high socks, short plaid kilts and midriff-barin g plaid halter tops. It will be one of a numbe r of new tenants opening in the Tabofr Centerthis year.
“These new additions to Tabor Center’s retail offering reflect our continuing effortw to enhance the serviceds and amenities forthe tenants, customeras and visitors to the Tabor Center,” said Steved Budorick, executive vice president and partner at Callahan Capital Partners.